Relax and Unwind with These Hulu Picks
If you are looking to skip the holiday travel crowds and endless queues this Memorial Day weekend, settling in for a movie marathon is the perfect alternative. Hulu has bolstered its library with several exciting new additions that are well worth your time.
1. Alien: Romulus (2024)
Set in a future where humanity has colonized distant stars, the story follows Rain (Cailee Spaeny) and her android companion, Andy (David Jonsson). Trapped in grueling mining jobs with poor working conditions, they dream of a better life. This film marks a triumphant return to form for the iconic franchise.
“After years of disappointing sequels, prequels and reboots, Alien: Romulus does right by the franchise by being a well-paced sci-fi thriller with some characters you actually care about.”
It stands out as a highly effective sci-fi thriller that avoids the pitfalls of recent entries in the series, making it a great choice for a holiday viewing session.
2. The Home (2025)
For those who prefer a thrill, this horror film features Pete Davidson as Max, a man facing jail time for vandalism. To avoid prison, he opts for community service at a retirement home. While he initially forms heartwarming bonds with residents like Norma (Mary Beth Peil), the atmosphere takes a dark turn when mysterious deaths begin to occur.
From the creative team behind The Purge, this movie excels at psychological suspense. Davidson provides a refreshing change of pace as a horror lead, trading the typical frantic energy of the genre for a more laid-back approach.
3. Super Troopers (2001)
If you are in the mood for pure, laugh-out-loud comedy, this cult classic is a must-watch. Set in Spurbury, Vermont, the story follows a group of state troopers who are far more interested in elaborate pranks than actual police work. However, when they stumble upon a crime scene involving a body in a Winnebago, they must suddenly prove their worth to protect their jobs from a corrupt local force.