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New true crime docs like “This is the Zodiac Speaker” and “Breath of Fire” are being released, and horror movies like “Azrael” and “Trap” are also being streamed.
This week saw the premiere of two fascinating true crime documentary series.
One investigates family allegations about the identity of the infamous Zodiac Killer. The other is about Max, and the rise and fall of the millennial yoga guru.
There are also a lot of horror movies that are new to the streamer. These include the killer pumpkin comedy “Carved” and the Josh Hartnett concert thriller “Trap.”
On the scripted television side, several new and returning shows have released episodes. “Territory” and “Beauty in Black” premiered on Netflix, while “Somebody Somewhere” and “What We Do in the Shadows” each premiered their final seasons.
Here we’ve rounded up the best movies, shows, and documentaries you can stream this weekend, organized by the type of entertainment you’re looking for.
If you’re looking for a new horror comedy, check out “Carved.”
In “Carved,” teens battle an angry pumpkin. disney
Set in 1993, the film follows a group of people trapped in a historical reenactment village on Halloween night. They must face off against an evil sentient pumpkin. Yes, really.
Streaming distribution: Hulu
If you’re looking for straight up horror, check out Azrael.
Samara Weaving in “Azrael.” IFC Film/Shudder
Modern-day scream queen Samara Weaving (Ready or Not) plays a young woman on the run from a group of silent religious zealots in this post-apocalyptic film.
Streaming: Shudder
As for the horror thriller, “The Trap” is currently streaming.
Josh Hartnett stars in director Shyamalan’s new thriller ‘The Trap’. warner bros
This year’s much talked about M. Night Shyamalan thriller stars Josh Hartnett as a father whose trip to a concert with his teenage daughter takes a dark turn. It also features an incredibly memorable (and widely met) supporting performance by Kid Cudi.
Streaming: Max
“What We Do in the Shadows” returns this week.
Matt Berry as Lazlo in “What We Do in the Shadows” Season 6, Episode 1. Russ Martin/FX
This is the final outing for everyone’s favorite group of vampires living on Staten Island. The season 6 premiere picks up after the season 5 finale’s plot reset, with Guillermo briefly transforming into a full vampire before returning to human form.
Streaming distribution: Hulu
The same goes for “Hellbound.”
“Hellbound” Season 2 is back. Netflix
This Korean fantasy thriller is about a near future where supernatural beings suddenly appear and condemn certain people to hell.
Streaming: Netflix
True crime fans should check out “This is the Zodiac Speaker.”
Zodiac case file. Netflix
This new documentary series explores the unsolved mystery of the Zodiac Killer, focusing on one family who believes they know who the notorious serial killer is.
Streaming: Netflix
Or “Breath of Fire.”
Learn how Katie Griggs became Guru Jagat. Eve Bregman/HBO
This is the story of the rise and fall of Katie Griggs, who became the face of Kundalini Yoga and renamed herself “Guru Jagat.”
Streaming: Max
If it’s a drama, it’s “Beauty in Black.”
“Beauty in Black” is Tyler Perry’s new drama. Chip Bergman/Calvin Ashford/Netflix
Tyler Perry’s latest Netflix project is an eight-episode series about a stripper caught up in a dysfunctional (and extremely wealthy) family behind a cosmetics empire.
Streaming: Netflix
Or “territory”.
The Territory offers a never-before-seen glimpse into the Australian outback. Netflix
Music fans will love Road Diary: Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band.
Learn more about Bruce Springsteen in this new document. Kevin Winter/Getty Images
The delightfully underrated “Somebody Somewhere” returns this week.
Jeff Hiller and Bridget Everett, “Somebody Somewhere” Season 3 (HBO)
The third season of HBO’s Peabody Award-winning comedy series premieres Sunday. Comedian and singer Bridget Everett is the writer, executive producer, and star.
Streaming: Max
For a moving true story, check out Eveline’s Amazing Life.
Mats Steen is the subject of “The Amazing Life of Evelin”. Netflix
The doc premiered at several film festivals earlier this year to great buzz. The story is about a young Norwegian man who suffered from a degenerative muscle disease and died at the age of 25. After his death, his parents learned that he had a rich social life through the online game of World of Warcraft.
Streaming: Netflix
“Love is Blind” aired its final episode this week.
Tyler and Alex on “Love Is Blind” Season 7. Netflix
