Wikimedia Commons/Apex Netflix movie TV Netflix's survival thriller Apex stars Charlize Theron as a climber hunted by Taron Egerton. Director Baltasar Kormákur cut a key subplot for raw tension. May 4, 2026 AceShowbiz - The recently released Netflix survival thriller Apex quickly attracted attention for its gripping story and intense atmosphere. Starring Charlize Theron as Sasha, a rock climber trapped in a deadly wilderness confrontation, the film also features Taron Egerton portraying Ben, a relentless serial killer hunting her down.