New Delhi: From the biggest movies of the year coming to streaming platforms to movies disappointing at the box office, October 2024 has been a wild ride for movie enthusiasts. Well, despite the turmoil in the Entertainment industry, OTT platforms seem to only be expanding their catalogue by the day. This week (October 21-27) brings you a list of intriguing and spine-chilling movies and web series that are a must-watch for every thriller fan.
Be it Kriti Sanon’s mystery thriller Do Patti or Anna Taylor Joy’s Mad Max prequel, Furiosa, this list includes eight movies and web series that will be making their OTT premiere this week. Without further ado, mark your calendars with your favourite picks and get ready to sit back and chill this weekend.
The Bikeriders
Release date: October 21
Starring Tom Hardy, Austin Butler, Jodie Comer, and Micheal Shanon, among others, The Bikriders is a 2023 crime drama set in the 1960s. Based on a photo book with the same title, it chronicles the lives of the Vandals Motorcycle Club, a fictitious version of the Outlaws Motorcycle Club. At the time of its initial release, the movie saw quite a positive reception for its casting, ambience and cinematography. Watch The Bokreiders only on JioCinema on October 21, 2024, to go on a rebellious streak!
Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga
Release date: October 23
Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga set in an Australian wasteland, is a place where violent warlords scramble over the last remaining sources of food, water, and other basic amenities in this dystopian disastrous world. The film follows the iconic character of Furiosa in her younger years after she is kidnapped by the warlord Dementus. During a quest for revenge for her mother’s death, Furiosa beats all odds as she goes on a journey from surviving as a slave to relentless warlords in the deadly wastelands to eventually becoming a cult leader decades later. Starring Anna Taylor-Joy, Charlize Theron, and Chris Hemsworth, this film might be your perfect violent weekend binge on JioCinema!
Before
Release date: October 24
Starring Billy Crystal, Rosie Perez, and Maria Dizzia, Before is a limited web series on Apple TV+. This psychological series follows the story of a renowned child psychiatrist, Eli Adler, who is reeling from the death of his wife, Lynn, by suicide. When Eli meets his most recent patient, Noah a deeply troubled boy, his life changes forever. Noah’s complex mind, Eli finds unsettling parallels between them. While working to delve deeper into Noah’s mind, Eli is forced to confront a few of his own demons and long-buried secrets. Watch Before on Apple TV+ to dive deeper into Eli’s secrets and Noah’s mind
Beauty in Black
Release date: October 24
Beauty in Black is a 16-episode drama series starring Taylor Polidore Williams, Amber Reign Smith, and Crystle Stewart. The story of Beauty in Black follows Kimmie, a woman who is forced to rebuild her own life after getting abandoned by her mother. Making ends meet, Kimmie is a stripper along with her best friend Rain. But, Kimmie is not satisfied with her life, she hopes for something bigger and better in life. Her life flips when she comes face-to-face with Mallory, the head of a cosmetic company who is trapped in the deep ends of human trafficking. As Kimmie deals with Mallory, she is pulled deeper into the world of wealth, corruption, and betrayal. Watch Beauty in Black on Netflix on October 24, 2024.
Canary Black
Release date: October 24
A James Bond-esque spy thriller, Canary Black revolves around Avert Graves, a CIA agent who is on a mission to retrieve her husband from a terrorist abduction scenario. With her beloved as the bargaining chip, Avery is forced to go rogue and betray her country. Thrust into international espionage, Avery navigates through dangers around every corner. In a serious race against time, Avery is forced to choose between her husband and the lives of millions of others. Watch Canary Black on Amazon Prime Video on October 24, to get a taste of Avery’s adventurous and treacherous world.
Territory
Release date: October 24
Get ready to step into the cowboy mindset with Territory, a six-episode neo-western drama series taking place in the Australian Outback. Set at the Marianne Station, the largest cattle station in the world, the series is a dramatic ride. Following the Lawson family, the series follows their journey as they grapple with the death of their patriarch. With acres of land at stake, internal battles between family members and external forces plotting to seize the land, the series gets entertaining by the minute. Watch Territory on Netflix to watch this intriguing plotline unfold.
Do Patti
Release date: October 25
A highly-anticipated film starring Kriti Sanon, Shaheer Shaikh, and Kajol, Do Patti will be available to stream on Netflix from October 25, 2024. This suspense thriller, set in the town of Devipur, follows Vidya Joshi, a police officer tasked with solving a case involving a twin sister. The synopsis reveals that Saumya is a woman trapped in a marriage with Dhruv. However, their story changes when Shailee, the second sister, enters the equation and throws Saumya’s life into a chaotic mess. The more Vidya dives into the case, the more shocking and confusing the details get. Watch Do Patti on Netflix to find out!
Hellbound Season 2
Release date: October 25
Yet another highly-anticipated series releasing this October, Hellbound Season 2 is a dark fantasy series. Starring Yoo An-in and Kim Hyun-joo in lead roles the plot of the Hellbound series follows Jung Jin-soo who creates a new religious group, New Truth Society. As the fear of the cult spreads, the group slowly gains power by promoting its moral agendas. But, the group faces trouble as opposing groups of people question their set of morals and attempt to dig into the truth behind the mysterious supernatural events occurring in their town. Watch Hellbound Season 2 to get all the chills this weekend!
There you have it! Here are all the web series and movies releasing on OTT this week. Grab your favourite snack and binge away. Happy Streaming!