Multiple Campy Mystery Films Gain Cult Following

September 2025 brings a variety of new movies to Netflix, catering to diverse tastes from crime thrillers to romantic comedies. Notable releases include 'Inspector Zende,' a crime drama based on the true story of the notorious serial killer Charles Sobhraj, and 'Materialists,' a romantic comedy starring Dakota Johnson, Pedro Pascal, and Chris Evans, which explores the challenges of matchmaking in New York City. 'The Wrong Paris' and 'She Said Maybe' also join the lineup, offering stories about unexpected adventures and adapting to newfound wealth, respectively. Meanwhile, 2025 is shaping up to be an exciting year for film adaptations, with Guillermo del Toro’s long-anticipated version of 'Frankenstein' starring Oscar Isaac and Jacob Elordi, as well as two major Stephen King adaptations, 'The Long Walk' and 'The Running Man,' the latter directed by Edgar Wright. These adaptations promise fresh takes on classic stories, blending suspense, horror, and sci-fi elements. Fans of murder mysteries can also enjoy titles like 'The Thursday Murder Club' on Netflix and other campy classics such as 'Murder by Death' and 'Clue,' which continue to charm audiences with their playful, self-aware approaches to the genre.