October means Halloween, so naturally Netflix Canada is bringing a slew of scary movies to the streaming platform this month, including Dawn of the Dead (Oct 2), Malevolent (Oct 5), the Netflix originals The Haunting of Hill House (Oct 12) and Haunted (Oct 17), Halloween (Oct 20), the Scary Movie and Scream franchises (Oct 20), Sinister (Oct 20), and The Cabin in the Woods (Oct 20).
Lighter Halloween fare includes the Netflix originals Super Monsters Save Halloween (Oct 5), Gnome Alone (Oct 17) and the Archie spin-off Chilling Adventures of Sabrina (Oct 26).
Returning series include season 7 of MeatEater (Oct 2), season 3 of Star (Oct 4), season 3 of Supergirl (Oct 9), season 3 of Riverdale (Oct 11), season 2 of Dynasty (Oct 13), season 2 of Black Lightning (Oct 16), season 2 of Travelers (Oct 16), and season 3 of Marvel’s Daredevil (Oct 17).
Also worthy of note is the the return of Making a Murderer to Netflix after almost three years. Part 2 of the Emmy-winning documentary series with 10 all-new episodes premieres on October 19th.
Here’s the complete list of everything coming to Netflix Canada in October (note: Netflix Canada did not provide a list this month of which shows are downloadable or what’s leaving Netflix in October).
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October 1st
- Anger Management
- See No Evil, Hear No Evil
- The Purge: Election Year
- Warcraft
October 2nd
- Joe Rogan: Strange Times (Netflix Original) – Comedian Joe Rogan takes on sexual politics, American politics, pro wrestling and vegans in a new stand-up special shot in Boston.
- MeatEater: Season 7 (Netflix Original) – Steven Rinella returns for more hunting and cooking expeditions in rugged locales with friends that include the likes of comedian Joe Rogan.
October 3rd
- Alvin and the Chipmunks Meet Frankenstein
- Angela’s Christmas
- Casper
- Dawn of the Dead
- Dune
- Mr. Bean’s Holiday
- Operation Finale (Netflix Film) – In 1960, Israeli spies undertake a daring mission to capture notorious Nazi war criminal Adolf Eichmann and bring him to justice. Based on real events.
- Spy Game
October 4th
- Star: Season 3 – streaming every Thursday
- Violet Evergarden: Special: Extra Episode
October 5th
- Big Mouth: Season 2 (Netflix Original) – Carnal urges and teen angst abound as Nick, Andrew and friends pursue new crushes, tangle with the Shame Wizard and sample pot for the first time.
- Dancing Queen (Netflix Original) – Yes, he owns a successful dance studio. But Justin Johnson also slays onstage as drag superstar Alyssa Edwards. It’s a fierce, full and fabulous life.
- Élite (Netflix Original) – When three working class kids enroll in the most exclusive school in Spain, the clash between the wealthy and the poor students leads to tragedy.
- Empire Games (Netflix Original) – Interviews with scholars and dramatic reenactments bring to life the origins and history-making achievements of the world’s greatest ancient empires.
- Little Things: Season 2 (Netflix Original) – More fun ensues as Kavya and Dhruvu’s relationship progresses amid conversations about their future and visits from family and friends.
- Malevolent (Netflix Film) – A brother-sister team who fake paranormal encounters for cash get more than they bargained for when a job at a haunted estate turns very, very real.
- Private Life (Netflix Film) – A couple coping with infertility struggles to keep their marriage afloat as they navigate the world of assisted reproduction and adoption.
- Super Monsters Save Halloween (Netflix Film) – It’s Halloween, and the Super Monsters are ready to celebrate — with candy, costumes and music to get you in the mood!
- Super Monsters: Season 2 (Netflix Original) – With curious new student Spike in the mix, the Super Monsters use their powers to solve problems — and conquer their fears about growing up.
- The Rise of Phoenixes (Netflix Original, streaming every Friday) – When a secret from the past rears its head, a respected court scholar must choose between avenging her family and staying true to the prince she loves.
- YG Future Strategy Office (Netflix Original) – K-pop star Seungri, BIGBANG’s youngest member, tries to lead a team of bumbling staff at YG’s Future Strategy Office in this mockumentary sitcom.
October 6th
- Little Things: Season 1
October 8th
- Mo Amer: The Vagabond (Netflix Original) – Arab-American comedian Mo Amer brings his worldly experiences to his debut Netflix Original stand-up special, Mo Amer: The Vagabond. Filmed at the Paramount Theatre in Austin, TX, Amer enlightens audiences about the truths of his first hand experiences as a refugee. From the American immigration policy and touring internationally without a passport to the time he went viral for sitting next to Eric Trump on a flight, this is Amer like you have never seen before.
October 9th
- Inferno
- Supergirl: Season 3
- Terrace House: Opening New Doors: Part 4 (Netflix Original) – As Noah juggles his love triangle with Mayu and Yui, Shohei plans to confess to Seina — but Terrace House’s repeat member might have other options.
October 10th
- 22 July (Netflix Film) – After a pair of shocking attacks in Norway, survivors — and the country — rally for healing and justice. Based on true events.
October 11th
- Riverdale: Season 3 (Netflix Original, streaming every Thursday) – After a riot and a season of high-stakes political warfare, the Riverdale gang continues to navigate high drama of surreal small town life.
- Salt Fat Acid Heat (Netflix Original) – Chef and food writer Samin Nosrat brings her culinary manifesto of simple food rooted in tradition to the screen in a new cooking series.
October 12th
- Apostle (Netflix Film) – In this thriller, a man travels to a remote island in search of his missing sister, who was kidnapped by a murderous religious cult.
- Errementari: The Blacksmith and the Devil (Netflix Film) – A solitary blacksmith is locked in a vicious rivalry with the devil until a little girl appears in their lives by chance.
- Feminists: What Were They Thinking? (Netflix Original) – Revisiting 1970s photos of women that captured a feminist awakening, this film explores those women’s lives and examines the continued need for change.
- FightWorld (Netflix Original) – Actor and martial artist Frank Grillo explores and experiences the diverse fighting techniques found in cultures around the world.
- ReMastered: Who Shot the Sheriff (Netflix Original) – In 1976, reggae icon Bob Marley survived an assassination attempt as rival political groups battled in Jamaica. But who exactly was responsible?
- Tarzan and Jane: Season 2 (Netflix Original) – Tarzan and Jane embark on a heroic adventure in the Brazilian rainforest, rescuing animals from an evil scheme and uncovering an ancient secret.
- The Boss Baby: Back in Business: Season 2 (Netflix Original) – There’s a new threat to baby popularity: old people. But a revolutionary “stinkless” serum could give Baby Corp a competitive advantage.
- The Curious Creations of Christine McConnell (Netflix Original) – Wickedly talented baker and artist, Christine McConnell welcomes you into her terrifyingly delicious home to create delectable confections and hauntingly disturbing decor with the help of her colorful collection of creatures.
- The Haunting of Hill House (Netflix Original) – Flashing between past and present, a fractured family confronts haunting memories of their old home and the terrifying events that drove them from it.
- The Kindergarten Teacher (Netflix Film) – A devoted teacher takes interest in a young student’s creative potential after hearing his poetry. But she soon crosses the line into obsession..
October 13th
- Dynasty: Season 2 (Netflix Original, streaming every Saturday) – In the wake of a calamitous fire that set their family home ablaze, the Carringtons sift through the rubble to rebuild their dynasty — and rise again.
October 14th
- A Taiwanese Tale of Two Cities (Netflix Original, streaming every Sunday) – Two brainy beauty queens — same heritage, on separate coasts — and one fateful decision that soon links their paths.
October 15th
- Octonauts: Seasons 2-4
- The Seven Deadly Sins: Revival of The Commandments (Netflix Original) – When a kingdom is taken over by tyrants, the deposed princess begins a quest to find a disbanded group of evil knights to help take back her realm.
October 16th
- Black Lightning: Season 2 (Netflix Original, streaming every Tuesday) – Black Lightning may have survived, but his superpowers did not. Now, he must help his daughters harness their special abilities to continue the fight for good.
- Ron White: If You Quit Listening, I’ll Shut Up (Netflix Original) – Ron “Tater Salad” White dishes out his signature brand of cynicism, riffing on sex, celebrity and the sinister habits of wild geese.
- Travelers: Season 2
October 17th
- Accidentally in Love (Netflix Original) – A popular singer decides to go back to school, becoming the center of attention there, and meets an ordinary female student with a dual personality.
- Ask the Doctor (Netflix Original) – From exercise to infertility to sleep, a team of doctors share expert advice, bust medical myths and test the latest treatments.
- Best.Worst.Weekend.Ever.: Limited Series (Netflix Original) – In this comedy series, teenage Zed and his pals face one ridiculous, hilarious predicament after another in their last weekend before high school.
- Derren Brown: Sacrifice (Netflix Original) – Illusionist Derren Brown concocts a psychological experiment in which he tries to manipulate an ordinary person into taking a bullet for a stranger.
- Distrito salvaje (Netflix Original) – A former guerrilla soldier tries to reintegrate into Colombian society and finds himself taking part in an entirely new kind of war.
- Gnome Alone (Netflix Film) – A high-schooler teams up with living garden gnomes to stop tiny creatures from another world who want to eat everything in sight.
- Haunted( Netflix Original) – From the Executive Producers of The Purge franchise and Lore, Haunted gives a chilling glimpse into the first-person accounts from people who have witnessed horrifying, peculiar, extraordinary supernatural events and other unexplained phenomenons that continue to haunt them.
- Hip-Hop Evolution: Season 2 (Netflix Original) – Shad Kabango traces the growth of hip-hop subcultures in New York, the South and Oakland, California, in the ’80s and ’90s.
- Illang: The Wolf Brigade (Netflix Film) – In 2029, a special unit of the South Korean police called Illang battles a terrorist group threatening to undo years of efforts to unify the two Koreas.
- Larva Island (Netflix Original) – Stranded on a tropical island, two goofy larva buddies find slapstick fun in everything from discovering food to meeting new animal friends.
- Making a Murderer: Part 2 (Netflix Original) – With a national profile and new support after the release of “Making a Murderer,” Steven Avery and Brendan Dassey continue to fight for exoneration.
- Marvel’s Daredevil: Season 3 (Netflix Original) – With Wilson Fisk out of prison and back to corrupting Hell’s Kitchen, Matt Murdock must rise from the ashes.
- The Night Comes For Us (Netflix Film) – After sparing a girl’s life during a massacre, an elite Triad assassin is targeted by an onslaught of murderous gangsters.
- Wanderlust (Netflix Original) – A therapist tries to keep her spark with her husband alive after a cycling accident causes them to reassess their relationship. Toni Collette stars.
October 20th
- Halloween
- Scary Movie
- Scary Movie 2
- Scary Movie 3
- Scary Movie 4
- Scary Movie 5
- Scream
- Scream 2
- Scream 3
- Sinister
- The Cabin in the Woods
October 21st
- Robozuna (Netflix Original) – A boy and his homemade robot attempt to free their oppressed nation from an evil empire and its robot centurions in this exciting animated series.
- The Cured
October 22nd
- The Secret Life of Pets
October 23rd
- ADAM SANDLER 100% FRESH (Netflix Original) – Adam Sandler takes his comical musical musings back out on the road, from comedy clubs to concert halls to one very unsuspecting subway station.
October 24th
- Batman Ninja
- Bodyguard (Netflix Original) – After helping thwart a terrorist attack, a war veteran is assigned to protect a politician who was a major proponent of the conflict he fought in.
October 25th
- Great News: Season 2
- Hell or High Water
October 26th
- Been So Long (Netflix Film) – A single mother in London’s Camden Town hears music when she meets a handsome stranger with a past. But she’s not sure she’s ready to open her heart.
- Castlevania: Season 2 (Netflix Original) – As Dracula and his legion of vampires prepare to rid the world of humanity’s stain, an unlikely trio of heroes dares to stand in their way.
- Chilling Adventures of Sabrina (Netflix Original) – As her 16th birthday nears, Sabrina must choose between the witch world of her family and the human world of her friends. Based on the Archie comic.
- Dovlatov (Netflix Film) – An intimate portrait that captures six days in the life of influential Russian dissident writer Sergei Dovlatov.
- Jefe (Netflix Film) – The story of a boss that everyone hates: some kiss up to him; nobody tells him the truth. He’s the successful entrepreneur about to fall off the cliff.
- Shirkers (Netflix Original) – When she recovers stolen film of a movie she shot 25 years ago, novelist Sandi Tan revisits her time with the enigmatic man who swiped the footage.
- Terrorism Close Calls (Netflix Original) – Law enforcement officials look back on attempted terrorist attacks that were thwarted in the nick of time.
October 27th
- Girl from Nowhere (Netflix Original) – A mysterious, clever girl named Nanno transfers to different schools, exposing the lies and misdeeds of the students and faculty at every turn.
October 28th
- Bridget Jones’s Baby
- Certain Women
- Collateral Beauty
- Patriot Act with Hasan Minhaj (Netflix Original, streaming every Sunday) – In this weekly show, Hasan Minhaj brings his unique comedic voice and storytelling skill to explore the larger trends shaping our fragmented world.
October 30th
- Fate/EXTRA Last Encore: Illustrias Geocentric Theory (Netflix Original) – Having finally reached the seventh floor, Hakuno clings to the hope that he can somehow fix this defective war. But time is running out.
- The Degenerates (Netflix Original) – A series of no-holds-barred comedy from the likes of rising comics like Big Jay Oakerson, Joey Diaz, Liza Treyger, Yamaneika Saunders, Christina P. and Brad Williams.
October 31st
- GUN CITY (Netflix Film) – Set in Barcelona in 1921, a double agent infiltrates the local mafia to find out who is selling weapons and explosives to anarchist groups.
All titles and dates are subject to change.
