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A couple of weeks after Adam Sandler tore up the links with his Netflix “Happy Gilmore” sequel, Eddie Murphy’s latest arrives on Amazon – and teams him with another “SNL” alum, Pete Davidson – with “The Pickup.” But whether you’re into the funny films or scarier stuff, services like HBO Max, Peacock, Hulu and more are delivering films to your favorite devices. Check out a California retro fest with Pedro Pascal and Tom Hanks, a freaky Stephen King tale with double the Theo James, and a new take on a sci-fi classic with Ice Cube.
Here are 10 new and notable movies you can stream right now:
‘Borderline’
In this dark comedy set in the 1990s, a pop star (Samara Weaving) has recently returned home to her mansion when an escaped mental patient (Ray Nicholson) – and superfan – invades her home, hoping to wed his beloved. Charmingly unhinged, Nicholson is likable enough to root a little for the antagonist.
Where to watch: Peacock
‘Clown in a Cornfield’
This clever and comedic slasher reinvention centers on a teen girl (Katie Douglas) who moves to a small Missouri farm town. The place has a dark past, partly because of the local corn syrup factory burning down but also because of a violent clown named Frendo who stalks youngsters. Perfect for horror fiends who want more plot with their gore.
Where to watch: Shudder
‘Final Destination Bloodlines’
The 2000s horror franchise is back after a long hiatus – and maybe better than ever? Kaitlyn Santa Juana plays a college student who learns that her grandmother cheated Death decades ago, and now that jerk is coming to take out her whole family via various creatively gnarly, Rube Goldberg-esque kills.
Where to watch: HBO Max
‘Freaky Tales’
Pedro Pascal is in approximately 57 movies this year, but none are quite like this bizarrely watchable, throwback action B-movie. The “Fantastic Four” star plays an enforcer on a mission of revenge amid intertwining stories set in 1980s Oakland with Nazi-stabbing youngsters, rap battles, a ninja hoopster and a crusty Tom Hanks.
Where to watch: HBO Max
‘Locked’
Usually, Bill Skarsgård is the guy creeping people out. (Pennywise or Nosferatu, anyone?) But he’s the one on the receiving end with this thriller. Skarsgård plays a young petty thief who jacks a car. But this souped-up vehicle is actually a trap, and its enigmatic owner (Anthony Hopkins) aims to teach him a lesson.
Where to watch: Hulu
‘The Monkey’
Based on a Stephen King short story, Osgood Perkins’ gory and gloriously absurd horror comedy unleashes Theo James as estranged twins trying to rid themselves of a cursed monkey toy that’s a harbinger of death. It’s an extremely demented, intriguingly insightful tale with themes of mortality and buckets of blood.
Where to watch: Hulu
‘My Oxford Year’
Anna (Sofia Carson) is a New Yorker who fulfills her life’s dream of going to Oxford University to study poetry. Things get complicated in the romantic drama, based on the Julia Whelan novel, when she falls hard for her TA, Jamie (Corey Mylchreest), who blows open her world but also comes complete with his own concerns.
Where to watch: Netflix
‘The Pickup’
The constant buddy-comedy banter between Eddie Murphy and Pete Davidson does wonders to keep this heist flick watchable. Armored truck driver Russell (Murphy) is nearing retirement and on a cash pickup job with young slacker Travis (Davidson) when the latter gets snookered by a criminal (Keke Palmer) into a high-stakes robbery situation.
Where to watch: Prime Video
‘War of the Worlds’
Those who binge bad movies for fun, rejoice! Ice Cube plays a domestic terror analyst dealing with an alien invasion in this “screenlife” thriller – told through apps, texts, email and video chats – that remakes H.G. Wells’ classic sci-fi tale. It basks in cheesy, product-placement ridiculousness, like the fate of the world hinging on an online Amazon purchase.
Where to watch: Prime Video
‘Wicked’
If you didn’t see the hit musical and “Wizard of Oz” prequel in theaters, on demand or on Peacock, maybe it’s time to check it out on Amazon. Or simply to revisit the fantasy featuring Oscar nominees Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande as pals Elphaba and Glinda before the highly anticipated sequel “Wicked: For Good” arrives in November.
Where to watch: Prime Video
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