Hulu, as a subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company, is one of the most widely popular and lucrative streaming services. In fact, ever since its inception in 2008, the streaming service has consistently reinvented itself by delving into various genres of entertainment,from cult horror classicsto modern romances.
Furthermore, Hulu, like many other streaming platforms, has a habit of introducing new movies every month, the majority of which vary from vintage ’90s films to the latest triumphs. Similarly, the streamer has announced its schedule for the following month, which includes a slew of exciting titles for its users. So, without further ado, here’s every movie coming to Hulu in October 2024.
The Sixth Sense
Streaming Oct. 1
M. Night Shyamalan’sThe Sixth Senseis a mind-boggling psychological thriller that leaves a lasting impression on its audience. The film, released in 1999,stars Bruce Willisas Malcolm Crowe, a child psychologist determined to cure Cole, a young boy who sees dead people. Much to his wife’s dismay, Crowe spends a lot of time with Cole while the boy’s mother is at her wits' end due to her son’s mounting problems. Will Crowe be able to resolve Cole’s issues? The film received six Academy Awards nominations in 2000, including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Writing, and Best Film Editing.The Sixth Senseis scheduled to premiere on Hulu on Oct. 1.
Dawn of the Planet of the Apes
Streaming Oct. 01
The Planet of the Apesfranchise has a lengthy history, stretching back to the 1960s, but what most people remember is Caesar, one ofthe best-written charactersof the last two decades. The reboot film series began withRise of the Planet of the Apesin 2011, which became an instant box office success, grossing $482 million worldwide on a $93 million budget. Even though the third and fourth films grossed about $500 million individually,Dawn of the Planet of the Apesremains the most successful film in the reboot series, garnering $711 million worldwide.
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10 years after the events of the first film, Caesar lives peacefully in the woods with his ape armada, certain that the Simian Flu has killed all humans. However, when a small group of humans comes searching for trouble, Caesar’s frantic attempts to ensure a peaceful future for his kind are jeopardized.Dawn of the Planet of the Apeswill be released on Hulu on Oct. 1.
The Hills Have Eyes
The Hills Have Eyes, a splatter horror film from 2006, is based on Wes Craven’s 1977 film of the same name. It is arguably one of the most brutal films of the mid-2000s, with graphic violence that makes it difficult to watch at times. The film was followed by a sequel in 2007, with Martin Weisz taking the helm, although it was not as successful as the first.
Having said that,both parts ofThe Hills Have Eyeswill be available on Hulu on Oct. 1. While the first film features a traveling family that is ambushed by a band of mutated cannibals in a remote desert, the second one follows a group of National Guard trainees who confront the same menace on their last day of training in a desert.
Late Night with the Devil
Streaming Oct. 19
Late Night with the Devilis a 2023 horror film written and directed by the Cairnes brothers (Cameron Cairnes and Colin Cairnes). Following its theatrical release, the film garnered 97% on the review aggregate Rotten Tomatoes, with Critics Consensus describing it as"Delightfully dark, Late Night with the Devil proves possession horror isn’t played out – and serves as an outstanding showcase for David Dastmalchian."
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The film, whichstars David Dastmalchian, Laura Gordon, and Ian Bliss, is set in 1977, when Jack Delroy, the host of a late-night talk show, does the most bizarre thing to improve the show’s ratings. Jack organizes a one-of-a-kind Halloween special, bringing a few experts and victims of demonic possession, including a psychic, a professional skeptic, and a former cult survivor. However, he is unaware that he is about to unleash evil into the American living rooms from where viewers watch the broadcast.Late Night with the Devilwill premiere on Hulu on Oct. 19.
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