7 exciting new movies and shows on Amazon Prime Video that are releasing this week
The week just got more thrilling.
Published: Oct 14, 2020 | 17:05:41 IST
A scene from Evil Eye on Amazon Prime Video
Even before its release, Priyanka Chopra Jonas' production Evil Eye had been grabbing the eyeballs, thanks to its gripping trailer and the story-line. If you too were eagerly waiting for the horror thriller to release, the wait is now over. The movie is now streaming on Amazon Prime Video. However, Evil Eye is not the only exciting title the platform has in store for you. Here are six more movies and shows that are releasing on Amazon Prime Video this week to keep the entertainment flowing. From comedy, horror thriller to documentary, these new Indian and International movies and shows on Amazon Prime Video will cater to all your moods.
7 new movies and shows releasing on Amazon Prime Video this week
The supernatural horror thriller revolves around the sibling rivalry between two musical prodigies. The story follows Juliet and Vivian, who are twin sisters and gifted pianists. Although both are talented, Juliet often finds herself being overshadowed by Vivian and her outgoing, charismatic attitude. This jealousy and desire to outshine her sister and fulfil her own dreams, make her go to extreme lengths, regardless of the cost. Things get complicated further when she gets hold of a mysterious book that belongs to one of her deceased classmates. The movie features Sydney Sweeney, Madison Iseman, Julie Benz, Jacques Colimon and Brandon Keener among others.
2. EVIL EYE
Usha is a mother who gets excited when her daughter Pallavi announces that she's dating someone. However, this happiness and excitement soon turn into a nightmare when she becomes suspicious of the man in her daughter's life. Things get complicated further when she becomes convinced that the man is actually a sinister force from her own past. Can she prove her superstitious theory or is it all in her head? Produced by Jason Blum and Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Evil Eye is an intriguing horror thriller featuring Sarita Choudhury, Sunita Mani, Bernard White, Omar Maskati and Rachel Cora Wood among others.
3. HALAL LOVE STORY
Directed by Zakariya Mohammed, this light-hearted Malayalam comedy drama revolves around two movie buffs who dream to make a film. The only complication standing in their way is the religious organisation they are a part of. How they try to make a movie that conforms with the guidelines of the organisation. The challenges and struggles they come across during the production and making of the film weave the rest of the story. The movie features Indrajith Sukumaran, Parvathy Thiruvothu, Joju George, Soubin Shahir and Grace Antony among others.
4. PUTHAM PUDHU KAALAI
Putham Pudhu Kaalai is the platform's first-ever Tamil anthology film helmed by five brilliant filmmakers in Tamil Cinema, Sudha Kongara, Gautham Menon, Suhasini Mani Ratnam, Rajiv Menon and Karthik Subbaraj. Featuring an ensemble cast that includes R Madhavan, Shruti Haasan, Jayaram, Ritu Verma, Preethi Nedumaran and more, the anthology film includes Ilamai Idho Idho, Avarum Naanum, Coffee, Anyone?, Reunion and Miracle.
5. WHAT THE CONSTITUTION MEANS TO ME – SEASON 1
Heidi Schreck's critically-acclaimed play What the Constitution Means to Me will soon stream on Amazon Prime Video in the form of a filmed version. The series is directed and produced by award-winning filmmaker and actor, Marielle Heller. The story follows Heidi Schreck looking at her teenage years when she earned money for her college tuition by competing and winning Constitutional debates in the United States. However, as time passes, she is forced to question her own opinion and the Constitution and how it affects the lives of women.
Directed by Garrett Bradley, Time is an American documentary movie spanning over decades. The story revolves around Fox Rich also known as Sibil Fox Richardson, a strong and independent mother who struggles to raise her kids while fighting for her husband's release from prison. The documentary showcases how the arrest of her husband – who is serving a 60-year jail term for a robbery that the couple committed together – deeply affected their family over the years, through the lens of Fox Rich.
7. UDA AIDA
Parents can do anything for their kids' happiness and their bright future. Gurnam and Manjeet aren't any different. The couple wants the best for their son and decides to send him to a prestigious school, despite their financial struggles. Little did they know that sending their kid to a prestigious school is not the problem, but dealing with the rich kids and their rich parents is. Chaos ensues when the couple's son gets enrolled in a popular school and the family now struggles with adjusting to his new school life.
7 new movies and shows on Amazon Prime Video releasing this week
Featuring: Sydney Sweeney, Madison Iseman, Jacques Colimon
Platform: Amazon Prime Video
Featuring: Sarita Choudhury, Sunita Mani and Omar Maskati
Halal Love Story
Featuring: Indrajith Sukumaran, Parvathy Thiruvothu and Joju George
Putham Pudhu Kaalai
Featuring: Shruti Haasan, Anu Haasan, Andrea Jeremiah
What The Constitution Means To Me
Featuring: Heidi Schreck, Mike Iveson, Rosdely Ciprian
Featuring: Fox Rich, Rob Rich II, Freedom Rich
Uda Aida
Featuring: Tarsem Jassar, Neeru Bajwa, Poppy Jabbal
Divert Me
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