Shudder gives us an April to remember as the official Halfway to Halloween month. A ton of originals and favorites hit or return to the service across the various regions, and as always, we here at Haunted MTL will guide you through the bounty. We’ll list each film and premiere date across all four regions, as well as give a highlight, something we know you are going to like.
So, let’s get spooky, shall we? Shudder Originals and Exclusives will be in bold. Dates will be regionally formatted.
Shudder Canada in April
Canada isn’t getting as much content and the US is, but the haul is still respectable. Many great originals land this month on Shudder Canada, so many that it may be hard to pick a highlight. However, for sheer horror fun, and history, be sure to stream In Search of Darkness Part II on April 23rd. This follow-up to the hit documentary released in 2020 promises to offer a compelling survey of 1980s horror classics with the people who made them.
4/1
Train to Busan Presents: Peninsula
Creepshow ep. 201
The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2
4/5
Don’t Panic
Zombie for Sale
4/8
The Power
Creepshow ep. 202
4/12
Day of the Beast
Perdita Durango
The McPherson Tape
4/15
The Banishing
Creepshow ep. 203
4/16
The Last Drive-In ep. 301
4/18
Fangoria Chainsaw Awards (on Shudder TV 8pm ET/5pm PT)
4/19
The Conspiracy
Housebound
Mother’s Day
The Stepfather
4/22
Boys from County Hell
Creepshow ep. 204
4/23
The Last Drive-In ep. 302
4/26
In Search of Darkness Part II
Attack of the Demons
The Similars
4/29
Deadhouse Dark
Creepshow ep. 205
Horror Express
4/30
The Last Drive-In ep. 303
Shudder US in April
The third season of The Last Drive-In with Joe Bob Briggs lands on April 16th. We’re huge fans of JBB here at Haunted MTL, so naturally, the season premiere is the highlight for April. This season is sure to be full of surprises, but the question remains: are we still in the cabin?
There is no season three trailer but here is some inspiration for us all.
4/1
Train to Busan Presents: Peninsula
Creepshow ep. 201
The Haunting of Julia
Night of the Lepus
The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2
4/2
The Body Snatcher
Cat People
Curse of the Cat People
I Walked with a Zombie
Isle of the Dead
The Leopard Man
The Seventh Victim
4/5
Don’t Panic
The Drone
The Fog
House of 1000 Corpses
The Howling
Lanke Mungo
Zombie for Sale
4/6
The Dentist
The Dentist 2
4/8
The Power
Creepshow ep. 202
4/12
Day of the Beast
Perdita Durango
The McPherson Tape
4/15
The Banishing
Creepshow ep. 203
4/16
The Last Drive-In ep. 301
4/18
Fangoria Chainsaw Awards (on Shudder TV 8pm ET/5pm PT)
4/19
The Conspiracy
Housebound
Mother’s Day
The Stepfather
Thale
4/22
Boys from County Hell
Creepshow ep. 204
4/23
The Last Drive-In ep. 302
4/26
In Search of Darkness Part II
Attack of the Demons
The Diabolical
The Similars
4/29
Deadhouse Dark
Creepshow ep. 205
4/30
The Last Drive-In ep. 303
Shudder UK in April
For the UK highlight the British film, The Power, seems particularly fitting. This Shudder Original follows a nurse, played by Rose Williams, during the 1070s blackouts in London. She finds herself in a hospital without power due to a mining strike, with something lurking in the darkness. This is the directorial debut of writer-director Corinna Faith (The Innocents). It looks very moody and worth a watch.
1/4
Creepshow ep. 201
5/4
Baskin
Zombie for Sale
8/4
The Power
Creepshow ep. 202
12/4
The McPherson Tape
15/4
The Banishing
Creepshow ep. 203
19/4
Fangoria Chainsaw Awards (on Shudder TV 8pm ET/5pm PT)
The Children
Goodnight Mommy
Mother’s Day
Mom and Dad
22/4
Creepshow ep. 204
26/4
In Search of Darkness Part II
Wake Wood
29/4
Deadhouse Dark
Creepshow ep. 205
Horror Express
Shudder ANZ in April
The Australia and New Zealand region gets to enjoy brand new episodes of Creepshow throughout the month just like the other regions.
Based on the 1982 horror comedy classic, the anthology Creepshow returns for a second season and is still the most fun you’ll ever have being scared! 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. You never know what will be on the next page. Executive produced by showrunner Greg Nicotero, Creepshow’s second season will feature guest stars Kevin Dillon, Iman Benson, Josh McDermitt, Keith David, Molly Ringwald, Barbara Crampton, Justin Long, and D’Arcy Carden, among others.
1/4
Creepshow ep. 201
6/4
The Babadook
Psycho Raman
8/4
The Power
Creepshow ep. 202
13/4
Beyond Re-Animator
Bride of Re-Animator
Dagon
The McPherson Tape
15/4
The Banishing
Creepshow ep. 203
19/4
Fangoria Chainsaw Awards (on Shudder TV 8pm ET/5pm PT)
20/4
Road Games
Scream, Queen! My Nightmare on Elm Street
22/4
Creepshow ep. 204
26/4
In Search of Darkness Part II
27/4
Julia’s Eyes
Society
29/4
Deadhouse Dark
Creepshow ep. 205
30/4
Horror Express
So, what do you think about the additions to Shudder this month? How about our selections? Do we have great taste or do you think we missed the mark? Don’t forget there is also the Halloween Hotline operating as well.
See you later this month with a Shudder news roundup!
