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First Viewing Viewing Date: October 23rd Via: Amazon Prime Plot: Former television journalist Borat Sagdiyev is sent to the United States on a mission to deliver a gift to Vice President Mike Pence. In addition, Borat's daughter follows him to America. Rating: 7.3/10

First Viewing Viewing Date: October 22nd Via: iTunes Store Plot: While on holiday with his grandmother, a young boy stumbles upon a witch convention and becomes determined to stop them, even after being turned into a mouse. Rating: 7.1/10

First Viewing Viewing Date: October 20th Via: Blu-ray Plot: When a married couple foster three children, they quickly find themselves in over their heads. Rating: 7.6/10

First Viewing Viewing Date: October 19th Via: Netflix Plot: The rapid spread of an unknown infection has left an entire Korean city in ungovernable chaos, but one survivor remains alive, isolated in his apartment as he awaits rescue. Rating: 6.8/10

First Viewing Viewing Date: October 18th Via: Netflix Plot: The true story of seven defendants on trial for conspiracy to incite violence at the 1968 Democratic National Convention in Chicago, Illinois. Rating: 9.2/10

First Viewing Viewing Date: October 17th Via: Cinema Plot: A small team of U.S. soldiers battle against hundreds of Taliban fighters in Afghanistan. Rating: 8.7/10

First Viewing Viewing Date: October 16th Via: Blu-ray Plot: Laurie Strode struggles to come to terms with her brother Michael's deadly return to Haddonfield, Illinois; meanwhile, Michael prepares for another reunion with his sister. Rating: 5.2/10

Upfront: No, this series is not as great as The Haunting of Hill House, which, I guess, was a foregone conclusion. It's not as engaging or as absorbing as its predecessor, though there are fascinating twists which change the entire trajectory of the show and it's certainly not what it seems at first glance. Indeed, despite its shortcomings, Bly Manor still has its charms in spades, from the charismatic cast (several actors from Hill House appear here as different characters, American Horror Story-style) to the moody atmosphere and the outstanding production values. There are some extremely powerful scenes, such as one profound extended speech that's about to become a go-to for actor showreels. However, this is a slowgoing series, and mainstream horror buffs are advised to steer clear since there's no instant gratification. I won't be revisiting this one as much as Hill House, if at all. I also can't wait to see what Mike Flanagan does next.

First Viewing Viewing Date: October 10th Via: Netflix Plot: Despite his devotion to his hometown of Salem (and its Halloween celebration), Hubie Dubois is a figure of mockery for kids and adults alike. But this year, something is going bump in the night, and it's up to Hubie to save Halloween. Rating: 6.0/10

First Viewing Viewing Date: October 10th Via: Netflix Plot: When a U.S. based military force invades their Brooklyn neighborhood, 20-year-old Lucy and war veteran Stupe must depend on each other to survive. Rating: 6.3/10