Some Netflix hits quietly fade after their streaming reign. Others, like Charlize Theron's new thriller Apex, have a second act—on the music charts. The film has not only climbed to No. 1 on Netflix's Top 10 but also sparked a surprising resurgence for an 11-year-old electronic track.
The Chemical Brothers' 2015 song "Go" plays during a pivotal scene where the villain, Ben (Taron Egerton), gives our heroine Sasha (Theron) a head start before hunting her—with the track's duration as her only window to escape. It's a tense, adrenaline-fueled moment that clearly resonated with viewers, because "Go" has now hit No. 1 on Shazam's Global Top 200 and debuted at No. 5 on Billboard's Dance Digital Songs chart.
This isn't just a random needle drop; it's a testament to how a well-placed song can elevate a scene and, in turn, get a whole new generation Shazaming. The film's success on Netflix has given "Go" a second life, proving that a killer soundtrack can be just as impactful as the action on screen.
Apex stars Charlize Theron as Sasha, a grieving woman whose solo adventure in the Australian wilderness turns into a twisted game of cat and mouse with a killer who sees her as prey. Taron Egerton plays the demented Ben, with Eric Bana, Matt Whelan, Bessie Holland, Aaron Pedersen, Rob Carlton, and Caitlin Stasey rounding out the cast. The film is a slick, immersive survival thriller that, while familiar in its formula, delivers on tension and visual flair.
Theron herself was drawn to the story's raw, primal energy. "This movie really fired up my brain," she told Netflix. "When I read the script, I couldn't put it down and it stayed with me. It felt very pure but with great impact. The bite and the kick were so strong in what it was trying to accomplish without bells and whistles, and I loved that."
For fans of edge-of-your-seat thrillers, Apex is a must-watch. And if you're looking for more international thrillers that keep you hooked from start to finish, check out our list of International Thrillers That Are Perfect From Start to Finish. Or, if you're in the mood for another glossy cult thriller, Netflix's 'Welcome to Eden' might be your next binge.
Apex is streaming now on Netflix. Whether you're here for the action, the performances, or the unexpected chart-topping soundtrack, this is one thriller that delivers on all fronts.
