3 best new to Prime Video movies to binge-watch this weekend (Sept. 4-6) —including a historic Best Picture winner
Planning to binge-watch something new this weekend? Here's our weekly guide to the best new to Prime Video movies you should be streaming right now.
Halloween is upon us, and Prime Video has delivered a thrilling lineup of three new movies to binge-watch this weekend. From a historic Best Picture winner to a campy thriller and a thought-provoking horror film, these options cater to various tastes.
First up is "The First Omen" (2024), a haunting demon fix that explores deep themes like religious trauma and authoritarian assaults on bodily autonomy. Though a prequel to "The Omen" may seem unnecessary, this film delivers a solid horror experience, boasting an impressive 84% critics' score on Rotten Tomatoes. Nell Tiger Free stars as Margaret, a woman sent to Rome to serve the church, only to uncover the origins of the sinister events that lead to the birth of the Antichrist, Damien Thorn.
Next, "Trap" (2024) offers an M. Night Shyamalan thriller where a serial killer-turned-suburban dad must escape capture after inadvertently walking into the police's elaborate trap. While the film may not stick the landing, it provides an entertaining ride filled with twists that keep viewers engaged. Josh Hartnett stars as the man whose family is unaware of his murderous double life.
When he takes his teen daughter to a concert, they become ensnared in a police sting operation, leading to a campy, over-the-top narrative with genuinely surprising moments.
Finally, "Silence of the Lambs" (1991) remains a slow-burn serial killer hunt with an undercurrent of enemies-to-lovers elements. The film features iconic performances from Anthony Hopkins as Hannibal Lecter and Jodie Foster as FBI-agent-in-training Clarice Starling. Foster's character is tasked with getting Lecter to help track down a new serial killer.
Director Jonathan Demme creates a general sense of unease with clever camera tricks that mirror Clarice's struggles as one of the few women in her line of work. This classic remains a must-watch, with Hopkins' performance still sending shivers down viewers' spines.
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