In a column for gazette.com, writer Seth Boster reflects on starting late with Netflix’s seven-episode streaming adaptation of John Steinbeck’s “East of Eden,” questioning whether the on-screen depiction of the antagonist Cathy matches the literary manifestation of evil. Boster writes that despite initial hesitation over how the series would handle the source material, he remains hooked by the cinematography, the musical score, and the underlying questions regarding ancestral burdens and personal destiny.
Streaming Horror Additions on Peacock and Prime Video
Alongside the discussion of Steinbeck’s adapted classic, gazette.com critic April Borjon recommends psychological horror and thriller titles currently available on streaming platforms for audiences seeking darker seasonal viewing. Borjon highlights the film “American Psycho,” streaming on Peacock, which stars Christian Bale as investment banker Patrick Bateman. The film portrays a dark look at status and greed through Bateman’s designer suits and disturbing behavior. Borjon also points viewers toward the thriller “Old,” which is streaming on Peacock, following a family trapped on a secluded beach where they age at an accelerated rate.
Expanding the horror streaming offerings, contributor Jennifer Mulson details the background of Stephen King’s 1974 debut novel, “Carrie,” reporting that King initially threw away the opening pages before his wife, Tabitha King, rescued and championed them. Mulson notes that the latest eight-episode screen adaptation of the telekinetic high school story is available to stream on Prime Video, starring Summer Howell as Carrie White.
Reality Dating Infidelity on Netflix Netherlands
Shifting from scripted drama to reality television, Jennifer Mulson writes for gazette.com about tuning into the first Netherlands-based season of Netflix’s dating series “Love is Blind.” Mulson notes that despite a success rate hovering around 12%, the new international installment offers a distinct cultural perspective on romance and relationships, punctuated by an immediate dramatic twist in the premiere episode.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can viewers stream the new adaptation of “East of Eden”?
The seven-episode series is available to stream on Netflix.
Who stars as Carrie White in the Prime Video series adaptation?
Summer Howell stars as the titular telekinetic high schooler in the eight-episode adaptation streaming on Prime Video.
Which streaming platform carries the psychological horror film “American Psycho”?
The film, starring Christian Bale as Patrick Bateman, is currently streaming on Peacock.
Worth a look