11 movies and shows to stream this weekend, from new horror movies to ‘Love Is Blind’ season 7

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Horror movies like “The Platform 2” and “Hold Your Breath” are now streaming.
If you’re not into scary stuff, there are romances like “Heartstopper” and “Nobody Wants This.”
There’s also a new batch of “Unsolved Mysteries” episodes.

It’s officially spooky season, and that means there are plenty of scary movies to stream. In fact, each of the major streaming services has at least one new horror offering this week.

Over on Max, the long-delayed “‘Salem’s Lot” adaptation (based on the Stephen King book and twice previously made into a miniseries) is finally out.

Hulu has “Hold Your Breath,” a period horror film starring Sarah Paulson and “The Bear” actor Ebon Moss-Bachrach.

Netflix has “It’s What’s Inside,” a buzzy festival favorite, as well as the sequel to the acclaimed 2019 Spanish horror film “The Platform.”

Oscar winner Ariana DeBose stars as a chef in “House of Spoils” opposite “Euphoria” alum Barbie Ferreira, out now on Prime Video.

Here’s a complete rundown of all the best movies, shows, and documentaries to stream this weekend, broken down by what kind of entertainment you’re looking for.

If you want sci-fi horror, watch “V/H/S/Beyond.”

Alannah Pearce in Kate Siegel's STOWAWAY in — A still from “Stowaways,” Kate Siegel’s “V/H/S/Beyond” segment.
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The latest installment in the prolific “V/H/S” franchise features six found-footage sci-fi stories, including one directed by horror queen Kate Siegel and written by her horror maestro husband Mike Flanagan, who’s known for Netflix hits like “The Haunting of Hill House” and “Midnight Mass.”

Streaming on: Shudder

Horror queen Sarah Paulson is in a new movie, too.

Sarah Paulson and Alona Robbins in "HOLD YOUR BREATH" — Paulson in “Hold Your Breath.”
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The “American Horror Story” star plays a mother trying to protect her family from a sinister presence in this horror movie set in 1930s dust bowl Oklahoma. Ebon Moss-Bachrach costars as a mysterious man.

Streaming on: Hulu

Stephen King fans should watch “Salem’s Lot.”

Cast of — “‘Salem’s Lot” cast.
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There’s no shortage of Stephen King adaptations, but this one’s had quite the development journey.

Originally announced in 2019 and filmed in 2021, the movie was first slated for a 2022 theatrical release before it was tabled. For a while, it wasn’t clear whether the movie would come out at all. But Warner Bros. opted to make it a streaming-only release amid a need for more Max content, in a move that was criticized by some fans.

Streaming on: Max

For comedy-horror, check out “It’s What’s Inside.”

Still from the Netflix film — A still from “It’s What’s Inside.”
Netflix

Netflix acquired this festival favorite soon after its world premiere at Sundance in January. It follows a group of friends who reunite for a trip on the eve of a wedding. But when an estranged friend joins the group, the gathering devolves into a party from hell.

Streaming on: Netflix

Fans of psychological horror can tune in to “House of Spoils.”

Ariana DeBose in "House of Spoils" — Ariana DeBose in “House of Spoils.”
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Ariana DeBose stars as a chef who opens a restaurant in a secluded estate and finds herself tormented.

Streaming on: Prime Video

“The Platform” sequel is out, too.

Milena Smit as Perempaun in "The Platform 2" on Netflix — Milena Smit in “The Platform 2.”
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The original Spanish film was a major hit: It won the People’s Choice Midnight Madness award after premiering at the Toronto International Film Festival and remains one of Netflix’s most popular non-English movies of all time.

Five years later after its release, the story about a vertical prison with a troubling food distribution system continues in “The Platform 2.”

Streaming on: Netflix

“The Franchise” is a new comedy series lampooning superhero movies.

Aya Cash in "The Franchise" season 1 — Aya Cash in “The Franchise.”
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The new HBO series follows the production of a fictional superhero movie, the latest in a floundering franchise very obviously modeled on Marvel Studios.

The satire pokes fun at the producers and entire industry behind the process of churning out formulaic Blockbuster movies that most can’t even pretend to believe in anymore.

Streaming on: Max

“Heartstopper” is back for a new season.

Kit Connor and Joe Locke in "Heartstopper" season 3 episode 3 — Kit Connor and Joe Locke in “Heartstopper” season 3.
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Kit Connor and Joe Locke are booked and busy — Connor with his Broadway debut as the lead in “Romeo and Juliet” opposite Rachel Zegler’s Juliet, Locke with a starring role in the latest Marvel series “Agatha All Along.” But both are back as the sweet teenage couple at the heart of Netflix’s YA romance, now in its third season.

Streaming on: Netflix

“Love Is Blind” returns, too.

Taylor Krause in "Love Is Blind" season 7 episode 1 — Taylor in “Love Is Blind” season 7.
Netflix

Netflix’s hit dating franchise is back for its seventh season. This time, we’re following Washington, DC singles — like 31-year-old art dealer Leo, who simply cannot stop talking about how rich he is.

Streaming on: Netflix

For more romance, watch “Nobody Wants This” (if you haven’t already).

adam brody and Kristen bell as noah and joanne in nobody wants this. they're standing outdoors and are looking lovingly into each others eyes, with joanne's arms wrapped around noah's shoulders — Adam Brody and Kristen Bell as Noah and Joanne in “Nobody Wants This.”
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Adam Brody and Kristen Bell are operating at peak charm in this delightful rom-com from creator Erin Foster.

Brody stars as a hot rabbi with a meddling family who wants to keep him away from the sex podcaster (Bell) he’s falling for.

We’re already eagerly awaiting a season two announcement.

Streaming on: Netflix

For spooky true stories, watch “Unsolved Mysteries.”

Kevin Randle in an episode of "Unsolved Mysteries" Volume 5 — Kevin Randle in an episode of “Unsolved Mysteries” Volume 5.
Netflix

Just in time for spooky season, the latest installment of the revived docuseries is back. In Volume 5, there’s a mix of stories with a seemingly supernatural element and cold cases, like the Park Bench Murders.

Streaming on: Netflix

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