As we say goodbye to August, the autumn leaves signal the arrival of a new batch of films on Amazon Prime Video in September. Whether your preference is for movies immersed in the realms of fantasy and science fiction, gripping crime narratives, or action spectacles that keep your adrenaline high, these films are a must for your viewing schedule. While the roster of fresh content in September extends beyond seven prime titles, this selection is curated to spotlight the best the platform has to offer. Let’s start our discovery of upcoming movies on Prime Video this September 2024 with these picks.
When it comes to mystery and thrill, Catherine Tramell stands out, portrayed by Sharon Stone in a truly gripping tale. She is a stunning but enigmatic author of crime novels who becomes a primary suspect in the brutal slaying of a rock star. As she masterfully manipulates the investigating officer, Nick Curran (played by Michael Douglas) by dragging him into a intensely passionate affair, his duty becomes more befuddling.
The plot thickens as more casualties pile up, bringing more faces close to Nick into the web of the murder mystery. It’s a cinematic journey that unravels tantalizing clues and startling revelations, delivering an unspoken uncertainty about who may be trustworthy.
In a truly chilling horror story, we meet Christine Brown (played by Alison Lohman) who unwittingly becomes the recipient of a grim curse after she denies an elderly woman’s plea for a home loan extension. Once a place of joy and love with her boyfriend (Justin Long), her home transforms into a frightful labyrinth as she desperately searches for a way to break the spell imprisoning her.
Her quest leads her to a psychic, but her cries for help come with a massive price to salvage her spirit. It’s a compelling narrative that wards off predictability and keeps the audience anchored till the end with its blend of dread and suspense.
Among the September releases, ‘Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles’ presents itself as a choice that extends a warm invitation to the entire family. The story, based in New York City, revolves around four sewer turtles who become anthropomorphized ninjas as a result of a curious mutation.
Under the watch of their rat sensei, Splinter, the quartet – Leonardo, Donatello, Michaelangelo, and Raphael – must combat an insurgent villain intent on wreaking havoc in town. The action, comedy, and the bond between the four brothers make it a truly entertaining spectacle.
Another gripping crime thriller is ‘The Black Dahlia,’ where we follow the journey of two police officers Dwight ‘Bucky’ Bleichert (Josh Hartnett) and Lee Blanchard (Aaron Eckhart) tasked with solving the chilling murder of Hollywood starlet Elizabeth Short (Mia Kirshner). However, their investigation takes a turn for the complicated.
Their quest for justice is impeded by distractions and obsessions – one officer finds himself entangled with a rich woman who may be linked to the murder, while the other spirals into an obsessive pursuit of the case. The duo will need to navigate this chaotic landscape while remaining true to their duty and their moral principles if they want to solve this murder mystery.
Switching to a dystopian ethos in ‘Hotel Artemis,’ we witness a near-future Los Angeles consumed by intense riots in 2024. Amidst this chaos, a group of villains seek refuge in a unique medically-equipped sanctuary strictly for criminals. The 13-level hospital, managed by an astute and skilled nurse (Jodie Foster), provides a haven away from the anarchy outside.
However, this sanctuary still falls prey to the pervasive reach of violence and death. Vexed with her current situation and the clients she is tending to, The Nurse is forced to confront her life-long principles. Amidst all this chaos, she must decide whether to maintain the codes she’s upheld or adapt to the changing tides.
Joining the lineup is a satirical comedy about school politics, which reflects bigger social realities. Jim McAllister (Matthew Broderick), a high school teacher, attempts to thwart the ambitious yet unscrupulous student Tracy Flick (Reese Witherspoon) from winning the school president election. His plot involves enlisting well-liked but not particularly bright jock Paul as Tracy’s electoral competition.
However, his strategy backfires when Tracy uncovers Jim’s scheme. This discovery sets in motion an escalating rivalry that uncovers underlying tensions within the student body and the faculty, providing insightful commentary on power struggles and moral dilemmas.
Finally, there’s a post-apocalyptic narrative in the form of a gripping thriller. Amid the ruins of a war-torn London, a masked vigilante known solely as V (Hugo Weaving) uses forceful methods to challenge the oppressive powers borne from the new fascist government that has risen to rule the city.
Amid his quest for justice, V rescues a woman named Evey (Natalie Portman), who subsequently becomes his companion in the endeavor to dismantle the tyrannical rulers of the police state. It’s an engrossing narrative that explores the fight for freedom and the power of rebellion.