Horrorfans are in for a real treat this Halloween season thanks toShudder, whorecently unveiled their 2024 Season of Screams streaming lineupwhich features a ton of spooky movies to get you in the holiday spirit. Long known as the premiere destination for original horror programming, Shudder is once again pulling out all the stops this year to bring fans some of the best films the genre has to offer, and they kicked things off yesterday with the streaming debut of the most original slasher film of the year,In a Violent Nature.
The festivities continue all throughout the coming months, and in addition to a plethora of great movies and TV shows, Shudder is also bringing back its popular Ghoul Log in October, this time dubbedThe Rise of the Ghoul Log. The hour-long video features a candlelit pumpkin and is perfect to put on in the background while you go about your spooky business. Check out the full lineup for Shudder’s Season of Screams below.
In a Violent Nature (Shudder Original Film) - September 13
In a Violent Nature
In a Violent Nature is a 2024 horror-slasher film written and directed by Chris Nash that premiered at the Sundance Film Festival in 2024. A group of campers in the middle of the wilderness stumble across a fire watchtower and discover a locket buried beneath its charred ruins. However, by unearthing the locket, they’ve invited the wrath of its prior owner and now must survive the rampage of a supernatural killer looking to retrieve his possession.
When a locket is removed from a collapsed fire tower in the woods that entombs the rotting corpse of Johnny, a vengeful spirit spurred on by a horrific 60-year-old crime, his body is resurrected and becomes hellbent on retrieving it. The undead golem homes in on the group of vacationing teens responsible for the theft and proceeds to methodically slaughter them one by one in his mission to get it back – along with anyone in his way.
Horror’s Greatest (Shudder Original Series) - New Episodes Every Tuesday Until Season Finale on September 24
Celebrating thevery best the genre has to offer,Horror’s Greatestis a deep dive into everything we love about horror. From fresh looks at classics to unearthing scores of hidden gems, this series has something for every fright film enthusiast. A gallery of ghoulish pros, including actors, directors, writers, composers, and special effects artists, draw on their unique knowledge to answer the big questions: What are the must-see films in horror’s many sub-genres? What’s the appeal of horror tropes, and how do today’s filmmakers subvert our expectations? What shape does horror take in countries outside of the United States? The answers encompass the breadth of the nightmares we watch for our entertainment.
Oddity (Shudder Original Film) - September 27
When Dani is brutally murdered at the remote country house that she and her husband Ted are renovating, everyone suspects a patient from the local mental health institution, where Ted is a doctor. However, soon after the tragic killing, the suspect is found dead. A year later, Dani’s blind twin sister Darcy, a self-proclaimed psychic and collector of cursed items, pays an unexpected visit to Ted and his new girlfriend, Yana. Convinced that there was more to her sister’s murder than people know, Darcy has brought with her the most dangerous items from her cursed collection to help her exact revenge.
Dani is restoring an old castle in rural Cork County, Ireland, with her husband Ted, a doctor at a facility for the criminally insane. When Dani is brutally murdered, her blind occultist twin sister Darcy goes after those responsible using inherited haunted items as her tools of revenge.
HUSH (Shudder Library Film) - October 1
A deaf and muted writer who retreated into the woods to live a solitary life must fight for her life in silence when a masked killer appears at her window.
Mike Flanagan Slasher Gem Hush Is Also Getting a Physical Media Release
The physical release of Mike Flanagan’s modern horror masterpiece includes a black-and-white version dubbed the “Shush Cut.”
The Houses October Built 2011 (Shudder Library Film) - October 1
Looking for a good fright for Halloween, five friends set off on a road trip to discover the scariest underground haunts. As their trip appears to reach a dead-end, whispers of a haunt like no other draws them to the darkest corners of haunted attractions. The original, unreleased 2011 haunted house documentary that went on to inspire the cult theatrical release of the same name. THE HOUSES OCTOBER BUILT – ORIGINAL VERSION goes deeper behind the scenes of extreme Halloween haunted attractions, introducing an entirely new narrative and unexpected conclusion.
The Boulet Brothers’ Dragula (Shudder Original Series) - New Season Debuts October 1
Dubbed “Season 666,” the next chapter of Emmy-nominated The Boulet Brothers’ Dragula is the most ambitious and terrifying yet, with world-renowned actors and directors joining the judges’ panel, raising the stakes to hellish new heights. Every episode promises spine-chilling, extreme physical feats that will push the cast of drag superstars to confront their darkest fears. This 10-episode season is bigger, bloodier, and more brutal than anything that’s come before, featuring expanded “on location” challenges, twisted new themes for the floorshows, cinematic sequences dripping with dread, and innovative drag that will leave viewers gasping.
V/H/S/ Beyond (Shudder Original Film) - October 1
The popular film anthology will featuresix new bloodcurdling tapes, placing horror at the forefront of a sci-fi-inspired hellscape. Segments include:
Chucky Season 3 (Shudder Library Series) - October 4
The comedy horror-drama television series fromChild’s Playfilm franchise creator Don Mancini sees Chucky take Washington DC in season 3 as the diabolical doll poses a threat to the President of the United States’ staff.
Chucky Voice Actor Brad Dourif Explains the Two Most Important Things About the Character
Brad and Fiona say that the Chucky finale is “very special to the Dourif family” and discuss their roles in the franchise.
In the wake of his father’s untimely death, a young boy is left in the eerie solitude of a sprawling country estate with his newly widowed stepmother. His stepmother, struggling to navigate the overwhelming task of parenthood, grows distant, leaving their fragile bond at risk of collapse. Amidst the growing tension, the boy begins to hear unsettling sounds echoing through the corridors. Soon, he is haunted by the presence of a grotesque creature bearing a disturbingly familiar resemblance to his late father. But as the boy’s warnings are dismissed as the imagination of a grieving child, the sinister entity tightens its grip on their crumbling lives.
MadS (Shudder Original Film) - October 18
Eighteen-year-old Romain has just graduated and makes a stop at his dealer’s place to try a new pill. As he heads off to a party, he sees an injured woman on the side of the road and decides to help her, but when she gets in his car, she suddenly smashes her own head against the dashboard, bleeding out until she dies. Is this a bad trip? Or is it something else? One thing is for sure, it’s only the beginning of the night.
Azrael (Shudder Original Film) - October 25
In a world in which no one speaks, a mysterious, devout community hunts down a young woman named Azrael who has escaped their imprisonment. Recaptured by its ruthless leaders, she is to be sacrificed to pacify an evil which resides deep within the surrounding wilderness – but Azrael will stop at nothing to ensure her own freedom and survival.
The Exorcism (Shudder Exclusive Film) - October 30
The Exorcism
A troubled actor, Anthony Miller, portrayed by Russell Crowe, begins to unravel while shooting a supernatural horror film. His daughter, Lee, played by Ryan Simpkins, suspects his erratic behavior might be due to his past addictions or something far more sinister. As the film progresses, the line between reality and the supernatural blurs, leading to a tense and chilling climax.
Academy Award-winnerRussell Crowe stars as Anthony Miller, a troubled actor who begins to unravel while shooting a supernatural horror film. His estranged daughter, Lee (Ryan Simpkins), wonders if he’s slipping back into his past addictions or if there’s something more sinister at play.
The Creep Tapes (Shudder Original Series) - November 15
The Creep Tapes continues to unravel the mind of a secluded serial killer who lures videographers into his world with the promise of a paid job documenting his life. Unfortunately, as the tape rolls, the killer’s questionable intentions surface with his increasingly odd behavior and the victims will learn they may have made a deadly mistake.
Fans can also join Shudder every Friday night for new movie premieres and live watch parties that kick off at 9pm ET and feature curated and themed double features, which include:
As you can see, there’s no shortage of great horror programming being offered by Shudder this year. A monthly subscriptionto the streaming servicewill set you back just $6.99/month, which is a fantastic deal, or you can get it as part of a package with AMC+ for a couple of bucks more at $8.99/month, which gives you the full, ad-free experience of both services.
