Thriller fanatics are “glued to their seat” with this “bloody brilliant” movie that isn’t one to miss.
Hayley Anderson Screen Time TV Reporter
09:39, 04 May 2026
Netflix has released a “breathtaking”crime-thriller movie. (Image: DIMENSION FILMS)
Film buffs are hailing Netflix’s latest release as the “best FBI thriller ever made”.
Despite only dropping on Netflix a few days ago, the crime-thriller and slasher film Mindhunter has already made its way into the streamer top 10 most-watched list.
The 2004 movie follows seven elite FBI trainees, specialising in psychological profiling, left stranded on a remote island during a training exercise.
However, it is on the island that they discover that a real serial killer is among them and they must use their own skills to identify the murderer before it’s too late.
As well as the gripping premise, Mindhunters also boasts an impressive star-studded cast, including an NCIS icon.
Taking on the role of Agent Gabe Jensen is NCIS Los Angeles and NCIS Hawaii star LL Cool J.
He is joined by Top Gun actor Val Kilmer, Dexter: Original Sin’s Christian Slater, Cold Case actress Kathryn Morris, Trainspotting star Jonny Lee Miller and Band of Brothers’ Eion Bailey.
Fans haven’t been able to stop singing the film’s praises with many likening it to the Final Destination franchise with a crime drama twist.
“This movie is an example of a good thriller recipe”, someone began on IMdB.
“It has a graduate suspense, you never know how things will evolve and if you think you do, you are wrong. It combines psychological hints with rising terror and the result is breathtaking.”
A second wrote: “This script is a tight yarn with no extra ideas and no fat that needed amputation. It tries to deplore the Final Destination spirit within the gimmickless profiler milieu. And it works.”
Someone else posted: “Released in 2004, it has stood the test of time well and is viewed very fresh and well now.
“I do recommend this FBI mouse-cat-whodunnit-drama as it offers many thrills and holds you at the edge of your seat.
“Excellent nail-biting thriller where you never guess who the main culprit is till the very end.”
Another described it as “probably the best FBi thriller ever made” with a fellow fan adding: “Mindhunters is in my opinion a fantastic film with all the violence (not violence just for the sake of violence), the suspense and of course the very creative killings (Final Destinations).”
THE ROLLING STONES continue to champion new talent, this time signing up Marty Supreme actress Odessa A’Zion for their next video.
The wise old rockers previously cast Sydney Sweeney in the vid to accompany 2023 comeback single Angry.
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The Rolling Stones have signed a top actress to star in their brand new music videoCredit: GettyOdessa A’zion has already filmed the scenes in a secret shoot in South LondonCredit: Alamy
Now they are hoping to repeat that success, as I can reveal they have got one of Gen Z’s buzziest names on board.
Odessa filmed the visuals during a hushed-up two-day shoot at Battersea Arts Centre in South London last week.
I’m told loads of extras of all ages and styles were brought in to reflect the Stones over the years.
A music industry insider said: “The video represents the Stones through the ages. There’s a lot going on. They brought in lots of extras to represent subcultures and sonic histories.
They are coming back with their 25th album, believed to be titled Foreign Tongues, which is largely being touted as their final record together.
It is a follow-up to their 2023 album Hackney Diamonds, with the tracks mainly being written and recorded during the same sessions.
Unfortunately for their fans, I’ve been told there are no immediate plans for the band to hit the road again just yet.
But I live in hope the band will rethink that — when they see just how many people snap up this new album when it drops later in the year.
Zara up to finny business
Zara Larsson wore a sequined skirt and tiny bikini to promote a new clothing lineCredit: Desigual
ZARA LARSSON is por-poised for action as she lifts a dummy dolphin over her head.
She dazzled in a sequined skirt split to the waist and a tiny bikini top while fronting Spanish label Desigual’s Life’s A Beach campaign.
Zara has signed a major deal with the clothing brand for a new range inspired by her Y2K look.
Meanwhile, her US tour ends tomorrow in Houston, Texas – then she’ll focus on a deluxe version of her 2025 album Midnight Sun, due out next month.
Zara has remixed tracks with female collaborators. Tyga, Madison Beer and Jade are among stars expected to be involved.
The record originally peaked at No36, but with Zara enjoying a popularity surge, I predict a massive leap up the charts.
Derm’s so Keane on his main man
Dermot Kennedy has revealed an unlikely role model for his music careerCredit: GettyKennedy says he was inspired by football hard man Roy KeaneCredit: Getty
His inspiration during gigs is the memory of Man United hero Keane playing against Juventus in 1999.
Despite being yellow-carded, the captain put in a blistering performance that took them to the Champions League final.
Dermot whose album The Weight Of The Woods became his third No1 last night, said of Roy: “If you ask about the way I sing, it’s purely him.
“He has a thing in his book where, when he was younger trying to get spotted, he would play a match to 100 or 200 people, and he developed the skill of creating the atmosphere in his head.
“I think I have that in music. If I play to ten people, I will rip it because I don’t care how many people are there.”
Dermot also shares a love of football with Roy once playing for Dublin’s Crumlin United.
He said: “I’m a far better person when I’m playing football regularly. Whatever feeling everyone thinks I get from music, I get it from football. It’s the one time my mind is clear.”
But Dermot has another reason to be inspired after his wife Aisling Finnegan gave birth to their daughter.
Asked how long they have been together, he told the And The Writer Is . . . podcast: “I would have been eight years old.
“We went to school together. What age did I know? Early twenties, probably.”
Michaela in a flap
Michaela Coel has admitted she found filming a Marvel movie to be outside her comfort zoneCredit: Getty
MICHAELA COEL looks amazing despite her suit falling apart at the seams as she steps out in New York.
The actress, whose outfit had several flappy features, recently admitted she didn’t love appearing in 2022’s Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, in which she played warrior Aneka.
She said: “I really don’t think I was ready for that world of green screen acting. I don’t know how to do that.”
Maybe she’s struggling with new styles.
Nineties exhibition shines the spotlight on Scary’s catsuit
Mel B’s famous catsuit is set to go on display at a brand new exhibitionCredit: Getty
THE famous leopard-print catsuit Mel B wore when the Spice Girls performed at the Brit Awards in 1997 is going on display.
Former Bizarre editor Dominic MOhan has curated the exhibition, 1996: 30 Years On, and managed to get hold of the catsuit which was worn to perform their debut hit Wannabe.
Mel said: “It was all a crazy Nineties whirlwind but, in my leopard print, I knew I could take on anything. This outfit is sexy, naughty and bold, which pretty much sums me and the Nineties up.”
Also on display will be Emma Bunton’s dress from the same performance, Geri Halliwell’s Union Jack boots and a signed Liam Gallagher‘s tambourine.
It opens on Thursday at the Barbican Music Library in London and runs until September 19.
Dom will be launching his four-part show Cool Britannia on Virgin Radio tomorrow from 6pm.
“Thank you everybody involved for that. It really got me through the last couple of months and I loved it. No notes. Can’t wait for the next season.”
She also had a message for its host: “Maya Jama, I love you.”
Even pop’s busiest acts can’t resist a bit of villa drama.
Masterclass by B-Side Boys as jangling Mars Attacks
THERE aren’t many acts that can pull off five sell- out shows by promising only B sides, album tracks and no hits.
But the Pet Shop Boys did, without breaking a sweat.
I’d happily listen to Neil Tennant sing the back of a crisp packet, but he and Chris Lowe had something more special in store here in Camden, North London.
They whipped out guest Johnny Marr early on, who added some excellent guitar jangling on Up Against it from 1996 and 2003’s I Didn’t Get Where I Am Today.
They might be synthpop’s finest duo, but they can rock out too. With a back catalogue spanning more than 40 years, you can forgive Neil for needing lyrics printed out for the more obscure numbers, and being overjoyed at a stool, joking: “Ooh, I can sit down now, like Westlife.”
They finished by teasing the launch of their upcoming musical, Naked, performing a song from it called I Dream Of A Better Tomorrow.
