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While other streaming services are gearing up with original and old horror content flooding the platforms to help celebrate a month-long terror-fueled viewing,Prime Videois staying pretty quiet this month, particularly regarding movies. The platform offers two new original films, withHouse of Spoilsdoing all the heavy lifting for horror content for the month, and Max Barbakow’s latest comedy,Brothers, comes to the platform backed by an all-star cast. Finally, the Zendeya-led steamy dramaChallengersfinally makes its way to streaming. Other movies being added to the platform for the month includeKnox Goes Awayand the Prime Original movieCanary Black.
There may not be much on offer, but Prime Video has delivered three solid features guaranteed to entertain, whether you are a fan of romance, horror, or comedy. Here are the three movies added to Amazon’s streaming service this month and what you need to know before you check them out for yourself.
Challengers (2024)
Streaming on October 1
Challengerspresents acomplex and long-spanning romantic dramacentered around a love triangle involving three tennis players: Tashi, Art, and Patrick. The moviespans 13 years of their respective careers, from young hopefuls trying to climb the ranks to later career troubles, a marriage, and Tashi stepping into the role of coach, bringing up old wounds that lead to Art and Patrick fighting with each other as they settle their rivalry on the court.
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Theperfect mix of sports action and romance-fueled drama,Challengersis a crowd and critic pleaser, currently sitting at 88% fresh by critics and 73% on the Popcornmeter on Rotten Tomatoes. The movie acts as a highlight for theyoung career of Zendaya, whose climb from Disney star to distinguished actor has marked an impressive career trajectory. Zendaya stars alongside Mike Faist as Art and Josh O’Connor as Partick.
Challengersis a welcome addition to the Prime Video catalog for those looking fora well-constructed drama with emotional depth backed by a phenomenal cast. With Luca Guadagnino at the helm, known for his work onCall Me by Your Name,Suspiria, andBones and All, expectations were always high for the film, and for many, those expectations were exceeded.Challengersis now streaming on Prime Video.
House of Spoils (2024)
Streaming on October 3
House of Spoilsis asupernatural horror filmthat follows the ominous events surroundingan unnamed chef(Ariana DeBose) whose career takes a sharp turn when she leaves her five-star restaurant to open her own farm-to-table establishment in a picturesque remote rural home. However, with the kitchen in chaos, the chef begins to experience strange occurrences, andwithin her food, she keeps seeing insects appearing and mold growing. As the unnamed chef learns ofthe estate’s history and the rumors that a witch once inhabited it, she must fight to keep her culinary perfection while battling the supernatural.
Part of Prime Video’s continued collaboration with Blumhouse productions,House of Spoilsfollows the platform’s trend of originals from the famous horror production company in that early reviews show a mixed reaction. Still, during a month when horror reigns supreme,the food-centric supernatural horror thriller may satiate those cravings for terror. Regardless, the movie has a charismatic and talented lead,the history-making Ariana DeBose, whose work includesWest Side StoryandHamilton;it will be exciting to see how she adapts her skills to the horror genre.House of Spoilsis streaming on Oct. 3.
Brothers (2024)
Streaming on October 17
Thinking he has given up the life ofa career criminal, Moke (Josh Brolin) isdragged back into the world of crime when he reunites with his twin brother, Jady (Peter Dinklage), who is asking for his help. Together, they embark on a dangerous road trip full of gunfights and other cutthroat criminals and authorities to pull off a heist. However, the biggest threat to the two might be each other as they are forced to reconcile their past.
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Brothersis the anticipatedfollow-up to Max Barbakow’s fan-favorite comedy outing for Prime inPalm Springs. Add in the fact that writer Etan Cohen, known for suchclassics asIdiocracyandTropic Thunder, and fans can be assured the comedy will be witty and highly quotable. Already showing his command of the genre and working alongside an all-star cast including Josh Brolin, Peter Dinklage, Glenn Close, Marisa Tomei, and Brendan Fraser, it will surelybe a crowd-pleaser when it releases.Brothersis streaming on Oct. 17.
Here is a quick list of all the movie titles being added to Prime for October:
