George A. Romero used zombie horror to comment on American consumerism and racism, and his daughter, Tina Romero, got equally political in her directorial debut. Queens of the Deadas for a strange community devouring itself. The horror-comedy hits VOD this weekend. You can also visit a creepy abandoned amusement park from the comfort of your living room. Shelby Oaksthe directorial debut of YouTube critic Chris Stuckmann.
Paul Thomas Anderson returns to the work of Thomas Pynchon with One battle after anotherthe madcap film starring Leonardo DiCaprio as a fugitive activist is now available to rent for the first time. Things also get political Eddingtona neo-western set during the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic and is now available to stream on HBO Max. Or if you are on For many tall and want to see others Better call Saul Graduates solving physics problems, try Nobody 2?
Here's a rundown of the most notable new streaming and VOD releases, including the biggest, best, and hottest new movies you can watch at home right now.
New on Netflix
In your dreams
- Genre: Animated adventure comedy
- Lead time: 1h 31m
- Director: Alex Wu
- Throw: Jolie Hoang-Rappaport, Elias Janssen, Craig Robinson, Omid Djalili
Worried that their parents might get a divorce, Stevie (Jolie Hoang-Rappaport) and Elliot (Elias Janssen) use a magical book to travel to the realm of dreams in hopes that the Sandman (Omid Djalili) will grant them their wish. With the help of a lost toy (Craig Robinson), they must travel through a surreal world and confront their nightmares.
New on Disney Plus
Freaky Friday
- Genre: Fantasy comedy
- Lead time: 1h 51m
- Director: Nisha Ganatra
- Throw: Jamie Lee Curtis, Lindsay Lohan, Julia Butters, Manny Jacinto, Sofia Hammons
Sequel to the 2003 film. Freaky Friday is characterized by an even more complex change of bodies between generations. Anna (Lindsay Lohan) is set to marry Eric (Manny Jacinto), but ends up swapping bodies with her daughter Harper (Julia Butters), and Anna's mom (Jamie Lee Curtis) switches with Eric's daughter Lily (Sophia Hammons). Hijinks ensue as everyone needs to learn about each other before the big day.
New on HBO Max
Eddington
- Genre: Neo-western
- Lead time: 2 hours 29 minutes
- Director: Ari Aster
- Throw: Joaquin Phoenix, Pedro Pascal, Luke Grimes
hereditary And Midsummer Writer-director Ari Aster dives into the tensions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and Black Lives Matter protests in the town of Eddington, New Mexico, where an anti-mask sheriff (Joaquin Phoenix) decides to run for mayor against the incumbent (Pedro Pascal). Conspiracies escalate when Eddington erupts into violence.
New on Hulu
Sovereign
- Genre: Crime thriller
- Lead time: 1h 40
- Director: Christian Svegal
- Throw: Nick Offerman, Jacob Tremblay, Dennis Quaid, Joe Kane
Inspired by real events, Sovereign follows Jerry Kane (Nick Offerman) as he travels the country with his son (Joe Kane) speaking to people who feel left behind about the sovereign citizen movement. As his anti-government rhetoric becomes increasingly violent, Jerry finds himself in a standoff with the police and a manhunt led by Dennis Quaid.
New from Pavlin
Nobody 2
- Genre: Action thriller
- Lead time: 1h 29m
- Director: Timo Tjahjanto
- Throw: Bob Odenkirk, Connie Nielsen, John Ortiz
Continuation of the 2021 revenge fantasy. Nobody follows killer Hutch Mansell (Bob Odenkirk) as he tries to take a break from his murderous job and go on a family vacation. But a trip to an amusement park leads Hutch to encounter a bootlegging route and a corrupt sheriff, whom Hutch must fight to protect his family.
New on Prime Video
Game date
- Genre: Action-comedy
- Lead time: 1h 34m
- Director: Luke Greenfield
- Throw: Kevin James, Alan Ritchson, Benjamin Tax, Banks Pierce
Brian Jennings (Kevin James) wants to mend his relationship with his stepson (Benjamin Pajak) and is thrilled when a trip to the park leads to an invitation to a game with Jeff (Reacher star Alan Ritchson) and his son CJ (Banks Pierce). But when the group is attacked by armed men, Brian learns that his new friend is not what he seems.
New for rent
Death Hunter
- Genre: Sword and Sorcery
- Lead time: 1h 43m
- Director: Stephen Kostanski
- Throw: Daniel Bernhardt, Patton Oswalt, Christina Orjalo
A remake of James Sbardellati's 1983 film of the same name. follows former knight Deathstalker (Daniel Bernhardt) as he attempts to rid himself of a cursed amulet while being pursued by an ancient necromancer. Featuring an original score by Slash, the film is filled with monsters and bloody sword fights.
Mr K.
- Genre: Surreal mystery
- Lead time: 1h 34m
- Director: Tallulah H. Schwab
- Throw: Crispin Glover, Sunny Melles, Fionnula Flanagan
Mr. K (Crispin Glover), a traveling magician, checks into the hotel and finds his way out the next morning. Entangled in a world of strange characters who don't seem particularly concerned about never leaving the building, Mr. K realizes that the hotel is downsizing and tries to map the place so he can escape.
Murder at the Embassy
- Genre: Murder mystery
- Lead time: 1h 30m
- Director: Stephen Shimek
- Throw: Mischa Barton, Mido Hamada, Kojo Atta
Sequel to Steven Shimek's 2023 film. Invitation to Murder follows private detective Miranda Green (Mischa Barton) as she leaves England for Cairo and ends up forced to solve a murder at the British Embassy. She must figure out who she can trust as she discovers that the embassy has been infiltrated by Nazis and a murder involves the theft of a top secret document.
One battle after another
- Genre: Action thriller
- Lead time: 2 hours 42 minutes
- Director: Paul Thomas Anderson
- Throw: Leonardo DiCaprio, Sean Penn, Benicio del Toro, Chase Infinity
When his past as a member of the radical group known as the French 75 catches up with him, Pat Calhoun (Leonardo DiCaprio) must try to evade capture and rescue his daughter Willa (Chase Infinity) from Colonel Stephen J. Lockjaw, who wants to kill her to gain access to an elite white supremacist group. The wild film combines absurd humor with intense action scenes.
Queens of the Dead
- Genre: Comedy horror
- Lead time: 1h 41m
- Director: Tina Romero
- Throw: Katie O'Brien, Jaquel Spivey, Riki Lindhome
Tina Romero, daughter of George A. Romero, makes her mark on the zombie genre with her directorial debut. When a zombie outbreak hits Manhattan and everyone is ordered to shelter in place, performers and warehouse partygoers must figure out how to survive the night.
Roofer
- Genre: Crime comedy
- Lead time: 2 hours 6 minutes
- Director: Derek Cianfrance
- Throw: Channing Tatum, Kirsten Dunst, LaKeith Stanfield
Based on a true story, Roofer follows Jeffrey Manchester (Channing Tatum), a burglar with keen powers of observation. He uses his ability to use habits to escape prison and hide out at Toys “R” Us, but puts his freedom in jeopardy when he falls in love with one of the store's employees and decides to steal toys to help a local toy owner.
Shelby Oaks
- Genre: Supernatural Horror
- Lead time: 1h 31m
- Director: Chris Stuckmann
- Throw: Camille Sullivan, Brendan Sexton III, Keith David, Sarah Dern
Mia (Camille Sullivan) is determined to find out what happened to her little sister Riley (Sarah Dern), a YouTuber who disappeared while filming at an abandoned amusement park near Shelby Oaks, Ohio. Combining found footage with conventional cinematography, the film takes the form of a tour through creepy locales where Mia discovers something demonic at work.
From our review:
Stuckmann's directorial debut is a solid horror film from a film buff with a clear understanding of the genre. While the involvement of indie distributor Neon and producer Mike Flanagan must have been a big deal (to get an idea of ​​what the original version of Shelby Oaks was like, you can read the mostly positive reviews of its first premiere at the 2024 Fantasia International Film Festival), there is compelling evidence of talent – and cinematic depravity – to be seen.
