13 movies and shows to stream this weekend, from a Cate Blanchett thriller series to the latest 'Love Is Blind' spinoff (2024)

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13 movies and shows to stream this weekend, from a Cate Blanchett thriller series to the latest 'Love Is Blind' spinoff (1)

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  • Horror movies like "Mr. Crocket" and "Caddo Lake" are now streaming.
  • New shows, including "Teacup" and "Love Is Blind Habibi," premiered.
  • "Abbott Elementary" and "Outer Banks" are among the returning series that came back this week.

13 movies and shows to stream this weekend, from a Cate Blanchett thriller series to the latest 'Love Is Blind' spinoff (2)

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13 movies and shows to stream this weekend, from a Cate Blanchett thriller series to the latest 'Love Is Blind' spinoff (4)

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October is in full swing, and there are even more scary movies and shows to check out this weekend.

On the film front, there's "Caddo Lake," about the mysterious disappearance of an 8-year-old girl, and "Mr. Crocket," about a demonic children's TV show host. The show "Teacup," from "The Conjuring" director James Wan, also premiered this week.

If you're not up for horror despite the season, there are plenty of other options to stream, including the return of the teen drama "Outer Banks," Ella Purnell's new dark dramedy "Sweetpea," and the sports docuseries "Starting 5."

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

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Looking for a horror movie? Check out 'Caddo Lake.'

13 movies and shows to stream this weekend, from a Cate Blanchett thriller series to the latest 'Love Is Blind' spinoff (5)

M. Night Shyamalan produced this new mystery thriller starring "Teen Wolf" actor Dylan O'Brien. It centers on the disappearance of an 8-year-old girl and its connection to a history of mysterious deaths in the same place.

Streaming on: Max

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Or 'Mr. Crocket.'

13 movies and shows to stream this weekend, from a Cate Blanchett thriller series to the latest 'Love Is Blind' spinoff (6)

Giving Mr. Rogers a hellish twist, this demented Halloween special (an expansion of the 2022 short featured in Hulu's "Bite Size Halloween" series) is about an evil children's show host named Mr. Crocket who comes out of TV sets, stealing away young viewers and killing their parents.

Maybe don't watch this with the little ones.

Streaming on: Hulu

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For a horror series instead, watch 'Teacup.'

13 movies and shows to stream this weekend, from a Cate Blanchett thriller series to the latest 'Love Is Blind' spinoff (7)

Produced by horror maestro James Wan, "Teacup" centers on a group of people on an isolated Georgia ranch who must face a mysterious threat.

Streaming on: Peacock

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For horror fans who also love baking competitions, there's also 'Killer Cakes.'

13 movies and shows to stream this weekend, from a Cate Blanchett thriller series to the latest 'Love Is Blind' spinoff (8)

Just when you thought every possible iteration of a baking competition had already been done, Matthew Lillard of "Scream" fame hosts this two-part special where bakers work with special-effects artists to create the most outrageously gory and nightmarish cakes.

Streaming on: Prime Video

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For a romantic drama, watch 'Lonely Planet.'

13 movies and shows to stream this weekend, from a Cate Blanchett thriller series to the latest 'Love Is Blind' spinoff (9)

Laura Dern plays a newly single novelist who connects with a younger man — played by Liam Hemsworth — while on a writers' retreat in Morocco.

Streaming on: Netflix

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Reality dating show fans have a new 'Love Is Blind' spinoff.

13 movies and shows to stream this weekend, from a Cate Blanchett thriller series to the latest 'Love Is Blind' spinoff (10)

The latest international edition of the massively popular franchise was filmed in Dubai. It follows singles looking to form connections and find love by "blind" dating in the pods.

Streaming on: Netflix

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'Outer Banks' is back for another season.

13 movies and shows to stream this weekend, from a Cate Blanchett thriller series to the latest 'Love Is Blind' spinoff (11)

The teen drama starring former IRL couple Chase Stokes and Madelyn Cline is back. The first part of its fourth season premiered this week.

Streaming on: Netflix

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So is 'Abbott Elementary.'

13 movies and shows to stream this weekend, from a Cate Blanchett thriller series to the latest 'Love Is Blind' spinoff (12)

The hit ABC sitcom premiered its fourth season this week. The series picks up with the aftermath of Janine and Gregory's long-awaited kiss.

Streaming on: Hulu

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True crime fans should see 'The Menendez Brothers.'

13 movies and shows to stream this weekend, from a Cate Blanchett thriller series to the latest 'Love Is Blind' spinoff (13)

Watch this new documentary if you blasted through "Monsters" and want the scoop on the real story straight from the source. It features exclusive interviews with Lyle and Erik Menendez while they serve life sentences in prison for killing their parents.

Streaming on: Netflix

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For an emotional fantasy drama, watch 'Tuesday.'

13 movies and shows to stream this weekend, from a Cate Blanchett thriller series to the latest 'Love Is Blind' spinoff (14)

Julia Louis-Dreyfus plays a mom coming to terms with the impending death of her terminally ill young daughter, with help from Death itself in the form of a talking bird. This heartwrenching A24 movie was first released in theaters in 2023.

Streaming on: Max

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If you love thrillers, you should tune into 'Disclaimer.'

13 movies and shows to stream this weekend, from a Cate Blanchett thriller series to the latest 'Love Is Blind' spinoff (15)

Oscar winner Alfonso Cuarón directs two more Oscar winners — Cate Blanchett and Kevin Kline — in this new drama. Based on the 2015 Renee Knight book of the same name, "Disclaimer" is about Catherine Ravenscroft (Blanchett), a successful woman whose long-buried secret threatens to derail her marriage and career.

Streaming on: Apple TV+

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For a dark comedy-drama, check out 'Sweetpea.'

13 movies and shows to stream this weekend, from a Cate Blanchett thriller series to the latest 'Love Is Blind' spinoff (16)

"Fallout" star Ella Purnell goes full psycho in this Starz drama. Based on the book of the same name, Purnell plays Rhiannon, a soft-spoken young woman who harbors a killer secret.

Streaming on: Starz or Hulu with Starz

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Sports fans can watch 'Starting 5.'

13 movies and shows to stream this weekend, from a Cate Blanchett thriller series to the latest 'Love Is Blind' spinoff (17)

The new docuseries follows NBA stars Jimmy Butler, Anthony Edwards, LeBron James, Domantas Sabonis, and Jayson Tatum through the 2023-24 season.

Streaming on: Netflix

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