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PVOD Releases

“Kraven the Hunter” (Amazon Prime Video) – A review of the movie and its mixed reception

“Kraven the Hunter” was a box office flop, and was torn to shreds by critics with just 14% on Rotten Tomatoes . However, its audience score is significantly better at 74%, and I agree the critics were rather harsh. While the movie’s story feels disjointed, and the villain (played by Alessandro Abbott) is too hammy to feel like a genuinely menacing threat, Aaron Taylor-Johnson is a great actor and brings a macho gravitas to Kraven that gives the movie at least something worthwhile. The supporting cast also includes Ariana DeBose and Russell Crowe. It’s only faint praise, but “Kraven the Hunter” is certainly not the worst Spider-Man spin-off we’ve seen from Sony.

Buy or rent on Amazon from January 14

“Queer” (PVOD) – A review of the movie and its potential Oscar nomination

Daniel Craig received a rave reception for his leading role in “Queer” when it premiered last September at the Venice Film Festival, and after a limited theatrical run towards the end of 2024, this Luca Guadagnino drama is now arriving on premium streaming platforms. And it’s a flick you’ll want to make time for, as some pundits are predicting Craig for an Oscar nom. Based on the 1985 novel by William S. Burroughs, and set in 1950s Mexico, “Queer” follows Lee (Craig), an American expert and drug addict, who becomes deeply infatuated with a former soldier named Eugene (Drew Starkey).

Hulu Originals

“My Penguin Friend” (Hulu) – A review of the family adventure and its true story inspiration

For those wondering, “My Penguin Friend” is not a spiritual sequel to the 2011 Jim Carrey comedy “Mr. Popper’s Penguins,” but rather curiously the two movies are both about an unconventional relationship between a man closed off from the world and an adorable arctic animal. In this Penguin-centric family adventure, the lead is Jean Reno, and it’s based on a true story (I can assure you that Mr. Popper’s highrise hijinks are very much fictional).

What’s Leaving Netflix

Tracking Expiring Shows

Netflix provides us with thousands of titles we can view on demand, but this massive library is constantly changing. Netflix Originals will always be there for you to watch, but due to licensing contracts, those offered by other film and TV studios are only available for a limited amount of time. Nobody wants to miss the last episode of their favorite series, or find out the film they’d planned to watch on Friday night is no longer available. So here’s how you can keep track of the shows that are leaving Netflix:

• Look for the title you want to watch. Underneath the picture is a red arrow pointing down, which will take you to the show’s page.
• Go to it, and look for the option in the bottom menu. This provides you with almost every detail imaginable about the show, from who directed it to when it was made.
• Clicking on the white arrow on the right-hand side of the screen will reveal when the show is due to expire. If you are not ready to watch it right now, you can add it to “for later viewing.” This is located next to the title.
• The show will now be added to the “My List” section of your account. Netflix automatically lists your shows based on your previous viewing, but you can also order them manually to make sure anything due to expire is at the top of “My List.”

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Horror Movie Recommendation

“The Cabin in the Woods”

“The Cabin in the Woods” is easily one of my favorite horror movies. It’s either that or “Alien,” though I tend to lean toward the latter since that’s one of the better movies ever made. Trick or Stream Welcome! This article is part of Trick or Stream, a seasonal series in which members of the Tom’s Guide staff share what they’re planning to watch for Halloween 2024 and their takes on the horror genre, with the goal of helping you find great movies that you might want to stream during spooky season.

Here’s the dirty little secret though — I’m not a huge horror fan. There are some horror movies I genuinely like, but often I find the genre to be repetitive and uninspired. That’s why I find myself recommending “The Cabin in the Woods” to fellow movie lovers who are ambivalent about the genre. While this is a horror movie, it’s also a brilliantly executed satire on the entire slasher horror genre. Plus, it has a twist or two that land expertly, including an incredible cameo at the end of the movie.

What is ‘The Cabin in the Woods’ about? Cabin in the Woods (2012 Movie) – Official Trailer – Chris Hemsworth & Jesse Williams – YouTube Watch On ‘The Cabin in the Woods’ stars Kristen Connolly as Dana Polk, Anna Hutchinson as Jules Louden, Chris Hemsworth as Curt Vaughan, Jesse Williams as Holden McCrea, and Fran Kranz as Marty Mikalski. These five college students are gearing up for what should be a fun weekend in the woods. But of course, this is a horror movie. So a pleasant weekend isn’t in the cards. As the students arrive, things aren’t going smoothly in an undisclosed underground bunker. Technicians Garry (Richard Jenkins) and Steve (Bradley Whitford) are dealing with failed operations in Stockholm and Japan while preparing for the unsuspecting youths.

Once the group of five has settled into the home away from home, Gary and Steve start unleashing horror after horror upon the students. The goal? Kill all of them — though four out of five is good enough. ‘The Cabin in the Woods’ excels at being a satire — but it’s still a great horror movie If you don’t want to be spoiled, turn back now. I’m not going to give away the whole movie, or its truly amazing cameo, but I do have to reveal a bit of what happens once Gary and Steve start knocking off students. Honestly, it’s Gary and Steve’s plotline that is my favorite. The idea of this horror movie really just being a covert organization pulling the strings as some part of ritual sacrifice is engaging, and frankly, their chemistry together is great.

Premium Streaming Options

Peacock

Peacock has a huge library of movies and TV shows drawn from various brands including NBC Universal, Bravo, and Universal Pictures. It even has original shows and movies and a strong live sports offering that includes the NFL, college football, the Premier League and more. Still, this is a horror movie. And if you watch it on Peacock after reading this article, you’ll see that for yourself. While it has elements that elevate it above your traditional slasher flick, there’s a ton of blood and murder. A lot of people die. Granted, because the movie doesn’t take itself too seriously, the murder and mayhem don’t hit quite the same as they do in something like “The Texas Chainsaw Massacre,” but it’s all still there. So if you’re looking for something to watch this Halloween, look no further than “The Cabin in the Woods.” I promise you won’t regret it.