Shudder’s biggest two months begin this September as they kick off the 61 Days of Halloween. This yearly celebration spans September and October and features new premieres, Shudder originals, and some fun events. Let’s look at some of the overall announcements as well as the scheduled releases across regions for September.
The 61 Days of Halloween
First, direct from Shudder:
NEW YORK – September 1, 2021 – 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), horror film favorite added to the Shudder library from Brian De Palma’s Carrie to Tobe Hooper’s Poltergeist, a new editionof 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.
“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—old or new, creepy fun or truly terrifying—Shudder has you covered,” said Shudder General Manager Craig Engler.
Shudder Originals and Exclusives
Here is a list of upcoming Shudder Originals and Exclusives up through October that you have to look forward to.
Superhost – Premieres September 2
(Available on Shudder US, Shudder CA, Shudder UKI and Shudder ANZ)
In Superhost, 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). Starring Chau, Canning, Gillam, and Barbara Crampton (Jakob’s Wife).
Martyrs Lane – Premieres September 9
(Available on Shudder US, Shudder CA, Shudder UKI and Shudder ANZ)
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). Starring Denise Gough (Colette, The Kid Who Would Be King), Steven Cree (Outlaw King, A Discovery of Witches), Kiera Thompson (His Name Was Gerry), and Sienna Sayer (Silent Night).
Seance – Premieres September 29
(Available on Shudder US, Shudder CA, Shudder UKI and Shudder ANZ)
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). Starring Suki Waterhouse (Assassination Nation, The Divergent Series: Insurgent), Madisen Beaty (Once Upon a Time… In Hollywood, The Curious Case of Benjamin Button), Ella-Rae Smith (Into the Badlands, Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw), Inanna Sarkis (Boo 2! A Madea Halloween, After Franchise), Seamus Patterson (Channel Zero) and Marina Stephenson-Kerr (Channel Zero).
V/H/S/94 – Premieres October 6
(Available on Shudder US, Shudder CA, Shudder UKI and Shudder ANZ)
A Shudder Original Film, V/H/S/94 is the fourth installment in the hit horror anthology franchise and 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 V/H/S/94, after the discovery of a mysterious VHS tape, a brutish police swat team launch 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.
The Medium – Premieres October 14
(Available on Shudder US, Shudder CA, Shudder UKI and Shudder ANZ)
A documentary team follows Nim, a shaman based in Northern Thai, the Isan area, and encounters her niece Mink showing strange symptoms that seem to be of inheritance of shamanism. The team decides to follow Mink, hoping to capture the shaman lineage passing on to the next generation, but her bizarre behavior becomes more extreme. From director Banjong Pisanthanakun (Shutter) and producer Na Hong-jin (director of The Wailing). Winner Best Film, Bucheon International Film Festival 2021.
Horror Noire – Premieres Thursday, October 28
(Available on Shudder US, Shudder CA, Shudder UKI and Shudder ANZ)
A new Shudder Original anthology film, Horror Noire is a follow-up to the critically acclaimed 2019 documentary Horror Noire: A History of Black Horror and features new work from both established and emerging talents, showcasing stories of Black horror from Black directors and screenwriters. Anthology writers featured include Tananarive Due, Steven Barnes, Victor LaValle, Shernold Edwards, Al Letson, and Ezra C. Daniels. The cast featured include 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) and Rachel True (The Craft, Half & Half), among others.
Shudder Original Series
Shudder’s Original Series offerings for September and October promise some major fun as well. We have the conclusion of Slasher: Flesh & Blood, the return of Creepshow, and the brand new season of Dragula.
Slasher: Flesh & Blood – New Episodes Premiere Every Thursday through September 16
Slasher: Flesh & Blood 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 – and body count – ratchets up.
Creepshow Season 3 – Premieres September 23
Based on the 1982 horror-comedy classic, the anthology Creepshow returns for a third season and is still the most fun you’ll ever have being scared! From showrunner Greg Nicotero (The Walking Dead), 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. Guest stars include Michael Rooker (The Walking Dead), James Remar (Dexter), Johnathon Schaech (Legends of Tomorrow), Reid Scott (Veep), Hannah Fierman (V/H/S), King Bach (When We First Met), and Ethan Embry (Empire Records).
The Boulet Brothers’ Dragula Season 4 — Premieres October 19
The groundbreaking Shudder Original series follows ten drag artists from around the world competing for a $100,000 grand prize – the largest in show history. Season four will feature a spectacular lineup of guest judges including Vanessa Hudgens (High School Musical film series), Harvey Guillén (What We Do in the Shadows), Kristian Nairn (Game of Thrones), Misha Osherovich (Freaky), Queer country music icon Orville Peck, pop-metal star Poppy, Ray Santiago (Ash vs. The Evil Dead), Bob the Drag Queen (We’re Here), and more, with additional judges to be announced later. Dubbed one of “the 19 best LGBTQ+ shows everyone needs to watch” by Cosmopolitan, The Boulet Brothers’ Dragula is
written and produced by the Boulet Brothers with Executive Producer David Sigurani and director Nathan Noyes.
Behind the Monsters — Premieres October 27
The new original docu-series Behind the Monsters takes a deep dive into 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 is executive produced by Phil Nobile Jr., Kelly Ryan, and Mark Shostrom.
Shudder Specials
“The 61 Days of Halloween” also presents a number of fun specials, all of which are staples to the season on Shudder at this point.
Joe Bob’s Halloween Hoedown — October 8 at 9 pm ET on Shudder TV
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 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.)
The Ghoul Log – 2021 Edition
The “Ghoul Log” is Halloween’s answer to the Christmas Yule Log: a 24/7 streaming jack-o’-lantern providing the perfect ambiance for all your Halloween festivities. Fan favorites The Ghoul Log and Return of the Ghoul Log are back, along with a spooky new edition for 2021 premiering October 1.
Shudder’s Halloween Hotline – 2021 Edition
Every Friday in October from 3-4 pm ET, members are invited to call Samuel Zimmerman, Shudder’s head of programming, to discuss all things horror: from their favorite genre films of all time to the most highly-anticipated horror releases of the year. From those conversations, Sam will then use his horror expertise to offer customized viewing recommendations from Shudder’s expansive film collection.
Fans can call Sam at 914-481-2239 during Hotline Hours. (No calls will go through outside those hours.)
**While recommendations are provided for free, please note that normal phone and long-distance charges may apply. Call volume is expected to be high, so please keep trying if a busy signal is received. There are no guarantees that every call will be answered, but Sam will get through as many as he can within the hour.**
Leaving Shudder
As far as what is leaving Shudder in September we only have two that we know. UK subscribers will need to catch Intruder and M.F.A. while they still can before September 8th.
Coming to Shudder CA in September
A lot arrives in September for Canadian streamers, but the highlight is a mostly complete collection of the Phantasm movies, including the original, three, four, and the most recent chapter, Ravager.
Originals and exclusives will be marked with bold text. All dates are presented regionally.
9/1
Carrie
Invasion of the Body Snatchers
Lifeforce
9/2
Superhost
9/6
Resolution
9/7
Jug Face
They Look Like People
9/9
Martyrs Lane
9/13
The Guest
#Like
Ms. 45
Silent Hill
9/14
The Columnist
The House of The Devil
Kriya
The Stuff
Woe
9/20
The Devil’s Rain
Extraordinary Tales
Pan’s Labyrinth
Snowpiercer
9/21
13 Cameras
Creepshow 2
Stitches
9/23
Creepshow Ep. 301
9/27
Phantasm
Phantasm III
Phantasm IV
Phantasm Ravager
9/29
Seance
9/30
Creepshow Ep. 302
Coming to Shudder US in September
The US is fortunate enough to enjoy the Hammer House of Horror this month. It is a classic anthology series of British horror and well worth spending a few hours on.
Originals and exclusives will be marked with bold text. All dates are presented regionally.
9/1
Carrie
Invasion of the Body Snatchers
Lifeforce
The Haunting
Poltergeist
9/2
Superhost
Slasher: Flesh & Blood Ep. 5
9/6
Grave Encounters
Grave Encounters 2
Resolution
9/7
Jug Face
They Look Like People
9/9
Martyrs Lane
Slasher: Flesh & Blood Ep. 6
9/13
#Like
Ms. 45
9/14
The Columnist
The House of The Devil
Kriya
The Stuff
Woe
9/16
Slasher: Flesh & Blood Eps. 7 & 8
9/20
Hammer House of Horror (Series)
The Devil’s Rain
Extraordinary Tales
9/21
13 Cameras
Creepshow 2
Stitches
9/23
Creepshow Ep. 301
9/27
Phantasm
Phantasm III
Phantasm IV
Phantasm Ravager
9/29
Seance
9/30
Creepshow Ep. 302
Coming to Shudder UK in September
Horror fans in the UK get quite a collection of content this month. We suggest checking out the Shudder Original Superhost.
Originals and exclusives will be marked with bold text. All dates are presented regionally.
1/9
Anna and the Apocalypse
The Stuff
2/9
Superhost
Slasher: Flesh & Blood Ep. 5
6/9
Ben
Willard
Every Time I Die
The Lesson
Splinter
Sword of God
9/9
Martyrs Lane
Slasher; Flesh & Blood Ep. 6
13/9
Lawnmower Man
Lawnmower Man 2
The Prey
14/9
Kriya
16/9
Slasher: Flesh & Blood Eps. 7 & 8
21/9
Creepshow 2
23/9
Creepshow Ep. 301
27/9
Phantasm
Phantasm II
Phantasm III
Phantasm IV
Phantasm Ravager
Level 16
Mercy Black
29/9
Seance
30/9
Creepshow Ep. 302
Coming to Shudder ANZ in September
Streamers from Australia and New Zealand should check out Possessor this month.
Originals and exclusives will be marked with bold text. All dates are presented regionally.
2/9
Superhost
Slasher: Flesh & Blood Ep. 5
3/9
Possessor
7/9
Ben
Willard
9/9
Martyrs Lane
Slasher: Flesh & Blood Ep. 6
14/9
Lawnmower Man
Lawnmower Man 2
15/9
Kriya
16/9
Slasher: Flesh & Blood Eps. 7 & 8
23/9
Creepshow Ep. 301
29/9
Seance
30/9
Creepshow Ep. 302
That seems to be everything for now. Keep following Haunted MTL for Shudder news as we get updates. Let’s enjoy the next 61 days of Halloween together, shall we?
