‘Stay’ and Every Other Movie Coming To Hulu This Week

October is stacked with fresh premieres and hand-picked library thrills, and this week brings a tight mix of brand-new titles and modern horror staples. From a care-home psychological chiller led by two Oscar winners to a new stand-up hour directed by an Emmy winner, there’s a little something for every mood on your couch schedule.

Below, you’ll find quick, fact-packed rundowns for each movie hitting Hulu during the week of Monday, October 6 through Sunday, October 12. Each entry includes the arrival date plus core details like plot, cast, director, and writers so you can zero in on what to queue up next.

‘The Rule of Jenny Pen’ (2024)

Based on Owen Marshall’s short story, this psychological horror follows retired judge Stefan Mortensen, who is relocated to a care facility after a stroke, where fellow resident Dave Crealy wields a “dementia doll” to enforce a sadistic game among the elderly. It arrives Tuesday, October 7. James Ashcroft directs and co-writes with Eli Kent; the film stars Geoffrey Rush as Mortensen, John Lithgow as Crealy, and George Henare as former rugby star Tony Garfield.

The film premiered at Fantastic Fest and continued its rollout in early 2025 before wider availability. Ashcroft previously adapted New Zealand author Owen Marshall’s work, and here again leans into intimate, contained dread; key creative credits include cinematography by Matt Henley and editing by Gretchen Peterson.

‘Stay’ (2025)

Arriving Wednesday, October 8, ‘Stay’ is a supernatural thriller written and directed by Jas Summers that centers on Kiara, a PhD author focused on African spirituality, and Miles, a former MMA fighter; on the brink of separation, they begin confronting inexplicable forces inside their home. Megalyn Echikunwoke plays Kiara and Mo McRae plays Miles, with Brandon Firla and Patrick Cloud in supporting roles; the project is produced in association with Disney’s Andscape.

The film’s creative team includes producers Jared Hoffman, Lex Scott Davis, Garrett E. B. Thompson, and Mo McRae, with cinematography by John Rosario. Promotional materials and first-look trailers emphasize a locked-in haunting that forces the couple to shift from fighting each other to fighting for their lives.

‘Frankie Quiñones: Damn That’s Crazy’ (2025)

The comedian’s debut hour hits on Friday, October 10, unpacking family, love, addiction, and the “politics of the carne asada.” Directed by Emmy winner Ali Wong, the special showcases Quiñones’ stand-up after turns on Hulu’s ‘This Fool’ and viral “CholoFit” sketches.

Hulu’s official logline and first-look coverage highlight personal stories from Quiñones’ Chicano upbringing and the Bay Area comedy roots that shaped his voice; the special was produced and promoted with a trailer ahead of the October 10 premiere.

‘The Omen’ (2006)

John Moore’s remake of the 1976 classic lands Friday, October 10. The plot follows U.S. diplomat Robert Thorn, who secretly adopts an infant—only to discover the child, Damien, may be the Antichrist. Liev Schreiber stars as Robert Thorn, Julia Stiles as Katherine Thorn, and Seamus Davey-Fitzpatrick as Damien, with David Thewlis, Mia Farrow, and Pete Postlethwaite in key supporting roles; the screenplay credits David Seltzer.

The film updates the original’s apocalyptic omens and Vatican intrigue for a contemporary setting, retaining hallmark set-pieces like the priest and photographer threads while introducing new visual design. Moore directs from Seltzer’s material, with the 2006 ensemble rounding out a faithful, modernized retelling.

‘Saint Clare’ (2024)

Also arriving Friday, October 10, ‘Saint Clare’ adapts Don Roff’s novel ‘Clare at 16’ into a thriller about a solitary young woman whose inner voices drive her to dispatch ill-intentioned people and evade suspicion. Mitzi Peirone directs and co-writes with Guinevere Turner; the cast includes Bella Thorne, Rebecca De Mornay, Ryan Phillippe, and Frank Whaley.

The feature runs 93 minutes and features music by Zola Jesus and cinematography by Luka Bazeli. Quiver Distribution handled its theatrical rollout; the Hulu window brings the film to a wider audience as part of October’s horror-heavy slate.

‘The Hills Have Eyes’ (2006)

Alexandre Aja’s English-language debut touches down Friday, October 10. The remake of Wes Craven’s 1977 shocker follows a stranded family in the New Mexico desert hunted by radiation-scarred mutants. The film stars Aaron Stanford, Kathleen Quinlan, Vinessa Shaw, Emilie de Ravin, Dan Byrd, Robert Joy, and Ted Levine; Aja co-wrote the screenplay with Grégory Levasseur.

Backed by Fox Searchlight, the production was shepherded by producers Wes Craven and Marianne Maddalena, with music by tomandandy and cinematography by Maxime Alexandre. Budgeted at roughly $15 million, the film grossed around $70 million worldwide and helped kick off a sequel the following year.

‘The Hills Have Eyes 2’ (2007)

Dropping Friday, October 10, this sequel shifts focus to a New Mexico Army National Guard unit on a training mission that turns into a fight for survival against the same mutant clan. Martin Weisz directs from a screenplay by Wes Craven and Jonathan Craven; the ensemble includes Michael McMillian, Jacob Vargas, Jessica Stroup, and Flex Alexander.

The follow-up was produced by Fox Atomic with cinematography by Sam McCurdy and a score by Trevor Morris. With a reported $15 million budget and a 90-minute runtime, it aims for stripped-down, siege-style horror that connects directly to the events of Aja’s 2006 remake.

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