It looked like the movie business was making strides toward something resembling normalcy in recent weeks. Yet, that seems impossible now as Regal cinemas is closing its doors again. AMC and Cinemark will attempt to weather the storm but, for many of us, it’s still streaming time. Luckily, there is no shortage of options for those in need of a new movie to watch this weekend.
This week sees the release of Adam Sandler’s new Halloween movie on Netflix, as well as several other horror movies, including the latest from Jim Cummings. We also have a newAmerican Piemovie, an alien invasion comedy and a movie about teenagers spontaneously combusting. Here are this week’sstreaming selections.
19Hubie Halloween- Netflix
Adam Sandler is back with another Netflix original movie.Hubie Halloweencenters on Hubie Dubois who thanklessly spends every Halloween making sure the residents of his hometown of Salem celebrate the holiday safely But this year is different as an escaped criminal and a mysterious new neighbor line up with the disappearance of members of the community. It’s up to Hubie to convince the police and townsfolk that the monsters are real. The cast also includes Julie Bowen, Ray Liotta, Noah Schnapp, Steve Buscemi, Kevin James and Maya Rudolph. Steven Brill directs. It is streaming on Netflix now.
18Happy Halloween Scooby-Doo- Digital
Scooby-Doo was already the subject of a flashy animated feature this year in the form ofScoob!The iconic pup is getting a second go in 2020 withHappy Halloween, Scooby-Doo!, which arrives just in time for the spooky season. It sees Scooby and the gang join forces with Bill Nye and Elvira when toxic ooze creates an army of monstrous pumpkins. Maxwell Atoms is in the director’s chair.
17American Pie Presents: Girls' Rules- Netflix
A newAmerican Piemovie is here. It may not beAmerican Pie 5, but it’s something.American Pie Presents: Girls' Rulesis streaming now on Netflix. It centers on Annie, Kayla, Michelle and Stephanie who decide to finally harness their girl power and band together to get what they want in their senior year of high school. A series of wild parties, sexy adventures and a member of the Stifler family in the latest entry of the franchise. Madison Pettis, Lizze Broadway, Piper Curda, Natasha Behnam, Darren Barnet, Zachary Gordon, Camaron Engels, Christian Valderrama, Barry Bostwick, Ed Quinn, Sara Rue and Danny Trejo star. Mike Elliott wrote the screenplay and directs.
16Tales from the Hood 3- Digital
Those looking for a horror anthology need look no further thanTales from the Hood 3. This is the third entry in the franchise, this time produced by the legendary Spike Lee. The latest movie features four new terrifying tales that utilize horrifying twists and social commentary.Candymanhimself Tony Todd stars, with Darin Scott directing. This latestTales from the Hoodinstallment available through digital retailers now.
15Spontaneous- Digital
Spontaneousis available via digital retailers now. When students in their high school begin inexplicably and, quite literally, exploding, seniors Mara and Dylan struggle to survive. An unexpected romance blossoms between them as they discover that when tomorrow is no longer promised, they can finally start living for today. Katherine Langford, Charlie Plummer, Yvonne Orji, Hayley Law, Rob Huebel and Piper Perabo star. Brian Duffield directs.
14Save Yourselves- Digital
Save Yourselves, which is available digitally now, comes from filmmakers Alex H. Fischer and Eleanor Wilson. It picks up with Jack and Su, a couple dependent on technology who are unable to put down their phones. They decided to head to an isolated cabin in the woods to unplug for a week. Sheltered from technology, they are blissfully unaware that the planet is under attack. The cast includes Sunita Mani, John Reynolds, Ben Sinclair, John Early, Jo Firestone, Gary Richardson, Johanna Day, Zenobia Shroff and Amy Sedaris. It is available on digital platforms now.
13Welcome to the Blumhouse- Amazon Prime Video
Blumhouse Productions has teamed up with Amazon Prime Video forWelcome to the Blumhouse. This is a series of eight original movies that will debut on Amazon as double features. The first two titles,The LieandBlack Box, are streaming now.The Liecomes from director Veena Sud with Jamie King leading the cast. Emmanuel Osei-Kuffour directedBlack Box, which has Mamoudou Athie in the lead role.
12Books of Blood- Hulu
Books of Blood, which is streaming now, brings the world of Clive Barker to Hulu just in time for Halloween. The movie is based on Barker’s acclaimed and influential horror anthology book series and follows a journey into uncharted territory utilizing three tales tangled in space and time. Brannon Braga directs with a cast that includes Britt Robertson, Freda Foh Shen and Nicholas Campbell.
11Charm City Kings- HBO Max
Charm City Kingsis the latest original from HBO Max. It centers on fourteen-year-old Mouse (Jahi Di’Allo Winston) who desperately wants to join the infamous gang of dirt bike riders the Midnight Clique. His older brother, Stro, was their best rider before his passing. Mouse’s mom (Teyonah Parris) and his police mentor, Detective Rivers (William Catlett), work overtime to help the teen reach his full potential. However, when the Midnight Clique’s leader Blax (Meek Mill) takes the boy under his wing, Mouse finds himself on a path beyond the straight and narrow. Angel Manuel Soto is in the director’s chair. It is streaming on October 8.
10The Wolf of Snow Hollow- Digital
The Wolf of Snow Hollowis a new werewolf movie. It serves as filmmaker Jim Cummings' follow-up to the acclaimedThunder Road. Arriving digitally on October 9, it sees a small-town sheriff tasked with solving a series of brutal murders that are occurring on the full moon. He becomes consumed with the hunt for this mysterious killer and struggles to remind himself that there’s no such thing as werewolves. Cummings stars alongside Riki Lindhome, Robert Forster, Jimmy Tatro and Chloe East. It also serves as Forster’s last on-screen role following his passing.
