We’re halfway through October, which means Halloween is close. Are you gearing up for Halloween already because we’ve been getting into the eerie vibe lately. So, if you are looking for something to watch to occupy your time, we’ve got good news for you! Cause you are already at the perfect place to start.
The month of October brings you lots of new shows to watch and experience with your loved ones. From spine-chilling horror movies to killer documentaries, we will bring you the best of the best for this week! So lock your doors, get your popcorns and sodas ready, because it’s going to be one heck of a ride!
EDITOR’S PICK
“Guillermo Del Toro’s Cabinet Of Curiosities”
Release date: 25th October
Where to watch: Netflix
Guillermo del Toro – the master of horror – presents a collection of unprecedented and genre-defining stories that will challenge our traditional notions of horror. “Guillermo Del Toro’s Cabinet of Curiosities” is an anthology of sinister stories, told by some of today’s most revered horror creators – including the directors of “The Babadook”, “Splice”, “Mandy”, and many more. Bizarre nightmares unfold in eight tales of terror in this visually stunning, spine-tingling horror collection.
SERIES
1. “Under The Queen’s Umbrella”
Release date: 15th October
Where to watch: Netflix
The spirited queen Hwaryeong is supposed to act with grace and dignity, but she has rowdy sons who are troublemaker princes. In order to make one of them the next king of Joseon, she gives up on those protocols and struggles to change her sons into eligible princes through education. Meanwhile, her rivals compete to usurp the crown.
2. “28 Days Haunted”
Release date: 21st October
Where to watch: Netflix
Hand-selected paranormal investigator teams will get the opportunity to take part in the most severe paranormal experiment yet. If any of these teams can survive 28 days in a terrifying and haunted place, they will win praise and recognition for contributing to the most significant development in paranormal research in the last several decades.
3. “The Devil’s Hour”
Release date: 28th October
Where to watch: Amazon Prime
This television show centers on Lucy, who experiences terrible visions every night at precisely 3:33 am, otherwise known as the devil’s hour. Her son, who is eight years old, is aloof and emotionless. Her mother speaks to vacant chairs. The echoes of a life other than her own are everywhere throughout her home. Answers to questions that have eluded Lucy for so long will eventually become clear when her identity is mysteriously linked to a spate of horrible killings in the neighbourhood.
4. “ONI: Thunder God’s Tale”
Release date: 21st October
Where to watch: Netflix
One of the creature’s free-spirited daughters, Onari, is determined to follow in the footsteps of the legendary heroes of lore, but her special abilities are still unknown in a world full of the bizarre gods and monsters of Japanese mythology. Does she have what it takes to fight to protect her peaceful village from the encroaching threat of the gods’ mysterious enemies, the ‘Oni’?
5. “Shantaram”
Release date: 14th October
Where to watch: Apple TV
In search of anonymity, escaped prisoner Lin Ford (Charlie Hunnam) flees to 1980’s Bombay’s bustling streets. Lin discovers unanticipated love, connection, and strength on the arduous path to redemption while working as a medic for the city’s poor and neglected.
6. “Romantic Killer”
Release date: 27th October
Where to watch: Netflix
Anzu, who shies away from romance, is the focus of this farcical teen romantic comedy. Anzu Hoshino, a non-heroine high school student, ignores romance and fashion and spends her days playing video games. After the wizard Riri suddenly appears and confiscates Anzu’s three favourite things – video games, chocolate, and cats – she gets pursued by hot guys!
7. “The Peripheral”
Release date: 21st October
Where to watch: Amazon Prime
Flynne Fisher makes additional money by playing VR games for wealthy individuals. When she puts on a headset one night, she suddenly finds herself in a futuristic version of London, a slick and mysterious place that is seductively different from her own hardscrabble life. However, this is unlike any game Flynne has ever played; she starts to realise that this is reality, not virtual reality. Seventy years in the future, someone in London has managed to unlock a portal to Flynne’s realm. As a result of her revelation, she becomes the focus of dangerous forces that are all determined to kill Flynne and her family.
8. “From Scratch”
Release date: 21st October
Where to watch: Netflix
Meet Amy and Lino – a love story for the ages. Amahle ‘Amy’ Wheeler, an American student studying in Italy, meets and falls in love with Lino, a Sicilian chef. When Lino faces health issues and the couple’s future is threatened, the two families come together. Inspired by the New York Times Best-Selling Memoir.
9. “Tales Of The Jedi”
Release date: 26th October
Where to watch: Disney+ or Disney Hotstar
Six brand-new animated shorts featuring parables built around Jedi from the prequel era. Discover the struggles and triumphs of Ahsoka Tano and Count Dooku, two very different Jedi who will be tested as they make decisions that will determine their destinies.
10. “Ghost Writer: Season 3”
Release date: 21st October
Where to watch: Apple TV
Where there are books, there’s an adventure. A group of teens solves neighbourhood crimes and mysteries in New York with the help of a spirit who can only communicate through writing. Join new friends Nia, Samir, and Charli as they explore the mystery and magic of their local bookstore.
11. “The Paloni Show! Halloween Special!”
Release date: 17th October
Where to watch: Hulu
From creator Justin Roiland, “The Paloni Show! Halloween Special!” introduces Leroy, Reggie, and Cheruce Paloni, who have been offered the chance of a lifetime to present an incredible Halloween Special consisting of spooky short animations from a bunch of up-and-coming animators.
MOVIES
1. “The School For Good And Evil”
Release date: 19th October
Where to watch: Netflix
Do you ever wonder where every great fairytale begins? Welcome to the School for Good and Evil. Best friends Sophie and Agatha find their bond put to the test when they were whisked away to a magical school for future fairy-tale heroes and villains. Based on the epic international best-selling series by Soman Chainani.
2. “The Curse Of Bridge Hollow”
Release date: 14th October
Where to watch: Netflix
A teenage girl (Priah Ferguson), who accidentally releases an ancient and mischievous spirit on Halloween which causes decorations to come alive and wreak havoc, must team up with the last person she’d want to in order to save their town – her father (Marlon Wayans).
3. “The Good Nurse”
Release date: 26th October
Where to watch: Netflix
Nurse Amy Loughren (Jessica Chastain) is shocked when Charlie Cullen (Eddie Redmayne), one of her colleagues, is found responsible for the murder of dozens of patients over a period of sixteen years, across two states and nine hospitals, without ever being charged. This gripping thriller is based on true events.
4. “Rosaline”
Release date: 14th October
Where to watch: Hulu
Shakespeare’s classic love story “Romeo & Juliet” is given a new and humorous spin in “Rosaline”, which is narrated from the viewpoint of Rosaline, Juliet’s cousin and Romeo’s most recent love interest. Heartbroken when Romeo meets Juliet and begins to pursue her, Rosaline hatches a plan to thwart the famed romance and get her lover back.
5. “Wendell & Wild”
Release date: 28th October
Where to watch: Netflix
From the delightfully wicked minds of Henry Selick – director of “The Nightmare Before Christmas” and “Coraline”, and Jordan Peele – director of “Nope”, “Us” and “Get Out”, comes the story of Kat, a troubled teen haunted by her past, who must confront her personal demons, Wendell and Wild (played by Keegan-Michael Key and Jordan Peele) to start a new life in her old hometown.
5. “The Stranger”
Release date: 19th October
Where to watch: Netflix
A small circle of seasoned undercover cops must pose as a vast and influential criminal network to catch a murderer who has evaded conviction for eight years. Together they form an intense, intimate relationship with the murderer, trying to earn his trust and elicit a confession.
6. “Raymond & Ray”
Release date: 21st October
Where to watch: Apple TV
When their father passes away, half-brothers Raymond and Ray reconciled only to discover that their father wanted them to dig his grave. Together, they consider who they’ve become as men, both because of their father and in spite of him.
7. “Barbie Epic Road Trip”
Release date: 25th October
Where to watch: Netflix
Barbie goes on a cross-country trek with friends in this interactive special and makes big decisions about the future. This interactive road trip is full of adventure, fun, and friendship!
8. “20th Century Girl”
Release date: 21st October
Where to watch: Netflix
In 1999, Bo-Ra, a 17-year-old high school student, has to keep close tabs on a boy in school on behalf of her deeply smitten best friend. But then she gets swept up in a love story of her own!
DOCUMENTARIES & REALITY
1. “Descendant”
Release date: 21st October
Where to watch: Netflix
“Descendant,” tells the story of the Clotilda – the last known ship to smuggle stolen Africans to America. This gripping documentary details the crime, the unbelievable cover-up, and how generations of descendants who lived in Africatown were affected. Can the future be recovered once the past has been revealed?
2. “Gabriel Iglesias: Stadium Fluffy”
Release date: 18th October
Where to watch: Netflix
Getting blackmailed. Offending a professional boxer. Trick-or-treating with his son. Gabriel shares his highs and lows in this landmark stand-up special. Gabriel Iglesias is the very first comedian to perform at the famous Dodger Stadium in California.
Puteri Teja contributed to this article.
