Streaming services release new horror and thriller titles for October weekend

Streaming platforms are releasing several high-profile titles for the October weekend, with a strong emphasis on horror and thriller genres.

On Prime Video, Mike Flanagan is directing a new adaptation of Stephen King’s ‘Carrie’, which updates the classic story of telekinetic abilities and bullying for the digital age.

Netflix features the horror-thriller ‘Below’, starring Josh Hartnett as a fisherman in Newfoundland battling a mysterious sea creature. Other notable Netflix content includes the thriller ‘Animals’ starring Ben Affleck.

Other major releases include the Marvel film ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ on PVOD and Steven Spielberg’s ‘Disclosure Day’ on Peacock. For fans of horror, ‘It Follows’ is available on Paramount+ and ‘The Witch’ can be found on Prime Video.