On Wednesday, horror streaming service Shudder announced the return of its “Halfway To Halloween” celebration, which will feature all-new original films, new seasons of original series, an exclusive release, and return of Shudder’s popular “Halfway to Halloween Hotline.”
“We’re curating a slate of the best in horror all year round, but April and October give us a unique opportunity to connect with and hear from our members directly about the movies they’re craving and what they love most about the genre,” said Craig Engler, Shudder’s General Manager. “And we’re pairing that with an impressive lineup of new, fan-favorite titles, as we continue to go deep on the genre like only Shudder can.”
Halfway To Halloween Hotline
Every Friday in April from 3 pm – 4 pm ET, members are invited to call Samuel Zimmerman, Shudder’s
VP of programming, for customized horror viewing recommendations from Shudder’s expansive film
collection – from his favorite genre films of all time to highly anticipated releases this year. A new hotline
phone number will be announced each Friday on Shudder’s social media platforms.
As in years past, call volumes are expected to be high, so be patient and keep trying. There are no guarantees that every call will be answered, but Sam will get through as many as possible within the hour.
New Shudder Originals & Exclusives
Nights End – Premieres March 31
Written by Brett Neveu and directed by Jennifer Reeder (“Knives and Skin,” “V/H/S/94”), “Night’s End” tells of an anxious shut-in unwittingly moves into a haunted apartment and hires a mysterious stranger to perform an exorcism that takes a horrific turn. Starring Geno Walker, Felonious Munk, Kate Arrington, and Michael Shannon.
Cursed Films II – Premieres Thursday, April 7, New Episodes Every Thursday
Shudder’s acclaimed documentary series is back to explore the facts and myths surrounding a new batch of famous films some consider cursed. The new season will feature “The Wizard of Oz,” “Rosemary’s Baby,” “Stalker,” “The Serpent and the Rainbow,” and “Cannibal Holocaust.” Featuring new interviews with FX expert and former Mythbusters host Adam Savage, Oscar-winning cinematographer Roger Deakins, actor Bill Pullman, and director Ruggero Deodato, among many others.
See For Me – Premieres Thursday, April 7 (Shudder Exclusive Film)
A blind young woman caught in the crossfire of a home invasion scheme must rely on an Army veteran via an app to survive in this shocking cat-and-mouse thriller starring visually impaired actor Skyler Davenport as blind house-sitter Sophie, alongside Kim Coates, Jessica Parker Kennedy, Pascal Langdale, Joe Pingue, George Tchortov, Laura Vandervoort, and Emily Piggford.
The Cellar – Premieres Friday, April 15
Filmed on location in Roscommon, Ireland, “The Cellar” tells the story of Keira Woods (Elisha Cuthbert), whose daughter mysteriously vanishes in the cellar of their new house in the country. Keira soon discovers there is an ancient and powerful entity controlling their home that she will have to face or risk losing her family’s souls forever. An Official Selection, SXSW 2022, the film will premiere on Shudder on the same day as its theatrical release.
Virus 32 – Premieres Thursday, April 21
A virus breaks out and a chilling massacre rages through the streets. The sick become hunters and only calm their fever by unscrupulously killing all those not yet infected. Unaware of this, Iris and her daughter spend the day in the sports club where Iris works as a security guard. When night falls, their fight for survival beings. Their only hope of salvation arrives when they discover that after each attack, the infected seem to stop for 32 seconds of calm before attacking again.
The Last Drive-In With Joe Bob Briggs Season 4 – Premieres Friday, April 29, New Episodes Every Friday
The hit series returns with Briggs, the world’s foremost drive-in movie critic, presenting eclectic horror movie double features, interrupting the films to expound upon their merits, histories, and significance to genre cinema. The season premiere will feature a celebration of The Last Drive-In’s 100th movie since Joe Bob’s first Shudder marathon in 2018, with surprise special guests.
In addition to new Shudder Originals and exclusives, Shudder will add several new titles to its growing library, including the first three seasons of “The Boulet Brothers’ Dragula,” 1992’s “Candyman,” and “The Devils,” and more. Check out the full lineup with release dates below:
April 1
- Candyman (1992)
- The Evil Dead (1981)
- Evil Dead II
- The Fog (1980)
- Near Dark
- The Serpent and the Rainbow
- Session 9
- The Funhouse
- The Devils
- Trick ‘r Treat
April 4
- Ritual
- Summer of 84
April 11
- Rocktober Blood
- Puppet Master
- Puppet Master 2
- Puppet Master 3
April 12
- Subspecies
- The Pit and the Pendulum
- Intruder
April 18
- The Boulet Brothers’ Dragula Seasons 1-3
April 25
- Etheria Season 5
- Jamie Mark is Dead (2014)
