What happens when a quirky, blood-soaked horror-comedy suddenly finds itself in front of a global streaming audience? It becomes a surprise hit—again. That’s exactly what’s happening with Ready or Not, a 2019 sleeper hit that’s now taking Netflix’s global charts by storm. The film, which grossed $57.6 million on a modest $6 million budget during its theatrical run, is proving that some stories only get better with time.

Starring the fiercely talented Samara Weaving, Ready or Not mixes dark comedy, slasher thrills, and a sharp critique of societal norms. Directed by Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett—also known as the duo behind the latest Scream films—the movie follows Grace, a bride who must survive her wedding night after discovering her new in-laws’ horrifying secret: they’re hunting her as part of a deadly ritual.

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