‘Dracula Untold’ and Every Other Movie and TV Show Leaving Netflix and Hulu This Week

The clock is ticking on a handful of movies and shows across Hulu and Netflix, and this week’s batch spans sci-fi splatter, true-grit documentary, a Canadian teen sitcom, and a modern spin on the Dracula legend. Below you’ll find a quick, clear rundown of what each title is about and who made it—so you can decide what to watch before it goes.

Each entry includes plot essentials plus key credits like directors, writers, and cast. The departure date and service are called out once within the body text of each item so you know exactly when it disappears during the week of Monday 10/13 through Sunday 10/19.

‘Kids vs. Aliens’ (2023)

Bloody Disgusting

Jason Eisener’s feature expands the ‘V/H/S/2’ segment ‘Slumber Party Alien Abduction’ into a full-on home-movie-turned-nightmare: siblings Gary and Samantha throw a Halloween party that’s crashed by hostile extraterrestrials, forcing the kids to improvise rescues and fight back. The leads are Dominic Mariche as Gary and Phoebe Rex as Samantha, with Calem MacDonald, Asher Grayson Percival, and Ben Tector among the crew of friends and bullies caught in the chaos.

It’s directed and edited by Jason Eisener and written by John Davies and Eisener, with music by Andrew Gordon Macpherson and producers including Josh Goldbloom, Brad Miska, Jason Levangie, and Rob Cotterill. ‘Kids vs. Aliens’ leaves Hulu on Monday, 10/13.

‘Abandoned’ (2022)

Vertical

This psychological horror follows new parents moving into a remote farmhouse where the mother’s postpartum struggles intertwine with the home’s violent history. Emma Roberts plays Sara, John Gallagher Jr. plays her husband Alex, and Michael Shannon appears as an unsettling local whose presence deepens the unease. The story centers on isolation, sleep deprivation, and a mounting suspicion that the house may be amplifying Sara’s spiraling state of mind.

The film is directed by Spencer Squire and written by Erik Patterson and Jessica Scott, with a score by Michelle Osis and production from Vertical Entertainment and Wildling Pictures. ‘Abandoned’ leaves Hulu on Tuesday, 10/14.

‘Bitterbrush’ (2022)

Concordia Studio

An intimate documentary portrait of range riders Hollyn Patterson and Colie Moline, ‘Bitterbrush’ follows a season of cattle work in Idaho’s high country—long rides, rough weather, and quiet camp moments included. The film observes the skills and risks of the job, the routines that keep animals and riders moving, and the decisions both women weigh as they contemplate what comes next.

Directed by Emelie Mahdavian, the film features cinematography by Derek Howard and Alejandro Mejía and editing by Curtiss Clayton alongside Mahdavian, with production led by Confluential Films and backing from Concordia Studio. ‘Bitterbrush’ leaves Hulu on Sunday, 10/19.

‘Some Assembly Required’ (2014–2016)

Thunderbird Entertainment

This Canadian teen sitcom centers on Jarvis Raines, a 14-year-old who unexpectedly becomes CEO of Knickknack Toys and recruits classmates to design off-the-wall products while dueling a rival executive. Kolton Stewart stars as Jarvis alongside Charlie Storwick, Harrison Houde, Sydney Scotia, Dylan Playfair, Travis Turner, and Ellie Harvie as the crew keeping the toy company’s wild ideas (mostly) on track.

Created by Dan Signer and Howard Nemetz, the multi-camera series ran for three seasons with episodes directed by Jonathan A. Rosenbaum, Siobhan Devine, and Adam Weissman. Production companies include Thunderbird Films and Gravy Boat Productions. ‘Some Assembly Required’ leaves Netflix on Wednesday, 10/15.

‘Abandoned’ (2012)

National Geographic

This reality series follows expert salvage team Jay Chaikin, Dan Graham, and Mark Pakenas as they comb through shuttered factories, mills, and other derelict sites to recover historically interesting items for restoration and resale. Episodes document the search process, the history tied to each location, and the practical challenges of extraction from unsafe structures.

Produced by Picture Shack Entertainment, the show aired on National Geographic Channel with executive producers George Plamondon, Betsy Schecter, and Michael A. Rosen. ‘Abandoned’ leaves Netflix on Wednesday, 10/15.

‘Dracula Untold’ (2014)

Universal Pictures

This action-horror origin story reimagines Vlad III—voivode of Wallachia—as a ruler who embraces vampiric power to defend his family and people against the Ottoman Empire. Luke Evans plays Vlad, with Sarah Gadon as Mirena, Dominic Cooper as Mehmed, and Charles Dance as the ancient Master Vampire whose bargain changes Vlad’s fate. The plot weaves legend and history into a supernatural war narrative, focusing on sacrifice and transformation.

Directed by Gary Shore and written by Matt Sazama and Burk Sharpless, the film features music by Ramin Djawadi and cinematography by John Schwartzman, with production by Universal Pictures and Legendary Pictures. ‘Dracula Untold’ leaves Netflix on Thursday, 10/16.

‘Heather McMahan: Son I Never Had’ (2023)

Heather McMahan: Son I Never Had

Comedian Heather McMahan’s debut special covers body image, internet therapy, fertility, grief, and family stories, stitched together with high-energy delivery and autobiographical bits. The hour moves through chapters of her life, including material shaped by her father’s passing and her take on modern social habits.

Directed by Jen Zaborowski and written by McMahan, the special runs approximately 66 minutes with editorial by Brian Bellinkoff and cinematography by John P. Campbell. ‘Heather McMahan: Son I Never Had’ leaves Netflix on Friday, 10/17.

Share what you’re watching first—and what you’ll miss most—in the comments.