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What's Coming To Netflix In October 2017 Is The Perfect Combination Of Creepy & Congenial
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As Halloween gets closer, things will start to get strange — but Netflix will be even stranger. Just check out the list of what's coming to Netflix in October 2017. Not only is the Stranger Things Season 2 premiere slated for the end of October, but Netflix seems to be keeping with that theme throughout the month: ghosts, ghouls, goblins, and, let's not dare forget, pumpkin spice everything.
In preparation for All Hallow's Eve, the streaming service will deliver scary movies starring a red-haired doll that has been coming to life since the late '80s and a veterinarian with an insatiable taste for meat. If you like scares that are a little more existential, there's a Jake Gyllenhaal classic that you may want to watch a couple of times. No, seriously, you might need to watch it a couple of times if you're actually going to understand it.
For those who don't want to be scared, though, Netflix added some feel-good movies so you don't need to sleep with a night light. If you're not trick-or-treating, Sandra Bullock will keep you laughing with not one, but two movies. If you're more of a Paul Rudd fan, there's a film that you'll want to watch with your BFF.
So, just as the leaves changes, it's time to switch up your Netflix queue with this new batch of movies and TV shows.
2. 'Miss Congeniality 2: Armed & Fabulous'
Make it a Bullock double feature with this Miss Congeniality sequel that has her teaming up with Regina King to save Miss United States. (Oct. 1)
3. 'I Love You, Man'
You'll be slapping da bass now that Paul Rudd and Jason Segel's buddy comedy is streaming. (Oct. 1)
4. 'Don't Be a Menace to South Central While Drinking Your Juice in the Hood'
This comic spoof written by and starring the Shawn and Marlon Wayans pokes fun at African-American coming of age movies like Menace II Society and Boyz n The Hood. (Oct. 1)
5. 'Cult Of Chucky'
Whether you want to play or not, Chucky is back with his seventh movie just in time for Halloween. (Oct. 3)
6. 'Raw'
Vegans, vegetarians, and animal lovers beware, this 2016 horror film deals with a veternarian who eats raw meat for the first time to fit in at school. Let's just say this hazing ritual doesn't go well. (Oct. 4)
7. 'Schitt's Creek' Season 3
The once-wealthy Rose family is up it once again. But their misfortune is your excuse to laugh. (Oct. 5)
8. 'Suburra' Season 1
This Netflix original series, which originally streamed in Italy, takes a look at organized crime and politics in the Vatican. If we know anything, it's that religion and politics don't usually mix. (Oct. 6)
9. 'The Death & Life of Marsha P. Johnson'
LGBT activist and self-identified drag queen Marsha P. Johnson's life and death, which was originally ruled a suicide, get the in-depth treatment in this Netflix original documentary that now feels more important than ever. (Oct. 6)
10. 'Donnie Darko'
More than 15 years after Donnie Darko (Jake Gyllenhaal) saw that creepy rabbit, he's streaming on Netflix. Don't expect to understand this film any better, though. (Oct. 11)
11. 'MINDHUNTER' Season 1
This Netflix original series co-produced by Charlize Theron takes you inside the mind of the most dangerous serial killers throughout history. You may not want to marathon through this one in just one weekend. Your mind may not be able to handle it. (Oct. 13)
12. 'Talladega Nights: The Ballad Of Ricky Bobby'
Just remember, if you ain't first to stream this comedy about a race car driver named Ricky Bobby who's seen better days, you're last. (Oct. 13)
13. 'The Babysitter'
This Netflix original about a babysitter who's part of a satanic cult might leave you thinking twice about leaving your kids with anyone else ever. (Oct. 13)
14. 'The Meyerowitz Stories (New and Selected)'
Adam Sandler, Ben Stiller, and Elizabeth Marvel are dealing with their father's legacy (Dustin Hoffman) and how it affected them in this Netflix original from director Noah Baumbach that should give you some serious Royal Tenenbaums vibes. (Oct. 13)
15. 'Voltron: Legendary Defender' Season 4
This Netflix original animated series looks at how "Defender of the Universe" Voltron does just that. In the show's latest season, though, the Voltron Force is realizing they need a bit more help. A Voltron's work is never done. (Oct. 13)
16. 'Patton Oswalt: Annihilation'
Patton Oswalt brings his Twitter feed to the Chicago stage in this Netflix original stand-up special that will definitely have him talking about Trump and life after unexpectedly losing his wife, crime writer Michelle McNamara. (Oct. 17)
17. 'Smurfs: The Lost Village'
Smurfette's the star of this animated film, where she's trying to discover a missing village. First, she must figure out a way to get through the Forgotten Forest. Luckily, she has a map. (Oct. 20)
18. 'The Mist' Season 1
Stephen King's 1980 novel gets the TV treatment in the new series where we figure out what's hiding in the fog. Spoiler: It's not nearly as creepy as It's Pennywise. (Oct. 24)
19. 'The Hateful Eight'
This bloody western from Quentin Tarantino will keep you guessing until the very end, which is where you might want to keep your eyes peeled for a certain Step Up star. (Oct. 25)
20. 'Stranger Things' Season 2
Just in time for Halloween, Stranger Things is back to answer your questions — like where did Eleven go? Is Will going to be OK? How does Steve get his hair to stay like that? Oh, and will Barb finally get some justice? (Oct. 27)
21. '88 Minutes'
A college professor who also works as a forensic psychiatrist for the FBI (Al Pacino) is given a death threat in which he only has, you guessed it, 88 minutes, to save his own life. (Oct. 1)
22. 'A Cinderella Story: Once Upon a Song'
Unfortunately, Hilary Duff isn't back for this 2011 sequel, but Pretty Little Liars' Lucy Hale steps into her shoes to play a singer who's trying to win over her Prince Charming. (Oct. 1)
23. 'Before Midnight'
Meet back up with Jesse (Ethan Hawke) and Celine (Julie Delpy) for the third installment in the Before series. This time they're tackling love after marriage, which isn't always the happily ever after that the movies make it out to be. (Oct. 1)
24. 'Blood Diamond'
Leonardo DiCaprio stars in this film that looks at the conflict diamond trade in Sierra Leone and the toll its taken on the country. (Oct. 1)
25. 'Boogie Nights'
For fans of HBO's The Deuce, Paul Thomas Anderson's 1997 drama takes a closer look at the porn industry. This time it's in the San Fernando Valley in 1977. (Oct. 1)
26. 'Charlie & The Chocolate Factory'
Before you go trick-or-treating, spend a little time with Augustus Gloop, Violet Beauregarde, Mike Teavee, Veruca Salt and Charlie Bucket on their delicious tour through Wonka's chocolate factory. (Oct. 1)
27. 'Cleverman' Season 2
If you want to add another dystopian drama to your queue, check out this Sundance series from Australia that is inspired by ancient Aboriginal mythology. Specifically the Hairy People who are fighting to survive in a world that wants to silence them. (Oct. 1)
28. 'Death Sentence'
Kevin Bacon is a dad out for vengeance to take down the people who killed his son in this 2007 thriller. (Oct. 1)
29. 'Eagle vs. Shark'
In this rom-com, a socially awkward waitress named Lily (Loren Horsley) falls for Jarrod (Jemaine Clement), an equally as awkward video-game clerk. You won't feel awkward watching it, though, it's nothing but cute. (Oct. 1)
30. 'Eyes Wide Shut'
Nicole Kidman and her ex-husband Tom Cruise play a couple who are exploring their sexuality and pushing the limits of their marriage in a way that's sometimes hard to watch, but even harder to look away from. (Oct. 1)
31. 'Generation Iron 2'
This 2017 documentary takes a closer look at a group of body builders doing whatever they can to achieve the perfect body. (Oct. 1)
32. 'Ghost Patrol'
Gabi and Spence, along with their Spooky Dog, are the Ghost Patrol, looking for all the spooky occurrences in their town. Usually, they just play pretend, but this time they've finally found a real haunted house. (Oct. 1)
33. 'Ice Guardians'
This 2016 documentary takes a closer look at those hockey players that fight, quite literally, for a chance to stay in the NHL and explains why on-ice enforcing is a dying art. (Oct. 1)
34. 'Made Of Honor'
When Tom Bailey, Jr. (Patrick Dempsey) is asked to be his best friend's (Michelle Monaghan) maid of honor he realizes just how much she means to him. (Oct. 1)
35. 'Must Love Dogs'
Loving dogs may be helpful to loving this rom-com in which Diane Lane launches a personal ad that includes the tidbit that she will only date someone who loves dogs as much as she does. (Oct. 1)
36. 'Never Let Me Go'
Grab the tissues for this 2010 dystopian romantic drama that deals with love, loss, and cloning. (Oct. 1)
37. 'No Reservations'
Catherine Zeta Jones is a high-profile chef who is trying to balance work and family after her sister's daughter comes to live with her. Let's just say Aaron Eckhart's competing chef isn't helping things. (Oct. 1)
38. 'Penelope'
Christina Ricci is Penelope, the girl who was born with a pig nose and is now looking for a boy who can break the curse with his love. But this 2007 fairytale isn't about finding prince charming but a little self-love. (Oct. 1)
39. 'PJ Masks' Season 1
This animated kid's show is about three little kids who are students by day and superheroes by night — hence their name. (Oct. 1)
40. 'Setup'
When a diamond heist goes wrong, Bruce Willis, 50 Cent, and Jenna Dewan Tatum have to try and make things right so they don't lose their life. (Oct. 1)
41. 'The Reaping'
This 2007 psychological thriller has Hilary Swank and Idris Elba investigating a satanic cult that might be out to ruin the world. (Oct. 1)
42. 'Tokyo Idols'
In this 2017 documentary, we get a closer look at Japan's fascination with girl groups and what it says about the country's culture. (Oct. 1)
43. 'Tommy Boy'
Chris Farley and David Spade team up for this 1995 buddy comedy that has them trying to save an auto parts factory, which is almost as hard as fitting Farley into a tiny coat. (Oct. 1)
44. 'Vanished'
This 2011 psychological thriller focuses on a woman who was kidnapped as a child and is now looking for revenge on her kidnapper. (Oct. 1)
45. 'Veronica'
This 2017 Spanish film, which has been compared to The Conjuring, looks at the case of Veronica de la Serna, a young woman whose therapist mysteriously disappears. (Oct. 1)
46. 'Mr. Dynamite: The Rise Of James Brown'
Thanks to never-before-seen videos, photos and interviews fans get to see a different side of James Brown's rise to the top. It should be noted, though, that some of his more infamous moments — Brown's incarceration in the '80s — go uncovered. (Oct. 2)
47. 'Sleeping With Other People'
Alison Brie and Jason Sudeikis are two friends who decide to keep things platonic, but it's clear from the beginning that that's going to be hard. (Oct. 2)
48. '13 Demons'
A group of friends find a medieval game that has a dark past. Basically, this is Jumanji for adults. (Oct. 3)
49. 'Rodney Carrington: Here Comes The Truth'
Rodney Carrington is releasing his Netflix original standup special that will surely have him singing a few country songs for his fans. (Oct. 3)
50. 'The Survivalist'
What happens when there's a food shortage and two women come to your house looking for some? This 2015 film attempts to answer that question while also trying to scare the bejeezus out of you. (Oct. 3)
51. 'Bonus Family' Season 1
The hit Swedish dramedy, known as Bonusfamiljen, looks at men and women who have gotten remarried and now have gotten, you guessed it, a bonus family. (Oct. 5)
52. 'The Fosters' Season 5
Catch up with the Fosters on the most recent season of the Freeform series that always brings the drama. (Oct. 5)
53. 'ID-0' Season 1
The Netflix anime original takes place in the distant future where humans are now living beyond the solar system thanks to a newly discovered mineral, which means this show is the perfect quick escape from Earth. (Oct. 6)
54. 'Skylanders Academy' Season 2
Netflix picked up this animated series that focuses on Spyro the Dragon, Stealth Elf, and Eruptor trying to keep Skylands safe from bad guys. (Oct. 6)
55. 'Word Party' Season 3
This animated Netflix original helps kids learn how to build a better vocabulary, but it probably could help a few adults, too. (Oct. 6)
56. 'Chris Brown: Welcome To My Life'
Chris Brown attempts to explain himself in this 2017 documentary that, like the pop star himself, is very controversial. (Oct. 7)
57. 'Middle Man'
When an aspiring stand up comedian, played by Parks and Rec's Jim O'Heir, picks up a hitchhiker her gets more than he bargained for. (Oct. 7)
58. 'Christina P: Mother Inferior'
For her first stand-up special, Christina Pazsitzky is getting real about motherhood, her husband, and her own crazy family. (Oct. 10)
59. 'The Skyjacker's Tale'
This 2016 documentary about Ishmael Muslim Ali seems too wild to be true, but he really did massacre people in a nightclub in the Virgin Islands and then hijack a plane to escape to Cuba. (Oct. 10)
60. 'Fe de etarras'
This Netflix original comedy from Spain will have you laughing at the expense of a group of people who've formed their own army and are just waiting for the call to spring into action. If that doesn't spark your fancy, perhaps the director Borja Cobeaga's description will: It's like "Friends but taking place in a safe house." (Oct. 12)
61. 'El Especial de Alex Fernández, el Especial'
Mexican comedian Alex Fernández get his first Netflix comedy special. (Oct. 13)
62. 'Kingdom Of Us'
This original Netflix documentary looks at how a family changes after its patriarch takes his own life. (Oct. 13)
63. 'Super Monsters' Season 1
If you have a preschooler, you may want to check out this animated Netflix original series that looks at a group of kids whose parents are the most famous monsters. No pressure to be scary or anything. (Oct. 13)
64. 'Belief: The Possession Of Janet Moses'
Take a closer look at one of New Zealand's most controversial deaths in this 2015 documentary about Janet Moses, who died when her family tried to exorcise her. (Oct. 15)
65. 'LEGO: City' Season 1
Take a trip to Lego city where your favorite blocks get to be cops, firefighters, and construction workers. (Oct. 15)
66. 'Money'
It's a cat and mouse game when two spies with $5 million in their hands are held hostage by a thief who also really wants that money. (Oct. 15)
67. 'OtherLife'
This 2017 crime flick looks at what happens when virtual reality goes very, very wrong. (Oct. 15)
68. 'She Makes Comics'
To learn more about women in the comic book industry, check out this 2014 documentary. (Oct. 15)
69. 'West Coast Customs' Season 6
Six seasons in and the West Coast Customs team is still making your ride look good. Now you can see for yourself. (Oct. 15)
70. 'Slasher: Guilty Party'
This horror anthology series from Canada is now on Netflix to scare the heck out of Americans. With its second season, Slasher will focus on a group of friends who have returned to the camp they all used to work at, each with their own secrets. (Oct. 17)
71. 'Wedding Unplanned'
This 2017 French film looks at a couple who get engaged only for the bride-to-be pick a wedding planner who just so happens to be her fiancé's mistress. (Oct. 19)
72. '1922'
Stephen King's 2010 novella about a man (Thomas Jane) who confesses to his wife's (Molly Parker) murder gets the TV treatment. (Oct. 20)
73. 'Haters Back Off' Season 2
Miranda Sings is back for another season of her Netflix original series. And another chance to achieve the fame she already knows she deserves. (Oct. 20)
74. 'One Of Us'
This 2017 Netflix original documentary looks at the secret world of Hasidic Judaism. Specifically, those who would like to leave the faith. (Oct. 20)
75. 'The Day I Met El Chapo: The Kate del Castillo Story'
Actress Kate del Castillo relives that day last year that she met Joaquín “El Chapo” Guzmán, the infamous drug lord in this Netflix original documentary. (Oct. 20)
76. 'Wheelman'
After a botched robbery, a getaway driver gets a strange call that changes the course of his life. (Oct. 20)
77. 'Meet The Robinsons'
A time machine lets boy genius Lewis spend a day with the Robinson family, an eccentric lot that are hard not to like. (Oct. 23)
78. 'While We're Young'
Ben Stiller and Naomi Young try to be as cool as their new young hip friends, played by Adam Driver and Amanda Seyfried, in this comedy from Noah Baumbach. (Oct. 23)
79. 'Wanted' Season 1 & 2
This Aussie drama looks at what happens when two women try to step in during a fatal carjacking only to end up running for their lives. (Oct. 24)
80. 'The Final Master'
To open his own school, a Wing Chun practitioner must defeat six other academies in this Chinese martial arts film. (Oct. 25)
81. 'La Querida del Centauro' Season 2
This Telemundo drama's second season is all about revenge, which is what Centauro wants to get against his former lover and her the cop who brought him down. (Oct. 25)
82. 'Strange Weather'
Holly Hunter is a mom dealing with the death of her son in this 2017 drama that question how you move forward after loss. (Oct. 26)
83. 'Joan Didion: The Center Will Not Hold'
Literary icon Joan Didion is detailing her life with help from her nephew Griffin Dunne who isn't afraid to ask her the tough questions about her writing, life and her marriage to her fellow writer John Gregory Dunne. (Oct. 27)
84. 'Pup Star: Better 2Gether'
When a pup named Tiny wins a singing competition only to be replaced by another dog she has to learn about comprise. (Oct. 28)
85. 'Judah Friedlander: America Is The Greatest Country In The United States'
The 30 Rock star gets his own Netflix original comedy special to be his wonderfully weird self. Can't wait to see what hat he wears. (Oct. 31)
86. 'Zumbo's Just Desserts' Season 1
This Netflix original reality series from Australia will leave you hungry for more dessert and might even get you in the kitchen to make your own. (Oct. 31)
87. 'Lockup: Disturbing the Peace" Collection 1
The documentary series Lockup gets another spin-off that focuses on inmates that disturb the peace. (Oct. 1)
88. 'American Horror Story: Roanoke'
Season 6 of American Horror Story joins the previous five installments on Netflix. If you're a new fan, now's your chance to get all caught up as you wait for more episodes of AHS: Cult. (Oct. 3)
89. 'Saw' (Movies 1-7)
Why watch one Saw movie, when you can watch all seven? Yes, seven movies featuring Jigsaw are now available to stream. Plan a spooky marathon at your own risk. (Oct. 6)
90. 'Teeth'
Do you remember back in 2007 when a movie came out about a young woman having teeth in her vagina? Well, now is your chance to see what the fuss was all about and get the full story. (Oct. 10)
91. 'Battle Royale'
This Japanese film is an adaptation of a book with the same name. Per the Netflix synopsis, this dystopian movie involves 42 students on a desert island, who must kill to survive. (Oct. 11)
92. 'Battle Royale II: Requiem'
If you watched the first and want to see the sequel, now's your chance. Like the original, this Japanese movie sounds incredibly dark. Another Battle Royale program is formed to try and take down a terrorist. (Oct. 12)
93. 'Cabin Fever'
Two words: Rider Strong. Yes, Shawn Hunter from Boy Meets World is in this 2002 horror movie, where a group of college kids' have their party in the woods seriously ruined. (Oct. 13)
94. 'Horsemen'
This scary movie stars Dennis Quaid, who investigates a serial killing spree, while also coping with the loss of his wife. (Oct. 14)
95. 'Hostel'
Continuing the horror movie trend, these teens don't know what they're in for when they decide to visit a youth hostel in Slovakia. The trailer alone is enough to give you nightmares. (Oct. 15)
96. 'Hostel: Part II'
If you can make it through the first movie, why not check out the sequel? Hostel: Part II brings back Jay Hernandez as Paxton, along with a host of new characters. (Oct. 16)
97. 'Little Monsters'
This 1989 movie stars a young Fred Savage and appears way more lighthearted than other flicks on this list. Still, it involves monsters, so it's more than acceptable to add to your Halloween marathon. (Oct. 17)
98. 'Jack Whitehall: At Large'
If you've always wanted to hear more about comedian Jack Whitehall's rivalry with Twilight's Robert Pattinson, now's your chance. Whitehall takes the stage to discuss that and more during this Netflix original. (Oct. 24)
99. 'The Voices'
Ryan Reynolds unexpectedly turns into a killer in this movie that includes a talking cat and dog. Oh, and Anna Kendrick is there, too. (Oct. 18)
The autumn chill is almost here and Netflix is already prepared to get you back inside to chill in front of your television.