Tales from the Crypt, Alfred Hitchcock Presents, The Twilight Zone: binge-worthy TV shows full of terror, mystery, humor, and suspense. Into the Dark is Hulu’s attempt at the horror anthology format, but spices things up with a novel twist: each episode occurs around a national holiday. This time it’s July 4 – Independence Day! – and if you’re crazy for a paranoid thriller, we’ll explain how to watch Into the Dark: The Current Occupant online from anywhere.
Season 2’s latest episode “The Current Occupant” is available to stream on Hulu (opens in new tab) from July 17. This is episode 10 of 12, and like the rest is about an hour and a half. If you’re not already a member, you can subscribe to Hulu for a month-long free trial (opens in new tab). After this time, though, you’ll pay $5.99 per month.
This episode offers a dystopian vibe reminiscent of Terry Gilliam’s Twelve Monkeys, and some wry socio-political commentary (which feels timely given Trump’s potential re-election). But don’t count on it being too drearily didactic. It’s directed by Julius Ramsay, who cut his genre teeth on shows like The Walking Dead, Scream, and The Purge, so expect to be kept buttocks clenched for the duration.
Horror fans will see some familiar faces too. Sonia Henry reprises her role as Dr Logan, last seen in Into the Dark episode “Uncanny Annie”, and The Hills Have Eyes’ Ezra Buzzington stars as the ominously named The Administrator. Barry Watson, meanwhile – whose film debut was in Kevin Williamson’s thriller Teaching Mrs. Tingle – plays the incarcerated, maybe-mad president Henry Cameron.
We love some holiday-themed fodder, and on this front Into the Dark delivers twelve months a year. So, if you’re feeling brave, keep reading as we detail how to watch Into the Dark: The Current Occupant online no matter where you are.
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How to watch Into the Dark: The Current Occupant online in the US
(opens in new tab)What is 'Into the Dark'?
From Blumhouse Television comes Into the Dark, a horror anthology series exec-produced by Jason Blum and created exclusively for Hulu viewers. Blum has already dominated the contemporary horror-movie market, helping to bring the lucrative Paranormal Activity, The Purge, and Insidious franchises to cinema screens. And as of October 2018, his brand of sinister entertainment has been haunting your laptops and TVs.
Each monthly episode of Into the Dark spins a malevolent yarn based around a national holiday. These range from the hugely celebrated – Christmas, Halloween, New Year’s Eve – to the scarily obscure (Pet Appreciation Week, anyone?). They’re all feature-length undertakings too: every one its own beast due to hiring different directors, writers, and cast members.
And the talent involved has been impressive. Long-time Wes Craven collaborator Patrick Lussier directed S1’s Thanksgiving installment, and Sophia Takal – who remade Black Christmas in 2019 – helmed episode 4’s ‘New Year, New You’. Meanwhile last week’s title, ‘Good Boy’, starred both Judy Greer as an anxious single woman with a murderous support dog, and 80s legend Steve Guttenberg as her misanthropic boss.
It’s original, tense, and brimming with contemporary themes: addressing the #MeToo movement, mental health, and – powerfully in ‘Culture Shock’ – immigration.
As of yet there’s no sign that the show will be renewed for a third season. But, at the very least, you’ve got two seasons of superior frights to indulge in on Hulu. Below is a list of the latest episodes, with the final two titles to be aired/announced:
S2 EP 1 – Uncanny Annie (Halloween)
S2 EP2 – Pilgrim (Thanksgiving)
S2 EP3 – A Nasty Piece of Work (Christmas)
S2 EP4 – Midnight Kiss (New Year’s Eve)
S2 EP5 – My Valentine (Valentine’s Day)
S2 E6 – Crawlers (Saint Patrick’s Day)
S2 E7 – Pooka Lives! (Easter)
S2 E8 – Delivered (Mother’s Day)
S2 E9 – Good Boy (Pet Appreciation Week)
S2 E10 – The Current Occupant (Independence Day)
S2 E11 – TBC
S2 E12 – TBC
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