While horror films are arriving for Halloween, there are plenty of thrillers, musicals, documentaries and more to look forward to on streaming platforms.
October is another stellar month for original movies coming to streaming services. Netflix, Amazon, Disney, Apple, Hulu and HBO are all stepping up to the plate with a terrific mix of original films that are exclusive to their streaming platforms. Amazon is bringing its own brand of spooky offerings this Halloween, but those who don’t like horror will have plenty of options elsewhere. Jake Gyllenhaal stars as 911 call operator Joe Baylor, who over the phone tries to save a woman in grave danger. The thriller takes place over the course of a single morning as secrets are uncovered and not everything appears to be as it seems. Diana: The Musical brings us face-to-face with one of the 20th century’s most compelling figures in this landmark musical event. The version being shown on Netflix was filmed on Broadway in the summer of 2020 with no audience in the theater. The musical features actors playing all the famous British figureheads like Princess Diana, Camilla Parker Bowles, Prince Charles and Queen Elizabeth II. Not technically new to Disney+, Black Widow is about to get a lot cheaper for subscribers though. Originally released in cinemas and on the streaming platform at a premium rate, the premier access fee has now been removed, and you can watch Scarlett Johansson’s standalone Marvel movie for free.
