Ben Affleck directs, stars in Netflix kidnapping thriller 'Animals' coming this October

The first preview has arrived for Ben Affleck's new movie "Animals."

Basic info:

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The teaser trailer for "Animals" hit the internet on Wednesday, and it looks like Affleck might have another gritty thriller on his hands.

A kidnapping? Check.

A politician embroiled in a dark web of deception? Check.

It sounds like it's the perfect kind of movie for your standard fan of the genre. It also looks like it's going to be incredibly sinister and intense, judging from the teaser released Wednesday.

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Give it a watch below, and let me know your thoughts at David.Hookstead@outkick.com.

Very solid teaser. You can feel the tension from a mile away, and I'm definitely not alone in my thinking. Below are some of the top comments on YouTube:

I think the hype is warranted after seeing the first preview for "Animals." You can catch it on Netflix starting October 9th. Hit me with your thoughts at David.Hookstead@outkick.com.