A Psychological Thriller and All the Other Movies Coming to HBO Max, Peacock & Disney+ This Week
Streaming platforms are refreshing their libraries this week with a mix of intense thrillers, revealing documentaries, and suspenseful dramas. Subscribers to HBO Max, Peacock, and Disney+ can look forward to new arrivals that range from wintery survival stories to cautionary tales about dangerous obsessions. Whether you are looking for a star-studded feature film or a gripping made-for-TV mystery, the upcoming schedule offers a variety of options for movie night.
‘Dead of Winter’ (2025)
Emma Thompson stars in this psychological thriller about a wealthy widow named Barb who faces a terrifying ordeal in the frozen wilderness. After traveling to a remote cabin in Northern Minnesota to scatter her late husband’s ashes, Barb stumbles upon a dangerous couple holding a young woman hostage. The situation escalates into a brutal fight for survival as Barb realizes she is the captive’s only hope against her captors. This tense survival film is set to premiere on HBO Max on Friday, February 20.
‘Every Body’ (2023)
Director Julie Cohen presents a groundbreaking documentary that investigates the lives of intersex people and the challenges they face in a society obsessed with binary gender. The film focuses on three individuals—Sean Saifa Wall, Alicia Roth Weigel, and River Gallo—who have rejected medical advice to keep their bodies a secret and now advocate for the end of non-consensual surgeries on intersex children. Through their personal stories and archival footage, the documentary sheds light on a long history of medical abuse and the growing movement for bodily autonomy. Viewers can watch this eye-opening feature when it arrives on Peacock on Wednesday, February 18.
‘A Roommate to Die For’ (2023)
After a difficult breakup leaves her in need of financial help, Faith believes she has found the perfect tenant in a charming man named Vince. However, what begins as a standard living arrangement quickly turns into a nightmare when Vince refuses to leave and uses tenancy laws to manipulate the situation. As Faith investigates his background, she uncovers a dark history that suggests her new roommate is far more dangerous than he appears. This suspenseful thriller becomes available for streaming on Disney+ starting Wednesday, February 18.
‘Dead Girl Summer’ (2025)
Recent college graduates Avery and Jade return to their childhood summer town hoping for a nostalgic getaway, but their trip takes a sinister turn. When Jade mysteriously disappears, Avery realizes the events are eerily similar to the tragic death of their friend Mia years earlier. Avery must race to uncover the truth as she suspects someone is orchestrating a twisted reenactment of their past trauma. The mystery unfolds when the movie lands on Disney+ on Wednesday, February 18.
‘Trapped in Her Dorm Room’ (2025)
College student Erin decides to stay on campus during Spring Break to finish a project, only to find herself held captive by an obsessed classmate named Cade. As the campus empties out, Erin is forced to rely on her wits to survive Cade’s delusional attempts to force a romantic relationship. Meanwhile, her mother senses something is wrong and frantically races to the school to save her daughter before it is too late. This intense drama premieres on Disney+ on Wednesday, February 18.
Please share which of these new titles you are most excited to watch in the comments.
