VOD News brings you the best releases of the week on Netflix, HBO Max, Amazon Prime Video, Disney+… And although there is still a long way to go before Halloween arrives, the howls of The curse of the werewolfamong other typical movements of these dates that are brought forward every day.
To no one’s surprise, The curse of the werewolf It is a novelty in Disney + and, in addition, it arises from one of its great franchises. But it is not the only thing that we highlight on the platform for this week.
“On a dark and gloomy night, a secret group of monster slayers emerges from the shadows and gathers at the sinister Bloodstone temple following the death of their leader…” This introduces the synopsis of The curse of the werewolf this peculiar special of Marvel Studios, part of the contents of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (UCM). And yet nothing, or very little, has to do with them.
In form and substance, The curse of the werewolf It is something different from the usual, which is very much appreciated. If, like me, you think that all the original Marvel content for Disney + has gone from bad to worse in a sharp collapse and you would like it not to be so, rejoice, because this is the most sui generis that has come out since WandaVisionwhich is saying.
Starring Gael García Bernal (loves dogs, And Your Mother Too) and Laura Donnelly (The Nevers, Outlander), The curse of the werewolf is a 50-minute light horror special, filmed in black and white with an atmosphere and music typical of classic horror movies that, without being anything special, will seem like it. A short respite among so much garbage.
second course, Bear, a miniseries about a young haute cuisine chef who has to return home to run the family business, a small-time restaurant. All in all, it is one of the premiere series that critics are treating best.
More exclusive content:
- underwater treasure hunters (T1). “A fearless team of scuba divers and underwater filmmakers collaborates with expert marine archaeologists to search for shipwrecks off Western Australia’s vast coastline.”
- camp newton (T1). “Camp Newton for Extraordinary Kids opens its doors to boys and girls who love science. Great adventures, new friends, and exciting mysteries await you.”
- Pink Lie: Dating and Lies (T1). “Is there unconditional love? A group of young boys and girls move into the pink house. Each of them enters telling a lie about their job, their age or their educational background.
Enter catalog:
- Suitable (T1-T2)
- sweets of trade (T1-T2)
- The client
We continue with Netflix, which does not move a bit from its release rate to churrería and leaves us, one more week, with a lot of releases, among which we highlight an o that will bring back memories to more than one.
From the creator of some of Netflix’s scariest hits, like The Curse of Hill House either midnight massarrives the midnight cluba remake from the anthology series of the nineties that recovers the circle of teenagers in front of the fire and their chilling stories… In the current style, for better and for worse. Criticism is receiving it with moderate optimism.
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- andropause (T1). “In the midst of andropause, a family man in his fifties becomes obsessed with change, decides to seek happiness… and messes it up non-stop.”
- anomalies (T1). “A girl teams up with a UFO fanatic to investigate the sudden disappearance of her boyfriend and ends up uncovering a crazy conspiracy.”
- with you captain (T1). “Peruvian soccer star Paolo Guerrero embarks on an uphill legal battle after testing positive for cocaine a few months before the World Cup. Based on a true story.”
- Conversations with a Killer: The Jeffrey Dahmer Tapes (T1). “Serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer confesses to his macabre crimes in a series of no-holds-barred interviews that offer a disturbing look into a deranged mind.”
- Derry Girls (T3). “In the midst of political conflict in Northern Ireland in the 1990s, five spirited students face the familiar challenges of adolescence.”
- the redemptive team. “After its unexpected loss at the 2004 Olympics, the US men’s basketball team is trying to redeem itself and claim gold at the 2008 Beijing Games.”
- The empire of ostentation (T3). “A (really) rich and partying Asian and Asian-American friends from Los Angeles take the parties, the glamor and the drama to maximum power in this reality show.”
- Mr. Harrigan’s phone. “A young boy and an elderly billionaire forge a bond through books and their iPhones. When the man dies, his mysterious connection refuses to go away.
- Hasan Minhaj: The King’s Jester. “Hasan Minhaj shares his thoughts on fertility, fatherhood, and free speech in this follow-up to his award-winning ‘Homecoming King’ special.”
- high water (T1). “In 1997, scientists and local government officials in Wrocław face life-and-death decisions when a destructive wave of flooding threatens the city.”
- the girl who had it all. “A New York writer’s perfect life is thrown upside down when a crime documentary forces her to confront the atrocity that took place at her high school.”
- The joys and sorrows of young Yuguo. “In this moving documentary, teenage Yuguo embarks on the adventure of a lifetime as he leaves China to immerse himself in his passion: Romanian literature and culture.”
- The elders. “A woman returns to her hometown with her two sons to attend her sister’s wedding, but the celebration is interrupted by bloodthirsty old men.”
- Nickel! USA (T7). “In this wacky contest, a group of amateur pastry chefs of dubious experience attempt to create edible masterpieces to win a $10,000 prize.”
- Aftershocks: The earthquake on Everest and Nepal (T1). “This moving docuseries about the tragic earthquake that struck Nepal in 2015 is supported by testimonies from survivors and real footage.”
- without fear of the stars. “To fulfill the dying wish of her best friend, a girl with anxiety issues faces her greatest fears in order to reclaim her life…and perhaps find love.”
- The Trapped 13: How We Survived The Thai Cave. “In this compelling documentary, members of the Thai youth soccer team tell their stories of being trapped in Tham Luang Cave in 2018 and surviving.”
- Togo. “A man who takes care of cars parked on his turf must protect his livelihood when drug dealers try to get him and his colleagues to sell drugs on the streets.”
- Who is the mole? (T1). “In this version of the cult classic contest, 12 players complete different trials as they try to figure out which contestant is sabotaging their missions.”
Enter catalog:
- Gladiator Academy: The Movie
- Airbender, the last warrior
- welcome to marwen
- Sings!
- Colombian
- Criminal
- The Boss Baby
- The winter of the anjanas (Of love and dreams)
- Fantaghiro in search of the Kuorum
- World War Z
- Room in Rome
- do with me what you want
- Hollywood: Homicide Department
- Insidious 2
- Insidious: Chapter 3
- KM 31: Kilometer 31
- the fourth phase
- Marie Antoinette
- mysterious obsession
- Nico: The Movie
- O Future of Mind
- Objetive the white house
- bloody promise
- Rolling Stone: Life and Death of Brian Jones
- Ruy, the little Cid: the knight with the wooden sword
- Soul
- Stiv: No Compromise No Regrets
- Ten Dollar Death Trip
- Teo, intergalactic hunter
- The Italian Job
- The Name of the Game
- The Scandalous Four
- transition
- vampires
- Friday the 13th
- Wild Records!
Dispatching the remaining fish quickly, HBO Max premieres a new series and a documentary, while adding a handful of new features to its catalog.
Exclusive content:
- There is no place for you here. “Documentary about the fans of a football team in Pernik, a city that was a flourishing industrial center. Following community and personal crises, we discover what lies beyond the clichés about the harshness of its inhabitants.»
- own cause (T1). “When a violent crime shakes a small town, a judge has to decide: believe in love or in the power of justice”
Enter catalog:
- casper
- Jumanji: The Next Level
- The secrets of soccer
- Pennyworth: Batman’s Butler (T3)
Amazon Prime Video does the same, with two pairs of unremarkable exclusive releases.
Exclusive content:
- catherine birdie. “Lady Catherine (aka Birdy), like all great teen heroines, is feisty, smart and adventurous, and she plans to turn down any suitor who crosses her path.”
- filthy envy (T1). «Four great friends turn a celebration dinner into a real nightmare; everything becomes toxic when friendship and envy sit together at the table.»
- missing (T3). “Carmen’s search for her son Pablo de ella and the reappearance of the Reyes clan, who seek revenge on Ramallo for Nano’s death.”
- The sound of 007. “Mat Whitecross’s new documentary ‘The Sound of 007’ reveals the history of Bond music, from 1962’s ‘Agent 007 vs. Dr. No’ with its iconic theme, to the winning Billie Eilish song of the Oscar, “No Time To Die”, of 2021.”
Enter catalog:
- disappeared without a trace
- doctor sleep
- just one look
And three quarters of the same for Apple TV +, which launches the second seasons of two of its series.
Exclusive content
- Hi Jack! A better world (T2). “Jack is one of the most attentive and friendly residents of Villa Trébol. He always greets everyone with kindness and humor. His ability to spread compassion, creativity and imagination inspires the townspeople to follow his example.”
- The Problem With John Stewart (T2). “Jon Stewart makes use of his trademark humor in this Emmy®-nominated show where he examines America’s most persistent problems and tries to work out solutions from the top… but the phone isn’t picked up.”
