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Streaming is the right word because the tap never runs dry. The hazy days of mid-July bring us a fresh batch of new movies and shows to watch this weekend on Netflix, Apple TV and more streaming services.Rather than leave you endlessly scrolling, I've sorted this weekend's five biggest new releases in order of what's most worth your time, weighing everything from hype and star power to actual watchability.At the top of the list are the twisty crime thriller "Lucky" starring Anya Taylor-Joy and Will Ferrell's newsroom comedy "The Hawk." Prime Video's action-comedy "Ride or Die," the heartfelt farewell of "Heartstopper Forever," and the home streaming debut of horror hit "Backrooms" round out the options. Whether you're after laughs, action, romance or something more thoughtful, here's my ranked guide to the best new streaming picks this weekend.1. 'Backrooms' (digital release)
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Genre: Sci-fi psychological horror movieRuntime: 1 hour 52 minutesWhat it's about: A furniture store owner (Chiwetel Ejiofor) stumbles upon a portal hidden beneath his showroom that leads to an endless labyrinth of fluorescent-lit, impossible rooms where reality starts to fray at the edges. Alongside his therapist (Renate Reinsve), he uncovers a nightmare that feels like the most cursed IKEA trip ever taken.Why it's worth your time: "Backrooms" turns an internet creepypasta into one of the year's most unnerving horror movies, pairing jaw-dropping production design with suffocating atmosphere and existential dread that invades your brain like a parasite. After a weeklong delay, its digital release finally brings it to your living room.Where to stream: Prime Video (with purchase)2. 'Lucky' (Apple TV)
