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‘Prisoners Of The Ghostland’ Streaming Exclusively On Shudder & AMC+ This November

‘Prisoners Of The Ghostland’ Streaming Exclusively On Shudder & AMC+ This November

AMC+ and Shudder, the premium streaming service for horror, thriller, and the supernatural announced today that Prisoners of the Ghostland will stream exclusively on both platforms in the U.S. starting on November 19th. Set in the treacherous frontier city of Samurai Town, the film centers on a ruthless bank robber (Nicolas Cage) who has been sprung from jail by the wealthy warlord, The Governor (Bill Moseley), whose adopted granddaughter Bernice (Sofia Boutella) has gone missing. The Governor offers the prisoner his freedom in exchange for retrieving the runaway. Strapped into a leather suit that will self-destruct within five days, the bandit sets off on a journey to find the young woman—and his own path to redemption. Directed by the acclaimed Japanese director Sion Sono (Why Don’t You Play in Hell), the film was written by Aaron Hendry and Rexa Sixo Safai (Western Wonderland). The film also stars Nick Cassavetes (Face/Off), Tak Sakaguchi (Tokyo Tribe), and Yuzuka Nakaya (The Forest of

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Nov 22, 2021
Shudder Announces “The Last Drive-In: The Walking Dead.” Hosted by Joe Bob Briggs

Shudder Announces “The Last Drive-In: The Walking Dead.” Hosted by Joe Bob Briggs

On October 29th, just days before Halloween, Sudder will air the special “The Last Drive-In: The Walking Dead.” Join iconic horror host and foremost drive-in critic Joe Bob Briggs and a special guest, Greg Nicotero, executive producer and special effects Make-up supervisor and designer for “The Walking Dead”, as they watch the first two episodes of season one of the hit series. The two will discuss the evolution of the walkers and much, much more. “The Last Drive-In with Joe Bob Briggs” is produced by Matt Manjourides and Justin Martell and directed by Austin Jennings. Fans are invited to join a live watch premiere at 9 pm ET via the Shudder TV feed and On Demand on AMC+, using the hashtags #TheLastDriveIn and #TheWalkingDead.

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Nov 22, 2021
‘Great White’ Premiering Exclusively On Shudder

‘Great White’ Premiering Exclusively On Shudder

Tucker and Dale vs. Evil actress Katrina Bowden goes head to head with the ultimate predator in the survival thriller Great White, swimming onto Shudder exclusively this November. From the executive producers of 47 Meters Down, the film, based on a true story, follows seaplane operators and couple, Kaz Fellows (Katrina Bowden) and Charlie Brody (Aaron Jakubenko), along with their three passengers, Joji Minase (Tim Kano), his wife Michelle (Kimie Tsukakoshi), and cook Benny (Te Kohe Tuhaka), who set out on a flight to the picturesque Hell’s Reef. Soon their idyllic trip turns into a fight for survival when they become stranded miles from shore and in grave danger from what lurks just below the surface. What ensues is a battle for survival of epic proportions against nature’s perfect predator. Michael Boughen (Tomorrow, Killer Elite, The Loved Ones) penned the script, with Martin Wilson making his feature directorial debut. Great White (review) premieres exclusively on Shudder on November 11, 2021.

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Nov 22, 2021
Shudder Releases New Trailer For Anthology Series “Horror Noire”

Shudder Releases New Trailer For Anthology Series “Horror Noire”

The first trailer is here for Shudder‘s new anthology series, “Horror Noire,” a follow-up to the critically acclaimed 2019 documentary Horror Noire: A History of Black Horror. Showcasing stories of Black horror from Black directors and screenwriters, “Horror Noire” features six stories presented together as a two-hour film starring Lesley-Ann Brandt (Lucifer, Spartacus), Luke James (The Chi, Thoughts of a Colored Man), Erica Ash (Survivor’s Remorse, A Black Lady Sketch Show), Brandon Mychal Smith (Four Weddings and a Funeral, You’re the Worst), Sean Patrick Thomas (Macbeth, The Curse of La Llorona), Peter Stormare (American Gods, Fargo), Malcolm Barrett (Genius: Aretha Franklin, Timeless), Tony Todd (Candyman, Night of the Living Dead), and Rachel True (The Craft, Half & Half), among others. The new and adapted stories are written by husband-and-wife writing duo Tananarive Due (My Soul to Keep, Horror Noire: A History of Black Horror) and Steven Barnes (Lion’s Blood), Ezra Claytan Daniels (BTTM FDRS), Victor LaValle (The Ballad of Black

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Nov 22, 2021
Shudder Announces Annual “Joe Bob’s Halloween Hoedown”

Shudder Announces Annual “Joe Bob’s Halloween Hoedown”

The Shudder Original Halloween special Joe Bob’s Halloween Hoedown will soon premiere. In what has become an annual tradition, iconic horror host and foremost drive-in movie critic Joe Bob Briggs returns with the new special just in time for Halloween. You’ll have to tune in to find out what movies Joe Bob has selected, but you can count on something scary and perfect for the season. Special guests include director David Gordon Green of the upcoming Halloween franchise installment, Halloween Kills. But that’s not all, producer/Blumhouse CEO and founder Jason Blum announced today during Blumhouse’s second annual BlumFest celebration that he will be appearing as well. Joe Bob’s Halloween Hoedown premieres live on the Shudder TV feed at 9 pm ET/8c on October 8, 2021. Fans can also watch on demand on Shudder and within the Shudder offering in the AMC+ bundle on Sunday, October 10, 2021. The Last Drive-In with Joe Bob Briggs is produced by Matt Manjourides and

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Nov 21, 2021
Shudder Announces “Coming Of Rage” Horror ‘Raging Grace’

Shudder Announces “Coming Of Rage” Horror ‘Raging Grace’

Shudder has just announced today the original film, Raging Grace, from writer-director and BIFA-nominee Paris Zarcilla (Pommel, The Century Egg). Described as a “coming of rage” film, it shines a spotlight on the Filipino immigrant experience through a blend of horror and drama. In the film, an undocumented Filipina immigrant lands a job as a care worker for a seemingly terminal old man, securing a better life for her and her daughter. But a dark discovery threatens to destroy everything she’s strived for and holds dear. Produced by Chi Thai (The Promise, Little Miss Sumo), the film stars Filipina actress Max Eigenmann (Verdict) and David Hayman (The Boy in the Striped Pajamas, Finding Your Feet), And is set to begin filming in Australia and New Zealand this November and will premiere in 2022. “Raging Grace will be the first British-Filipino feature in British cinema history. Growing up Southeast Asian in London, I was taught to assimilate, to excel but not

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Nov 21, 2021
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Shudder Acquires Creature Feature ‘The Seed’ Ahead Of World Premiere

Shudder, AMC Networks’ premium streaming service for horror, thrillers, and the supernatural, has acquired worldwide rights to the black comedy creature feature The Seed, ahead of the film’s world premiere at Beyond Fest, in Los Angeles on Tuesday, October 5th In the Shudder Original film, lifelong friends Deidre (Lucy Martin, Vikings), Heather (Sophie Vavasseur, Resident Evil: Apocalypse), and Charlotte (Chelsea Edge, I Hate Suzie) are finally getting some time away together, using the upcoming meteor shower to gather more followers for their social media channels. But what starts out as a girls’ getaway in the Mojave Desert descends into a battle for survival with the arrival of an invasive alien force whose air of mystery soon proves to be alluring and irresistible to them. Before long the situation devolves into a battle to the death, where the stakes have galaxy-wide implications. The Seed is produced by Shudder, Camelot Films, and Hardman Pictures, in association with Lipsync Productions, Amp International, The

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Sep 29, 2021
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Horror Thriller ‘Dead & Beautiful’ Premieres On Shudder This November

Today, Shudder, AMC Networks’ premium streaming service for horror, thriller, and the supernatural announced the November premiere date for the psychological thriller Dead & Beautiful, as well as unveiled its trailer. Written and directed by David Verbeek, Dead & Beautiful follows five rich, spoiled Asian twenty-somethings (Gijs Blom, Aviis Zhong, Yen Tsao, Philip Juan, Anechka Marchenko) are suffering from upper-class ennui, unsure how to spend their days when so little is expected from them. In search of excitement, the five friends from the “Circle,” a group where they take turns designing a unique, extravagant experience for the others. But things go wrong when the privileged urbanites awaken after a night out to find they have developed vampire fangs and an unquenchable thirst for flesh, blood, and adventure at any price. Dead & Beautiful, premiering on Shudder on November 4, 2021, following its screening at Fantastic Fest in Austin, TX on Saturday, September 25. It is produced by Erik Glijnis (Pleasure)

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Sep 23, 2021
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‘V/H/S/94’ Is Coming To Shudder This October

Following its world premiere at Fantastic Fest this month, V/H/S/94 will be coming to Shudder. We got the new trailer for the anthology that is the fourth film of the franchise. V/H/S/94 marks the return of the infamous found footage anthology with segments from franchise alumni Simon Barrett (Séance) and Timo Tjahjanto (May the Devil Take You Too) in addition to acclaimed directors Jennifer Reeder (Knives & Skin), Ryan Prows (Lowlife), and Chloe Okuno (Slut). In the film, “after the discovery of a mysterious VHS tape, a brutish police swat team launches a high-intensity raid on a remote warehouse, only to discover a sinister cult compound whose collection of pre-recorded material uncovers a nightmarish conspiracy.” V/H/S/94 will premiere exclusively on Shudder on October 6, 2021.

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Sep 17, 2021
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DVD Review: The Haunting Horror ‘The Power’ Is A “Must See” Movie

Set in 1974 London, where Britain prepares for electrical blackouts, writer-director Corinna Faith‘s (The Innocents) haunting new film The Power introduces us to Rose Williams‘ character Val, a nurse on her first day working at the hospital. As they prepare for the lights to go out, Val’s anxiety begins to build we see the nurse walk the halls and tend to patients with only a lamp to light her way. It doesn’t take long for terrifying things to begin to happen. The hospital setting is spooky enough all on its own but when the lights go out the tension builds and things escalate quickly. As if the setting, the dark, and the bad treatment Val experiences weren’t bad enough, paranormal activity manifests itself and seizure-like spells begin to take hold that leaves Val’s body contorted in unnatural ways, and she experiences random blackouts that leave her finding herself in terrifying situations. The film features fantastic cinematography. The decision to film

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Sep 16, 2021

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‘Prisoners Of The Ghostland’ Streaming Exclusively On Shudder & AMC+ This November

‘Prisoners Of The Ghostland’ Streaming Exclusively On Shudder & AMC+ This November

AMC+ and Shudder, the premium streaming service for horror, thriller, and the supernatural announced today that Prisoners of the Ghostland will stream exclusively on both platforms in the U.S. starting on November 19th. Set in the treacherous frontier city of Samurai Town, the film centers on a ruthless bank robber (Nicolas Cage) who has been sprung from jail by the wealthy warlord, The Governor (Bill Moseley), whose adopted granddaughter Bernice (Sofia Boutella) has gone missing. The Governor offers the prisoner his freedom in exchange for retrieving the runaway. Strapped into a leather suit that will self-destruct within five days, the bandit sets off on a journey to find the young woman—and his own path to redemption. Directed by the acclaimed Japanese director Sion Sono (Why Don’t You Play in Hell), the film was written by Aaron Hendry and Rexa Sixo Safai (Western Wonderland). The film also stars Nick Cassavetes (Face/Off), Tak Sakaguchi (Tokyo Tribe), and Yuzuka Nakaya (The Forest of

Continue reading →
Nov 22, 2021
Shudder Announces “The Last Drive-In: The Walking Dead.” Hosted by Joe Bob Briggs

Shudder Announces “The Last Drive-In: The Walking Dead.” Hosted by Joe Bob Briggs

On October 29th, just days before Halloween, Sudder will air the special “The Last Drive-In: The Walking Dead.” Join iconic horror host and foremost drive-in critic Joe Bob Briggs and a special guest, Greg Nicotero, executive producer and special effects Make-up supervisor and designer for “The Walking Dead”, as they watch the first two episodes of season one of the hit series. The two will discuss the evolution of the walkers and much, much more. “The Last Drive-In with Joe Bob Briggs” is produced by Matt Manjourides and Justin Martell and directed by Austin Jennings. Fans are invited to join a live watch premiere at 9 pm ET via the Shudder TV feed and On Demand on AMC+, using the hashtags #TheLastDriveIn and #TheWalkingDead.

Continue reading →
Nov 22, 2021
‘Great White’ Premiering Exclusively On Shudder

‘Great White’ Premiering Exclusively On Shudder

Tucker and Dale vs. Evil actress Katrina Bowden goes head to head with the ultimate predator in the survival thriller Great White, swimming onto Shudder exclusively this November. From the executive producers of 47 Meters Down, the film, based on a true story, follows seaplane operators and couple, Kaz Fellows (Katrina Bowden) and Charlie Brody (Aaron Jakubenko), along with their three passengers, Joji Minase (Tim Kano), his wife Michelle (Kimie Tsukakoshi), and cook Benny (Te Kohe Tuhaka), who set out on a flight to the picturesque Hell’s Reef. Soon their idyllic trip turns into a fight for survival when they become stranded miles from shore and in grave danger from what lurks just below the surface. What ensues is a battle for survival of epic proportions against nature’s perfect predator. Michael Boughen (Tomorrow, Killer Elite, The Loved Ones) penned the script, with Martin Wilson making his feature directorial debut. Great White (review) premieres exclusively on Shudder on November 11, 2021.

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Nov 22, 2021
Shudder Releases New Trailer For Anthology Series “Horror Noire”

Shudder Releases New Trailer For Anthology Series “Horror Noire”

The first trailer is here for Shudder‘s new anthology series, “Horror Noire,” a follow-up to the critically acclaimed 2019 documentary Horror Noire: A History of Black Horror. Showcasing stories of Black horror from Black directors and screenwriters, “Horror Noire” features six stories presented together as a two-hour film starring Lesley-Ann Brandt (Lucifer, Spartacus), Luke James (The Chi, Thoughts of a Colored Man), Erica Ash (Survivor’s Remorse, A Black Lady Sketch Show), Brandon Mychal Smith (Four Weddings and a Funeral, You’re the Worst), Sean Patrick Thomas (Macbeth, The Curse of La Llorona), Peter Stormare (American Gods, Fargo), Malcolm Barrett (Genius: Aretha Franklin, Timeless), Tony Todd (Candyman, Night of the Living Dead), and Rachel True (The Craft, Half & Half), among others. The new and adapted stories are written by husband-and-wife writing duo Tananarive Due (My Soul to Keep, Horror Noire: A History of Black Horror) and Steven Barnes (Lion’s Blood), Ezra Claytan Daniels (BTTM FDRS), Victor LaValle (The Ballad of Black

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Nov 22, 2021
Shudder Announces Annual “Joe Bob’s Halloween Hoedown”

Shudder Announces Annual “Joe Bob’s Halloween Hoedown”

The Shudder Original Halloween special Joe Bob’s Halloween Hoedown will soon premiere. In what has become an annual tradition, iconic horror host and foremost drive-in movie critic Joe Bob Briggs returns with the new special just in time for Halloween. You’ll have to tune in to find out what movies Joe Bob has selected, but you can count on something scary and perfect for the season. Special guests include director David Gordon Green of the upcoming Halloween franchise installment, Halloween Kills. But that’s not all, producer/Blumhouse CEO and founder Jason Blum announced today during Blumhouse’s second annual BlumFest celebration that he will be appearing as well. Joe Bob’s Halloween Hoedown premieres live on the Shudder TV feed at 9 pm ET/8c on October 8, 2021. Fans can also watch on demand on Shudder and within the Shudder offering in the AMC+ bundle on Sunday, October 10, 2021. The Last Drive-In with Joe Bob Briggs is produced by Matt Manjourides and

Continue reading →
Nov 21, 2021
Shudder Announces “Coming Of Rage” Horror ‘Raging Grace’

Shudder Announces “Coming Of Rage” Horror ‘Raging Grace’

Shudder has just announced today the original film, Raging Grace, from writer-director and BIFA-nominee Paris Zarcilla (Pommel, The Century Egg). Described as a “coming of rage” film, it shines a spotlight on the Filipino immigrant experience through a blend of horror and drama. In the film, an undocumented Filipina immigrant lands a job as a care worker for a seemingly terminal old man, securing a better life for her and her daughter. But a dark discovery threatens to destroy everything she’s strived for and holds dear. Produced by Chi Thai (The Promise, Little Miss Sumo), the film stars Filipina actress Max Eigenmann (Verdict) and David Hayman (The Boy in the Striped Pajamas, Finding Your Feet), And is set to begin filming in Australia and New Zealand this November and will premiere in 2022. “Raging Grace will be the first British-Filipino feature in British cinema history. Growing up Southeast Asian in London, I was taught to assimilate, to excel but not

Continue reading →
Nov 21, 2021
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Shudder Acquires Creature Feature ‘The Seed’ Ahead Of World Premiere

Shudder, AMC Networks’ premium streaming service for horror, thrillers, and the supernatural, has acquired worldwide rights to the black comedy creature feature The Seed, ahead of the film’s world premiere at Beyond Fest, in Los Angeles on Tuesday, October 5th In the Shudder Original film, lifelong friends Deidre (Lucy Martin, Vikings), Heather (Sophie Vavasseur, Resident Evil: Apocalypse), and Charlotte (Chelsea Edge, I Hate Suzie) are finally getting some time away together, using the upcoming meteor shower to gather more followers for their social media channels. But what starts out as a girls’ getaway in the Mojave Desert descends into a battle for survival with the arrival of an invasive alien force whose air of mystery soon proves to be alluring and irresistible to them. Before long the situation devolves into a battle to the death, where the stakes have galaxy-wide implications. The Seed is produced by Shudder, Camelot Films, and Hardman Pictures, in association with Lipsync Productions, Amp International, The

Continue reading →
Sep 29, 2021
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Horror Thriller ‘Dead & Beautiful’ Premieres On Shudder This November

Today, Shudder, AMC Networks’ premium streaming service for horror, thriller, and the supernatural announced the November premiere date for the psychological thriller Dead & Beautiful, as well as unveiled its trailer. Written and directed by David Verbeek, Dead & Beautiful follows five rich, spoiled Asian twenty-somethings (Gijs Blom, Aviis Zhong, Yen Tsao, Philip Juan, Anechka Marchenko) are suffering from upper-class ennui, unsure how to spend their days when so little is expected from them. In search of excitement, the five friends from the “Circle,” a group where they take turns designing a unique, extravagant experience for the others. But things go wrong when the privileged urbanites awaken after a night out to find they have developed vampire fangs and an unquenchable thirst for flesh, blood, and adventure at any price. Dead & Beautiful, premiering on Shudder on November 4, 2021, following its screening at Fantastic Fest in Austin, TX on Saturday, September 25. It is produced by Erik Glijnis (Pleasure)

Continue reading →
Sep 23, 2021
Horror Fuel

‘V/H/S/94’ Is Coming To Shudder This October

Following its world premiere at Fantastic Fest this month, V/H/S/94 will be coming to Shudder. We got the new trailer for the anthology that is the fourth film of the franchise. V/H/S/94 marks the return of the infamous found footage anthology with segments from franchise alumni Simon Barrett (Séance) and Timo Tjahjanto (May the Devil Take You Too) in addition to acclaimed directors Jennifer Reeder (Knives & Skin), Ryan Prows (Lowlife), and Chloe Okuno (Slut). In the film, “after the discovery of a mysterious VHS tape, a brutish police swat team launches a high-intensity raid on a remote warehouse, only to discover a sinister cult compound whose collection of pre-recorded material uncovers a nightmarish conspiracy.” V/H/S/94 will premiere exclusively on Shudder on October 6, 2021.

Continue reading →
Sep 17, 2021
Horror Fuel

DVD Review: The Haunting Horror ‘The Power’ Is A “Must See” Movie

Set in 1974 London, where Britain prepares for electrical blackouts, writer-director Corinna Faith‘s (The Innocents) haunting new film The Power introduces us to Rose Williams‘ character Val, a nurse on her first day working at the hospital. As they prepare for the lights to go out, Val’s anxiety begins to build we see the nurse walk the halls and tend to patients with only a lamp to light her way. It doesn’t take long for terrifying things to begin to happen. The hospital setting is spooky enough all on its own but when the lights go out the tension builds and things escalate quickly. As if the setting, the dark, and the bad treatment Val experiences weren’t bad enough, paranormal activity manifests itself and seizure-like spells begin to take hold that leaves Val’s body contorted in unnatural ways, and she experiences random blackouts that leave her finding herself in terrifying situations. The film features fantastic cinematography. The decision to film

Continue reading →
Sep 16, 2021