Every week, Netflix deploys a bunch of new content for viewers to stream. Watching all of it would take you more time than exists in the week, so I start my Friday by selecting three top choices for the weekend and week to come. The third week of October has some fun stuff, including a new adaptation from the writer of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, a terrifying Indonesian zombie film, and more. Here are our top picks.
This Week on Netflix: PCMag’s Picks
The Perfect Neighbor (Oct. 17)
In a heavily armed society, even the mildest disputes can turn fatal. That’s the story at the heart of The Perfect Neighbor, a new documentary told through surveillance and body camera footage. In the town of Ocala, Florida, two women’s arguments escalate until one shoots the other, and this harrowing film dives deep into the impact of “stand your ground” laws on the use of deadly force.
The Twits (Oct. 17)
One of Roald Dahl’s funniest books, The Twits revolves around the most disgusting married couple in the world, constantly playing cruel pranks on each other and tormenting the myriad monkeys in their care. When their horrific amusement park threatens to take over the town, a pair of children need to face off with the terrible Twits.
Directors: Todd Demong, Phil Johnston, Katie Shanahan
Cast: Johnny Vegas, Margo Martindale, Natalie Portman
Genres: Animation
Rating: PG
The Elixir (Oct. 23)
The source of a zombie outbreak can come from anywhere, including ancient curses and meteorites from space. In the new Indonesian horror flick The Elixir, a new herbal potion concocted by a traditional medicine doctor accidentally wakes the dead, and now all Hell is breaking loose. Director Kimo Stamboel is one of the top names in Indonesian horror, so this is worth a look.
Netflix New TV Series and Show Releases This Week
October 17
Turn of the Tide – Season 2
Turn of the Tide: The Surreal Story of Rabo de Peixe
October 21
The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon – Season 2
Who Killed the Montreal Expos?
October 22
Mob War: Philadelphia vs. The Mafia
The Monster of Florence
October 23
Nobody Wants This – Season 2
Netflix New Movie Releases This Week
October 17
27 Nights
Good News
The Perfect Neighbor
She Walks in Darkness
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 2
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem
The Twits
Recommended by Our Editors
October 18
Don’t Say a Word
October 21
Michelle Wolf: The Well
Who Killed the Montreal Expos?
October 23
The Elixir
Leaving Netflix This Week
October 20
Anyone But You
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