Horror movies like "Mr. Crocket" and "Caddo Lake" are now streaming.
New shows, including "Teacup" and "Love Is Blind Habibi," premiered.
"Abbott Elementary" and "Outer Banks" are among the returning series that came back this week.
October is in full swing, and there are even more scary movies and shows to check out this weekend.
On the film front, there's "Caddo Lake," about the mysterious disappearance of an 8-year-old girl, and "Mr. Crocket," about a demonic children's TV show host. The show "Teacup," from "The Conjuring" director James Wan, also premiered this week.
If you're not up for horror despite the season, there are plenty of other options to stream, including the return of the teen drama "Outer Banks," Ella Purnell's new dark dramedy "Sweetpea," and the sports docuseries "Starting 5."
Here's a complete rundown of all the best movies, shows, and documentaries to stream this weekend, broken down by the kind of entertainment you're looking for.
Looking for a horror movie? Check out 'Caddo Lake.'Dylan O'Brien in "Caddo Lake."
Max
M. Night Shyamalan produced this new mystery thriller starring "Teen Wolf" actor Dylan O'Brien. It centers on the disappearance of an 8-year-old girl and its connection to a history of mysterious deaths in the same place.
Giving Mr. Rogers a hellish twist, this demented Halloween special (an expansion of the 2022 short featured in Hulu's "Bite Size Halloween" series) is about an evil children's show host named Mr. Crocket who comes out of TV sets, stealing away young viewers and killing their parents.
For horror fans who also love baking competitions, there's also 'Killer Cakes.'Matthew Lillard hosts "Killer Cakes."
Prime Video/Blumhouse
Just when you thought every possible iteration of a baking competition had already been done, Matthew Lillard of "Scream" fame hosts this two-part special where bakers work with special-effects artists to create the most outrageously gory and nightmarish cakes.
Reality dating show fans have a new 'Love Is Blind' spinoff.The cast of "Love Is Blind Habibi."
Netflix
The latest international edition of the massively popular franchise was filmed in Dubai. It follows singles looking to form connections and find love by "blind" dating in the pods.
True crime fans should see 'The Menendez Brothers.'A sketch of the Menendez brothers.
Netflix
Watch this new documentary if you blasted through "Monsters" and want the scoop on the real story straight from the source. It features exclusive interviews with Lyle and Erik Menendez while they serve life sentences in prison for killing their parents.
For an emotional fantasy drama, watch 'Tuesday.'Julia Louis-Dreyfus stars in "Tuesday."
Kevin Baker/A24
Julia Louis-Dreyfus plays a mom coming to terms with the impending death of her terminally ill young daughter, with help from Death itself in the form of a talking bird. This heartwrenching A24 movie was first released in theaters in 2023.
If you love thrillers, you should tune into 'Disclaimer.'Cate Blanchett stars in "Disclaimer."
Apple TV+
Oscar winner Alfonso Cuarón directs two more Oscar winners — Cate Blanchett and Kevin Kline — in this new drama. Based on the 2015 Renee Knight book of the same name, "Disclaimer" is about Catherine Ravenscroft (Blanchett), a successful woman whose long-buried secret threatens to derail her marriage and career.
For a dark comedy-drama, check out 'Sweetpea.'Ella Purnell stars in "Sweetpea."
Starz
"Fallout" star Ella Purnell goes full psycho in this Starz drama. Based on the book of the same name, Purnell plays Rhiannon, a soft-spoken young woman who harbors a killer secret.
