As July draws to a close, streaming platforms are preparing to rotate their libraries, leaving movie fans with a short window to catch several titles before they disappear. While it’s surreal how quickly summer has flown by, the warm weather provides the perfect excuse to kick back with a great film. If you’re looking to unwind after spending the day outdoors, you’ll want to prioritize these Prime Video movies leaving by the end of the month.
As we approach the end of July next week, Prime Video is making it your last chance to stream a few standout titles before they get removed, including a gripping mystery-horror and a psychological thriller starring Jake Gyllenhaal. So, here are five movies worth streaming right now before they leave Prime Video.
‘Held’ (2020)
If you’re a horror fan, make “Held” a priority this week. This indie horror-thriller uses a home invasion setup, smart-home technology, and plenty of psychological suspense to put you on the edge of your seat. Set almost entirely in one location, the film creates most of its tension through its isolated setting. It’s a great pick for fans of contained thrillers like “Ex Machina” and “The Invisible Man” that turn modern technology into a source of fear.
Emma (Jill Awbrey) and Henry (Bart Johnson) are a married couple who travel to a secluded luxury rental home in an attempt to reconnect. After arriving, their getaway takes a disturbing turn when they discover they are unable to leave and are being monitored by an unknown figure. A mysterious voice begins issuing instructions while revealing personal details about their relationship, forcing the couple to uncover who is behind their confinement.
Watch “Held” on Prime Video until July 25
‘Ice Age’ (2002)
I think we all know that “Ice Age” is a landmark animated adventure film. I grew up with these films, and they remain some of the most nostalgic movies from my childhood. The original film officially put Blue Sky Studios on the map as a major animation powerhouse and launched one of the highest-grossing animated franchises of all time. Plus, it introduced Scrat, the acorn-obsessed saber-toothed squirrel who went on to become the franchise’s adorable (but unfortunate) mascot.
“Ice Age” follows Manny (Ray Romano), a woolly mammoth who prefers travelling alone, Sid (John Leguizamo), a talkative sloth, and Diego (Denis Leary), a saber-toothed tiger, as they go on a journey to return a human baby to his family. After discovering the child separated from his tribe, the unlikely group sets out across a changing prehistoric landscape while facing dangerous obstacles along the way, determined to reunite the baby with his father.
Watch “Ice Age” on Prime Video until July 31
‘The Blackcoat’s Daughter’ (2015)
Next up is the atmospheric psychological horror “The Blackcoat’s Daughter,” written and directed by Osgood “Oz” Perkins, marking his feature directorial debut before films like “Gretel & Hansel” and “Longlegs.” The film uses a non-linear structure to slowly reveal how its characters’ stories connect, creating a dark and unsettling experience. Horror fans will also appreciate the deeply disturbing score from Elvis Perkins, which only adds to the film’s real sense of tension.
“The Blackcoat’s Daughter” centers around two students, Kat (Kiernan Shipka) and Rose (Lucy Boynton), who remain behind at their secluded boarding school during winter break after their classmates leave. As the pair wait for their parents to arrive, strange events begin unfolding around the empty campus. Meanwhile, a young woman named Joan (Emma Roberts) travels toward the school after being picked up by a couple on the road.
Watch “The Blackcoat’s Daughter” on Prime Video until July 31
‘Love Lies Bleeding’ (2024)
“Love Lies Bleeding” is a neon-drenched neo-noir thriller that is a pulpy homage to late-1980s crime cinema. It’s essentially a mix of romance, violent revenge, and obsession, which is one of the reasons it earned a strong reception from critics. This dark romantic thriller delivers the same unsettling energy found throughout Rose Glass’ previous work, while pushing things even further with its strange, unpredictable twists and some truly memorable moments.
Lou (Kristen Stewart) is a quiet gym manager living in a small New Mexico town, whose life changes when she meets Jackie (Katy O’Brian), an ambitious bodybuilder passing through on her way to a competition in Las Vegas. They soon find themselves drawn into a dangerous situation involving Lou’s estranged family and their criminal connections. With events quickly spiraling out of control, Lou and Jackie must confront the secrets surrounding those closest to them.
Watch “Love Lies Bleeding” on Prime Video until July 31
‘Enemy’ (2013)
One of Denis Villeneuve’s most overlooked films in recent years is “Enemy,” a psychological thriller loosely adapted from José Saramago’s 2002 novel. Widely considered one of Villeneuve’s most eerie, surreal, and atmospheric works, it’s a film that deserves more attention. Rather than relying on action, it delivers a deeply symbolic story exploring identity and fear of commitment. Anyone who has seen it will know about the shocking ending, which has inspired plenty of speculation online.
“Enemy” follows Adam Bell (Jake Gyllenhaal), a quiet history professor who discovers an actor named Anthony Claire who looks exactly like him after spotting him in a movie. Curious about the stranger’s existence, Adam begins investigating his double and soon finds their lives becoming increasingly connected. As he searches for answers, he meets Anthony’s wife Helen (Sarah Gadon) and discovers more about the actor’s personal life.
Watch “Enemy” on Prime Video until July 31
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