New releases and recommendations for October 13

As the days get shorter and the evenings grow chillier, making time for fun becomes even more important. Cozy up with friends and family to enjoy old classics and discover new favorites this weekend – we’ve got a great list to get you started. Happy streaming!

Amazon Instant Video New Releases:

• The Raven– When a brutal killing spree terrorizes 19th-century Baltimore, a young detective turns to notorious author Edgar Allan Poe for help getting inside the mind of a serial killer. (2012)
• Prometheus– Legendary director Ridley Scott (Alien) returns to his sci-fi origins in this epic adventure bursting with spectacular action and mind-blowing visual effects. (2012)
• Moonrise Kingdom– Wes Anderson’s poignant pre-teen love story starring Bruce Willis, Edward Norton, Bill Murray and Frances McDormand is currently available for purchase. (2012)

Amazon Prime Instant Video New Releases:

• Fringe Season 4– The fourth season of this suspenseful sci-fi thriller kicks off with relationship drama and inter-universe action. (2012)
• Damages Season 4 – Glenn Close stars in a brainy legal thriller full of red herrings and unexpected twists.  (2011)
• Absolutely Fabulous Season 1– Jennifer Saunders leads an all-star cast as the outrageous, fashion-obsessed,  hedonistic Edina in this beloved, multi award-winning British comedy. (1992)

Hulu Plus New Releases:

• The Vampire Diaries Season 3– Elena awakens on the morning after the accident to find the thing she dreaded most has come true. (2012)
• 30 Rock Season 7–  Liz must balance her new professional success with her love life, all while helping Jack bring down NBC. (2012)
• Supernatural Season 8– This haunting series follows the Winchester brothers as they hunt down evil supernatural forces on lonely country back roads. (2012)

Netflix New Releases:

• Act of Valor– An elite squad of Navy SEALs must rescue a kidnapped CIA agent from a lethal terrorist cell in this covert-action thriller. (2012)
• Get the Gringo– Mel Gibson stars as a man who ends up in a notorious Mexican prison after a failed attempt to escape with a million-dollar stash. (2012)
• Indie Game: The Movie – This captivating documentary follows several independent game designers as they painstakingly develop their games and hope for breakthrough success. (2012)

Crackle New Releases:

• The Black Keys: Live At The Crystal Ballroom– Blast The Black Keys’ bluesy, no-frills rock ‘n roll sound on the living room big screen. (2008)
• The Exorcism of Emily Rose– This chilling horror flick is inspired by the true story of a lawyer who takes a negligent homicide case involving the exorcism of a young girl. (2005)
• Knock Off– Jean Claude Van Damme plays a fashion designer who must join with a C.I.A. agent (Rob Schneider) to combat terrorism during the handover of Hong Kong to the Chinese. (2001)

Fandor New Releases:

• Busking the System– This documentary chronicles the day-to-day lives of several subway musicians in New York City. (2011)
• Hidden Love– Acclaimed actress Isabelle Huppert stars in this downbeat tale of a suicidal mental patient trapped in an endless maze of despair following the death of her only child.  (2010)
• Balloonland– This 1930s cartoon follows a young girl and boy on a journey through a magical land populated with (you guessed it) balloons, singing balloon-like citizens, and the evil Pincushion Man. (1935)