'Sultan of Delhi,' 'Goosebumps': OTT series/movies to watch this weekend
This week's OTT releases are sure to thrill you. From the action-packed Sultan of Delhi to the engaging Lessons in Chemistry and the chilling adaptation of Edgar Allan Poe's The Fall of the House of Usher, there is something for everyone. A diverse range of new content including movies, K-dramas are set to grace your screens via Netflix, Disney+ Hotstar, and more. Let's explore.
'Good Night World' (October 12)
Dive into the world of Good Night World, an anime adaptation of Uru Okabe's popular manga, published in 2016. Described as an emotional and dark series, it follows a dysfunctional family of four who find solace in the virtual reality online game named "Planet." Through this game, they try to escape their real-world problems. Directed by Katsuya Kikuchi, you can catch it on Netflix.
'The Fall of the House of Usher' (October 12)
Mike Flanagan—known for The Haunting of Hill House (2018)—is back with another spine-tingling horror series. This time, he draws inspiration from the literary genius, Edgar Allan Poe. The story revolves around the Usher siblings who have built an empire with Fortunato Pharmaceuticals. However, their dark past resurfaces as a series of mysterious deaths haunt the Usher dynasty. Catch this chilling tale on Netflix.
'Sultan of Delhi,' 'Past Lives' (October 13)
Disney+ Hotstar's Sultan of Delhi is here to transport you to the intrigue of the 1960s. The story revolves around Arjun Bhatia (Tahir Raj Bhasin) who finds himself entangled with Delhi's largest illegal arms dealer. Further, if you're craving romance, A24's Past Lives on Lionsgate Play is for you. This semi-autobiographical tale is inspired by the South Korean director Celine Song's real-life events.
'Goosebumps,' 'Lessons in Chemistry' (October 13)
Another bone-chilling tale taking to OTT this week is Goosebumps. Disney+ Hotstar brings a fresh take on RL Stine's globally acclaimed eponymous book series, which promises to deliver a thrilling dose of scares, all wrapped up in a package of entertainment. Meanwhile, if you're in the mood for some drama, switch over to Apple TV+ and stream Lessons in Chemistry, starring Brie Larson.
'Half Love Half Arranged,' 'The Burial' (October 13)
Maanvi Gagroo and Karan Wahi take the lead in Amazon miniTV's romantic comedy-drama, Half Love, Half Arranged. It follows the journey of a millennial gynecologist who sets out on a quest to find her Mr. Perfect using a modern matchmaking platform. This week's new OTT releases also offer a compelling legal drama, The Burial, featuring powerhouse performances by Tommy Lee Jones and Jamie Foxx.
