Peacock just added 162 new movies to its subscription Video on Demand service. Here are the five best, in our humble opinion, and in no particular order:
The Birds (1963)
Directed by Alfred Hitchcock, The Birds explores the seemingly inexplicable phenomenon of birds turning against humanity in a small coastal town, creating an atmosphere of unrelenting tension and dread. Hitchcock’s masterful direction and the outstanding performances, particularly by Tippi Hedren and Rod Taylor, make The Birds a haunting and unforgettable cinematic experience.
Psycho (1960)
Also directed by Alfred Hitchcock, Psycho is a timeless masterpiece of suspense and psychological thriller cinema that continues to captivate audiences decades after its release. With its iconic shower scene, brilliant cinematography, and a hauntingly memorable score by Bernard Herrmann, the film skillfully explores the depths of human psychosis and obsession. Anthony Perkins delivers an unforgettable performance as Norman Bates, a character whose complexity and ambiguity make him one of cinema’s most enduring villains.
Get Out (2017)
Get Out is an exceptionally gripping and thought-provoking horror film that masterfully combines suspense, social commentary, and psychological tension. Jordan Peele’s directorial debut brilliantly explores themes of race, identity, and privilege within the context of a thrilling and mysterious plot. The film’s sharp writing, exceptional performances, and meticulously crafted suspense keep the audience on the edge of their seats while encouraging a deeper examination of the complex issues it raises.
The Matrix (1999)
The Matrix, directed by the Wachowskis and released in 1999, is a groundbreaking sci-fi masterpiece. Keanu Reeves delivers a memorable performance as Neo, a computer hacker who discovers that the world he knows is a simulated reality controlled by sentient machines. The film’s thought-provoking exploration of the blurred lines between reality and illusion, combined with its iconic action sequences and philosophical undertones, make it a timeless classic in the science fiction genre.
United 93 (2006)
United 93 is a harrowing and deeply affecting cinematic experience that pays respectful homage to the tragic events of September 11, 2001. Directed with unwavering realism by Paul Greengrass, the film reconstructs the final moments of United Airlines Flight 93, the heroic passengers, and crew who fought back against the terrorists, ultimately preventing further devastation. With its documentary-like style, intense performances, and meticulous attention to detail, United 93 delivers a gripping and emotionally charged portrayal of a pivotal moment in American history.
Here is the complete list of new movies that were just added to Peacock:
3:10 to Yuma, 2007*
The 4th Quarter: Legacy, 2023
Amityville II: The Possession, 1982*
Amityville 3-D, 1983*
The Amityville Harvest, 2020*
The Amityville Moon, 2021*
Amityville: The Awakening, 2022*
Amityville Uprising, 2022*
The Bad Guys, 2022*
Bad Teacher, 2011*
Ben Is Back, 2018
Billy Madison, 1995
The Birds, 1963
The Bone Collector, 1998
Bride of Chucky, 1998*
Bruce Almighty, 2003
Bulletproof, 1996
Candyman, 1992
Casper, 1995
Casper: A Spirited Beginning, 1997
Casper’s Scare School, 2006
Chicken Run, 2000*
Child’s Play 2, 1990*
Child’s Play 3, 1991*
The Christmas Train, 2017
Cirque Du Freak: The Vampire’s Assistant, 2009
Conan the Barbarian, 2011
Cult of Chucky, 2017*
Curse of Chucky, 2013*
Cut, Color, Murder, 2022
Dawn of the Dead, 2004*
The Dead Don’t Die, 2019*
Dead Silence, 2007
Desperado, 1995
Despicable Me 3, 2017
A Dog Named Christmas, 2009
Dracula, 1979
Duplicity, 2009
Easy A, 2010*
Enchanted Christmas, 2017
Erin Brockovich, 2000
The Expendables, 2010
The Expendables 2, 2012
The Expendables 3, 2014
Fallen Angel, 1998
The Fault in Our Stars, 2014
Frenzy, 1972
The Frighteners, 1996
The Funhouse, 1981
Friday Night Lights, 2004
Get Out, 2017
Ghostbusters, 1984*
Ghostbusters II, 1989*
The Grudge 2, 2006
The Grudge 3, 2009
Halloween II, 1981*
Halloween III: Season of the Witch, 1982*
Halloween, 2018
Happy Death Day 2U, 2019
Happy Gilmore, 1996
Hollow Man, 2000*
Hollow Man 2, 2006*
Hypnotic, 2023*
I Spy, 2002*
Insidious: Chapter 3, 2015*
John Wick, 2014*
John Wick: Chapter 2, 2017*
John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum, 2019*
Just One Kiss, 2022
Karen Kingsbury’s The Bridge, 2015
Karen Kingsbury’s The Bridge Part 2, 2016
Land of the Dead, 2005
Larry Crowne, 2011
The Last Exorcism, 2010
Leatherheads, 2008
The Legend of Zorro, 2005
Life, 1999
Love Happens, 2009
Love in the Sun, 2019
Machete, 2010
Madagascar, 2005*
Marnie, 1964
The Mask of Zorro, 1998
The Matrix, 1999
The Matrix Reloaded, 2003
The Matrix Revolutions, 2003
The Matrix Resurrections, 2021
Mercy, 2014
A Midnight Kiss, 2018
Monster High: 13 Wishes, 2013
Monster High: Freaky Fusion, 2014
Monster High: Boo York, Boo York, 2015
Monster High: Haunted, 2015
Ms. Matched, 2016
The Mummy, 1999*
The Mummy Returns, 2001*
Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor, 2008*
The Mummy, 2017*
Murder, She Baked: A Deadly Recipe, 2016
Murder, She Baked: A Peach Cobbler Mystery, 2016
My Big Fat Greek Wedding, 2002
Notting Hill, 1999
November Christmas, 2010
The Other Guys, 2010
Patient Zero, 2018*
Penguins of Madagascar, 2014*
The People Under the Stairs, 1991
Pitch Perfect 2, 2015*
Playing Cupid: 2021
The Possession, 2023
Prince of Darkness, 1987
Psycho 1960
Psycho II, 1983
Psycho III, 1986
Psycho 1998
Pumpkin Pie Wars, 2016
The Purge: Anarchy, 2014
Rally Road Racers, 2023
Remember Sunday, 2013
Rudy, 1993
The Rundown, 2003
Saboteur, 1942
Salt, 2010*
Saw, 2004
Saw 2, 2005
Saw 3, 2006
Saw 4, 2007
Saw 5, 2008
Saw 6, 2009
Saw: The Final Chapter, 2010
Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark, 2019
The Scorpion King, 2002*
A Season for Miracles, 1998
The Serpent and the Rainbow, 1987
Seed of Chucky, 2004*
Shadow of a Doubt, 1943
Shocker, 1989
Signed, Sealed, Delivered: Higher Ground, 2017
Silver Bells, 2005
The Skeleton Key, 2005
Slither, 2006
Smokey and the Bandit, 1977
South Beach Love, 2021
Stranded in Paradise, 2014
Taking a Shot at Love, 2021
Tales from the Crypt: Demon Knight, 1995
Tales from the Crypt: Bordello of Blood, 1996
Tales From the Hood, 1995
Tales From the Hood 2, 2018
The Tale of Despereaux, 2008
Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Next Generation, 1995*
They Live, 1988
The Thing, 2011
The Thing, 1982
Thirst, 2009
To Catch a Spy, 2021
An Uncommon Grace, 2017
United 93, 2006*
Us, 2019
Videodrome, 1983
The Visit, 2015*
Village of the Damned, 1995
What to Expect When You’re Expecting, 2012*
The Wolfman, 2010
