Terror Comes Knocking: The Marcela Borges Story Enters Netflix US Top 10

Terror Comes Knocking: The Marcela Borges Story, the Netflix adaptation of the 2009 home‐invasion ordeal faced by Marcela Borges and her family, has broken into the platform’s US Top 10 movies as of September 20, 2025.

Nut Graf: The true‐crime thriller, starring Dascha Polanco as Borges, dramatizes her escape from armed kidnappers in Winter Garden, Florida, and has resonated with audiences since its Netflix debut this month. Its climb into the top ranks underscores continued interest in Borges’s story and the film’s stirring portrayal of maternal courage.

Streaming Success

Following its Netflix premiere in early September, Terror Comes Knocking garnered 16 points in FlixPatrol’s weekly US Top 10 movies chart, securing the No. 6 spot for the week ending September 19, 2025. This marks the film’s first appearance in Netflix’s official rankings and highlights its rapid uptake among viewers hungry for gripping, real‐life dramas.

About the Film

  • Title: Terror Comes Knocking: The Marcela Borges Story
  • Platform: Netflix (TV-MA)
  • Release: September 2025
  • Director: Felipe Rodriguez
  • Star: Dascha Polanco (Marcela Borges)

The film recounts how Borges, two months pregnant at the time, freed herself and alerted authorities after a three-day ordeal during which four masked intruders demanded a $200,000 ransom. Her daring escape, which involved ripping off a kidnapper’s mask and fleeing through a second-story window despite being shot, ultimately saved her family.

Audience and Critical Response

Early reactions praise Polanco’s performance and the film’s tense pacing. Viewers have taken to social media to commend the dramatization of Borges’s heroism, while critics note the adaptation’s faithful depiction of the family’s trauma and resilience.

Looking Ahead

As Terror Comes Knocking continues to build momentum on Netflix, its presence in the Top 10 suggests sustained viewership and cultural impact. With documentary-style storytelling and a true-life narrative at its core, Marcela Borges’s story is poised to reach a broader audience and spark conversations on personal bravery and family bonds.