{"id":1843,"date":"2021-09-01T18:18:08","date_gmt":"2021-09-01T23:18:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/horrorfatale.com\/?p=1843"},"modified":"2021-09-01T18:18:08","modified_gmt":"2021-09-01T23:18:08","slug":"shudder-kicks-off-61-days-of-halloween","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/horrorfatale.com\/index.php\/2021\/09\/01\/shudder-kicks-off-61-days-of-halloween\/","title":{"rendered":"Shudder Kicks Off 61 Days of Halloween"},"content":{"rendered":"

The “most wonderful time of the year” for Shudder kicks off today with its “61 Days of Halloween” annual event, featuring a slate of weekly new movie premieres and original series debuts, a new Halloween special with Joe Bob Briggs (and more specials to be announced)<\/em>, horror film favorite added to the Shudder library from Brian De Palma’s Carrie <\/em>to Tobe Hooper’s Poltergeist, <\/em>a new edition of Shudder’s beloved “Ghoul Log,” a 24\/7 streaming jack-o’-lantern, and the return of Shudder’s Halloween Hotline, where members can receive live, personalized movie recommendations from Shudder’s head curator Samuel Zimmerman.<\/p>\n

“Shudder is the ultimate destination for horror all year long, but every Halloween, we try to outdo ourselves. Last year, we supersized the season, expanding our celebration to 61 days, and this year, we’re going even bigger by bringing Shudder members an unbeatable lineup of new original series and exclusive movie premieres every week, along with new specials and timeless horror favorites, starting September 1. Whatever you’re in the mood for this Halloween\u2014old or new, creepy fun or truly terrifying\u2014Shudder has you covered,” said Shudder General Manager Craig Engler.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Some highlights (for me at least) include:<\/p>\n

Slasher: Flesh & Blood<\/em> \u2013 New Episodes Premiere Every Thursday through September 16<\/strong><\/p>\n

Slasher: Flesh & Blood<\/em> follows a wealthy, dysfunctional family lead by patriarch Spencer Galloway (David Cronenberg) that gathers for a reunion on a secluded island only to learn they’ll be pitted against one another in a cruel game of life and death, all while being stalked by a mysterious masked killer. Nothing is what it seems and no one is safe as the tension \u2013 and body count \u2013 ratchets up.<\/p>\n

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Creepshow<\/a> <\/em>Season 3 \u2013 Premieres September 23 <\/strong><\/p>\n

Based on the 1982 horror comedy classic, the anthology Creepshow<\/em> returns for a third season and is still the most fun you’ll ever have being scared! From showrunner Greg Nicotero (The Walking Dead<\/em>), a comic book comes to life in a series of vignettes, exploring terrors ranging from murder, creatures, monsters, and delusions to the supernatural and unexplainable.\u00a0 You never know what will be on the next page. Guest stars include Michael Rooker (The Walking Dead<\/em>), James Remar (Dexter<\/em>), Johnathon Schaech (Legends of Tomorrow<\/em>), Reid Scott (Veep<\/em>), Hannah Fierman (V\/H\/S<\/em>), King Bach (When We First Met<\/em>) and Ethan Embry (Empire Records<\/em>).<\/p>\n

The Boulet Brothers’ Dragula<\/em> Season 4 \u2014 Premieres October 19<\/strong><\/p>\n

The groundbreaking Shudder Original series follows ten drag artists from around the world competing for a $100,000 grand prize \u2013 the largest in show history. Season four will feature a spectacular lineup of guest judges including Vanessa Hudgens (High School Musical<\/em> film series), Harvey Guill\u00e9n (What We Do in the Shadows<\/em>), Kristian Nairn (Game of Thrones<\/em>), Misha Osherovich (Freaky<\/em>), Queer country music icon Orville Peck, pop metal star Poppy, Ray Santiago (Ash vs. The Evil Dead<\/em>), Bob the Drag Queen (We’re Here<\/em>), and more, with additional judges to be announced later. Dubbed one of “the 19 best LGBTQ+ shows everyone needs to watch” by Cosmopolitan<\/em>, The Boulet Brothers’ Dragula<\/em> is written and produced by the Boulet Brothers with Executive Producer David Sigurani and director Nathan Noyes.<\/p>\n

\u00a0Behind the Monsters<\/em> \u2014 Premieres October 27<\/strong><\/p>\n

The new original docu-series Behind the Monsters<\/em> takes a deep dive on cinematic horror icons, including Freddy Krueger, Jason Voorhees, Michael Myers, Candyman, Chucky and Pinhead, and features interviews with horror experts and the writers, directors and actors from the original films that made each character the stuff of genre legends. Written and directed by Gabrielle Binkley and Anthony Uro and produced by Stage 3 Productions, Behind the Monsters<\/em> is executive produced by Phil Nobile Jr., Kelly Ryan and Mark Shostrom.<\/p>\n

Joe Bob’s Halloween Hoedown<\/em> \u2014 October 8 at 9pm ET on Shudder TV<\/strong><\/p>\n

In what has become an annual tradition, iconic horror host and foremost drive-in movie critic Joe Bob Briggs returns with a special The Last Drive-In<\/em> double feature just in time for Halloween, premiering live on the Shudder TV feed. 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, with special guests to be announced. (Also available on demand beginning October 10.)<\/p>\n

The “Ghoul Log<\/strong>” is Halloween’s answer to the Christmas Yule Log: a 24\/7 streaming jack-o’-lantern providing the perfect ambience for all your Halloween festivities. Fan favorites The Ghoul Log<\/em> and Return of the Ghoul Log<\/em> are back, along with a spooky new edition for 2021 premiering October 1<\/u>.<\/p>\n

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Superhost<\/em><\/strong><\/a> \u2013 Premieres September 2<\/strong><\/p>\n

(Available on Shudder US, Shudder CA, Shudder UKI and Shudder ANZ)\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

In Superhost<\/em><\/a>, travel vloggers Teddy (Osric Chau, Supernatural) and Claire (Sara Canning, Nancy Drew) share their experiences in and around vacation homes with their subscribers while maintaining a moderate level of internet fame. When their follower count starts to dwindle, they pivot to creating viral content around their most recent host, Rebecca (Gracie Gillam, Z Nation). With all eyes turned towards their “superhost,” Rebecca, they slowly start to realize something isn’t right and as they investigate further, they unlock a horrifying truth. Written and directed by Brandon Christensen (Z, Still\/Born<\/em>). Starring Chau, Canning, Gillam and Barbara Crampton (Jakob’s Wife<\/em>).<\/p>\n

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Martyrs Lane<\/em> \u2013 Premieres September 9<\/strong><\/p>\n

(Available on Shudder US, Shudder CA, Shudder UKI and Shudder ANZ) <\/em><\/p>\n

In this unsettling ghost story, Leah, 10, lives in a large, old house with her family but can’t quite work out why her mother seems so distant. At night she is visited by a mysterious guest, who might be able to give her some answers. With a new challenge every night, Leah is rewarded with bits of knowledge that, when pieced together, threaten to shine a dangerous light on both the truth in her nightmares and of the world she lives in. Directed by Ruth Platt (The Lesson<\/em>). Starring Denise Gough (Colette, The Kid Who Would Be King<\/em>), Steven Cree (Outlaw King, A Discovery of Witches<\/em>), Kiera Thompson (His Name Was Gerry<\/em>) and Sienna Sayer (Silent Night<\/em>).<\/p>\n

Seance<\/em><\/strong> \u2013 Premieres September 29<\/strong><\/p>\n

(Available on Shudder US, Shudder CA, Shudder UKI and Shudder ANZ)<\/em><\/p>\n

Camille Meadows is the new girl at the prestigious Edelvine Academy for Girls. Soon after her arrival, six girls invite her to join them in a late-night ritual, calling forth the spirit of a dead former student who reportedly haunts their halls. But before morning, one of the girls is dead, leaving the others wondering what they may have awakened. Written and directed by Simon Barrett (You’re Next, The Guest<\/em>). Starring Suki Waterhouse (Assassination Nation, The Divergent Series: Insurgent<\/em>), Madisen Beaty (Once Upon a Time… In Hollywood, The Curious Case of Benjamin Button<\/em>), Ella-Rae Smith (Into the Badlands, Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw<\/em>), Inanna Sarkis (Boo 2! A Madea Halloween, After Franchise<\/em>), \u202fSeamus Patterson (Channel Zero<\/em>) and Marina Stephenson-Kerr (Channel Zero<\/em>).<\/p>\n