Spooky season is upon us, which means that there are tons of horror and true-crime movies and TV shows coming your way. Whether you want a terrifying horror like Cuckoo or an eerie series based on true events like American Sports Story: Aaron Hernandez, there will surely be something for you to enjoy. Here’s what’s coming your way.
PRIME
Blink Twice
Blink Twice will be available to buy or rent on Prime beginning September 17. It tells the story of a waitress who gets invited by a tech billionaire to an island vacation with his friends, only to find out that something is very off. The film stars Channing Tatum, Zoë Kravitz, Adria Arjona, Naomi Ackie, Alia Shawkat, Haley Joel Osment, Geena Davis, Kyle MacLachlan, and Christian Slater.
Cuckoo
Cuckoo will also be available to rent or buy on Prime beginning September 17. The horror film tells the story of a young woman who reluctantly leaves her home in America to join her father at a resort in the German Alps with his new family. However, she starts getting haunted by bloody visions and strange noises, discovering a shocking secret that concerns her family. The film stars Hunter Schafer and Dan Stevens.
A Very Royal Scandal
A Very Royal Scandal will be available to stream on Prime beginning September 19. The historical drama follows `Newsnight’ journalist Emily Maitlis’ journey leading up to her interview with Prince Andrew. The show stars Ruth Wilson and Michael Sheen.
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HULU
Handling the Undead
Handling the Undead will be available to stream on Hulu beginning September 17. It tells the story of three families in Oslo whose relatives come back from the dead, leaving them to figure out what they want.
American Sports Story: Aaron Hernandez
American Sports Story: Aaron Hernandez premieres on FX on September 17, with episodes available to stream on Hulu beginning September 18. The anthology series follows the rise and fall of NFL superstar Aaron Hernandez and the disparate strands of his identity, his family, his career, his suicide, and his legacy in sports and American culture. The show stars Josh Rivera, Jaylen Barron, Lindsay Mendez, Ean Castellanos, and Tammy Blanchard.
Watch American Sports Story: Aaron Hernandez
High Potential
High Potential premieres on ABC on September 17, with episodes available to stream on Hulu beginning September 18. The show follows a single mom with three kids who helps solve an unsolvable crime, coming on as a consultant to work with a by-the-book seasoned detective. The show stars Kaitlin Olsen and Sunjata.
The Golden Bachelorette
The Golden Bachelorette will premiere on ABC on September 18, with episodes available to stream on Hulu beginning September 19. This is the very first season of the show, following the success of The Golden Bachelor which premiered in 2023. The fan-favorite from that show, Joan Vassos, will be this season’s Bachelorette.
MAX
I Saw the TV Glow
I Saw the TV Glow will be available to stream on Max beginning September 20. It tells the story of a young teen who is introduced by his classmate to a mysterious late-night TV show, which is a vision of a supernatural world beneath their own, warping the teen’s own view of reality. The film stars Justice Smith and Brigette Lundy-Paine.
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The Penguin
The Penguin is a new DC series coming to Max on September 19. The show follows the transformation of Oswald Cobblepot from a disfigured nobody to a noted Gotham gangster. It stars Colin Farrell, Cristen Milioti, Clancy Brown, and Michael Zegen.
DISNEY+
Agatha All Along
Agatha All Along is a new Marvel series that will be available to stream on Disney+ beginning September 18. The show is a spin-off from the 2021 series WandaVision and is set after the events of that show. It follows Agatha Harkness, who turned out to be the villain in WandaVision, as she recruits some unlikely allies on her quest to regain her former powers. The show stars Kathryn Hahn, Aubrey Plaza, and Patti LuPone.
NETFLIX
His Three Daughters
His Three Daughters will premiere on Netflix on September 20. The film tells the story of three distant sisters who reunite in New York City to care for their sick father, forcing them to confront past issues and try to heal family bonds. The film stars Elizabeth Olsen, Carrie Coon, and Natasha Lyonne.
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Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story
Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story is a new series coming to Netflix on September 19. The true-crime drama tells the story of the lives of the Menendez brothers who were convicted of the brutal 1989 murders of their parents in Beverly Hills. The show stars Cooper Koch, Nicholas Chavez, Javier Bardem, and Chloë Sevigny.
Watch Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story
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Kurt’s key takeaways
From supervillain stories like Agatha All Along to frightening features like I Saw the TV Glow, you’ll be sure to get your fill on all the scariest movies and TV shows this week. Comment below and let us know which one is your favorite.
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