Lock your doors and dim the lights, horror fans! Shudder is unleashing a torrent of terror this April, celebrating “Halfway to Halloween” with a spine-chilling lineup of original films and classic horrors and the return of everyone’s favorite drive-in host, Joe Bob Briggs.
Shudder Originals: Fresh Frights Await
- 825 FOREST ROAD (April 4):
- From the mastermind behind the “Hell House LLC” franchise, Stephen Cognetti comes a new tale of terror. Chuck Wilson’s fresh start in Ashland Falls quickly turns nightmarish as he uncovers the town’s dark secret and Helen Foster’s vengeful spirit. He must find the elusive 825 Forest Road before his family falls victim to her wrath.
- SHADOW OF GOD (April 11):
- Father Mason Harper returns to his childhood home only to confront dark secrets and a possessed father. This film explores the blurred lines between good and evil, testing the limits of faith and sanity.
- DEAD MAIL (April 18):
- A seasoned “dead letter” investigator finds himself entangled in a violent mystery when a blood-stained plea for help arrives at his desk. This 1980s-set thriller takes viewers on a suspenseful journey into the unknown.
- FRÉWAKA (April 25):
- From Aislinn Clarke, director of “The Devil’s Doorway,” comes a chilling Irish folk horror tale. A home care worker descends into paranoia and ancient superstitions as she cares for an agoraphobic woman in a remote village.
The Last Drive-In with Joe Bob Briggs Returns!
- Joe Bob Briggs and Darcy the Mail Girl are back for a new season, delivering their signature blend of horror commentary and drive-in nostalgia. Tune in LIVE on Shudder TV every first Friday of the month for double features that will leave you howling for more.
TV Highlights: Watch Parties and More
- Join fellow horror enthusiasts for weekly watch parties featuring new premieres and curated double features. Highlights include a Stephen Cognetti spotlight, trapped-themed horrors, and films that shaped Shudder’s identity.
Shudder Resurrected: Classic Horror Returns
Shudder is resurrecting several classic horror films throughout April, offering a diverse range of scares for every palate. Here’s a glimpse:
- April 1st: April Fool’s Day, Rawhead Rex, Halloween H20, Halloween VI: The Curse of Michael Myers, Halloween: Resurrection, 13 Ghosts (1960), Fright Night (1985), Repulsion (1965), Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Next Generation, Crimson Peak, Night of the Living Dead (1990), Land of the Dead, Unfriended.
- April 5th: Intruder (2019)
- April 7th: A Cat in the Brain, City of the Living Dead, Manhattan Baby, The Beyond, The Black Cat, The New York Ripper.
- April 14th: Chain Reaction (2006)
- April 21st: Psychomania.
Shudder is the perfect place to celebrate the halfway point to Halloween. Get ready for a month filled with terror and thrills!
