Xbox Game Pass had a great September line-up when all was said and done, and while October has heavy hitters as well, they're a bit more understated.

Microsoft launched Xbox Game Pass Standard, a new Game Pass plan, in September. For $15 a month, the subscription includes online multiplayer access for consoles, access to hundreds of games in the Game Pass library and up to 50% off the purchase of some non-Game Pass games.

Xbox gaming president Sarah Bond seems to say that Game Pass was created to disrupt Microsoft's games business before a competitor could do the same.

Like most of the extras Xbox Game Pass subscribers get beyond the usual drops of new games, these two horror movies require the more premium Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription if you want them. They're part of of Microsoft's larger "Shocktober" event where a ton of horror movies are up to 50% off for the Halloween season,