In the high-stakes survival epic Predator: Badlands, an aspiring Yautja warrior must secure his legacy by slaying an insurmountable beast. This standalone entry skillfully bridges the gap between the Predator and Alien mythos and is currently streaming on Hulu. Meanwhile, enthusiasts of the visceral social horror in Sinners should turn their attention to Ryan Prows’ Night Patrol, a gruesome exploration of systemic corruption.
For those seeking a more eccentric horror experience, Johannes Roberts’ simian-themed slasher Primate is now available for digital rental. Additionally, Timothée Chalamet stars in the acclaimed sports drama Marty Supreme, portraying a relentless 1950s ping-pong hustler (with a strange supernatural edge) in a film that garnered significant award season buzz.
Below is a comprehensive guide to the latest cinematic offerings available on streaming services and digital storefronts this week.
New on Apple TV
Eternity
- Genre: Surreal Romantic Comedy
- Runtime: 1h 54m
- Director: David Freyne
- Cast: Miles Teller, Elizabeth Olsen, Callum Turner
Following her passing at age 90, Joan (Elizabeth Olsen) arrives in a whimsical afterlife where she is faced with a monumental decision. She has seven days to decide whether she will spend forever with her longtime husband Larry (Miles Teller) or her lost first love, Luke (Callum Turner). This imaginative comedy explores the complexities of the heart through a unique metaphysical lens.
New on Hulu
Predator: Badlands
- Genre: Sci-Fi Action
- Runtime: 1h 47m
- Director: Dan Trachtenberg
- Cast: Elle Fanning, Dimitrius Schuster-Koloamatangi
Dek (Dimitrius Schuster-Koloamatangi), a young Yautja deemed unfit by his peers, is exiled to the treacherous “death planet” Genna. To reclaim his honor, he must hunt the world’s most dangerous inhabitant. Assisted by a malfunctioning android (Elle Fanning), Dek undergoes a brutal transformation to secure his place in the galaxy.
From our official review:
Badlands often evokes the spirit of the Avatar saga rather than a traditional monster movie, focusing on themes of familial duty and environmental connection. While it rewards characters who harmonize with their surroundings, the film maintains a brisk, sometimes playful pace. A particularly inventive combat sequence involving detached mechanical limbs highlights the film’s willingness to embrace a certain campy energy alongside its grander action set pieces.
Primitive War
- Genre: Sci-Fi Horror
- Runtime: 2h 15m
- Director: Luke Sparke
- Cast: Ryan Kwanten, Tricia Helfer, Nick Wechsler
Set during the height of the Vietnam War in 1968, a search-and-rescue team stumbles upon a hidden valley where prehistoric nightmares still roam. The soldiers find themselves caught in a three-way struggle between ravenous dinosaurs, rival Soviet operatives, and the unforgiving jungle.
New on Shudder
Honey Bunch
- Genre: Psychological Thriller
- Runtime: 1h 54m
- Director: Madeleine Sims-Fewer and Dusty Mancinelli
- Cast: Grace Glowicki, Ben Petrie, Jason Isaacs
Emerging from a coma with a fractured psyche, Diana (Grace Glowicki) is taken to a remote facility by her husband Homer (Ben Petrie) to undergo experimental therapy. However, as her consciousness clears, she begins to suspect that the sanctuary hides a much darker reality regarding her past and her partner.
New to Rent
Marty Supreme
- Genre: Biographical Drama
- Runtime: 2h 30m
- Director: Josh Safdie
- Cast: Timothée Chalamet, Gwyneth Paltrow, Odessa A’zion
Josh Safdie brings his signature frantic energy to the story of Marty Mauser (Timothée Chalamet), a shoe salesman turned table tennis virtuoso. Driven by an obsessive need to win the British Open, Marty’s journey is a high-velocity hustle through the mid-century sports world.
Night Patrol
- Genre: Gritty Thriller
- Runtime: 1h 44m
- Director: Ryan Prows
- Cast: Jermaine Fowler, Justin Long, RJ Cyler
Seeking the truth behind his father’s demise, LAPD officer Ethan Hawkins (Justin Long) joins a clandestine task force known as Night Patrol. His initiation involves a deadly game of cat-and-mouse that spirals out of control, threatening the life of his partner (Jermaine Fowler) and the community they are sworn to protect.
Primate
- Genre: Horror / Slasher
- Runtime: 1h 29m
- Director: Johannes Roberts
- Cast: Johnny Sequoyah, Jessica Alexander, Victoria Wyant
A tropical vacation turns into a bloodbath in Primate. When Lucy (Johnny Sequoyah) returns to her family’s Hawaiian estate, she finds their rescued pet chimpanzee has been infected with a lethal strain of rabies, transforming the beloved animal into a relentless killing machine.
Sweetness
- Genre: Dark Thriller
- Runtime: 1h 33m
- Director: Emma Higgins
- Cast: Kate Hallett, Herman Tømmeraas, Aya Furukawa
Rylee (Kate Hallett) is a fanatical devotee of rock star Payton Adler (Herman Tømmeraas). When she discovers his self-destructive habits, she takes matters into her own hands by abducting him for a forced intervention. It’s a chilling look at parasocial relationships and the thin line between adoration and obsession.
Source: Polygon
