Summer of 2022 heats up with Shudder’s library additions for July. Featuring two special collections featuring John Carpenter and Alien Encounters, with a little crossover between them. This month also sees a slew of new originals and exclusives, much like June of 2022.
So, what do we have to look forward to in July 2022 on Shudder? We have your regional release schedules. Please note that Shudder Originals and Exclusives will be formatted in bold. Additionally, dates will be present regionally.
But first, the spotlights.
July 2022 on Shudder: Highlights
The Last Drive-in with Joe Bob Briggs – Friday, July 1 (Season Finale)
A Shudder Original. 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. Episodes this season have featured a celebration of The Last Drive-In’s 100th movie, Joe Bob’s first hosted silent movie and special guests including Hellbender filmmakers The Adams Family. Tune in to Shudder TV on July 1 at 9pm ET to catch the premiere of this holiday weekend season finale, or watch on demand starting Sunday, July 3.
Catch our review/recap of the event right here.
On The 3RD Day – Premieres Thursday, July 7
A Shudder Exclusive. While on a trip with her young son, Cecilia has a car accident. Three days later, she finds herself wandering a lonely road with no sign of her child – and no memory of what happened since the crash. Cecilia’s desperate search for her son leads her on a wrenching and tumultuous journey to face off against a religious fanatic who holds the shocking key to it all.
Good Madam – Premieres Thursday, July 14
A Shudder Original. Official Selection, Toronto International Film Festival. Tsidi, a single mother, is forced to move in with her estranged mother Mavis, a live-in domestic worker caring obsessively for her catatonic white ‘Madam’. As Tsidi tries to heal her family however, a sinister spectre begins to stir. South African director Jenna Cato Bass (Flatland) co-wrote the film along with Babalwa Baartman and ten other members of her cast.
Moloch – Premieres Thursday, July 21
A Shudder Original. In Moloch, 38-year-old Betriek lives at the edge of a peat bog in the North of the Netherlands. When she and her family are attacked by a random stranger one night, Betriek sets out to find an explanation. The more she digs, the more she becomes convinced that she is being hunted by something ancient. Directed by Nico van den Brink (Het Juk).
This is GWAR – Premieres Thursday, July 21
A Shudder Original. This is GWAR is the powerful story of the iconic heavy metal art collective, as told by the humans who have fought to keep it alive for over thirty years. The feature documentary includes interviews with the band members, both past and present, and other artists, including Weird Al Yankovic, Thomas Lennon, Alex Winter, Bam Margera, and Ethan Embry, including never seen footage of legendary GWAR frontman Dave Brockie (Oderus Urungus).
The Reef: Stalked – Premieres Friday, July 29
A Shudder Exclusive. In an effort to heal after witnessing her sister’s horrific murder, Nic, her younger sister Annie and two close friends travel to a remote Pacific Island for a kayaking and diving adventure. Hours into their expedition, the women are stalked and attacked by a Great White shark. To survive, they will need to band together, and Nic will have to overcome her post-traumatic stress, face her fears, and slay a monster. Written and directed by Andrew Traucki as a follow-up to his 2010 film, The Reef. Starring Teressa Liane (The Vampire Diaries), Ann Truong (Cowboy BeBop), Saskia Archer (Boshack), Kate Lister (Clickbait), and Tim Ross (Wonderland). Also, out in theaters, and VOD on July 29 from RLJE Films.
Shudder Collections
Alien Encounters Collection
To mark the 75th Anniversary of the Roswell UFO Incident, Shudder presents a curated collection of some of our favorite terrors of extraterrestrial origin. Whether its little green men or tentacled monsters in the cold reaches of space or hidden in plain sight just next door, these aliens do not come in peace. The collection launches on July 1 with new Shudder additions They Live and The Thing (also part of our July John Carpenter collection), the 1978 Invasion of the Body Snatchers, Lifeforce, Planet of the Vampires, Dark Angel, Without Warning, and Invaders from Mars. The collection will also feature current Shudder titles like The McPherson Project, PG: Psycho Goreman, Fried Barry, Color Out of Space, and The Untamed.
John Carpenter Collection
Celebrate the Horror Master with a collection of some of his most terrifying creations. New to Shudder this month are John Carpenter classics The Thing (celebrating its 40th anniversary) and They Live, which are part of this month’s Alien Encounters Collection. Also new to the library are Escape from New York and Prince of Darkness. These join currently available Carpenter favorites Halloween, In the Mouth of Madness, and Body Bags.
What is Leaving Shudder in July 2022?
cording to the Shudder subreddit, the only films leaving include Maniac Cop (US/CA)Â on July 11th. (Updated: only 1 is leaving, 2 and 3 are being renewed)
Shudder in July 2022: CA Region
Here is the release schedule for Shudder Canada this month. Shudder Originals and Exclusives will be in bold.
7/1
The Last Drive-In Season 4, Season Finale
The Burning
Dark Angel
Invaders from Mars
Lifeforce
Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1978)
Planet of the Vampires
Without Warning
God Told Me To
1BR
7/5
The Long Walk
Meatcleaver Massacre
Mansion of the Doomed
7/6
The Deadly Spawn
7/7
On the 3rd Day
7/11
Who Saw Her Die
Forbidden Photos of a Lady Above Suspicion
Suspicious Death of a Minor
Watch Me When I Kill
7/12
The Convent (2000)
The House on Sorority Row
7/14
7/15
Bloody Hell
7/18
Phantom of the Mall: Eric’s Revenge
The Forbidden Door
Santa Sangre
Blue Sunshine
7/19
Tombs of the Blind Dead
Mosquito
7/21
This is GWAR
7/25
Hard Rock Nightmare
Hard Rock Zombies
Slaughterhouse Rock
The Toolbox Murders
Uninvited
7/29
The Reef: Stalked
Shudder in July 2022: US Region
Here is the release schedule for Shudder USA this month. Shudder Originals and Exclusives will be in bold.
7/1
The Last Drive-In Season 4, Season Finale
Escape From New York
Prince of Darkness
They Live
The Thing
The Burning
Return of the Living Dead
Dark Angel
Invaders from Mars
Lifeforce
Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1978)
Planet of the Vampires
Without Warning
God Told Me To
1BR
7/2
We Have Always Lived in the Castle
7/5
The Long Walk
Meatcleaver Massacre
Mansion of the Doomed
7/6
The Deadly Spawn
7/7
On the 3rd Day
7/11
Who Saw Her Die
Forbidden Photos of a Lady Above Suspicion
Suspicious Death of a Minor
Watch Me When I Kill
7/12
The Convent (2000)
The House on Sorority Row
7/14
Good Madam
7/15
Bloody Hell
7/18
Phantom of the Mall: Eric’s Revenge
The Forbidden Door
Santa Sangre
Blue Sunshine
7/19
Tombs of the Blind Dead
Mosquito
7/21
Moloch
This is GWAR
7/25
Hard Rock Nightmare
Hard Rock Zombies
Slaughterhouse Rock
The Toolbox Murders
Uninvited
7/29
The Reef: Stalked
Shudder in July 2022: UK Region
Here is the release schedule for Shudder UK this month. Shudder Originals and Exclusives will be in bold. UK dates are regionally formatted.
5/7
The Long Walk
The Burning
Meatcleaver Massacre
Mansion of the Doomed
7/7
On the 3rd Day
11/7
Forbidden Photos of a Lady Above Suspicion
Suspicious Death of a Minor
A Tale of Two Sisters
12/7
Broadcast Signal Intrusion
14/7
Good Madam
18/7
Phantom of the Mall: Eric’s Revenge
El Topo
The Holy Mountain
Fando y Lis
21/7
Moloch
This is GWAR
25/7
REC
Shudder in July 2022: ANZ Region
Here is the release schedule for Shudder Australia and New Zealand this month. Shudder Originals and Exclusives will be in bold. ANZ dates are regionally formatted.
2/7
God Told Me To
Texas Chainsaw (2013)
Leatherface (2017)
6/7
Meatcleaver Massacre
Mansion of the Doomed
7/7
On the 3rd Day
12/7
Emelie
13/7
Broadcast Signal Intrusion
14/7
Good Madam
19/7
Howl
Jamie Marks is Dead
Knock Knock
21/7
Moloch
This is GWAR
26/7
Level 16
The Dark
The Crucifixion
What do you think about the lineup of movies and series this month? Let us know in the comments!
