3 Must-Watch Movies New to Paramount+ This Weekend (Oct. 9-11)

Looking to upgrade your weekend viewing plans? Paramount+ has bolstered its library with a collection of compelling films that range from historical war epics to chilling psychological horror. If you're struggling to decide what to watch, we've curated a selection of three diverse titles that have recently landed on the platform and deserve a spot on your watchlist for October 9-11.

1. Apocalypse Now Redux (2001)

Genre: War Francis Ford Coppola’s 1979 masterpiece is a definitive entry in the war genre, and this 2001 'Redux' version is the ultimate way to experience it. By restoring approximately 49 minutes of footage, this cut deepens the psychological journey of Captain Benjamin Willard (Martin Sheen) as he ventures into the Cambodian jungle to eliminate the rogue Colonel Kurtz (Marlon Brando). It’s a haunting, surreal, and visually stunning exploration of the madness of conflict that feels as relevant and intense today as it did upon its original release. Whether you are a first-time viewer or returning for a rewatch, the restored French plantation sequence adds essential texture to this cinematic monolith.

2. It Follows (2014)

Genre: Horror If you want your weekend to include a masterclass in tension, look no further than David Robert Mitchell's 'It Follows.' The premise is deceptively simple: a supernatural entity pursues its victims at a relentless, walking pace after being passed on through a sexual encounter. The film’s brilliant cinematography and synth-heavy score create a unique sense of dread that rarely lets up. With a sequel, 'They Follow,' currently in development, there has never been a better time to revisit this modern horror classic, which maintains an impressive 95% rating on Rotten Tomatoes.

3. Crimes of the Future (2022)

Genre: Sci-fi Horror David Cronenberg makes a triumphant return to the body horror genre with this provocative film. Set in a near-future landscape where humanity is evolving beyond the need for physical pain, we follow celebrity performance artist Saul Tenser (Viggo Mortensen) and his partner Caprice (Léa Seydoux). They utilize Tenser's unique ability to grow new internal organs by turning their surgical removal into avant-garde live art. While the film’s challenging themes and intense imagery famously caused walkouts at its Cannes premiere, it remains a fascinating, deeply artistic meditation on the body, evolution, and society. Proceed with caution if you are squeamish, but for fans of intellectual sci-fi, it is essential viewing.