11 best movies to watch on Netflix in October, including scary movies for Halloween

Michael Myers in “Halloween.”

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These are the 11 best movies on Netflix in October.
Watch comedies like “21 Jump Street,” “Couples Retreat,” and “Bridesmaids.”
Scary movies like “Psycho,” “A Quiet Place Part II,” and reboots of “Scream” and “Halloween” are also available.

Here are the best movies coming to Netflix in October, including some perfect scary movies for Halloween.

’21 Jump Street’ (October 1)

channing tatum 21 jump street — Channing Tatum in “21 Jump Street.”
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This revamp of the classic TV series of the same name stars Channing Tatum and Jonah Hill as two cops who must work undercover in a high school. Brie Larson, Ice Cube, Dave Franco, and Rob Riggle round out the supporting cast.

The sequel is also available.

‘8 Mile’ (October 1)

eminem 8 mile — Eminem in “8 Mile.”
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Eminem stars in this loosely biographical film as an aspiring Detroit rapper who uses his own trials and tribulations to fuel his music.

“Boyz n the Hood” (October 1)

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John Singleton’s classic, which chronicles the lives of a group of friends living in South Central Los Angeles, made movie stars out of cast members Ice Cube, Cuba Gooding Jr., and Morris Chestnut.

“Bridesmaids” (October 1)

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This beloved raunchy comedy stars Kristen Wiig as the reluctant maid of honor in her best friend’s (Maya Rudolph) wedding. The cast is rounded out with Rose Byrne, Wendi McLendon-Covey, Ellie Kemper, and Melissa McCarthy, who would receive a best supporting actress Oscar for her performance.

‘Couples Retreat’ (October 1)

couples retreat kristen bell — Kristen Bell, Malin Åkerman, and Kristin Davis in “Couples Retreat.”
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This comedy written by Jon Favreau and Vince Vaughn also stars the pair along with Jason Bateman, Kristin Davis, Malin Åkerman, Kristen Bell, and Faizon Love as a group of friends who set off for a couples vacation in Bora Bora, only to find it’s a resort filled with therapy-like events.

‘Halloween’ (2018) (October 1)

Halloween 2018 Universal — Jamie Lee Curtis and Judy Greer in “Halloween.”
Universal

One of the most successful reboots of the beloved franchise, this version of “Halloween” stars Jamie Lee Curtis reprising her role as Laurie Strode, who, decades after the events of the first movie, is still patiently waiting for her rematch with the Boogeyman.

‘It Chapter Two’ (October 1)

Set decades after the events of the first movie, the now-adult Losers Club return to Derry to face off with Pennywise. James McAvoy, Jessica Chastain, Bill Hader and Bill Skarsgård star.

‘The Karate Kid’ (October 1)

karate kid crane kick — William Zabka and Ralph Macchio in “The Karate Kid.”
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If you love Netflix’s “Cobra Kai,” watch the movie that spawned the show. This 1980s classic stars Ralph Macchio as the new kid in town who, after being bullied, begins to learn karate thanks to the teachings of Mr. Miyagi (Pat Morita) to finally put the bullies in their place.

Parts 2 and 3 in the franchise are also available.

‘Psycho’ (October 1)

If you’ve never seen this Alfred Hitchcock classic, it’s time.

Marion Crane (Janet Leigh) is on the run and stops on a stormy night at the Bates Motel to get some rest. It’s the biggest mistake of her life. Proprietor Norman Bates (Anthony Perkins) has major issues and a violent streak.

The campy sequel “Psycho II” is also available.

‘Scream’ (2022) (October 11)

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Brownie Harris/Paramount Pictures

This sequel takes place 25 years after the original and features a new Ghostface that targets a group of teens linked to the original killings.

The cast includes Jenna Ortega, Melissa Barrera, Dylan Minnette, Jack Quaid, Courteney Cox, David Arquette, and Neve Campbell.

‘A Quiet Place Part II’ (October 12)

a quiet place part 2 — Noah Jupe, Millicent Simmonds, and Emily Blunt in “A Quiet Place Part II.”
Paramount

Emily Blunt, Millicent Simmonds, and Noah Jupe return for the sequel to the popular postapocalyptic horror movie “A Quiet Place.” The blind aliens with heightened hearing are still decimating Earth, but the Abbott family also learns that the creatures are not the only danger on the planet.

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