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Beyond Rowling: Fantastic film beasts, and where to stream them

We’re excited to finally watch Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, the latest entry in J. K. Rowling’s Harry Potter franchise (by the way, is it even okay to call it that when the movie’s set 70 years before he was born?). The film hits theaters Friday, and its focus on magical monsters and mischief got us thinking: What other creature features are able to stream online through the familiar services? Though we're past Halloween season and creepy critters have, for the most part, gone back under the beds of our imagination, we found eight great movies that we hope you’ll enjoy taking a peek at from the comfort of your home. Maybe you'll stuff one or two deep within the pockets of your mind before you head to the theater this weekend.

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Troll Hunter

This 2010 Norwegian found footage film got a lot of acclaim upon its release in the United States, and each and every bit of it was deserved. Troll Hunter tells the story of three film students who are making a documentary about the life of a suspected bear poacher, but the truth proves to be far more interesting and deadly than they ever could have imagined. Director André Øvredal fills his movie with lots of dry humor, incredible design, and fantastic cinematography. It’s been on both streaming services for several years now, and it’s one of our go-to recommendations for someone looking for a movie a little off the beaten path. (Netflix/Amazon)

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