Netflix’s October Highlights: Spooks and New Releases
As Halloween approaches, Netflix is treating subscribers to a fresh batch of horror titles starting October 1. Fans of the genre can look forward to classics like Alfred Hitchcock’s Psycho, the slasher favorite I Know What You Did Last Summer, and Guillermo del Toro’s gothic romance Crimson Peak. For those seeking lighter fare, beloved films such as The Devil Wears Prada and the complete Twilight series will also be available.
Must-Watch Titles This October
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East of Eden
- Star: Florence Pugh
- Synopsis: Pugh portrays the villainous Cathy Ames in this adaptation of the classic novel, igniting a dramatic family saga.
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The Devil Wears Prada
- Runtime: 1 hour 49 minutes
- Synopsis: Anne Hathaway plays a young journalist working for the formidable Miranda Priestly (Meryl Streep).
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Psycho
- Runtime: 1 hour 49 minutes
- Synopsis: A Halloween classic featuring Anthony Perkins as the eerie Norman Bates.
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Crimson Peak
- Runtime: 1 hour 59 minutes
- Synopsis: A gothic romance about a writer (Mia Wasikowska) who marries into a mysterious family.
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I Know What You Did Last Summer
- Runtime: 1 hour 41 minutes
- Synopsis: Four friends must confront a hook-wielding killer a year after a deadly accident.
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Animals
- Runtime: 1 hour 48 minutes
- Synopsis: Directed by Ben Affleck, this thriller revolves around a couple navigating a kidnapping crisis.
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The Diplomat (Season 4)
- Synopsis: Keri Russell’s character faces personal and political challenges in this political drama.
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Nobody Wants This (Season 3)
- Synopsis: A couple in an unconventional relationship navigates their lives together.
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Lupin (Part 4)
- Synopsis: The gentleman thief returns after a long absence, continuing his adventures.
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The One About Matthew Perry
- Synopsis: A documentary exploring the life and career of the late actor.
Other New Additions
- Crazy Rich, Incredibly Broke (Oct. 1)
- The Ramparts of Ice (Season 2) (Oct. 1)
- Schumacher ’94 — The Birth of a Legend (Oct. 2)
Conclusion
With a wide range of films and series dropping in October, including classics, new releases, and exciting seasons of fan-favorite shows, there’s plenty of content to keep viewers entertained throughout the month. Enjoy your Halloween watching!
