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Netflix is only getting a small handful of new movies this month — but here are the 3 you need to watch right now.

3 new to Netflix movies with 90% or higher on Rotten Tomatoes

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Rotten Tomatoes is adding a new rating to their film criticism site — the equivalent of its “Certified Fresh” but for fans and moviegoers instead of film critics. The long-running review aggregator announced today the introduction of its “Verified Hot” badge, which will be bestowed upon films that are popular with the site’s users. According to Rotten Tomatoes’ own announcement, to qualify as “Verified Hot” the film must get a “Verified Audience Score of 90 percent or higher on the Popcornmeter and meet a set of eligibility requirements” — including a minimum of 500 verified ratings for a wide release (or 250 for a limited release).

Rotten Tomatoes Adds New Rating to Its System

While it's certainly true that a lot of people pay little to no attention to Rotten Tomatoes, the review aggregator remains “the world’s most trusted destination for entertainment reviews and recommendations,” and the site has now implemented some key updates to its system which will also change the way movie's RT scores are reported on.

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[Note: Unless otherwise indicated, the commentary and quotes in this article are from the author's interview with those mentioned.]. Elizabeth Montgomery was one of the most popular actors from the 1950s to her unfortunate passing from cancer in 1995. Before, during, and after her benchmark Emmy-nominated role as twitch-witch Samantha Stephens on TV's Bewitched (ABC, 1964-1972), Montgomery made over 200 additional appearances in other weekly shows, TV-movies, and feature films.

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Stephen King’s “terrific” horror movie recommendation debuted with a perfect score of 100% on Rotten Tomatoes, making it a must-watch for fans of the genre. 2024’s horror movie landscape has been a bit of a mixed bag, ranging from hyped-up works like Longlegs to somewhat bloody disappointments like Abigail.

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We’re still a while off Halloween, but Netflix is bringing the scares with its new additions this month, namely with the horrifying drama, The Terror. Among the slate of new TV shows being added to the streaming service this month, The Terror joins the likes of Interview with the Vampire, Anne Rice’s Mayfair Witches, and Preacher. The supernatural scares are coming, but The Terror outdoes them all.

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Mel Gibson's crime drama Bandit impresses with a strong performance and engaging narrative, landing a solid 71% on Rotten Tomatoes. Directed by Allan Ungar, Bandit offers a mix of suspenseful heist sequences and character-driven moments, resonating with both critics and audiences. While Bandit may not bring anything groundbreaking to the...

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The new Netflix movie Daughters has a perfect 100% Rotten Tomatoes score from the critics, but hardly anyone seems to be watching. Daughters appears to have flown completely under the radar as it hasn't reached Netflix's global top 10 most-watched movies – even though these five thriller flops did last week. Since it was released on August 14, it has received 50 critic reviews on Rotten Tomatoes, giving it a perfect 100% Rotten Tomatoes score.The award-winning documentary is certainly a hidden gem buried amongst everything new on Netflix in August 2024. When I went to find Daughters in Netflix's 'New' section,...

Netflix's new movie Daughters has 100% on Rotten Tomatoes but nobody seems to be watching it

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A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

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Breathe, starring Jennifer Hudson and Milla Jovovich, lands on Paramount+ on August 27. Written by Doug Simon and directed by Stefon Bristol, the post-apocalyptic film follows a mother-daughter duo. Despite mixed reviews, Breathe aims to captivate audiences with its intense survival storyline. The post-apocalyptic action thriller which released in select...

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Rotten Tomatoes further dilutes its utility with 'Verified Hot' badge

Rotten Tomatoes that indicates an overall positive user score that will join the “Certified Fresh” badge for critic scores. To qualify for this designation, a movie...

Rotten Tomatoes further dilutes its utility with 'Verified Hot' badge

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