Blumhouse’s best movie of the year is officially streaming, and you shouldn’t miss it. That’s saying something since 2025 has not been kind to the horror hitmaker. The studio known for its sleeper successes has stumbled throughout the year, its signature spark dulled and its usual bite strangely blunted.
In January,Wolf Manprowled into theaters with a brooding promise, but delivered only lukewarm howls. Sitting at a grim 48% on Rotten Tomatoes and barely doubling its modest budget at the box office, the film failed to ignite the primal fear that was hoped for.The Woman in the Yardfared even worse, haunted by its heavy-handed metaphor, languishing at 40% and failing to double its budget.
EvenM3GAN 2.0malfunctioned, the sequel to the smash hit that made over $181 million. Reviews have been mixed, resulting in a 57% Rotten Tomatoes score, and audiences have barely responded, with just $33 million in box office receipts so far. It’s a sobering stumble from the first film that danced so sharply.
However, during a year of flops, one film has emerged from the gloom as a beacon of whatBlumhouse does best, andthe studio’s finest work of the year has quietly been released on streaming.
Drop Is Officially Streaming On Peacock
Here’s Why You Should Check It Out
Directed by Christopher Landon, known for horror hits likeHappy Death DayandFreaky,the thriller follows a widowed mothernamed Violet (Meghann Fahy) who agrees to go on her first date in years, but once she begins receiving threatening text messages, begins to question her date (Brandon Sklenar) and fear for her safety.
The cast also includes Violett Beane, Reed Diamond, Jeffery Self, Ed Weeks, and Travis Nelson.
Dropis critically acclaimed, boasting an 84% score on Rotten Tomatoes. InScreenRant’sDropreview, Mae Abdulbaki writes, “I haven’t had this much fun watching a high-stakes mystery thriller in a while and I can’t wait to see it again… Landon’s film moves so quickly that there’s no time to dwell on anything and we’re thankfully encouraged to be in the moment with Violet instead.”
Overall,Dropis acclaimed for its stylish thrills and B-movie charm, earning praise for everything from its taut pacing, bold performances, and clever genre mash-ups. While some critics have called it silly or over-the-top, many celebrate its suspenseful fun, feminist edge, and Fahy’s gripping lead role. With consistent nods to1990s thrillersand Wes Craven,Dropis a fun, crowd-pleasing ride.
Despite this critical acclaim,Dropdisappointed at the box office, like many ofBlumhouse’s 2025 releases. However, it did make enough to be considered a marginal success, grossing $28.5 million against its $11 million budget. Because it underwhelmed at the box office,Dropdeserves a much bigger audience, and it could finally see that with a second life streaming on Peacock.
During a year plagued with flops, Blumhouse’s biggest triumph has finally arrived on streaming, andDropis one you won’t want to miss.
