Leading the charge this week is _Jurassic World: Renaissance_, arriving on October 4. Set five years after Jurassic World: Dominion, the film plunges viewers into a world where most dinosaurs struggle in a hostile environment, with only a few thriving in isolated equatorial zones. The narrative centers on three specific dinosaur specimens that might hold the key to a cure for humanity.
Directed by Gareth Edwards, known for his distinctive work on Monsters and his 2014 take on Godzilla, Renaissance aims to continue the prehistoric saga. Edwards also helmed The Creator, a film lauded for its visual effects. However, Écran Large notes that despite the involvement of original Jurassic Park screenwriter David Koepp, the film struggles with its plot. The review points to "a wealth of missed opportunities" in the prehistoric adventures, suggesting they fail to significantly refresh the franchise's core stakes, despite some entertaining aquatic chase sequences.
Horror fans can look forward to _Dans le noir_ (known internationally as Lights Out), available from October 8. This film sees Rebecca confront her mother about strange phenomena terrorizing her younger brother. The feature-length adaptation stems from David F. Sandberg's viral short film of the same name, which Écran Large describes as "an absolute reference in independent horror on YouTube." While the full-length movie may not always match the short's terrifying efficiency, it still offers compelling ideas that could make viewers think twice before turning off the lights.
For a dose of action and nostalgia, _STREET FIGHT: L’ULTIME COMBAT_ (Street Fighter) joins the lineup on October 5. This classic adaptation pits Colonel William Guile against the nefarious General Bison, who threatens global conflict unless a hefty ransom is paid. Écran Large highlights the film's significance, noting it "remains a testament to an era when video game adaptations were very marginal in Hollywood." As one of the earliest entries in the genre, following Super Mario and Double Dragon, it features Jean-Claude Van Damme as Guile and a surprising appearance by pop icon Kylie Minogue.
Beyond these highlighted titles, Netflix is also adding a host of other films and series. Subscribers can explore _L’accident de piano_, _Rapaces_, _Below_, _L’effet papillon_, the entire _American Nightmare_ saga, _Le Discours_, _Just a Gigolo_, a trilogy of monster movies including _Godzilla_, _Godzilla II : Roi des monstres_, and _Godzilla vs Kong_. Additionally, _Après le tremblement de terre_, seasons 1 to 4 of _Mayor of Kingstom_, _Y2K_, _N’oublie jamais_, and _À la croisée des mondes : La boussole d’or_ will also become available, offering a diverse collection for viewers to delve into.
