If the thought of horror movies doesn't send a chill down your spine, then you're either lying to yourself or you're already one of the demons. Don't worry, you don't have to look for the perfect nightmare this year - we've put together a list of the best horror movies to watch from the comfort of your couch in October 2025. And yes, they're all on HBO Max, which means you have an excuse to stay home and avoid people (and the unknown forces in the corners of your living room).
Film & Tv
October on HBO Max is like a Swedish buffet for serious film buffs and Sunday marathoners – something for every taste, but all with a high production signature. In between you'll find bloody clowns, tear-jerking documentaries, detectives on the Greek islands and amateur tennis with more tension than the Wimbledon final. And Wes Anderson invites you into his pastel imagination. If you've ever wanted to binge for a reason – this is it.
There are shows that follow the rules of the genre. There are those that try to break them. And then there is The Assassin (2025) – a rare television masterpiece that does not break the rules by force, but rather dismantles them with extraordinary precision, stylistic sophistication and impressive emotional intelligence. It puts a character we don’t often see on screen at the forefront – a woman in her middle years who carries a history of violence, silence and resistance. Keeley Hawes in the lead role proves that television can still surprise, captivate and warn at the same time.
If you think you've seen Jennifer Lopez in every role imaginable - think again. In "Kiss of the Spider Woman" she not only seduces, but reveals the heart of the story. Fasten your seatbelts, this is not just a movie - this is a musical psychodrama that dances on the edge of political reality.
If you thought Super Mario, Luigi, and the rest of the gang had already reached their peak in the first Super Mario Bros. Movie in 2023, which incidentally grossed a whopping $1.3 billion at the box office (which is about half of what SpongeBob SquarePants is worth), then fasten your seatbelts – Super Mario: The Galactic Movie is apparently going to be the next big leap… into hyperspace.
From "Posh Spice" to the fashion mogul with her own label who now rules Paris Fashion Week, Victoria Beckham has made one of the most fascinating transitions from pop culture to high fashion. And now, finally, she's getting her own story. A story that will be wrapped in high production, full of iconography, fashion drama and - of course - interviews that will reveal more than a decade of tabloid headlines. What will the Victoria Beckham documentary series reveal?
When Brad Ingelsby and Mark Ruffalo join forces, something happens that would make Scorsese say, "Oh, yes." Welcome to "The Task," HBO's latest prestige drama that brutally dissects the heart of America, with a knife that cuts not just flesh but truth.
At this year's Venice International Film Festival, a film that has been whispered about for months finally premiered - Smashing Machine, the directorial debut of Benny Safdie, known for his raw cinematic portraits that embellish nothing - not even sweat stains.
If you thought you'd seen it all - love triangles, fashion drama and Parisian rooftops sprinkled with emotion - think again. Emily in Paris, one of Netflix's most-watched series, is back for its fifth season. But be warned: this time Emily Cooper doesn't stop at the Eiffel Tower. Oh no, now she's taking us to Rome and Venice too - as if someone had given the series another slice of pizza and a glass of Chianti to top it off. What does Emily in Paris Season 5 bring?
Noah Hawley’s “Alien: Earth” (FX/Hulu) brings the action home: to the year 2120, two years before the original film. When the research ship USCSS Maginot returns after 65 years in cryogenics, a nightmare explodes on Earth—run by mega-corporations. At its center is Wendy (Sydney Chandler), a child’s consciousness in an adult synthetic body, and a world where apex predators don’t just hide in shafts.
If you're tired of superficial biographies, predictable love stories, or boring superheroes, we invite you to the cinematic world of strange genius. This is not a list for everyone, but for those brave viewers who are looking for something different, daring, and above all, bizarre. Strange legendary films! We present to you 8 excellent strange films that will stir your perception of reality, make you laugh, scare you, or even confuse you. Are you ready?
The ultimate guide to the best sci-fi series! Summer is the perfect time to escape to the worlds of science fiction for the third year in a row. Streaming giants Apple TV+, Disney+, Paramount+, Hulu and Peacock will treat genre fans to epic returns and highly anticipated premieres this year. Check out what's worth your time.