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Netflix horror Bird Box has been watched 45 MILLION times in just one week
Sandra Bullock's movie has broken records for streaming after being watched millions of times in seven days
NETFLIX’S hit movie Bird Box has broken streaming records after being watched 45 MILLION times in its first week.
In just seven days, millions of people have watched the horror – and the streaming service says it’s the most any film has been watched in its first week, ever.
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The company announced the news on Twitter, saying: “Took off my blindfold this morning to discover that 45,037,125 Netflix accounts have already watched Bird Box — best first 7 days ever for a Netflix film!”
The movie has been terrifying fans - and celebs - since it went online on 21 December.
Actress Sandra plays a mum-of-two living in a post-apocalyptic world under the threat of something supernatural.
The film's synopsis explains: "Five years after an ominous unseen presence drives most of society to suicide, a survivor and her two children make a desperate bid to reach safety.
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“She lives with her windows covered up at home and only goes outside wearing a blindfold until they get a chance of freedom.
“But if they open their eyes, they'll be infected with something that will force them to violently kill themselves.”
It is based on a 2014 novel by Josh Malerman and directed by Susanne Bier.
The film also features actress Sarah Paulson, from American Horror Story, and The ABC Murders star John Malkovich.
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