The start of any month brings a slew of new movies tostreaming, as platforms add classic titles to their libraries along with the latest films and originals. Forhorrorfans, the first weekend of June is a treasure trove of new and old titles; this is a great weekend to dedicate to scary content. Fans can catch bothThe RitualandDangerous Animalsin theaters, then head home and watch one of these five films now available on streaming.
The Box Office Smash ‘Sinners’ Is Now Available To Rent or Buy
Now on VOD
Earlier this year,Sinnersbroke the box office,showing that original content could still excel. As MovieWeb’s Julian Roman highlighted in his review, “Sinnersbrilliantly illustrates Black life in the violent and poverty-strickenJim Crow-segregated Southwhile portraying a vibrant cultural landscape brimming with musical fellowship. Toss a ruthless vampire antagonist into the mix and the result is a must-see blockbuster that will blow audiences out of their chairs.”
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While fans will have to wait a bit longer forSinnersto land on streaming, likely on Max, being able to rent or purchase digitally is sure to introduce the Ryan Coogler-directed and Michael B. Jordan-led horror film to a whole new adoring audience.
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‘Predator: Killers of Killers’ Gives Fans of the Alien Hunter a Sneak Peek of What’s To Come
Streaming on Hulu
To help build up some hype for the upcomingPredator: Badlands,Hulu is offering an animated anthology,Predator: Killers of Killers. Blending elements of sci-fi, action, and horror,Predator: Killers of Killersboasts anArcane-esque animation style that brings unique, stylish, and violent action sequences into the franchise.
The anthology film also helps expand thelore of the Predator,with each segment set in different eras, allowing the galactic hunter to face off against Vikings, Samurai, and World War II soldiers— matchups that fans have long been asking for.
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The Genre-Defying Slow Burn Horror of ‘Presence’ Is Now on Streaming
Director Steven Soderbergh’s foray into horror presents a wholly original take on the genre,utilizing the ghost’s perspective and employing cinematography as the primary narrative device. The result won’t be for everyone, but those who appreciate innovation in the genre will want to check outPresenceon Hulu if they missed it on its theatrical run.
MovieWeb’s George Edelman had particular praise for the thematic depth of the film, stating in his review, “Films that keep the surface sparse in the wayPresencedoes often have deeper wells of meaning running beneath them. In the same way that Hitchcock’s accessible classics have also been analyzed in a multitude of ways, soPresenceopens its doors to so many interpretations.”
Two Great Older Horror Movies Make Their Way To Streaming
The first weekend of June sees an influx of horror movies arriving on streaming services. Two that fans will want to check out, or consider revisiting, areThe Loved OnesandBarbarian.
Now available on Shudder,The Loved Onesis an Australian horror film about a young girl and her father taking extreme measures to ensure she has the prom experience she deserves. This leads to them kidnapping and torturing her crush into submission.On the extreme side of horror,The Loved Onesexcels with engaging dialogue, high stakes, and a healthy dose of dark humor. Now streaming on Netflix,Barbarianis a movie that all horror fans should be familiar with, as it is one of the most acclaimed andbest horror movies of 2022. However,with director Zach Cregger’s upcoming new film,Weapons, now is the ideal time to revisit his breakout horror feature,Barbarian.
