The 5 best new movies to stream this weekend on Netflix, Hulu, Prime Video and more
Another work week means another weekend to look forward to. But as always, with so many new movies coming and going from the top streaming services, figuring out what to watch can be a task in itself.
So here at Tom’s Guide, we’re highlighting the biggest new releases this week so you don’t have to worry so much about what to watch next. Leading the pack is Oddity, a mix of crime, supernatural horror and home invasion thriller that horror fans won’t want to miss, and Netflix’s coming-of-age dramedy Incoming, which explores the ups and downs of high school life.
On Hulu, you can buckle up for a terrifying underwater adventure with The Dive, while Prime Video offers the best entry in the Cloverfield series, 10 Cloverfield Lane, as well as the raunchy, absurdist comedy from one half of the Coen brothers, Drive-Away Dolls.
So without further ado, let’s get into the best new movies streaming now. For even more recommendations on what to watch, check out our roundup of the best new TV shows to stream this week.
“Oddity” (PVOD)
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Although I’m a huge horror fan, Oddity wasn’t on my radar until it won the Audience Award at the SXSW festival in March earlier this year. It’s like a mix of crime, supernatural horror and home invasion thriller. Writer and director Damian McCarthy captivates viewers from the start. The film begins with a woman (Carolyn Bracken) living alone in a remote country house hearing a knock on the door that seals her fate.
A year later, her twin sister Darcy (also played by Bracken), a blind occultist and oddity shop owner, sets out to find out exactly what happened that horrific night of her sister’s murder. She sets up shop at the crime scene, much to the chagrin of her sister’s widow (Gwilym Lee) and his new girlfriend (Caroline Menton), with all manner of haunted items, including a creepy life-sized wood carving of a man frozen mid-scream, to get to the bottom of it. Or maybe she just wants to annoy her in-laws by moving on. When magic and mental illness come into play, anything is possible, and that’s exactly why “Oddity” is so memorable.
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“Incoming” (Netflix)
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Directed by Dave and John Chernin of “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia” fame, Netflix’s latest coming-of-age story focuses on recapturing the nostalgic essence of the R-rated comedies like “American Pie” and “Superbad” that defined the 2000s. “Incoming” tells the story of four high school freshmen, the party they crash, and the chaos that ensues.
Naturally, their first high school party turns into an unforgettable night of chaos and debauchery. The fact that neither of them is caught using their phones or social media during the party gives this film a nostalgic charm and makes it feel like a contrived comedy from another time. Who knows if Incoming will become the kind of generation-defining comedy we’ve seen in decades past, but the Chernin brothers deliver a solid and, more importantly, hilarious performance.
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“The Dive” (Hulu)
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If you like survival horror films like 47 Meters Down or Fall, you should definitely put The Dive on your watch list. Sisters Drew (Sophie Lowe) and May (Louisa Krause) get more than they bargained for when they go on a deep sea dive in one of the most remote places on earth.
As they explore the beautiful but remote location, a devastating landslide sends huge boulders flying into the sea. Trapped 28 meters below the surface by debris, May struggles not to panic as her oxygen tank slowly runs dry. With no help in sight, she must rely on Drew to fight for her survival, but the clock is ticking.
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“10 Cloverfield Lane” (Prime Video)
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Matt Reeves’ found footage monster movie “Cloverfield” caused quite a stir when it hit theaters in 2008. But no one could have predicted the brilliant performance of its sequel, “10 Cloverfield Lane,” eight years later.
After leaving her New Orleans apartment because of an argument with her fiancé, Michelle (Mary Elizabeth Winstead) wakes up injured in an underground bunker after a car crash and finds herself at the mercy of her stoic rescuer and eventual captor, Howard (John Goodman). He insists that an alien invasion has rendered the outside world uninhabitable, and warns her and fellow captive Emmett (John Gallagher Jr.) that escaping would mean certain death. The gaps in his story prompt Michelle and Emmett to dig even deeper, and they plan their escape after uncovering some truly disturbing secrets. But the real horror begins when Michelle decides it’s time to see the world with her own eyes.
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“Drive Away Dolls” (Prime Video)
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You can think of Drive Away Dolls as a close relative of a Coen brothers film. With Ethan Coen at the helm and his wife Tricia Cooke writing the screenplay, the film offers much of the absurd humor and memorable characters we expect from films like Young Arizona and Fargo. However, critics and audiences agree that the film doesn’t live up to the brothers’ joint ventures.
Margaret Qualley and Geraldine Viswanathan play two best friends who embark on a road trip to Tallahassee, Florida. Along the way, Jamie (Qualley), a free spirit bemoaning his recent breakup, tries to get Marian (Viswanathan) to loosen up by making detours to lesbian bars and encouraging her to have a fling or two. But their trip turns into a wild getaway when they discover that the car they rented contains a briefcase they were never supposed to see, and now criminals are on their tail.
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