‘I finally understand the machine that is Netflix’: how Security became an under-the-radar hit

Funny Bones director Peter Chelsom had given up on Hollywood and went to Italy to make a low-budget thriller.

To his – and everyone else’s – surprise, it’s a worldwide hitI have to admit that Netflix terrified me.

As a viewer, of course, I was hooked.

As a film-maker, I was pretending to be cool about that fact that I had not been asked to join the party.

I’d only directed films for cinemas, never anything for a streaming platform.

I am aware of the endless debates.

Is Netflix a force for good? Are you in favour of the motion or against? Vote yes or no.The thing is, there is no “yes” in movies.

You might find a Y in your wet-weather gear pocket on day three when you’re already a full day behind schedule.

Or an E under your pillow when you wake up the