Netflix releases the first trailer for “The Whisper Man,” a psychological crime thriller based on Alex North’s New York Times bestselling novel. The film stars Robert De Niro, Michelle Monaghan and Adam Scott, with James Ashcroft directing. The story centers on a widowed crime writer whose eight-year-old son is abducted, prompting him to seek help from his estranged father, a retired former police detective. As the search unfolds, the investigation connects to a decades-old case involving a serial killer known as “The Whisper Man,” who previously terrorized the town of Featherbank. Several outlets describe the premise as involving a possible accomplice and focus on the mystery and fear surrounding the earlier killings. Reporting also notes that the movie features Michael Keaton as “The Whisper Man” and includes additional cast members such as Hamish Linklater, Owen Teague, Acston Luca Porto and Will Brill. Fox News specifies an August 28 Netflix release date, while other coverage concentrates on the trailer and core plot elements.