It’s officially spooky season, and that means there are plenty of scary movies to stream. In fact, each of the major streaming services has at least one new horror offering this week.
Over on Max, the long-delayed “‘Salem’s Lot” adaptation (based on the Stephen King book and twice previously made into a miniseries) is finally out.
Hulu has “Hold Your Breath,” a period horror film starring Sarah Paulson and “The Bear” actor Ebon Moss-Bachrach.
Netflix has “It’s What’s Inside,” a buzzy festival favorite, as well as the sequel to the acclaimed 2019 Spanish horror film “The Platform.”
Oscar winner Ariana DeBose stars as a chef in “House of Spoils” opposite “Euphoria” alum Barbie Ferreira, out now on Prime Video.
Here’s a complete rundown of all the best movies, shows, and documentaries to stream this weekend, broken down by what kind of entertainment you’re looking for.
If you want sci-fi horror, watch “V/H/S/Beyond.”
The latest installment in the prolific “V/H/S” franchise features six found-footage sci-fi stories, including one directed by horror queen Kate Siegel and written by her horror maestro husband Mike Flanagan, who’s known for Netflix hits like “The Haunting of Hill House” and “Midnight Mass.”
Streaming on: Shudder
Horror queen Sarah Paulson is in a new movie, too.
The “American Horror Story” star plays a mother trying to protect her family from a sinister presence in this horror movie set in 1930s dust bowl Oklahoma. Ebon Moss-Bachrach costars as a mysterious man.
Streaming on: Hulu
Stephen King fans should watch “Salem’s Lot.”
There’s no shortage of Stephen King adaptations, but this one’s had quite the development journey.
Originally announced in 2019 and filmed in 2021, the movie was first slated for a 2022 theatrical release before it was tabled. For a while, it wasn’t clear whether the movie would come out at all. But Warner Bros. opted to make it a streaming-only release amid a need for more Max content, in a move that was criticized by some fans.
Streaming on: Max
For comedy-horror, check out “It’s What’s Inside.”
Netflix acquired this festival favorite soon after its world premiere at Sundance in January. It follows a group of friends who reunite for a trip on the eve of a wedding. But when an estranged friend joins the group, the gathering devolves into a party from hell.
Streaming on: Netflix
Fans of psychological horror can tune in to “House of Spoils.”
Ariana DeBose stars as a chef who opens a restaurant in a secluded estate and finds herself tormented.
Streaming on: Prime Video
“The Platform” sequel is out, too.
The original Spanish film was a major hit: It won the People’s Choice Midnight Madness award after premiering at the Toronto International Film Festival and remains one of Netflix’s most popular non-English movies of all time.
Five years later after its release, the story about a vertical prison with a troubling food distribution system continues in “The Platform 2.”
Streaming on: Netflix
“The Franchise” is a new comedy series lampooning superhero movies.
The new HBO series follows the production of a fictional superhero movie, the latest in a floundering franchise very obviously modeled on Marvel Studios.
The satire pokes fun at the producers and entire industry behind the process of churning out formulaic Blockbuster movies that most can’t even pretend to believe in anymore.
Streaming on: Max
“Heartstopper” is back for a new season.
Kit Connor and Joe Locke are booked and busy — Connor with his Broadway debut as the lead in “Romeo and Juliet” opposite Rachel Zegler’s Juliet, Locke with a starring role in the latest Marvel series “Agatha All Along.” But both are back as the sweet teenage couple at the heart of Netflix’s YA romance, now in its third season.
Streaming on: Netflix
“Love Is Blind” returns, too.
Netflix’s hit dating franchise is back for its seventh season. This time, we’re following Washington, DC singles — like 31-year-old art dealer Leo, who simply cannot stop talking about how rich he is.
Streaming on: Netflix
For more romance, watch “Nobody Wants This” (if you haven’t already).
Adam Brody and Kristen Bell are operating at peak charm in this delightful rom-com from creator Erin Foster.
Brody stars as a hot rabbi with a meddling family who wants to keep him away from the sex podcaster (Bell) he’s falling for.
We’re already eagerly awaiting a season two announcement.
Streaming on: Netflix
For spooky true stories, watch “Unsolved Mysteries.”
Just in time for spooky season, the latest installment of the revived docuseries is back. In Volume 5, there’s a mix of stories with a seemingly supernatural element and cold cases, like the Park Bench Murders.
Streaming on: Netflix
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