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Brant Lewis
- Aug 15
GLORIOUS Review – An Excessively Gory Glory Hole of Cosmic Horror
Brant Lewis says Rebekah McKendry’s Glorious is a wonderfully delirious rollercoaster. Breakups can be challenging, but can they be as...
E. L. King
- May 12
THE SADNESS Review - Violence, Depravity, and the Bloody Bystander Effect
E.L. Kings calls The Sadness a film that at times will make you physically ill, but it’s a creative and disturbing look at society,...
E. L. King
- May 11
Shudder and RLJE Films Partner on DESTROY ALL NEIGHBORS Starring Alex Winter
AMC Networks has announced that Shudder and RLJE will be partnering on the upcoming Shudder Original, Destroy All Neighbors. May 10, 2022...
Sydney Bollinger
- May 11
THE CELLAR Review - An Eerie Haunted House With Desires of its Own
A haunted house is more than ghosts and evil spirits in this atmospheric horror film from Brendan Muldowney. It’s a tale as old as time —...
Shannon Velazquez
- May 8
High Octane Gorefest THE SADNESS Lands on Shudder this Week
Celebrated Taiwanese apocalyptic horror film and Shudder Original, The Sadness, premieres on the streaming platform this week. What...
E. L. King
- May 6
THE TWIN Review - A Mother’s Grief and the Dangers of Bargaining
E.L. King calls The Twin a psychological thriller that will leave you questioning reality for better or worse. Shudder Original, THE...
Madeline Johnson
- May 2
THE TWIN Premieres in Theaters and on Shudder This Week
Motherhood, grief, and a strong sign of the occult put The Twin at the top of our watchlist. THE TWIN follows an American family after...
Brianna Geiger
- Apr 30
8 Horrifying, Haunted and Bloody Films Streaming on Shudder in May
The Twin. The Sadness. These are the terrifying features headed to Shudder next month we’re most excited for! Shudder delights us with...
E. L. King
- Apr 28
AMC+ Announces Exclusive Friday Night Film Premieres
AMC+ will feature an exclusive movie, direct from theaters, every Friday, all year long, starting on May 6, 2022. A new distribution...
Brant Lewis
- Apr 28
NIGHT’S END Review: A Haunted Exploration of Isolation and the Paranormal that Zooms It In
Brant Lewis calls Night’s End an enjoyable haunted house experience with a solid supporting cast. At the height of taking to the internet...
MX Bel Morrigan
- Apr 28
SLAPFACE Review - Exploring the Complexities of Human Existence in the Presence of Trauma
Bel Morrigan says that Slapface masterfully uses a monster to tell an all too human story. SLAPFACE is an indie horror film written and...
E. L. King
- Apr 21
VIRUS :32 Review - Gustavo Hernández Proves the Zombie Genre Still has Compelling Stories to Tell
E.L. King calls Virus :32 a portrait of how we can derive strength from our past traumas to survive the unimaginable. Shudder Original,...
E. L. King
- Mar 30
First Look Stills Released Before World Premiere of Shudder Original Zombie Thriller VIRUS :32
The latest film from Latin American Horror director Gustavo Hernandez, celebrated director of The Silent House and You Shall Not Sleep,...
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E. L. King
- Mar 7
[Interview] Writer and Director Sam Walker Discusses THE SEED on Slay Away
We had the opportunity to chat with Sam Walker about his science-fiction horror-comedy film The Seed coming to Shudder this month. The...
E. L. King
- Feb 24
HELLBENDER Review - Magic Comes From Fear, The Fear Of Death
E. L. King calls Hellbender a bloody coming-of-age journey of self-discovery and a unique occult story exploring love, fear, power,...
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E. L. King
- Feb 21
[Interview] The Adams Family Discusses Making Horror Films and HELLBENDER on Slay Away
We had the opportunity to gather the Adams family of filmmakers around our campfire to discuss their award-winning occult coming-of-age...
Kelly Mintzer
- Feb 17
CENSOR Review - Blurring the Lines Between Fiction and Reality While Making a Bold Statement
Kelly Mintzer say she marvels at the way Censor blurs reality lines through an unreliable female protagonist. Censor (2021) quietly made...
E. L. King
- Feb 3
Beyond Fest Official Selection and Shudder Original Film THE SEED Premieres Exclusively In March
Shudder Original, The Seed premieres exclusively on the horror streaming service in March 10, 2022. Shudder, AMC Networks’ premium...
E. L. King
- Jan 20
Acclaimed Occult Coming-Of-Age Horror HELLBENDER Premieres Exclusively On Shudder in February
The Shudder Original, Hellbender will see its exclusive premiere on the streaming platform February 24, 2022. In Hellbender, 16-year-old...
Maddy Flowers Sheehy
- Oct 1, 2021
Hello Uglies, The Boulet Brothers’ Dragula Returns To Shudder For A New Season This October.
The Boulet Brothers' Dragula will air exclusively on Shudder this Halloween season!
![[Interview] A Conversation with MISSING Director Shinzô Katayama](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0048f1_0b54556b104c4111a3274f5f8dea6492~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_468,h_263,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/0048f1_0b54556b104c4111a3274f5f8dea6492~mv2.jpg)
![[Interview] A Conversation with Darren and Jeff Geare, Writers of THE RETALIATORS](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0048f1_0a1d495ebe8b4ceabfae7ed7a803e873~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_467,h_263,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/0048f1_0a1d495ebe8b4ceabfae7ed7a803e873~mv2.jpg)
![[PODCAST] Shudder's Head Curator, Sam Zimmerman, Celebrates 61 Days of Halloween and Horror](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0048f1_084d310fee06485084d15b7a45927ff1~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_468,h_263,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/0048f1_084d310fee06485084d15b7a45927ff1~mv2.jpg)
![[Interview] A Conversation with WHAT JOSIAH SAW Director Vincent Grashaw](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0048f1_1da8cf037f6a4a819015dc926261491b~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_467,h_263,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/0048f1_1da8cf037f6a4a819015dc926261491b~mv2.jpg)