Netflix's 'The Whisper Man' Delivers Solid Thrills With A-List Cast

James Ashcroft's adaptation of Alex North's crime novel follows a detective investigating the abduction of a boy in rural New Jersey, uncovering links to a copycat serial killer. The film, starring Robert De Niro, Michelle Monaghan, and Adam Scott, balances a strong ensemble with a plot that is more engaging than chilling. While it lacks the visceral intensity of Ashcroft's debut, it works as polished streaming entertainment.