3 new to Paramount+ movies you need to stream this weekend — including an Oscar-winning thriller (Oct. 2-4)

A new month brings plenty of exciting titles to Paramount+, and that includes a fantastic lineup of movies worth adding to your weekend watchlist. Whether you are looking for an acclaimed masterpiece, a sweeping historical epic, or a spooky season horror film, Paramount's library has you covered.

'Parasite' (2019)

Director Bong Joon-ho's 'Parasite' made history at the 2020 Academy Awards by becoming the first Korean film to win an Oscar and the first non-English-language movie to claim Best Picture. Now streaming on Paramount+, it is the perfect time to witness this modern cinematic masterpiece. The film follows the struggling Kim family, who slowly infiltrate the wealthy Park household by securing employment through forged credentials and clever schemes. What begins as an opportunistic comedy quickly spirals into a tense, unpredictable thriller about class divide and social disparity.

'Troy' (2004)

If you are in the mood for grand-scale cinematic spectacle, Wolfgang Petersen's 'Troy' delivers old Hollywood grandeur in a swords-and-sandals epic. Based on Homer’s epic poem 'The Iliad,' the film chronicles the legendary Trojan War sparked by Trojan Prince Paris running away with Helen, the wife of Spartan King Menelaus. Featuring a star-studded cast including Brad Pitt as Achilles, Eric Bana as Hector, and Orlando Bloom as Paris, 'Troy' offers massive battle sequences, political intrigue, and unforgettable dramatic confrontations.

'It Follows' (2015)

To kick off spooky season right, 'It Follows' stands out as a sharp, haunting modern horror classic. Starring Maika Monroe as Jay, the movie follows a young woman stalked by a relentless supernatural entity after a seemingly harmless romantic encounter. The entity can assume the appearance of anyone and will walk endlessly toward its victim unless passed on to someone else. With its oppressive slow-burn tension, synth-heavy score, and pervasive atmosphere of paranoia, 'It Follows' will leave you questioning every shadow in the room.