It’s time for our weekly movie roundup. We’ve gone a little heavy on the scares this time, with two horror movies, and one crime thriller — one that also happens to be Anna Kendricks’s directorial debut. It’s an action-packed list overall, so grab a cup of coffee, and let’s dive in.
The best new streaming movies this week
MaXXXine – October 18, Max
- Release date: July 5, 2024
- Genre: Crime, Horror
- Rating: R
- Director: Ti West
- Cast: Mia Goth, Elizabeth Debicki, Moses Sumney, Michelle Monaghan, Bobby Cannavale, Halsey, Lily Collins
This movie follows Maxine Minx in 1980s Los Angeles as she pursues her Hollywood dreams. However, her past — particularly her connection to her evangelical preacher father — looms in the background. When her father comes into her life, Maxine must confront her religious upbringing and its consequences.