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GenreVision Movie Club @genrevision.com · 13h
Look, all we're saying is that we do an episode praising MAXIMUM OVERDRIVE in June and it shows up on Criterion Channel a few months later. GenreVision, ahead of the curve once again. Check out our episode and go watch MAXIMUM OVERDRIVE on Criterion Channel. We love that we can say that!
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CHRISTINE and MAXIMUM OVERDRIVE | GenreVision — GenreVision
It’s a Stephen King vehicular double feature!
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Criterion Channel @criterionchannl.bsky.social · 8h
Evening viewing recommendation? Watch THE HITCHER (1986) in our Highway Horror collection! An air of dreamlike unreality, eerily beautiful cinematography along the open highways of the Southwest and a truly frightening performance from Rutger Hauer
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Criterion Channel @criterionchannl.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
These boundary-pushing visions of total takeover examine the terror and transgressive thrill of losing oneself to a host of uncanny forces. Check out our new POSSESSIONS collection on the Criterion Channel! www.criterionchannel.com/collections/...
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Possessions
These boundary-pushing visions of total takeover explore the terror and transgressive thrill of losing one’s body and mind to a host of uncanny forces.
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Criterion Channel @criterionchannl.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Terror takes the fast lane in these souped-up joyrides into fear. Watch our new HIGHWAY HORROR collection on the Criterion Channel!
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Drewcifer Rising 🎃😈 @drewdietsch.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
I said it before but y'all gotta watch THE HITCHER and DUEL. Essentials. @genrevision.com
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DUEL vs THE HITCHER | GenreVision — GenreVision
Two boogeymen of the western highways face off!
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Jesse Raub @jesseraub.online · 01/10/2026
if you haven't yet, watch Kurosawa's Serpent's Path. it's short, nasty, and really transcends the revenge thriller genre through its execution
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Bruce LaBruce @brucelabruce.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
@criterionchannl.bsky.social's Oct 2026 Lineup Includes Japanese master Kiyoshi Kurosawa, selects from landmark box set The Complete Kubrick, transgressive cult favorites from Bruce LaBruce & the riveting anime series Terror in Resonance @bloody-disgusting.com bloody-disgusting.com/movie/396955...
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Criterion Channel’s October 2026 Lineup Includes 'Jennifer's Body', Argento Classics & So Much More
The Criterion Channel is going all-in on horror for the Halloween season, and the full October lineup has been revealed just days before the Best Month of
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Criterion Channel @criterionchannl.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
👻 🖤 Happy October! 👻 🖤 Now playing on the Criterion Channel! criterionchannel.com/new
Promotional poster for "OCTOBER ON THE CRITERION CHANNEL" featuring a top banner with a silhouette of a person lifting a child against a warm orange sunset. Below the banner is a grid of six movie collection tiles:

• Highway Horror: A dark road scene featuring titles like The Hitcher, The Appointment, Duel and Race with the Devil.  
 
• ​Made-for-TV Terror: A person behind a framed glass door. featuring titles like Salem's Lot, Dark Night of the Scarecrow, Someone's Watching Me! and Dr. Cook's Garden.  

• ​Unwelcome Guests: A close-up of a man looking at a woman. featuring titles like The Gift, Rosemary's Baby, You're Next and Pacific Heights.  

•​Possessions: A woman looking upward. featuring titles like Jennifer's Body, The Omen, The Entity and The Wailing.  

•​Adventures in Moviegoing: A photo of Marc Maron next to a movie ticket. Graphic reading "Marc Maron with Sean Fennessey".  

•​Directed by Kiyoshi Kurosawa: A silhouette of a person standing indoors featuring titles like Cure, Pulse, Cloud, and Serpent's Path.
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Criterion Channel @criterionchannl.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Evening viewing recommendation? Catch some of the films in our STARRING HARRY DEAN STANTON collection before they leave the Criterion Channel tomorrow! Don't miss LUCKY, STRAIGHT TIME, ESCAPE FROM NEW YORK and more. ❤️
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Criterion Channel @criterionchannl.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Kubrick’s Production Design | THE COMPLETE KUBRICK —a monumental 4K + Blu-ray collector’s set bringing together Stanley Kubrick’s entire directorial output for the first time—is coming to Criterion in October!
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Criterion Channel @criterionchannl.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
With all 26 episodes of NEON GENESIS EVANGELION now playing on the Criterion Channel, read Jonathan R. Lack on Hideaki Anno's landmark series, both an "emotional exorcism and a huge commercial paradigm shift."
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The Inner Worlds of Neon Genesis Evangelion
A Japanese-television phenomenon that sparked a boom in anime production and fandom, Hideaki Anno’s magnum opus is a mind-bending mix of kinetic action, sci-fi spectacle, and introspective human drama...
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Heatherface Wixson @thehorrorchick.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
I’m sure most folks have seen The Criterion Channel’s amazing October lineup but for those who haven’t, here’s a look at all the amazing stuff you can watch for the Halloween season on there: from-the-desk-of-the-horror-chick.ghost.io/criterion-ch... Open to everyone- cheers!
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Criterion Channel’s October 2026 Lineup Features Highway Horror, Made-for-TV Terror, Dario Argento & More
Last year, someone was kind enough to gift me a free month of streaming last year for the Criterion Channel platform, and it looks like October is going to be the month I finally get to use it, becaus...
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Criterion Channel @criterionchannl.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
👻🎃 Remember to go to CriterionChannel.com to start your free trial if you haven’t signed up 👻🎃
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Explore a curated library of essential classic and contemporary movies. Start your free trial on the Criterion Channel today.
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Drewcifer Rising 🎃😈 @drewdietsch.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
We are John Sayles acolytes at @genrevision.com. Happy birthday to the man who gave us ALLIGATOR and LONE STAR, two GV essentials.
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John Sayles’ LONE STAR | GenreVision — GenreVision
One of John Sayles’ best!
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Criterion Channel @criterionchannl.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Happy birthday to the great John Sayles! 📽️ 💙
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a-mothers-secret.bsky.social @a-mothers-secret.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Hey if you like Rosemary's Baby you might like our movie, A Mother's Secret, a lot as well! www.youtube.com/watch?v=TZ2p...
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A Mother's Secret | Official Trailer
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Criterion Channel @criterionchannl.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
👻 🎃 Spooky season is just around the corner 👻🎃 COMING TO THE CRITERION CHANNEL IN OCTOBER!
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Criterion Channel @criterionchannl.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Check out some of Mahershala Ali's great closet picks on the Criterion Channel! ✨ YOJIMBO HOOP DREAMS BASQUIAT GHOST DOG: THE WAY OF THE SAMURAI
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Criterion Channel @criterionchannl.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
This is the girl. ☎️ Happy birthday to the brilliant Naomi Watts! ❤️
A blonde woman holding a black corded telephone receiver to her ear and mouth, looking to the left with a concerned expression, against a dark background. She has short, highlighted hair, is wearing red lipstick, a dark-red top with thin straps.

Still from Mulholland Drive.
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Criterion Channel @criterionchannl.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Paul Thomas Anderson, Don Cheadle, and John C. Reilly Watch BOOGIE NIGHTS | Criterion Commentary Excerpt
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Criterion Channel @criterionchannl.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Check out some of @benmank77.bsky.social great closet picks on the Criterion Channel! ✨ IN A LONELY PLACE ELEVATOR TO THE GALLOWS HARLAN COUNTY USA
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Criterion Channel @criterionchannl.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Evening viewing recommendation? Watch MARIGHELLA (2019), Wagner Moura's electrifying portrait of Brazilian revolutionary leader Carlos Marighella.
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Criterion Channel @criterionchannl.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Happy birthday, Pedro Almodóvar! ❣️ Here he is on the set of TIE ME UP! TIE ME DOWN! (1990)
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Criterion Channel @criterionchannl.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Paul Dano on Philip Seymour Hoffman in BOOGIE NIGHTS ❤️ Watch the actor and director's new episode of THE CRAFT OF ACTING on the Criterion Channel!
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Criterion Channel @criterionchannl.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
TENEBRAE is coming to the Criterion Channel in October in our Directed by Dario Argento collection! 🖤
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Criterion Channel @criterionchannl.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Evening viewing recommendation? Celebrate the eternally luminous Romy Schneider on her birthday with ROMY: ANATOMY OF A FACE (1967) on the Criterion Channel in our Actresses Unfiltered collection! ❤️ bit.ly/47eQ6m2
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Criterion Channel @criterionchannl.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
KUBRICK’S BOXES (ft. Jon Ronson) | THE COMPLETE KUBRICK—a monumental 4K + Blu-ray collector’s set bringing together Stanley Kubrick’s entire directorial output for the first time—is coming to Criterion in October!
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Criterion Channel @criterionchannl.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Evening viewing recommendation? On his birthday, celebrate the great John Woo with our Criterion Channel collection of his films — featuring A BETTER TOMORROW, HARD BOILED, THE KILLER, ONCE A THIEF, and more!
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Criterion Channel @criterionchannl.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Evening viewing recommendation? Watch Olivier Assayas's CLEAN (2004). The magnetic Maggie Cheung delivers a multilayered performance—winning her a Best Actress prize at Cannes for her last starring role to date
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Criterion Channel @criterionchannl.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Check out some of Isaac Mizrahi's great closet picks on the Criterion Channel! ✨ THE RED SHOES PASOLINI 101 JULES AND JIM ESSENTIAL FELLINI
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Criterion Channel @criterionchannl.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Evening viewing recommendation? Watch Michael Almereyda’s NADJA (1994) 🖤 Shot on a shimmering mix of black-and-white 35 mm and hallucinatory Pixelvision video, Almereyda’s gothic mood piece follows New York–based vampire Nadja (Elina Löwensohn)
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Criterion Channel @criterionchannl.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
Happy birthday to the radiant star Maggie Cheung!🌹❤️🌹❤️ You can watch her in Wong Kar Wai's IN THE MOOD FOR LOVE on the Criterion Channel—alongside her stunning performances in films like IRMA VEP, CLEAN, DAYS OF BEING WILD, THE HEROIC TRIO and more!
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RICK CASTRO @eigilvesti.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
RICK CASTRO: HUSTLER WHITE 2026 ____________ We are so pleased @criterion.bsky.social @criterionchannl.bsky.social will be featuring my 1st feature film HUSTLER WHITE (1996), as part of the line up of @brucelabruce.bsky.social transgressive cult favorites this October ! photos- Rick Castro
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rootbeⒶ̶rd🏴 @rootbeard.org · 19/09/2026
Before it leaves @criterionchannl.bsky.social on September 30th, make sure to watch NO ORDINARY MAN (2020) 📽️ a doc about Billy Tipton, a jazz musician who posthumously was discovered to be a trans man
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No Ordinary Man - The Criterion Channel
Directed by Aisling Chin-Yee and Chase Joynt • 2020 • Canada Starring Billy Tipton, Susan Stryker, Kate Bornstein American jazz musician Billy Tipton developed a reputable touring and recording caree...
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Criterion Channel @criterionchannl.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
Evening viewing recommendation? Watch KING OF NEW YORK (1990) in our Directed by Abel Ferrara collection! Ferrara-working in collaboration with his regular screenwriter Nicholas St. John-brings his murky moral worldview and eye for pulp imagery to this kinetic, stylishly sleazy gangster saga.
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Bruce LaBruce @brucelabruce.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Hey Kids! @criterionchannl.bsky.social is featuring 3 of my movies in October: "Hustler White" (1996), "Otto; or, Up with Dead People" (2008) & "Gerontophilia" (2012). As a devout cinephile, I'm thrilled! Special thanks to Strand Releasing for helping to make this happen! @criterion.bsky.social
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Criterion Channel @criterionchannl.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Check out some of Karen O and Barnaby Clay's great closet picks on the Criterion Channel! ✨ ELEVATOR TO THE GALLOWS WOMAN IN THE DUNES THE BITTER TEARS OF PETRA VON KANT ERASERHEAD THE NIGHT PORTER THE NIGHT OF THE HUNTER BEAUTY AND THE BEAST
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Willow Catelyn Maclay @willowcatelyn.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
BY HOOK OR BY CROOK is coming to the Criterion Channel next month. It is one of the most essential films directed by trans people. Make sure to check it out.
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Queen of gutter doom @muelitas.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
It's the most wonderful time of the year. The gift y you're next en Criterion Channel. No pasar de largo la colección de Kiyoshi Kurosawa 👌🏼
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♾️ UNCAИИY (they/them) VundaHalloweenathon Edition 🎃 @uncanny305.bandcamp.com · 17/09/2026
HELL YES CRITERION SPOOKY SEASON LINEUP JUST DROPPED LFGGG 📽️👻🎬
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poop @dude3000.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Jennifer's Body and You're Next being on Criterion is pretty cool
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Takes from the Crypt @nopartynodisco.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Great to see the Kiyoshi Kurosawa collection and I implore people take the opportunity of it to watch his masterpiece CHARISMA. Watched it on DVD earlier this year and found it one of his best films, but it never streams and unofficial versions are in poor quality
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Mario Bava's A Jay of Blood @jaycoyle.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
The only streaming service you need.
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Matt Monagle @monagle.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Kiyoshi Kurosawa's probably a household name among horror fans at this point, but I love that this might introduce his work to audiences who aren't always drawn to horror. He's a goddamn prophet of Web 1.0.
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BOOlian Singleton 🎃👻 @juliansingleton.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
This may be the largest (legal) collection of Kiyoshi Kurosawa films in one place ever, beating the 2017 French collection by FNAC (though with diff titles) 🚨🚨🚨
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Eileen Jones @eileenj19.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
My piece for JACOBIN on the Criterion Channel's a sick, twisted, and fascinating "Southern Gothic" series. Try these sensationalistic critiques of a monstrous culture: Elia Kazan's BABY DOLL (1956), Don Siegel's THE BEGUILED (1971), and John Huston's WISE BLOOD (1979). jacobin.com/2026/09/film...
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Southern Gothic Films Take On the Horrors of the Past
The Criterion Channel’s Southern Gothic collection gathers a century of films about a region that set out to make its slaveholding past look civilized. Instead, it produced a body of work steeped in r...
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Criterion Channel @criterionchannl.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
✨Announcing our OCTOBER 2026 Criterion Channel lineup! ✨ www.criterion.com/current/post... Our Halloween programming includes a tour of cinema’s scariest road movies, an anthology of TV-movie nightmares, and collections built around our fears of sinister intruders and mysterious possessive forces.
promotional poster for 'OCTOBER ON THE CRITERION CHANNEL'. The top of the poster features a warm, golden-lit photograph of a silhouetted person in a sun-drenched field, with the large white text 'OCTOBER ON THE CRITERION CHANNEL' overlaid. Below this, the poster displays six smaller, distinct film collection posters in a grid formation.
​Top-left poster, titled 'HIGHWAY HORROR', features an image of a person on a train track and lists films: 'THE HITCHER', 'THE APPOINTMENT', 'DUEL', and 'RACE WITH THE DEVIL'.

​Top-right: poster titled 'MADE-FOR-TV TERROR', features an image of a person behind frosted glass and lists films: 'SALEM'S LOT', 'DARK NIGHT OF THE SCARECROW', 'SOMEONE'S WATCHING ME!', and 'DR. COOK'S GARDEN'.

​Middle-left: poster, titled 'UNWELCOME GUESTS', features a close-up of a man's face and lists films: 'THE GUEST', 'ROSEMARY'S BABY', 'YOU'RE NEXT', and 'PACIFIC HEIGHTS'.

​Middle-right: poster, titled 'POSSESSIONS', features a woman's face looking up and lists films: 'JENNIFER'S BODY', 'THE OMEN', 'THE ENTITY', and 'THE WAILING'.

​Bottom-left: poster, titled 'ADVENTURES IN MOVIEGOING WITH MARC MARON', features a portrait of Marc Maron with glasses, and an image of an 'ADMIT ONE' ticket.

​Bottom-right: poster, titled 'DIRECTED BY KIYOSHI KUROSAWA', features an image of a person's back and lists films: 'CURE', 'PULSE', 'CLOUD', and 'SERPENT'S PATH'.
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Criterion Channel @criterionchannl.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Marlon James on Akira Kurosawa’s THRONE OF BLOOD 🎟️ Adventures in Moviegoing on the Criterion Channel
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Criterion Channel @criterionchannl.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Evening viewing recommendation? On the Criterion Channel, watch Uli Edel's ultrakinky erotic thriller BODY OF EVIDENCE (1993) in our Starring Madonna collection!
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Criterion Channel @criterionchannl.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
🖤 The incomparable Peter Falk, born on this day in 1927! 🖤 Here he is in Wim Wenders's WINGS OF DESIRE (1987). Now playing on the Criterion Channel!
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