
Alix Blackburn
Alix is a Senior Streaming Writer at Tom’s Guide, which basically means watching the best movies and TV shows and then writing about them. It’s a dream job for someone who’s been obsessed with storytelling since she first figured out how to work a remote.
Before joining Tom’s Guide, Alix honed her skills as a staff writer with outlets like Screen Rant and Bough Digital, where she discovered her love for the entertainment industry.
She heads to the cinema every week as a tradition, no matter what’s showing. For her, movies aren’t just entertainment — they’re a ritual, a comfort, and a constant source of inspiration. When she’s not at her desk or at the cinema, you’ll probably find her deep into a horror video game on her PC.
Latest articles by Alix Blackburn

5 best Prime Video movies with a surprising twist
By Alix Blackburn published
Our guide on the five best Prime Video movies with a twist, from intense thrillers to an incredibly fun time travel slasher.

How to watch the 'Alien' movies in order
By Alix Blackburn last updated
Everything you need to know about watching the "Alien" movies chronologically and in release order online.

Netflix’s new psychological thriller movie is a twist-filled pressure cooker with an ending you won’t see coming
By Alix Blackburn published
"Wall to Wall" is the latest original thriller movie from Netflix, and it's a claustrophobic nightmare that's worth adding to your watchlist now.

Netflix’s new mystery thriller series is one of the best binge-watches of 2025 so far — and you can stream it now
By Alix Blackburn published
“Untamed” is Netflix’s latest mystery thriller series that focuses on a brutal death discovered in Yosemite National Park, and it’s streaming now.

‘Stranger Things’ season 5 trailer LIVE— all the latest updates as Netflix drops new teaser trailer
By Martin Shore last updated
Netflix has promised to drop a new "Stranger Things" season 5 trailer at some point today, but we don't know when it's dropping just yet.

'It's scary at moments': Creators say 'Wednesday' season 2 will bring real stakes and fear
By Alix Blackburn published
“Wednesday” season 2 is dialing up the horror, with creators promising “very intense” moments and “enough bite” to raise the stakes without losing the show’s signature edge.

'I have great plans and ambitions': Noah Hawley’s multi-season vision for 'Alien: Earth' has me counting down like it’s Christmas
By Alix Blackburn published
With "Alien: Earth," showrunner Noah Hawley teases a multi-season arc filled with big ideas, and as a lifelong fan, I’m more excited than ever to see where it goes.

Prime Video’s new psychological thriller series gets first trailer — and I’m already prepared for the dark mind games
By Alix Blackburn published
Prime Video just dropped the first trailer for “The Girlfriend,” a new psychological thriller series based on Michelle Frances' novel of the same name.

Netflix’s new political thriller series looks more intense than I expected — here’s the first trailer
By Alix Blackburn published
Netflix just dropped the first trailer for “Hostage,” a new political thriller series starring Suranne Jones.

Netflix drops new trailer for an action-thriller series that has me hooked already — and I’ll be binge-watching on day one
By Alix Blackburn published
Netflix dropped the full trailer for "Trigger," a new action-thriller series that centers around a nation grappling with the chaos unleashed by the sudden influx of illegal firearms.

Netflix’s new mystery thriller series has already broken into the top 10 — and it could be your perfect summer binge-watch
By Alix Blackburn published
“Under a Dark Sun” is a new thriller series that follows a single mother who becomes a murder suspect in a shocking case, and it just crashed Netflix’s top 10.

Netflix is about to lose a sci-fi thriller movie that feels like a dark, emotional twist on the 'X-men' mutant story
By Alix Blackburn published
"Freaks" is a gripping sci-fi thriller about a girl raised in isolation who uncovers shocking truths about her world, and it’s leaving Netflix soon.

Stephen King's 'The Institute' makes a compelling dark thriller series with enough mystery to keep you hooked
By Alix Blackburn published
“The Institute” is Stephen King’s latest adaptation, and it's a gripping dark thriller series packed with serious suspense. Here’s why you should stream it now on MGM Plus.

'Slow Horses' season 5 — release date, trailer, cast and more
By Malcolm McMillan last updated
Here's everything you need to know about "Slow Horses" season 5, including its release date, trailers, cast and more.

Netflix drops first trailer for new mystery thriller series — and it looks like a twisty ride full of murder and secrets
By Alix Blackburn published
Netflix’s new thriller series “The Hunting Wives” looks like it's ready to grip you from the start, and the first trailer reveals a dark tale of obsession.

‘Superman’ shocked me by being my favorite movie in the whole franchise — and now I need more
By Alix Blackburn published
I went into “Superman” with low expectations but was pleasantly surprised. This reboot, led by James Gunn and starring David Corenswet, quickly became my favorite movie in the franchise.

Netflix is losing a Western epic perfect for 'Yellowstone' fans — stream this movie now
By Alix Blackburn published
Kevin Costner’s bold Western epic “Horizon: An American Saga – Chapter 1” is leaving Netflix this month, and so here’s your last day to stream it.

Prime Video just added a ridiculously fun dark comedy movie — and it’s full of unexpected twists
By Alix Blackburn published
Prime Video’s lineup for July includes the dark comedy “Game Night,” which sees a group of friends’ regular game night spiral wildly out of control.

'I've played a lot of untrustworthy and villainous characters': Ben Barnes on breaking his villain streak in 'The Institute'
By Alix Blackburn published
Ben Barnes talks with Tom’s Guide about playing Tim in “The Institute,” embracing a character with a strong moral compass as a refreshing change from his usual villainous roles.

Netflix just got an intense psychological thriller movie starring Cillian Murphy — and it’s packed with claustrophobic tension
By Alix Blackburn published
Netflix has just added “Red Eye,” a tense psychological thriller set on a commercial flight, where a woman finds herself trapped beside a stranger with a deadly plan.

It's not 'Squid Game,' but this Netflix thriller movie with a familiar face might hit the same nerve — watch the new trailer now
By Alix Blackburn published
Starring “Squid Game”’s Kang Ha-neul, “Wall to Wall” is a tense psychological thriller about a man whose dream apartment turns into a waking nightmare as paranoia and isolation begin to take hold.

Prime Video top 10 shows — here’s the 3 worth watching now
By Alix Blackburn published
Our guide on the 3 best shows to watch in the Prime Video top 10 right now, including a new action-thriller that's claimed the No. 1 spot.

Prime Video’s new No. 1 movie is a chaotic action-comedy — and it’s the most I’ve laughed in ages
By Alix Blackburn last updated
“Heads of State” is Prime Video’s latest original movie that unites Idris Elba and John Cena as unexpected allies on the run, and this No. 1 action-comedy is streaming now.
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