Halloween-themed dramas arrive on streaming services this week

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 17 Oct, 19:32 · Archive

New spooky dramas including Phony and Yaga are streaming this week as platforms capitalise on the Halloween season.

Streaming platforms are capitalising on the Halloween season with a wave of spooky dramas. Phony, arriving on Disney Plus on Tuesday, stars Sam Nivola from The White Lotus and Connie Britton. The drama follows Nivola's character Sonny, who wakes in hospital following a car crash and becomes convinced that his mother has been replaced by an impostor who looks, acts and seems to be her in every way — except that only Sonny can perceive the difference. The premise raises questions about what is real and whether Sonny's perceptions might be hallucinations of his own making.

Also arriving this week is Yaga on Binge, starring Schitt's Creek's Noah Reid and The Matrix's Carrie-Anne Moss. The show is described as blending folk horror, detective caper and erotic thriller elements. The outlets note that recent streaming releases have moved away from familiar horror tropes, with examples including Monster: The Lizzie Borden Story on Netflix, a TV adaptation of Stephen King's Carrie on Prime Video and the Friday the 13th spin-off Crystal Lake on Stan.

Halloween-themed dramas arrive on streaming services this week — Image: The West Australian

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Phony, Binge’s Yaga, Last One Laughing and Telethon: your ultimate Sunday TV and streaming guideBoo! This week we’re getting into the Halloween spirit early, checking out two spooky dramas and a very funny Halloween Special.The West Australian · 17 Oct, 19:00
Phony, Binge’s Yaga, Last One Laughing and Telethon: your ultimate Sunday TV and streaming guideBoo! This week we’re getting into the Halloween spirit early, checking out two spooky dramas and a very funny Halloween Special.Perth Now · 17 Oct, 19:00

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