19 Netflix releases that should have made it to the big screens

Modified Jan 29, 2025 03:44 ET

4. The Pale Blue Eye (2022)

This gothic mystery had a cold, eerie atmosphere that deserved a proper big screen release globally. The cinematography made use of muted colors and shadowy landscapes that created a sense of unease. The snowy settings and candlelit interiors looked rich and textured, but much of that was lost on small screens. Christian Bale’s performance, which relied on subtle facial expressions, would have been more powerful in theaters. The film’s slow tension-building would have worked better in an immersive setting.