Netflix Thrillers have always been popular among viewers. Whether it be the horror-thriller like Shutter Island or comedic thrillers of Adam Sandler, audiences always love to stay on edge. Adding to the long list of thrillers is a new one, The Weekend Away, starring Leighton Meester. Have a look at the trailer:

The Weekend Away- Trailer breakdown and synopsis

The Weekend Away is based on a 2020 novel by Sarah Alderson of the same name. It’s about a new mother, Beth (Meester), who is persuaded to spend a weekend holiday abroad by an old friend, Kate (Christina Wolfe). The goal of the vacation is to experience the wildlife that the friends used to appreciate when they were in college.

The trip, however, takes an unexpected turn when Beth wakes up to find that her buddy has died, with no memory of what happened before, following a night of fun and partying. As a result, Beth is regarded as a suspect in another country. She now has to piece together the previous night’s events to defend her innocence.

The trailer gives us a peek at the high tension-driven film. Beth is trying to stay out of trouble, but it looks like that trouble is coming at her.

Cast and release date

The movie has a star-studded cast. Besides the tremendously famous gossip girl Leighton Meester the film casts Christina Wolfe “Kate,” Ziad Bakri “Zain,” Luke Norris “Rob.” This is not the only thriller Meester has been a part of in the last few years. Previously she starred in The Roommate and currently is a series regular in the Hillary duff starrer ‘How I Met Your Father.’

The Weekend Away is available for streaming on Netflix from March 3rd.

So what do you think about the new trailer and will you give it a watch? Do share your thoughts in the comments.