Five Fresh films to Stream This Week (September 1-5)
As summer winds down, a diverse slate of new releases arrives on streaming platforms, offering everything from horror thrills to poignant biopics and teen romance. This week’s offerings provide a welcome escape as audiences transition into fall, with titles available across Shudder, paramount+, and Peacock.
Whether you’re seeking a chilling cinematic experience, a nostalgic teen drama, or a powerful portrayal of a musical icon, these five films deliver compelling stories and performances. streaming services continue to expand their libraries with both theatrical releases and original content, providing viewers with an ever-growing selection of entertainment options accessible from home. Here’s a guide to the best new movies to stream this week.
1.The Last Voyage of the Demeter (Max)
Based on a chapter from Bram stoker’s Dracula, The Last Voyage of the demeter recounts the terrifying journey of a merchant ship transporting private cargo-including one very unwelcome passenger-from Carpathia to London. Starring David Dastmalchian and Corey Hawkins, the film offers a claustrophobic and suspenseful take on the classic vampire tale.
Watch The Last Voyage of the Demeter now on Max.
2. Dangerous Animals (Shudder)
This Australian horror film follows a young couple whose weekend getaway turns into a nightmare when they encounter a mysterious and unsettling presence in the wilderness. Dangerous Animals promises a blend of psychological tension and visceral scares.
Read our review.Watch Dangerous Animals on shudder starting Sept 5.
3. Winter Spring Summer or Fall (Paramount+)
Jenna Ortega and Percy Hynes White, both of Netflix’s Wednesday, reunite for this teen romantic drama that briefly appeared in theaters earlier this year. The film follows a high school overachiever (Ortega) who falls in love with a free-spirited skater boy (White) just before heading off to college, evoking a YA Say Anything vibe.
watch Winter Spring Summer or Fall now on Paramount+.
4. Back to Black (Peacock)
Marisa Abela stars as the iconic Amy Winehouse in this biopic exploring the life and career of the late singer. While capturing Winehouse’s unique talent and charisma proves a formidable challenge, Abela’s performance is compelling enough to warrant a watch.
Watch Back to Black on Peacock starting Sept 5.
