Movie theaters have reopened in the U.S. Be that as it may, many people still don’t seem quite ready to return to theaters just yet. What that means for the future is up in the air. What it means for the present is that streaming is the way to go. Luckily, this week brings no shortage of options for those in search of a new movie to watch.
Lionsgate is bringing a would-be theatrical release to premium VOD this week, while Netflix has released a new drama starring Tom Holland and Robert Pattinson. We also have an under-the-radar acclaimed thriller, a horror flick with Danny Trejo and much more. Here are this week’sstreaming selections.
19Antebellum- Digital
Here we have the latest movie that is skipping theaters and, instead, is hoping to find greener pastures with a premium VOD release.Antebellum, on paper, has much going for it, with Janelle Monae in the lead role and some of the same producers behindGet OutandUs. It centers on a successful author named Veronica Henley who finds herself trapped in a horrifying reality that forces her to confront the past, present and future. Written and directed by Gerard Bush and Christopher Renz, it has, thus far, not been greeted kindly by critics, as it holds a 34 percent approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes as of this writing. It is available on digital retailers starting September 18.
18The Devil All the Time- Netflix
Netflix has released its latest prestigious drama in the form ofThe Devil All the Time. The movie features a truly stacked A-list cast led by Tom Holland and Robert Pattinson, with Bill Skarsgard, Riley Keough, Jason Clarke, Sebastian Stan and Haley Bennett also on board. The movie centers on an unholy preacher, a twisted couple and a crooked sheriff who all converge around a young man named Arvin Russell. Spanning the time between World War II and the Vietnam war, Arvin fights the evil forces that threaten him and his family. It is based on the acclaimed novel by Donald Ray Pollock. Antonio Campos directed and co-wrote the adaptation, which is streaming now.
17Alone- Digital
It seems like a shame thatAlonehas to debut under the current circumstances as the horror/thriller has been met with near-universal praise so far. Fortunately, it is arriving via digital retailers on September 18. It follows recently widowed Jessica who is fleeing the city in a desperate attempt to cope. She is kidnapped and locked away in a mysterious man’s cabin. Her eventual escape lands her in the heart of the untamed wilderness, with only her wits to rely on for survival as her captor closes in. John Hyams is in the director’s chair, with Jules Willcox, Marc Menchaca and Anthony Heald leading the cast.
16Residue- Netflix
Perhaps the critic’s choice of the week, as it were,Residuecomes from Ava DuVernay’s company Array and has an unblemished 100 percent approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Directed by Merawi Gerima, it chronicles aspiring filmmaker Jay who returns to his home of Washington, DC to discover his old neighborhood is gentrified beyond recognition. Dealing with alienation from his friends, troubled by the disappearance of a loved one and unsure of his place in this new community, Jay confronts issues of identity, isolation and loss on a tumultuous personal journey.Residueis streaming on Netflix now.
15Murder In the Woods- Digital
Murder in the Woodsis the latest from filmmaker Luis Iga Garza. It centers on a group of college friends who plan a trip to celebrate a birthday party at a cabin in the woods. Against his grandmother’s demands, Jesse decides to go on a trip with his friends. He is immediately smitten with Fernanda, a sweet girl from Chicago whom he hasn’t seen in years. Soon after arriving at the mysterious cabin, the group discovers the dark secret it holds, which forces them to fight for their lives. Danny Trejo, Jose Julian, Jeanette Samano, Chelsea Rendon, Catherine Toribio, Jordan Diambrini, Kade Wise, Soledad St. Hilaire, Kurt Caceres and Rolando Molina star. It arrives digitally on September 18.
14Blackbird- Digital
Blackbirdis a new drama arriving this week that boasts an A-list ensemble. It sees a terminally ill mother arranging to bring her family together one last time before she dies. Susan Sarandon leads the cast, which also includes Kate Winslet, Sam Neill, Rainn Wilson and Mia Wasikowska. Roger Michell is in the director’s chair. It arrives on September 18 via digital retailers.
13Alive- Digital
For the horror crowd, we haveAlive. Director Rob Grant’s is about a man and woman who wake up in an abandoned sanitarium to discover that a sadistic caretaker holds their freedom in his hands, as well as the horrific answers as to their real identity. Angus MacFadyen leads the cast. It is available digitally on September 18.
12Killer Therapy- Digital
Director Barry Jay’sKiller Therapyis available now on digital platforms to satiate horror loves. The movie sees a mentally unstable young man heading out on a mission to hunt down and murder all the therapists he blames for messing up his mind and his life. Thom Mathews, PJ Soles, Adrienne King, Daeg Faerch, Michael Qeliqi, Elizabeth Keener and Ivy George star.
11The Paramedic- Netflix
Another new movie from Netflix has arrived this week withThe Paramedic. Directed by Carlos Torras, it sees a man named Angel who, after suffering a serious accident, his relationship begins to unravel. Angel becomes obsessed with the idea that she is unfaithful to him, turning his life into hell. Mario Casas and Deborah Francois lead the cast. It is streaming now.
10Cats & Dogs 3: Paws Unite!- Digital
The third entry in a seemingly unlikely franchise arrives this week in the form ofCats & Dogs 3: Paws Unite!Available via digital retailers now, it sees secret agents Gwen the Cat and Roger the Dog covertly protect and save the world without humans ever knowing. Their partnership is due to the Great Truce, which has stopped dog and cat hostility for a decade. But the long-standing peace is threatened when a supervillain parrot discovers a way to manipulate wireless frequencies that only dogs and cats can hear. George Lopez, Melissa Rauch and Max Greenfield star, with Sean McNamara in the director’s chair.
