The blockbuster hit, Jurassic World Rebirth, stomped into cinemas this past July and swiftly became a top-grossing action spectacle in American cinematic history. Now, the dinosaurs have broken free from the silver screen, becoming available for rental this weekend. For those who prefer thrilling suspense paired with financial intrigue instead of speculative science, The Accountant 2 offers a captivating alternative, bringing together Ben Affleck with Jon Bernthal, renowned from The Punisher.
Horror enthusiasts are also in for a treat this week. Osgood Perkins’ The Monkey, a chilling adaptation of Stephen King’s short tale centering on a seemingly innocuous wind-up toy that triggers a series of grim incidents, makes its debut on Hulu. Simultaneously, Titus Welliver, recognized for his role in Bosch, takes on the iconic role of Abraham Van Helsing in Abraham’s Boys, a bold and fresh take on the Dracula saga and his relentless vampire-hunting adversary, now streaming on Shudder.
Here’s a curated list of the most noteworthy new arrivals on streaming platforms and video-on-demand services, showcasing the biggest, most acclaimed, and highly anticipated movies you can enjoy from the comfort of your home.
New on HBO Max
Freaky Tales
- Genre: Action comedy
- Run time: 1h 47m
- Directors: Anna Boden and Ryan Fleck
- Cast: Pedro Pascal, Ben Mendelsohn, Jay Ellis
From the creative minds behind Captain Marvel, Anna Boden and Ryan Fleck, comes this genre-bending anthology. Freaky Tales weaves together four distinct narratives inspired by true events from Oakland, California, in 1987. Pedro Pascal stars as a criminal seeking to sever ties with a dangerous gang intent on robbing the residence of Golden State Warriors player, Sleepy Floyd.
New on Hulu
The Monkey
- Genre: Horror comedy
- Run time: 1h 38m
- Director: Osgood Perkins
- Cast: Theo James, Tatiana Maslany, Christian Convery
Osgood Perkins, known for Longlegs, directs this adaptation of Stephen King’s chilling short story. The story revolves around a cursed toy monkey whose clashing cymbals herald death. Theo James portrays estranged twin brothers forced to reunite after 25 years when the cursed toy resurfaces, reigniting a gruesome killing spree they thought they had escaped.
New on Prime Video
The Pickup
- Genre: Action comedy
- Run time: 1h 34m
- Director: Tim Story
- Cast: Eddie Murphy, Pete Davidson, Eva Longoria
Eddie Murphy as Russel and Pete Davidson as Travis form an unlikely partnership as armored truck drivers. Russel is preoccupied with his anniversary dinner and career changes, while Travis discovers that a weekend fling (Keke Palmer) is a criminal mastermind. They are blackmailed into assisting her with a daring heist.
New on Shudder and AMC+
Clown in a Cornfield
- Genre: Horror
- Run time: 1h 36m
- Director: Eli Craig
- Cast: Katie Douglas, Carson MacCormac, Aaron Abrams
In this adaptation of Adam Cesare’s young adult horror novel, the clown mascot of a destroyed corn syrup factory embarks on a murderous rampage across a small Missouri town. A group of teenagers uncover the town’s dark secrets while struggling to survive.
New to rent
Abraham’s Boys
- Genre: Horror
- Run time: 1h 39m
- Director: Natasha Kermani
- Cast: Titus Welliver, Jocelin Donahue, Judah Mackey
Titus Welliver, of Bosch fame, plays Abraham Van Helsing as a strict and protective father. When he becomes convinced that a great evil is coming to harm his family, his sons question his sanity. This reimagining of the Dracula story as a family drama is inspired by a short story from Joe Hill, the author of Locke & Key and The Black Phone.
The Accountant 2
- Genre: Crime thriller
- Run time: 2h 4m
- Director: Gavin O’Connor
- Cast: Ben Affleck, Jon Bernthal, Cynthia Addai-Robinson
Gavin O’Connor’s The Accountant, originally released in 2016, sees Ben Affleck as a genius accountant collaborating with his estranged brother (Jon Bernthal of The Punisher), who is an assassin. The Accountant 2 continues the saga. A third film in the series, involving more action and financial crimes, is already in development.
Animale
- Genre: Horror
- Run time: 1h 38m
- Director: Emma Benestan
- Cast: Oulaya Amamra, Damien Rebattel
This feminist body-horror film follows Nejma (Oulaya Amamra), who dreams of winning a South of France competition that modernizes bullfighting. Instead of killing the animal, the competition will focus on demonstrating agility. But when young men start turning up dead, Nejma becomes primarily concerned about the loose bull being blamed for the killings.
Jurassic World Rebirth
- Genre: Science fiction action
- Run time: 2h 13m
- Director: Gareth Edwards
- Cast: Scarlett Johansson, Mahershala Ali, Jonathan Bailey
Set five years after the events of Jurassic Park Dominion, Jurassic World Rebirth follows a pharmaceutical researcher (Rupert Friend) on a mission to an island research facility for the original Jurassic Park. He believes the colossal creatures hold the key to curing heart disease. Scarlett Johansson plays a covert ops specialist tasked with preventing everyone from becoming dinosaur food on this perilous excursion.
The Occupant
- Genre: Science fiction thriller
- Run time: 1h 44m
- Director: Hugo Keijzer
- Cast: Ella Balinska, Rob Delaney
Geologist Abby (Ella Balinska) is trying to return home to her terminally ill sister. However, a helicopter crash leaves her stranded in the Georgian wilderness. Guided only by a mysterious voice on her radio (Rob Delaney), Abby tries to reach safety while carrying a strange mineral sample, even as she begins to lose her grasp on reality.
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