HBO Max is embracing the Halloween spirit this October with a slate of new additions, including a significant horror movie collection and the season finale of its DC series, Lanterns. Subscribers can look forward to the return of Freddy Krueger with the 'A Nightmare on Elm Street' franchise and the premiere of the animated series 'Get Jiro'.
The 'A Nightmare on Elm Street' franchise, encompassing the first five films and the 2010 reboot, will be available for marathon viewing. This horror addition aligns with the streamer's broader "Halloween" sections featuring various horror movies and shows.
The first season of the DC series 'Lanterns' will conclude on October 4. The show, which has been praised for its gritty, detective-style adaptation of Green Lantern arcs, leaves many questions unanswered heading into its final episode. Following the finale, a three-part documentary series, 'The Pet Cemetery Murders: A Ghost Story,' will take over the Sunday slot.
Premiering on October 4, 'Get Jiro' is a new animated series based on the graphic novel by Anthony Bourdain and Joel Rose. It follows a sushi chef navigating an ultraviolent gang war in a post-apocalyptic Los Angeles. IGN's review called the series a "fresh and exciting" take on the revenge thriller, with new episodes airing on HBO Max after their initial broadcast on Adult Swim.
For those seeking new horror, 'Evil Dead Burn,' the latest installment in the Evil Dead franchise, arrives on October 5. This sequel to 'Evil Dead Rise' is described as the franchise's most gruesome yet, blending classic zombie scares with relatable horror tropes.
Adding to the October lineup is Olivia Wilde's 'The Invite,' premiering October 23. This A24 film, which had a successful theatrical run, focuses on domestic drama within a single San Francisco apartment. IGN's review awarded it an 8/10, calling it an "enjoyably nerve-racking domestic comedy-drama."
In addition to these highlights, HBO Max will feature a wide array of content throughout October, including various sports broadcasts, the 'Ocean's' film series, and numerous other movies and television shows across genres.
In related industry news, Warner Bros. has been acquired by Paramount. While the specifics of how this will affect HBO Max and its integration with Paramount+ remain unclear, the deal reportedly includes a commitment to theatrical releases. Separately, Disney has implemented another price increase on its streaming services, impacting the Disney+ bundle that includes HBO Max.