The True Story Behind Netflix's 'iHostage' Is Chilling

The True Story Behind Netflix's 'iHostage' Is Chilling

Netflix's 'iHostage' hit the streaming platform on April 18. Here's the true story behind Netflix's 'iHostage' — it took place back in 2022.

Since today iHostage is available on Netflix. The Dutch thriller tells of a hostage taking that took place 3 years ago in Amsterdam.

"¡Hostage" on Netflix: A Real-Life Hostage Thriller

Directed by Bobby Boermans, known for his work on crime series like The Golden Hour and Mocro Maffia, “¡Hostage” plunges viewers into a harrowing recreation of the real-life hostage situation that paralyzed Amsterdam’s Leidseplein. This is a tense thriller, unfolding over a few intense hours, with its power rooted in the editing and pacing. The script is solid, analyzing the situation from multiple perspectives and moving swiftly within the genr…

'iHostage' Netflix Review: Dutch Hostage Thriller Is A Dull Recreation Of The Real-Life Incident

There is this misconception that a documentary (or docuseries) based on a true story is supposed to just convey information, while a feature film (or a TV

Netflix subscribers show a particular interest in films inspired by real events, such as the "The Railway Men": Bhopal's heroes and the "The Banquier of the Resistance". These works offer an intense dive into authentic events, mixing emotion and historical reality. Read also: What Netflix holds for you as new [...] This article "iHostage": Relive the hostage taking of the Apple Store in Amsterdam in April on Netflix appeared first on Netflix New…