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Something genuinely historic is happening at the box office. Two low-budget horror movies—both directed by first-time filmmakers who built their followings on YouTube—are completely dominating the cultural conversation right now. Obsession has quickly become a worldwide phenomenon, and Backrooms just broke opening weekend records at the theater, rivaling the success of movies like Oppenheimer and Dune: Part Two. All that to say, it’s an amazing time to be a horror fan! Who said theaters are dying!?
If you're not a horror person, don't worry. This week's streaming premieres depart from disturbing scares and instead offer a sharp workplace comedy, a crime drama based on a true story, and more. Happy streaming!
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The Reviews Are In
A horror film critics can't stop talking about, a charming disaster comedy, and a show that earned a co-sign from Guillermo del Toro himself.
“the best horror movie since Weapons”
—Polygon
“gleefully nonsensical”
—The Hollywood Reporter
“the best streaming series in a long time”
—Guillermo del Toro
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Up Next: Biggest Mid-Week Premieres
Two new drops worth your attention—a witty workplace comedy and a Netflix drama you won't be able to stop thinking about.
Not Suitable for Work
Streaming now on Hulu
Mindy Kaling's latest follows five ambitious twenty-somethings in Manhattan's Murray Hill, all chasing careers and, when time allows, something resembling a life. Ella Hunt, Avantika, and Jay Ellis lead this ensemble comedy about ambition, friendship, and the tension between professional success and personal happiness.
The Witness
Streaming June 4 on Netflix
In 1992, Rachel Nickell was murdered on London’s Wimbledon Common. Her two-year-old son, Alex, was the only witness. This harrowing true-crime drama, based on Alex’s memoir, follows his father, André Hanscombe (Jordan Bolger), as he works to protect their son from the trauma of what he witnessed while navigating a terribly mishandled investigation.
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Trailer of the Day
The End of Oak Street
One morning, the Platt family's suburban neighborhood is just... gone. A cosmic event transported their entire street to somewhere completely unrecognizable, and they must stick together to survive. Anne Hathaway and Ewan McGregor star in what looks like the most unexpected blockbuster of the summer.
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Guess the Movie: Poorly Explained Plots
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