Netflix to add brand new animated movie with 100% on Rotten Tomatoes this week

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Orion and the dark

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There are a host of fears that can plague us, from the understandable like snakes to the irrational like Arachibutyrophobia - the fear of getting peanut butter stuck on the roof of your mouth. One of the most common however is nyctophobia, fear of the dark.

That (amongst other fears) is what troubles the hero ofNetflix’supcomingOrion and The Dark. An original animated movie from Dreamworks that hits thestreaming serviceon February 2nd.

It all sounds incredibly novel and heartwarming family fun but what has me, a 28-year-old man, interested is a couple of things. The first, is the fact that Charlie Kaufman is on screenwriting duties. Yes, that’s the same Charlie Kaufman responsible forBeing John Malkovich, AdaptationandEternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind. While I’m not expecting John Malkovich to appear, Kaufman loves to take things in an unusual direction.

The second marker of the movie’s quality is early review scores. At the time of writing it boasts a perfect 100% critic’s score onRotten Tomatoes, a rare feat. With Jacob Tremblay and Paul Walter Hauser in the lead roles and Angela Bassett and Werner Herzog among those in a supporting capacity, there are plenty of great omens that Orion is going to shine bright.

If you love animated films and shows thenNetflixis fast becoming the place to go. For starters, it’s home to arguably the best-animated movie in years,The Mitchells vs. the Machinesand Richard Linklater’s superbApollo 10 and a Half.For TV fans, last year saw a pair of amazing shows arrive withBlue Eye SamuraiandScott Pilgrim Takes Off.

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