These New Movies Coming to Netflix in October Bring All the Chills and Thrills

Starring Jake Gyllenhaal, this remake of the 2018 Danish crime thriller tells the story of a demoted police officer who unexpectedly receives a call from a kidnapped woman asking for his help.

When it’s available: Oct. 1

Based on the life of the late Diana, Princess of Wales, this live stage recording of the Broadway musical (which was shot in an empty theatre in September 2020 due to COVID) stars Jeanna de Waal as Princess Di.

When it’s available: Oct. 1

Adapted from Stephanie Perkins’s novel of the same name, this slasher flick stars Sydney Park as Makani, a teen from Hawaii. After moving to live with her grandmother in Nebraska, Makani discovers that her new classmates are being targeted and murdered one by one.

When it’s available: Oct. 6

In this twisty vampire thriller – which includes the all-star cast of Debby Ryan, Sydney Sweeney, Alexander Ludwig, Lucy Fry, Raúl Castillo, and Alfie Allen, among others – a college student making extra money as a chauffeur picks up two women for a night of partying. However, he doesn’t realise their true horrific nature until it’s too late.

When it’s available: Oct. 20

A prequel to Army of the Dead, this zombie heist comedy takes place six years before the original. This film follows Ludwig Dieter (reprised by Matthias Schweighöfer) in his early days of safecracking during the beginning stages of the zombie outbreak.

When it’s available: Oct. 29

Featuring Kate Siegel, Jason O’Mara, and Dulé Hill, Hypnotic follows a young woman who seeks the help of a renowned hypnotist. To her surprise, the intense sessions end up having deadly consequences.

When it’s available: TBA

Based on Samanta Schweblin’s novel of the same name, this trippy thriller follows a young woman who lies dying in a rural hospital clinic alongside her neighbor’s son. However, a wild and terrifying conspiracy unravels throughout the film.

When it’s available: TBA