As we wrap up a festive week and head towards the end of October, here is a quick look at shows and movies arriving on various OTT platforms. This week, streaming platforms also have quite a few spooky and psychological thrillers, in case you are in the mood to celebrate Halloween.
Naane Varuven
Amazon Prime Video: October 27
The Dhanush-starrer released in theaters recently and garnered mixed reviews from the audience and critics. Dhanush plays a dual role in the film directed by his brother Selvaraghavan. Naane Varuven also features Elli AvrRam, Indhuja Ravichandran and Prabhu in prominent roles.
The Devil’s Hour
Amazon Prime Video: October 28
Season 1 of the prime original psychological thriller revolves around Lucy who wakes up every night at exactly 3:33 am. She is haunted by nightmares and eerie events, as she struggles to figure out what all these mean.
All Quiet on the Western Front
Netflix: October 28
Based on a German novel, All Quiet on the Western Front follows a 17-year-old German soldier who lies about his age so that he can fight in World War I. But his initial excitement is brutally shattered by the grim realities of life in the trenches. The film, which premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival, will be Germany’s official entry for the 2023 Oscars in the Best International Feature Film category.
Run Sweetheart Run: Amazon Prime Video
Release date: October 28
This horror thriller follows a woman’s fight after a seemingly romantic date goes horribly wrong. After what begins as dinner with a client, a single mom finds herself hunted by a monstrous and seemingly unstoppable assailant, reads the film’s logline.
Jhansi: Disney plus Hotstar
Release date: October 27
The Telugu Hotstar original features the story of a fearless woman police officer named Jhansi, who cannot recall her past. With some high-octane stunt sequences, the film features Anjali, Chandini Chowdary, Adarsh Balakrishna, Raj Arun among others.
