What to watch in theaters and at home this weekend October 13-15, 2023
SALT LAKE CITY (KUTV) — I'm not sure if you've heard (although I'd love to know how and if you haven't) this weekend, like most weekends, belongs entirely to Taylor Swift. It started early with a Wednesday night premiere in Los Angeles, continued into Thursday with early screenings of her tour film "The Eras Tour" and an extended cameo on Thursday Night Football where announcer Al Michaels did everything he possibly could to mention the singer and her undefined relationship with Travis Kelce, the dominant tight end for the Kansas City Chiefs.
Before you jump to any conclusions, I have tickets for Saturday afternoon. I saw the tour in Las Vegas, a last-minute offer that was too ridiculous to pass up. It was spectacle on a level I’d never witnessed before. I’ve seen my share of confetti and glitter; this was next level in every way.
I’m told that there is more than Swift to watch this weekend. Let’s explore those alternate options.
Goosebumps (Hulu)
Studio Synopsis:Inspired by R.L. Stine’s series of children’s thriller mystery books, this brand new Goosebumps series follows a group of high schoolers as they investigate a mysterious death that happened 30 years ago. The spooks and twists that ensue are sure to captivate both new audiences and those who grew up with the beloved series.
The Fall of the House of Usher (Netflix)
Studio Synopsis: From Mike Flanagan, the creator of "The Haunting of Hill House" and "Midnight Mass," a wicked horror series based on the works of Edgar Allan Poe. Ruthless siblings Roderick and Madeline Usher have built Fortunato Pharmaceuticals into an empire of wealth, privilege and power. But past secrets come to light when the heirs to the Usher dynasty start dying at the hands of a mysterious woman from their youth.
John Carpenter’s Suburban Screams (Peacock)
Studio Synopsis: Horror legend, John Carpenter, takes us on a trip to explore the true tales of terror that took place in American suburbs.
Lessons in Chemistry (Apple TV+)
Studio Synopsis: Starring and executive produced by Academy Award-winner Brie Larson and based on the best-selling, debut novel from author, science editor and copyrighter Bonnie Garmus, “Lessons in Chemistry” is set in the early 1950s. “Lessons in Chemistry” follows Elizabeth Zott (played by Larson), whose dream of being a scientist is put on hold in a patriarchal society. When Elizabeth finds herself fired from her lab, she accepts a job as a host on a TV cooking show, and sets out to teach a nation of overlooked housewives - and the men who are suddenly listening - a lot more than recipes.
The Burial (Prime)
Studio Synopsis:Inspired by true events, when a handshake deal goes sour, funeral home owner Jeremiah O’Keefe (Academy Award winner Tommy Lee Jones) enlists charismatic, smooth-talking attorney Willie E. Gary (Academy Award winner Jamie Foxx) to save his family business. Tempers flare and laughter ensues as the unlikely pair bond while exposing corporate corruption and racial injustice in this inspirational, triumphant stor
The Puppetman (Shudder)
Studio Synopsis: The Puppetman is a convicted killer on death row. He has always maintained his innocence saying it was an evil force controlling his body as he slaughtered his victims. Now Michal, the killer's daughter, begins to suspect that there may be some truth to her father’s claim when those around her begin to die in brutal ways. All hope rests on her shoulders to break The Puppetman's curse. Written and directed by Brandon Christensen and starring Michael Paré, Caryn Richman, Alyson Gorske.
Painkiller: The Tylenol Murders (Paramount+)
Studio Synopsis:The Tylenol murders are among the nation’s most notorious unsolved crimes. This gripping P+ Original docuseries transports to 1982 amid the chaos and fear, and into the mind of the prime suspect. The killer laced several pills with cyanide across Chicago and watched from afar as seven people died, including a child. Decades later, grieving families carry the horror of this heinous crime. Can cutting-edge DNA technology of today finally nail down the killer?
Good Night World (Netflix)
Studio Synopsis: A story about four members of the same broken family who find peace in a game called "Planet." The catch is: they don't know about each other. As the story unfolds hidden things are discovered about each member and about the relation the virtual world has with reality and how they affect one another.
The Conference (Netflix)
Studio Synopsis: "The Conference" is a comedy slasher film about a teambuilding conference attended by municipal employees that spirals into a nightmare when accusations of corruption begin to circulate and plague the work environment. Simultaneously, a mysterious figure begins stalking and murdering the participants, one-by-one in this Swedish comedy slasher with warm, humoristic characters.
Doom Patrol: Season Four (Max)
Studio Synopsis: The fourth and final season sees the Doom Patrol meeting old friends and foes as they race to defeat Immortus and get back their longevities. Battling between saving the world and each other, the Doom Patrol are forced to face their deepest fears and decide if they are ready to let go of the past in order to take their future into their own hands... and away from the zombie butts.
