Here Are the Best Movies to Stream this Weekend on Hulu, Including ‘The Rule of Jenny Pen’

Hulu’s latest drop brings a mix of brand-new arrivals and modern staples—perfect for a quick queue-up before the weekend hits full swing. The slate spans fresh psychological thrillers, creature features, and franchise favorites, alongside a few all-timers that changed the game for horror and suspense.

To make choosing easier, we pulled options directly from this week’s Hulu additions and prioritized the newest arrivals first, then notable originals and recent standouts, and finally timeless classics. Each pick below includes a quick plot snapshot plus key cast and crew details so you can decide what to stream at a glance.

‘Stay’ (2025)

Written and directed by Jas Summers, ‘Stay’ centers on Kiara, a PhD author exploring African spirituality, and her husband Miles, a former MMA fighter, whose strained marriage is tested when unexplained phenomena begin inside their home. Megalyn Echikunwoke and Mo McRae lead the cast, with Brandon Firla and Patrick Cloud in supporting roles.

The film is produced in association with Disney’s Andscape, with cinematography by John Rosario and producing credits that include Jared Hoffman, Lex Scott Davis, Garrett E. B. Thompson, and Mo McRae. The story taps a contained, supernatural setup that pushes the couple from conflict toward a fight for survival.

‘Saint Clare’ (2024)

Based on Don Roff’s novel ‘Clare at 16’, ‘Saint Clare’ follows a quiet young woman whose inner voices steer her toward eliminating people she deems predatory—while staying several steps ahead of suspicion. Bella Thorne headlines with Rebecca De Mornay, Ryan Phillippe, and Frank Whaley rounding out the cast.

Mitzi Peirone directs and co-writes with Guinevere Turner, with cinematography by Luka Bazeli and music by Zola Jesus. The feature’s release arrives on Hulu after a limited theatrical rollout handled by indie distributors, bringing its off-kilter thriller sensibility to a wider audience.

‘The Rule of Jenny Pen’ (2024)

‘The Rule of Jenny Pen’ adapts a short story by Owen Marshall and centers on retired judge Stefan Mortensen, relocated to a care facility after a stroke, where fellow resident Dave Crealy uses a “dementia doll” to enforce a cruel game among the elderly. Geoffrey Rush stars as Mortensen opposite John Lithgow as Crealy, with George Henare portraying former rugby star Tony Garfield.

James Ashcroft directs and co-writes with Eli Kent, continuing the filmmakers’ interest in tightly wound psychological scenarios. Key creative credits include cinematography by Matt Henley and editing by Gretchen Peterson, shaping a claustrophobic chamber piece built around veteran performances.

‘Werewolves’ (2024)

Set during a catastrophic supermoon, ‘Werewolves’ throws a small group of survivors into a citywide outbreak as they attempt to understand—and withstand—the rules of their new predators. Frank Grillo plays scientist Wesley, with Katrina Law and Ilfenesh Hadera as allies forced into tactical choices, and Lou Diamond Phillips as Dr. Aranda.

Steven C. Miller directs from a screenplay by Matthew Kennedy, with production led by genre mainstays including Robert Kulzer. The package leans into action-forward staging and squad dynamics as researchers and first responders improvise a plan against a multiplying threat.

‘Bloody Axe Wound’ (2024)

In ‘Bloody Axe Wound’, teen Abbie Bladecut discovers her video-store-owner father has been filming actual murders, pulling her into a family legacy she never asked for. Sari Arambulo stars as Abbie, with Billy Burke as father Roger, Jeffrey Dean Morgan as Butch Slater, and Chet Siegel as Shirlene.

Matthew John Lawrence writes and directs, with producing credits that include Hilarie Burton. The film plays with slasher conventions through a suburban coming-of-age lens, staging the conflict around a secret archive that blurs home life and horror mythology.

‘Mafia Mamma’ (2023)

‘Mafia Mamma’ follows Kristin, an American mom who travels to Italy for a funeral and learns she’s inherited the family’s criminal enterprise, forcing a crash course in underworld etiquette. Toni Collette leads, with Monica Bellucci as consigliere Bianca and Rob Huebel as Kristin’s anxious partner back home.

Catherine Hardwicke directs from a screenplay by Michael J. Feldman and Debbie Jhoon. Shot across Italian locales, the production frames fish-out-of-water antics against power plays and succession dilemmas, with Collette steering a comedic arc through negotiations, betrayals, and improvised leadership.

‘Barbarian’ (2022)

‘Barbarian’ opens on a double-booked rental home where a traveler discovers her lodging is not as advertised, setting off a chain of discoveries that expand the nightmare far beyond a simple hospitality mishap. Georgina Campbell stars as Tess, with Bill Skarsgård and Justin Long in pivotal roles that fold into the property’s buried secrets.

Zach Cregger writes and directs, weaving multiple timelines and perspectives into a single house-of-horrors narrative. The film’s production comes via genre banner partnerships, with a lean structure that escalates from uneasy meet-cute to subterranean exploration and a final scramble for daylight.

‘The Omen’ (2006)

This reimagining of the classic tale follows U.S. diplomat Robert Thorn, who secretly adopts an infant after a tragedy and later suspects the child, Damien, may be the Antichrist. Liev Schreiber and Julia Stiles star as Robert and Katherine Thorn, with Seamus Davey-Fitzpatrick as Damien and supporting turns by David Thewlis, Mia Farrow, and Pete Postlethwaite.

John Moore directs from a screenplay credited to David Seltzer, revisiting Vatican intrigue, apocalyptic omens, and the investigative thread that uncovers Damien’s origins. The production updates iconic set-pieces with contemporary design, maintaining the story’s religious and political entanglements.

‘The Hills Have Eyes’ (2006)

A family on a desert road trip breaks down inside a former nuclear testing area and faces a clan of radiation-scarred attackers who know the terrain—and the rules—far better than their new visitors. Aaron Stanford, Kathleen Quinlan, Vinessa Shaw, Emilie de Ravin, Dan Byrd, Robert Joy, and Ted Levine make up the core ensemble.

Alexandre Aja directs and co-writes with Grégory Levasseur, with producers including Wes Craven and Marianne Maddalena. Key craft contributions include cinematography by Maxime Alexandre and a score by tomandandy, backing a siege structure that moves from isolation to all-out survival tactics.

‘The Sixth Sense’ (1999)

‘The Sixth Sense’ follows child psychologist Malcolm Crowe as he attempts to help a young patient, Cole, who insists he can see and speak with the dead—a claim that forces Malcolm to question his methods and his past. Bruce Willis and Haley Joel Osment lead, with Toni Collette as Cole’s mother and Donnie Wahlberg in a brief but pivotal role.

Written and directed by M. Night Shyamalan, the film pairs intimate character work with a supernatural framework, emphasizing quiet conversations, coded clues, and a carefully planted reveal. Production was shepherded by Frank Marshall, with deliberate pacing and restrained staging that became touchstones for later supernatural dramas.

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