Alix Blackburn
Alix is a Streaming Writer at Tom’s Guide, which basically means watching the best movies and TV shows and then writing about them. Previously, she worked as a freelance writer for Screen Rant and Bough Digital, both of which sparked her interest in the entertainment industry. When she’s not writing about the latest movies and TV shows, she’s either playing horror video games on her PC or working on her first novel.
Latest articles by Alix Blackburn
![Tom Hanks staring through a broken window in "Greyhound" movie on Apple TV Plus (2020)](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/amx5LH7wrGLdzB734r4Mum-320-80.jpg)
Apple TV Plus top 10 movies — here are the 3 worth watching right now
By Alix Blackburn last updated
Our guide to the three best movies currently in the Apple TV Plus top 10, including an action-thriller starring Matt Damon.
![Jack Nicholson in "The Shining" movie (1980)](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/nx424vEPAqzpeWZ3RnXYBU-320-80.jpg)
Max is now streaming one of the darkest thriller movies ever made — and viewers rate it 93% on Rotten Tomatoes
By Alix Blackburn last updated
One of the darkest thriller movies of all time is now on Max, and it's a must-watch for anyone who enjoys being a little disturbed.
![Aaron Pierre as Terry Richmond in "Rebel Ridge" on Netflix](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/kJYzFrpcU5nfRnC6wEpzHU-320-80.jpg)
Netflix's new action-thriller movie has finally dropped — and it's 93% on Rotten Tomatoes
By Alix Blackburn last updated
Netflix’s new action-thriller movie that finally landed on the platform has earned a very impressive score on Rotten Tomatoes — and critics are calling it a "knockout."
![Alan Ritchson as Jack Reacher in "Reacher" show on Prime Video](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ax5W59qGfUJ7ya4SgmD3yT-320-80.jpg)
'Reacher' season 3 release date speculation, cast, plot and more
By Malcolm McMillan last updated
"Reacher" has been a massive hit for Prime Video and has been renewed for a third season. Here's everything you know about season 3, including release date speculation, cast, plot and more.
![Selena Gomez, Martin Short and Steve Martin in "Only Murders in the Building" season 4](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/mSebDgDpFAAdgxBj9X3EuT-320-80.jpg)
My favorite mystery show just got renewed for another season — and now is the perfect time to binge-watch
By Alix Blackburn last updated
Hulu’s best mystery show gets renewed for season 5 — and I can’t wait to binge-watch it all again.
![Alan Ritchson in Reacher season 2](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/VHx4qmyr56BVTVUNsPZfdN-320-80.jpg)
'Reacher' spinoff is reportedly in the works at Amazon — what we know so far
By Alix Blackburn published
"Reacher" is reportedly getting the spinoff treatment, and Amazon could announce this news very soon. Here's everything we know.
![Harold Perrineau as Boyd Stevens in FROM tv show](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/hrAYeWxEesoGQzwYN9p4f7-320-80.jpg)
Prime Video top 10 shows — here are the 3 worth watching right now
By Alix Blackburn last updated
These are the shows you need to watch in the Prime Video top 10.
![First look at Xenomorph in "Alien: Earth" teaser trailer](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/GAL4kHv2gnGijLJ7Cw6dPa-320-80.jpg)
'Alien: Earth' series for FX — everything we know so far
By Alix Blackburn last updated
"Alien" is getting its own TV show, and here's everything we know about the upcoming project, from an intriguing synopsis to new casting updates.
![Andrew Garfield in "Hacksaw Ridge" movie (2016)](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/LTWyGMnCyEvifgyXCKtC35-320-80.jpg)
The best war movie of the past decade is now streaming for free — and viewers rate it 91% on Rotten Tomatoes
By Alix Blackburn published
One of the best war movies is now streaming for free — and viewers rate it 91% on Rotten Tomatoes.
![James Marsden in "Sonic the Hedgehog" movie (2020)](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/kErUCPz4SxYkedgK3znkYL-320-80.jpg)
Netflix's new No.1 could be this action-adventure movie — and viewers rate it 93% on Rotten Tomatoes
By Alix Blackburn last updated
This action-adventure movie just crashed Netflix's top 10 — and viewers rate it 93% on Rotten Tomatoes.
![Courtney Eaton as Lottie Matthews in "Yellowjackets" season 1 finale](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/f5PXt7QYf7CaHDhEQyN2mC-320-80.jpg)
Netflix is getting my favorite psychological thriller show ever — and it's 100% on Rotten Tomatoes
By Alix Blackburn published
One of the best psychological thriller shows is coming to Netflix very soon — and it’s 100% on Rotten Tomatoes.
![Joel Courtney, Elle Fanning, and Ryan Lee in Super 8 movie (2011)](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Ku2UCUAVYH6cdefhoX6QtE-320-80.jpg)
One of the best sci-fi thriller movies of all time is now streaming for free — here's where you can watch it
By Alix Blackburn published
One of my favorite sci-fi thriller movies is now streaming for free — here’s where you can watch this masterpiece.
![Corey Feldman, Jerry O'Connell, River Phoenix and Wil Wheaton in "Stand by Me" (1986)](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ZAt6Tv3utE7Xm8K7xNtWaY-320-80.jpg)
One of the best drama thriller movies I've ever seen just landed on Netflix — and it's 92% on Rotten Tomatoes
By Alix Blackburn last updated
Netflix just got one of the best drama thriller movies ever made — and it's 92% on Rotten Tomatoes.
![Roy Scheider as Martin Brody in "Jaws"](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/m2kwFZvFk774cUCzXUsHxQ-320-80.jpg)
Netflix just added one of the best thriller movies of all time — and it's 97% on Rotten Tomatoes
By Alix Blackburn last updated
My favorite classic thriller movie of all time just landed on Netflix — and it has a high score of 97% on Rotten Tomatoes.
![George Clooney and Brad Pitt in Wolfs](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Rb9eydnHASftKJfFxHpAAN-320-80.jpg)
17 new shows and movies to watch in September 2024 on Netflix, Hulu, Apple TV and more
By Kelly Woo published
Our guide on what to watch in September 2024 includes 'Emily in Paris,' 'The Penguin,' 'Agatha All Along' and more
![Legend of Zelda Echoes of Wisdom](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/NQrWuBD2wRSyLmiM5i7yJo-320-80.jpg)
7 biggest new games launching in September 2024 for PS5, Nintendo Switch, Xbox and PC
By Alix Blackburn published
September 2024 brings some of the most exciting new releases of the entire year across various platforms including the long-awaited Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions.
![Katie Siegel as Maddie in "Hush" (2016)](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/JJ7qFADtFBgGHGBtuuc7rS-320-80.jpg)
The most intense thriller movie of the past 10 years is finally streaming again — and it's 93% on Rotten Tomatoes
By Alix Blackburn last updated
One of the best thrillers of the past 10 years is finally streaming again — here's why you need to watch this movie now.
![Liv Tyler plays Arwen in Peter Jackson's The Lord of the Rings film trilogy](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ogyxLb6yBQXi9QgM2b4W2A-320-80.jpg)
One of the best fantasy-action movies ever made just crashed Prime Video's top 10 — and it's 92% on Rotten Tomatoes
By Alix Blackburn last updated
One of the best fantasy-action movies of all time just landed in Prime Video's top 10 list — and it has a high score of 92% on Rotten Tomatoes.
![Hulu app on a mobile phone](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/iWWFtm8sNj44UrcjTSnArk-320-80.jpg)
New on Hulu in September 2024 — all the new shows and movies to watch
By Alix Blackburn published
Our guide to the new Hulu shows and movies you should check out in September 2024.
![Kim Min-Ha as Sunja in Pachinko season 2](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/7TBjYci929BBJREeHhzBDb-320-80.jpg)
Apple TV Plus top 10 shows — here's the 3 worth watching now
By Alix Blackburn published
Our guide on the three best shows to watch on Apple TV Plus right now, including the hit drama "Pachinko."
![Channing Tatum, Riley Keough and Adam Driver in "Logan Lucky"](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/JvfzXPYjbXw3CvGUbhWaUk-320-80.jpg)
Netflix top 10 movies — here are the 3 worth watching right now
By Alix Blackburn last updated
These are the movies in the Netflix top 10 that are actually worth the hype.
![Liam Neeson in "The Grey" movie (2012)](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/h4WoUPL3RuEkJMdLsAi4YF-320-80.jpg)
Prime Video is about to lose one of the best thriller movies ever — stream it before it leaves this week
By Alix Blackburn last updated
One of the best survival thriller movies is leaving Prime Video soon — you need to stream it before it leaves this week.
![Selena Gomez, Steve Martin and Martin Short in Only Murders in the Building](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/4HA8ydbwkMBPcWijGZfCRR-320-80.jpg)
My favorite mystery show on Hulu returns with season 4 today — and it's 96% on Rotten Tomatoes
By Alix Blackburn published
Hulu just released season 4 of my favorite mystery show — and it’s already 96% on Rotten Tomatoes.
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