For many great films on this list, you have until Halloween night to watch them before they disappear from Amazon Prime Video. The great thing about the streaming service, which you can subscribe to on its own or as part of an Amazon Prime subscription, is that there is always a wide selection of movies and TV shows, including library titles and originals. But when it comes to the former, sometimes they are removed from the service without warning. Consider this your red alert.
If you love any of these movies or plan on watching them, including all the Lord of the Rings films, you’ll need to dedicate some time this month as they will be leaving the streaming platform soon. The five films exiting Amazon Prime Video in October 2024 for another week or so.
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The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001)
Despite The Lord of the Rings: Rings of Power being an Amazon Prime Video original series, the original film that started it all (based on JRR Tolkein’s book series) is leaving the streaming service. Not only will The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring be leaving, but also The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers and The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, along with The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey, The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug, and The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies.
Basically, if you’re a huge Lord of the Rings fan, you’ll want to make this weekend a binge-watching weekend because the films will be leaving the streaming service very soon. Start with the first part of the high fantasy adventure film series, which follows the journey of Dark Lord Sauron (Sala Baker) in search of the One Ring and the young Hobbit Frodo Baggins’ (Elijah Wood) journey to protect it.
The fate of Middle Earth rests on Frodo and his friends traveling to Mordor to destroy the Ring before it’s too late. No matter how many times you watch them, the Lord of the Rings films are always captivating and entertaining.
Stream The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring on Amazon Prime Video.
21 Grams (2003)
Sean Penn stars in this thrilling psychological film that delves into existential questions about faith, science, and grief. Three individuals are entangled in a hit-and-run accident and escape under scrutiny, each dealing with the trauma they experienced beyond this event. The story of these three main characters, including Paul Rivers (Penn), a mathematician suffering from a deadly disease, Christina Peck (Naomi Watts), a recovering addict and mother trying to overcome grief, and Jack Jordan (Benicio Del Toro), a former convict sentenced to life in prison. The Christian born again narrative is narrated through past, present, and future timelines.
With events in 21 Grams presented in a non-linear way, it’s up to you as a viewer to follow the three as they navigate their way through an interconnected and life-changing collision course. Nominated for Oscars for both Watts and Del Toro, 21 Grams is painful, poignant, and offers a unique narrative structure that keeps you invested.
Stream 21 Grams on Amazon Prime Video.
The Barbarian (2022)
A fantastic thriller horror film that can be viewed on Halloween, The Barbarian revolves around Tess Marshall (Georgina Campbell), who travels to Detroit for a job interview only to discover that the house she rented was reserved twice. She decides to stay with the other renter anyway, a man named Keith (Bill Skarsgård) who makes her feel uneasy. When she discovers a hidden tunnel in the dilapidated house, strange things start happening.
The Barbarian, which also stars Justin Long and marks the directorial debut of Zack Craig, has received overwhelmingly positive reviews, praised for its unpredictable plot. Digital Trends describes the film as one of “the most impactful genre experiences of the year… a mix of horror that seems at times like a modern riff on The Texas Chainsaw Massacre and at other times as a loving tribute to the horror comedy genre perfected by Sam Raimi. What more could you want in the month of ghosts?
Stream The Barbarian on Amazon Prime Video.
Cape Fear (1962)
Cape Fear is a psychological horror film featuring the late Gregory Peck in his final cinematic role. Inspired by John D. MacDonald’s 1957 novel The Executioners, the film follows Max Cady (Robert Mitchum), a violent criminal who uses his knowledge of the law gained during his prison sentence to seek revenge on District Attorney Sam Bowden (Peck), whom he blames for his conviction.
Bold, thrilling, and with a beautiful cast, Cape Fear was reimagined in 1991 by Martin Scorsese, with his version starring frequent collaborator Robert De Niro alongside Nick Nolte, Jessica Lange, and Juliette Lewis. But this original film transcended its time, with a sadistic rapist at the heart of the story. With a 92% critics rating on Rotten Tomatoes, Bosley Crowther of The New York Times says the film “piles up calculatedly with cold-blooded menace and shivery terror.
Stream Cape Fear on Amazon Prime Video.
The List (2022)
Missing The List when it first aired a few years ago, or want to rewatch it to catch some of its intricate details or see if you can reach a different conclusion? The horror comedy film revolves around a group of wealthy elites invited to a remote island by a famous chef for an exclusive meal that promises to change their lives. Along the way Margot Mills (Furiousa’s Anya Taylor-Joy), a rented date for the wealthy child Tyler Ledford (Nicholas Hoult) who longs to attend. But when everyone arrives, they are faced with a terrifying scenario: they realize that this may be the last meal they ever eat.
Chef Julian Slicer (Shrink Ralph Fiennes) is disturbed, with an obsession to choose each one there except Margot. He has become a huge assailant, and the only person willing to stand up to him and the only present who will be collateral damage in his evil plan, causing him to feel some guilt towards hurting her. The ending of The List leaves you hungry for more, wondering what actually happened and wanting to talk to others about it.
Stream The List on Amazon Prime Video.
