— Selecting a movie from streaming apps can be a daunting task, and I appreciate the value of a good recommendation. Whether it’s a film you’ve never heard of or one you’ve been meaning to watch but forgot about, just having someone suggest a title can make all the difference. Each week, I’ll share a curated mix of personal recommendations that I’ve seen and films from my own watchlist. I’ll spotlight a few titles that have just landed on streaming services and highlight why they might deserve your attention. If this helps you find something to watch, then mission accomplished. —

Spirit Halloweens are officially opening their doors to kick off the creepy stretch to October, so week three of “Couch Cinema” has a few flicks to get the scares flowing. Whether it be something chilling from this year, like A Quiet Place: Day One, where aliens are raining down the side of a skyscraper, or classics like The Shining or Trick ‘R Treat, which continue to scare generation after generation, there’s plenty of titles that are streaming for free on different subscription services this week. If you’re not quite ready to call it spooky season, then catch a Western that everyone slept on during its theatrical run in Horizon: An American Saga – Part 1 or Ethan Coen’s latest dark road trip comedy starring two brilliant young actresses in Drive-Away Dolls.