This might be an unpopular opinion but the spooky season is more than just about dressing up or hitting Halloween parties — it’s the perfect time to indulge in new horror releases! This month, Hollywood does not disappoint as it brings an exciting batch of must-watch entertainment, from bone-chilling horror films to gripping psychological dramas. Whether you’re a fan of supernatural scares, eerie thrillers, or dark comedies, this month’s lineup offers a bit of everything so take your pick! Embrace the season at home with our list of what to watch in October 2024.
What to Watch in October 2024
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Best New Movies
1. Hold Your Breath
Set in the 1930s Oklahoma Dust Bowl, Hold Your Breath follows Margaret Bellum (Sarah Paulson) as she battles both environmental disasters and sinister forces that seem to threaten her family. Paulson’s character slowly descends into paranoia, unsure whether the danger is supernatural or in her mind. This psychological horror will have you on the edge of your seat, with Paulson delivering a phenomenal performance — as always — of a desperate mother.
Now streaming on Hotstar and Hulu.
2. Smile 2
Aladdin‘s Naomi Scott is currently receiving universal acclaim for her role as pop star Skye Riley in Smile 2, a chilling sequel to the 2022 hit. Haunted by a being disguised as people wearing the eeriest smiles you can imagine during her world tour, Skye must uncover dark truths from her past to escape doom. This second installment intensifies the original’s premise, exploring trauma and fame under supernatural pressure. Spoiler alert: you’ll never know if what’s happening on screen is actually real or all in Skye’s head.
Now showing in theaters near you.
3. Venom: The Last Dance
Tom Hardy returns as Eddie Brock in Venom: The Last Dance, the thrilling conclusion to the trilogy. The movie will follow our favourite codependent anti-hero duo, Eddie and Venom, as they attempt to evade both humans and symbiotes who are actively hunting them down. This film delves deeper into their somewhat toxic relationship, blending action and humour while introducing high-stakes conflicts. If you need a break from horror this spooky season, this final chapter is sure to be a popular choice.
In theaters on October 24.
Best New Shows
4. Disclaimer
Alfonso Cuarón’s Disclaimer stars two-time Academy Award winner Cate Blanchett as journalist Catherine Ravenscroft, whose life spirals after receiving a novel with her as the main character, exposing her hidden past. The store is told in seven episodes, with Ravenscroft unraveling who’s behind the book while confronting buried truths. With its slow-burn narrative and psychological twists, this thriller will keep you guessing where exactly it’s headed until the very end.
The first two episodes are now streaming on AppleTV+.
5. Sweetpea
Sweetpea introduces us to timid Rhiannon Lewis (played by Ella Purnell), a mild-mannered assistant whose life takes a bloody turn after her father’s death. As Rhiannon navigates old bullies and new traumas, her uncharacteristic violent outbursts add unexpected twists — and bloody humour — to this chaotic tale. This dark comedy-drama is a study in what happens if you push someone, even the most harmless wallflowers, too far. Even sweet peas like Rhiannon have their limits.
Now streaming on Hulu.
6. What We Do in the Shadows (Season 6)
The sixth and final season of What We Do in the Shadows is set to bring a hilarious farewell to the Staten Island vampires we all know and love. This multi-Emmy-nominated mockumentary follows the absurd misadventures of vampires Nandor, Laszlo, Nadja, Colin Robinson, and Guillermo. Season six promises more comedic mishaps, emotional farewells, and chaotic plots as the set-in-its-ways group grapples with modern life. We’ll definitely be mourning this massive loss to television.
Streaming on Hulu starting October 21st.
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