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13 shows and movies to watch this weekend, from the latest M. Night Shyamalan thriller to an explosive new Zodiac Killer documentary

13 shows and movies to watch this weekend, from the latest M. Night Shyamalan thriller to an explosive new Zodiac Killer documentary
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  • New true crime docs like "This is the Zodiac Speaking" and "Breath of Fire" are out now.
  • Horror movies like "Azrael" and "Trap" are streaming now too.

Two compelling true-crime docuseries premiered this week.

One explores a family's allegations about the identity of the infamous Zodiac Killer. Another, on Max, is about the rise and fall of a millennial yoga guru.

There are also a slew of horror movies that are new to streamers. Those include the killer pumpkin comedy "Carved" and the Josh Hartnett concert thriller "Trap."

On the scripted TV side, several new and returning shows released episodes. "Territory" and "Beauty in Black" debuted on Netflix, while "Somebody Somewhere" and "What We Do in the Shadows" premiered their respective final seasons.

Here's a complete rundown of all the best movies, shows, and documentaries to stream this weekend, broken down by what kind of entertainment you're looking for.

For a new horror comedy, watch "Carved."

For a new horror comedy, watch "Carved."
Some teens fight off an angry pumpkin in "Carved."      Disney

Set in 1993, the movie follows a group of people who get trapped in a historical reenactment village on Halloween night. They have to face off with a sentient evil pumpkin. Yes, really.

Streaming on: Hulu

For straight-up horror, check out "Azrael."

For straight-up horror, check out "Azrael."
Samara Weaving in "Azrael."      IFC Films/Shudder

Modern scream queen Samara Weaving ("Ready or Not") stars in this postapocalyptic film as a young woman fleeing a group of mute religious zealots.

Streaming on: Shudder

For a horror-thriller, "Trap" is now streaming.

For a horror-thriller, "Trap" is now streaming.
Josh Hartnett stars in Shyamalan's new thriller "Trap."      Warner Bros.

This year's buzzy M. Night Shyamalan thriller stars Josh Hartnett as a dad whose concert outing with his teenage daughter takes a dark turn. It also features an incredibly memorable (and widely memed) supporting performance from Kid Cudi.

Streaming on: Max

"What We Do in the Shadows" is back this week.

"What We Do in the Shadows" is back this week.
Matt Berry as Laszlo in "What We Do in the Shadows" season 6, episode 1.      Russ Martin/FX

It's the final outing for everybody's favorite group of Staten Island-residing vampires. The season six premiere picks up after the plot reset of the fifth season finale, which saw Guillermo restored to human form after a brief transformation into a full vampire.

Streaming on: Hulu

So is "Hellbound."

So is "Hellbound."
"Hellbound" is back for season 2.      Netflix

The Korean fantasy thriller is about a near-future where supernatural beings suddenly appear and condemn certain people to hell.

Streaming on: Netflix

True crime fans should check out "This is the Zodiac Speaking."

True crime fans should check out "This is the Zodiac Speaking."
Files from the Zodiac case.      Netflix

This new docuseries explores the unsolved mystery of the Zodiac Killer, focusing on one family who believe they know who the infamous serial killer was.

Streaming on: Netflix

Or "Breath of Fire."

Or "Breath of Fire."
Learn how Katie Griggs became Guru Jagat.      Eve Bregman/HBO

This one is about the rise and fall of Katie Griggs, who became the face of Kundalini yoga and rebranded herself as "Guru Jagat."

Streaming on: Max

For drama, watch "Beauty in Black."

For drama, watch "Beauty in Black."
"Beauty in Black" is Tyler Perry's new drama.      Chip Bergmann/Calvin Ashford/Netflix

Tyler Perry's latest Netflix project is an eight-episode series about a stripper who finds herself embroiled with the dysfunctional (and extremely rich) family behind a cosmetics empire.

Streaming on: Netflix

Or "Territory."

Or "Territory."
"Territory" gives a glimpse of the Australian outback like you haven't seen before.      Netflix

This new series is giving Australian "Yellowstone" vibes.

Streaming on: Netflix

Music fans will love "Road Diary: Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band."

Music fans will love "Road Diary: Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band."
You'll get an in-depth look at Bruce Springsteen in this new doc.      Kevin Winter/Getty Images

This in-depth doc gives an inside look at how the legendary band headed by the 75-year-old rocker prepared for their live performances as they set out on their first tour since 2017.

Streaming on: Hulu and Disney+

The delightful and underrated "Somebody Somewhere" returns this week.

The delightful and underrated "Somebody Somewhere" returns this week.
Jeff Hiller and Bridget Everett in "Somebody Somewhere" season 3.      HBO

The third season of HBO's Peabody award-winning comedy series premieres Sunday. Comedian and singer Bridget Everett is the writer, executive producer, and star.

Streaming on: Max

For a moving true story, watch "The Remarkable Life of Ibelin."

For a moving true story, watch "The Remarkable Life of Ibelin."
Mats Steen is the subject of "The Remarkable Life of Ibelin."      Netflix

The doc made waves when it premiered at several film festivals earlier this year. It's about a young Norwegian man with a degenerative muscular disease who dies at the age of 25. His parents discovered, after his death, that he led a rich social life through his online gaming on World of Warcraft.

Streaming on: Netflix

"Love Is Blind" aired its finale this week.

"Love Is Blind" aired its finale this week.
Tyler and Alex on "Love Is Blind" season 7.      Netflix

There were two weddings and one of the series' most heartwrenching breakups ever.

Streaming on: Netflix


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