It’s a great week to live, laugh and lie. From deceitful (and dangerous) roommates to cheating gay dads, this week’s new releases will have you second-guessing your inner circle. What do you do if you wake up from a drunk night out and are accused of murdering your bestie? Ask Leighton Meester as she seeks out the truth in The Weekend Away. What about witnessing your mom effortlessly slitting someone’s throat at a diner on your birthday? It’s definitely not Toni Collette’s first time doing so in Pieces of Her. Although you can’t trust these characters, we’re not bluffing when we say that these top picks will leave you too stunned to speak. Here are more recommendations for your weekend watch list.

3/1 Worst Roommate Ever What it is: These roommates aren’t terrible because they won’t do the dishes. The five-part docuseries chronicles roommates with sinister secrets and pasts, from violent con artists to stone-cold killers. Through interviews and animation, Worst Roommate Ever unveils some of the most terrifying cohabitation situations one could ever experience. 

Why you should watch it: The stories in Worst Roommate Ever are already frightening, but what makes them even more chilling is the use of animation. Sometimes reenactment scenes in true crime documentaries can err on the side of corniness. With animation, however, the filmmakers are able to depict crime scenes that might be too intense or gruesome, without sacrificing the horror. The hybrid of animation and interviews creates an eerie viewing experience — from blood-stained floors to being buried alive.

For fans of: The Tinder Swindler, Inventing Anna, American Murder: The Family Next Door 

3/3 The Weekend Away What it is: The best-selling novel of the same name by Sarah Alderson comes to life in this new thriller starring Leighton Meester and Christina Wolfe. Beth (Meester) and her best friend Kate (Wolfe) travel to Croatia for a girls’ trip, but their vacation quickly goes south. When Kate goes missing after a night out, Beth is accused of being involved in her disappearance and must regain her memory in order to prove her innocence.

Why you should watch it: Leighton Meester deserves her flowers. In everything from Gossip Girl to The Roommate to “Good Girls Go Bad,” Meester was the blueprint of late ’00s/early ’10s teen pop culture. In The Weekend Away, her character’s all grown up and learning how to foster adult friendships as a new mother. At just 90 minutes (the perfect run time), the thriller offers an escape for those itching to get away for spring break. It also offers nostalgia — watching Meester front and center again — and the adrenaline rush that comes with unexpected plot twists.

For fans of: Amanda Knox, The Girl on the Train, The Woman in the Window

3/4 The Invisible Thread What it is: In this Italian film, teenager Leone (Francesco Gheghi) sets out to make a documentary about his two dads, Simone (Francesco Scianna) and Paolo (Filippo Timi), to highlight LGBTQ+ rights in Italy for a school project. The plot changes when his dads’ relationship falls apart. 

Why you should watch it: While there are many titles that celebrate same-sex relationships, few examine the ripple effects when that love becomes fraught. Leone wants his dads’ relationship to be legally recognized, but his dads actually want to separate. Because neither parent knows who Leone’s biological father is, they’re faced with the uncertainty of parental rights — and not living up to the standards of a picture-perfect gay family. Sure, “love is love,” but sometimes that’s not the case — we need movies about messy and complicated queer relationships too.

For fans of: The Half of It, Elite, Alex Strangelove

Pieces of Her What it is: After surviving a deadly shooting at a local diner with her daughter Andy (Bella Heathcote), Laura (Toni Collette) is regarded as a hero for stopping the gunman. However, as Andy processes her mother’s actions on that day, she learns more about her mother’s past and buried secrets that begin to resurface.

Why you should watch it: If there’s one thing Toni Collette’s going to do, it’s play a suffering mother who frightens her children. Filled with flashback scenes and gasp-worthy moments (the diner scene in the first episode can be triggering), Pieces of Her is best enjoyed when you know as little as possible about it. If you’ve already read Karin Slaughter’s book of the same name, you’ll still want to stay for the ride because Colette and Heathcote’s performances are gripping. 

For fans of: You, Ozark, The Lost Daughter

What’s new on Netflix March 1–March 4

3/1 21 A brilliant group of students become card-counting experts with the intent of swindling millions out of Las Vegas casinos by playing blackjack.

21 Bridges Armed with a bold plan to lock down Manhattan, a detective on a mission races against time to catch two cop killers — and makes a shocking discovery.

A Nightmare on Elm Street (2010) Freddy Krueger’s origin story is fleshed out in this remake of the cult ’80s slasher, when his teen victims uncover a link to his horrifying past.

A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984) Years after being burned alive by a mob of angry parents, child murderer Freddy Krueger returns to haunt the dreams and waking hours of small-town teens in this spine-chilling slasher classic from director Wes Craven.

Battleship The classic Battleship board game moves to the big screen in this at-sea adventure about defending planet Earth from a mysterious enemy fleet.

Christine An awkward teen’s life takes a dangerous turn when he buys and restores a classic Plymouth Fury — and jump-starts the car’s sinister supernatural powers.

Coach Carter When he takes over as Richmond High School’s new basketball coach, Ken Carter demands that players show up academically as well as athletically.

Due Date Days before his pregnant wife’s due date, Peter lands on the “no-fly” list, forcing him to drive across the country with an irritating slacker.

Freddy vs. Jason Fusing slasher franchises, this hybrid of horror pits nightmarish Freddy Krueger against serial killer Jason Voorhees in the ultimate showdown after Freddy — stuck in hell — revives Jason as part of a plan to revisit the dreams of Elm Street teens. But Freddy’s demonic scheme spins out of control when the maniacal Jason begins his own campaign of terror. 

Gattaca In a dystopian future where genetics determine your fate, a man born into limited prospects plots to escape his second-class citizen status.

The Gift As Simon and his wife, Robyn, are trying to revitalize their relationship, a string of encounters with someone from Simon’s high school days and a shocking 20-year-old secret threaten to unravel the couple’s lives.

The Guardians of Justice  When their seemingly fearless leader self-destructs, a team of troubled superheroes must confront festering evil in the world — and in themselves.

The Green Mile When a prison guard discovers that a death row inmate possesses mysterious powers, he tries desperately to prevent the condemned man’s execution.

My Best Friend’s Wedding Food critic Julianne does her sneaky best to sabotage her pal Michael’s wedding to rich college student Kimmy after realizing she wants him for herself.

Public Enemies In the shadow of the Great Depression, criminal minds are thriving, and it’s up to J. Edgar Hoover and the FBI to bring them down.

Redemption Traumatized by the Afghanistan War, an ex-Special Forces soldier goes to London, where his tenuous new life is derailed by the criminal underground.

The Replacements In the wake of a players’ strike, an old-guard coach drafts a team of gridiron misfits and losers as replacements for the Washington Sentinels.

Richie Rich He’s the wealthiest kid in the world! But when his parents go missing, he’ll need help from some new friends to save his fortune — and his family.

The Shawshank Redemption Convicted of murdering his wife and her lover, a quiet banker tries to survive prison by clinging to hope — and befriending a fellow lifer named Red.

Shooter An expert marksman is coaxed out of seclusion by colleagues who need his help in preventing a plot to kill the president. But he realizes he’s been set up when he’s framed for the assassination attempt. Can he bring the real culprits to justice?

Shrek On a mission to retrieve a princess from a fire-breathing dragon, gruff ogre Shrek teams up with an unlikely compatriot — a wisecracking donkey.

Shrek 2 Back in Far Far Away, Shrek and Fiona share news of their marriage. But a sinister plan involving Prince Charming threatens their “happily ever after.”

Sorry to Bother You After heeding a co-worker’s advice, a telemarketer easily climbs up the corporate ladder — until success lands him in corporate and moral chaos.

Starship Troopers When a race of fire-spitting, brain-sucking bugs attack Earth and obliterate Buenos Aires, an infantry unit heads to the aliens’ planet for a showdown.

Texas Chainsaw 3D In this sequel to the 1974 original, a woman inherits a house in a small Texas town from family she never knew. In the cellar, a killer lies in wait.

Top Gun A renegade pilot enters an elite combat training school where he finds fierce competition, a heated romance and danger lurking in the skies.

V for Vendetta In a near-future dystopian society, a masked anarchist fomenting a revolution recruits a TV network employee, while a detective seeks his true identity.

Where the Wild Things Are Max imagines running away from his mom and sailing to a far-off land where large talking beasts — Ira, Carol, Douglas, the Bull, Judith and Alexander — crown him as their king, play rumpus, build forts and discover secret hideaways. 

Worst Roommate Ever  Violent con artists. Stone-cold killers. These terrifying true stories unveil some of the worst cohabitation experiences one could ever imagine.

Zoolander Really, really ridiculously good-looking male model Derek Zoolander and his perfect bone structure become unwitting pawns in a deadly fashion conspiracy.

3/2 Against the Ice  Exploring Greenland’s vast landscape for a lost map, two men must fight to survive. Based on the true story of Denmark’s 1909 polar expedition.

The Pirates: The Last Royal Treasure  A gutsy crew of Joseon pirates and bandits battle stormy waters, puzzling clues and militant rivals in search of royal gold lost at sea.

Savage Rhythm  The opposite worlds of two dancers in Colombia clash on and off the dance floor when their ambition to succeed leads them down a treacherous path.

3/3 He-Man and the Masters of the Universe, Season 2  The fate of Eternos hangs in the balance as He-Man and the heroes forge new alliances — and new destinies — to outrun evil Skeletor’s pursuit of power.

Midnight at the Pera Palace  At a historic Istanbul hotel, a journalist is thrust into the past and must stop a plot that could change the fate of modern Turkey.

The Parisian Agency: Exclusive Properties, Season 2  Join the Kretzes as they help clients find extraordinary homes in France and beyond, then take a peek inside their world as they work and play.

Power Rangers Dino Fury, Season 2 The Power Rangers band together with mighty new Dino Keys to stop more squads of Sporix beasts — and revived enemies out for revenge.

Surviving Paradise: A Family Tale  Elephants, lions, wolves and many more species thrive in the Kalahari Desert’s Okavango Delta, but a worsening dry season threatens its future.

The Weekend Away  When her best friend vanishes during a girls’ trip to Croatia, Beth races to figure out what happened. But each clue yields another unsettling deception.

Whindersson Nunes: My Own Show!  Comedian Whindersson Nunes brings his quirky impersonations and streetwise takes on different cultures to the historic stage of Teatro Amazonas.

3/4 The Invisible Thread  A teenage son of two fathers makes a documentary about his parents but is surprised when a real-life plot twist occurs in his family.

Lies and Deceit  A literature teacher seeks justice against a surgeon she claims date-raped her, while he vehemently denies her accounts of the evening.

Making Fun  Grumpy expert maker Jimmy DiResta fields kids’ ideas for delightfully pointless inventions. Then — if he’s in the mood — he and his pals build ’em.

Meskina  Heartbroken, jobless and in her 30s, Leyla sets out to reinvent herself and search for happiness amid her family’s attempts to recouple her.

Pieces of Her  A woman pieces together her mother’s dark past after a violent attack in their small town brings hidden threats and deadly secrets to light.