As the nights are getting colder, you may be tempted to swap a night on the town for a warm night in front of the TV. If that sounds like your thing, you may be thinking about what to watch as you curl up under a blanket for a lazy night in.
If you have already finished that series everyone is talking about and are stuck for something to watch, then do not worry, as Netflix is adding some great new content over the weekend. From vampire origin stories to intimate documentaries, there is something for everyone to get stuck into.
Here are the new films and shows being released on Netflix this weekend.
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Friday, October 14
The Curse of Bridge Hollow
A Halloween-hating dad (Marlon Wayans) and his teenage daughter (Stranger Things’ Priah Ferguson) reluctantly team up to save their town after an ancient and evil spirit wreaks havoc by causing Halloween decorations to come to life.
Black Butterflies
In this French crime drama, a gloomy novelist agrees to write a memoir for a dying man after struggling for inspiration for his second book — and swiftly becomes part of his bloodstained past. The story of elderly Albert and his love Solange during the 1970's turns out to be the confession of a killer couple.
Everything Calls for Salvation
Following a psychotic crisis, troubled 20-year-old Daniele wakes up involuntarily committed to a psychiatric hospital where he meets five unlikely roommates with whom he has nothing in common. After contending with research-happy doctors and cynical nurses, what he learns in his week inside will change his life forever.
Holy Family
A family hiding a shocking secret starts over in Madrid, where new relationships complicate their plans and the past begins to catch up with them. A mother with something to hide is willing to do anything to protect her children.
Mismatched, Season 2
In this Indian Hindi-language coming-of-age romantic drama, two unlikely people fall in love, as die-hard romantic Rishi and gamer Dimple navigate their summer program’s end. With rocky romances and unforgiving deadlines, the series asks the ultimate question of the two young lovers: Are they meant to be?
Take 1
This South Korean music reality series revolves around the step-by-step process of artists creating the most meaningful performance of their careers as they pull out all the stops to give a song of their choice the best rendition they can - and all in just one take.
Saturday, October 15
Blippi’s Spooky Spell Halloween
Halloween is in the air and Blippi (Clayton Grimm) is getting in the spirit after finding an old, leather-bound book of “Spooky Spells.” Ready for the spookiest Halloween ever, Blippi sets out with his book to search for treats, pumpkins and all kinds of eerie decorations.
Under the Queen’s Umbrella
A prickly, hot-tempered queen tries to rein in her rowdy sons in order to make one of them the next king of Joseon, while her competitors vie to snatch the throne. This Korean historical drama series, the spirited Queen Im Hwa Ryeong lives a life full of trials, but she withstands them all for the sake of her children.
Sunday, October 16
Dracula Untold
As his kingdom is being threatened by the Turks – led by Sultan Mehmed II (Dominic Cooper) – young prince Vlad Tepes (Luke Evans) must become a monster feared by his own people in order to obtain the power needed to protect his own family, and the families of his kingdom. This reboot of the Dracula film series creates a new origin story for popular culture’s most famous vampire.
Toni Morrison: The Pieces I Am
This artful documentary of legendary novelist Toni Morrison examines her life, her works and the powerful themes she has confronted throughout her literary career. The American author was awarded a Pulitzer Prize for 1987’s Beloved - which tells the story of a family of former slaves following the American Civil War - and in 1993 she was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature.
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