For fans of Yellowstone, familiar faces occasionally surface in new arenas—but few have made as dramatic a leap as Kelsey Asbille. Long before she played Monica Dutton, she starred in the bone-chilling thriller Don’t Move, a minimalist nightmare that’s now surged intoNetflix’s Top 10 worldwide. Its sudden popularity has reawakened interest in a film many thought quietly forgotten—and it’s every bit as terrifying as rumors suggest.

Released in late 2024 and produced by horror legend Sam Raimi, Don’t Move thrusts Asbille into an isolated forest landscape where her character, Iris, journeys to scatter her son’s ashes—to find closure, not despair. But closure turns to catastrophe when a stranger approaches, claiming a shared grief. Within moments, he injects her with a paralytic agent. With only twenty minutes before the drugs completely immobilize her, Iris must find strength in stillness, forging a life-or-death struggle that unfolds almost entirely within the frame of her own body. The countdown is literal; the horror visceral. EW.com+9Digital Spy+9Cinemablend+9

The premise is deceptively simple—a woman, a forest, a ticking clock—but director duo Adam Schindler and Brian Netto craft tension with surgical precision. Critics have described the film as propulsive and unrelenting. Asbille delivers a performance that’s physical, emotional, and deeply primal—fear, desperation, and defiance all simmering beneath each twitch, each labored breath. The result: one of the most suspense-filled survival horror experiences available on streaming. Cinemablend

What’s shocking, even more so than Iris’s fate, is Don’t Move’s newfound prominence. After a quiet initial reception, the film rocketed into Netflix’s global Top 10 shortly after release, drawing in millions of viewers. In its first week, it racked up 20+ million views with over 31 million hours streamed. Despite its sparse cast—just four actors—its claustrophobic intensity resonated with horror fans worldwide. Cinemablend

With its gothic isolation, moral ambiguity, and terrifying realism, Don’t Move stands among Netflix’s most underrated horror gems. It toes the line between psychological torment and visceral dread, often without dialogue. Every rustling leaf, every off-screen threat becomes a harbinger. What makes it standout is that the monster unfolds through emotional disintegration, not CGI.

While many Yellowstone actors have flirted with genre drama, few have anchored it so completely. Asbille’s performance earned praise from horror outlets and Netflix algorithm boosters alike, with fans calling it “a relentless descent into terror” and “a small-scale masterpiece of suspense.” Social media buzz—and Reddit threads—describe viewers experiencing panic attacks during key moments. Cinemablend+1Digital Spy+1

For Yellowstone fans, this unexpected horror crossover is a revelation. Asbille is credited with bringing Kayce Dutton’s quiet strength to life, but in Don’t Move, she embodies raw survival instinct. It’s a reminder that the frontier she survived on the ranch is nothing compared to the psychological jungle the film creates. The shift from a rugged western family drama to a psychological slo-mo thriller is proof of her range—and of the film’s potent atmosphere. Wide Open CountryDigital Spy

Critics are cautiously enthusiastic. While Don’t Move isn’t perfect—some cite the pacing as slow in places or the minimalist setting as limiting—it’s universally acknowledged as gripping. Reviews highlight the directors’ use of stillness and tension, praising how the film turns inactivity into high-stakes endurance. This isn’t blockbuster spectacle—it’s horror distilled into pure, terrifying concentration. CinemablendDigital Spy

In an era of noise and spectacle overload, this film’s soaring rise reflects a hunger for simple, effective dread. It doesn’t rely on jump scares or gimmicks; it leans on performance, isolation, and mounting dread—and Asbille carries it. And now, as it climbs Netflix charts across dozens of countries, it’s clear viewers agree: this horror gem was overlooked too long.

So if you’re ready for something atmospheric and heart-pounding, Don’t Move is a masterclass in stealth terror—and proof that Yellowstone may have introduced you to a star, but Netflix has handed her a darker stage. Your heart may race. Your palms might sweat. But it’s staying with you long after the credits roll.