Coming to Shudder in May 2022 – Friday the 13th Edition
Plenty of horrors to stream this May 2022 on Shudder. We’re continuing our monthly series looking at what is new on Shudder, just like last month. Let’s go over them in this Friday the 13th-edition of our guide to what is streaming on the service. We’ll even cover what is leaving, what the big new Originals and Exclusives are, as well as full listings for what lands on Shudder in the US, Canada, UK, and Australia/New Zealand.
Shudder Originals and Exclusives will be in bold. Dates will be regionally formatted.
Leaving Shudder in May 2022
The Shudder Staff has provided a list on the official subreddit regarding what is leaving in May. We’re sharing it here.
- 5.1 THE HOUSE THAT JACK BUILT (CA), THE STRANGE VICE OF MRS. WARDH (US/CA)
- 5.2 SATAN’S SLAVE (1980) (US/CA), THE SKIN I LIVE IN (ANZ), HOBO WITH A SHOTGUN (CA)
- 5.8 THE MIST (CA)
- 5.9 WE ARE STILL HERE (CA), A DARK SONG (US), THE HALLOW (US), KILL LIST (US/CA), PYEWACKET (US)
- 5.10 HOUSE OF 1000 CORPSES (UKI)
- 5.12 SNOWPIERCER (CA)
- 5.14 HELLRAISER IV: BLOODLINE (ANZ)
- 5.15 THE WOMAN IN BLACK (CA), THE WOMAN IN BLACK 2: ANGEL OF DEATH (CA)
- 5.20 THE DARK (UKI)
- 5.24 TROMA’S WAR (US/CA), TURBO KID (US)
- 5.29 AMONG THE LIVING (US/CA)
- 5.30 STARFISH (US/CA)
- 5.31 THE AUTOPSY OF JANE DOE (CA/ANZ), GRAND PIANO (UKI), RABBIT (UKI), A PERFECT GETAWAY (UKI)
- 6.1 COLD IN JULY (ANZ), DAY OF THE DEAD (ANZ), HELLRAISER III: HELL ON EARTH
- 6.2 ANGUISH (UKI), DOUBLE LOVER (US)
- 6.7 GHOST KILLERS VS. BLOODY MARY (US)
What is New in May 2022?
Here are some of the new things hitting Shudder this month:
The Last Drive-in With Joe Bob Briggs (Shudder Original)
New Episodes Premiere Every Friday
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. The season premiere will feature a celebration of The Last Drive-In’s 100th movie since Joe Bob’s first Shudder marathon in 2018, with surprise special guests.
Cursed Films II (Shudder Original)
New Episodes Premiere Thursdays; Season Finale May 5
Shudder’s acclaimed documentary series is back to explore the facts and myths surrounding a new batch of famous films some consider cursed. The new season will feature The Wizard of Oz, Rosemary’s Baby, Stalker, The Serpent and the Rainbow, and Cannibal Holocaust. Featuring new interviews with FX expert and former Mythbusters host Adam Savage, Oscar-winning cinematographer Roger Deakins, actor Bill Pullman, and director Ruggero Deodato, among many others.
The Twin (Shudder Exclusive Film)
New Film Premieres Friday, May 6 *Day and Date Release with Theaters
In The Twin, following the aftermath of a tragic accident that claimed the life of one of their twins, Rachel (Teresa Palmer, A Discovery of Witches, Warm Bodies) and husband Anthony (Steven Cree, A Discovery of Witches, Outlander) relocate to the other side of the world with their surviving son in the hopes of building a new life. What begins as a time of healing in the quiet Scandinavian countryside soon takes an ominous turn when Rachel begins to unravel the torturous truth about her son and confronts the malicious forces attempting to take a hold of him.
The Sadness (Shudder Exclusive Film)
New Film Premieres Thursday, May 12
After a year of combating a pandemic with relatively benign symptoms, a frustrated nation finally lets its guard down. This is when the virus spontaneously mutates, giving rise to a mind-altering plague. The streets erupt into violence and depravity, as those infected are driven to enact the most cruel and ghastly things they can think of. Murder, torture, rape, and mutilation are only the beginning. A young couple is pushed to the limits of sanity as they try to reunite amid the chaos. The age of civility and order is no more. There is only “The Sadness.” The film is the feature debut of writer and director Rob Jabbaz and stars Regina Lei (76 Horror Bookstore), Berant Zhu (We Are Champions), Tzu-Chiang Wang (It’s Drizzling) and In-Ru Chen.
The Found Footage Phenomenon (Shudder Exclusive Film)
New Film Premieres Thursday, May 19
Directed and produced by Sarah Appleton and Phillip Escott, the documentary tracks the origins of the found footage technique and how it transformed with technological changes throughout the last few decades. The Found Footage Phenomenon features interviews with integral found footage directors whose films impacted the horror genre like no other sub-genre has, around the turn of the millennium. Score by music legend Simon Boswell.
A Banquet (Shudder Exclusive Film)
New Film Premieres Thursday, May 26
Widowed mother Holly (Sienna Guillory) is radically tested when her teenage daughter Betsey (Jessica Alexander) experiences a profound enlightenment and insists that her body is no longer her own, but in service to a higher power. Bound to her newfound faith, Betsey refuses to eat but loses no weight. In an agonizing dilemma, torn between love and fear, Holly is forced to confront the boundaries of her own beliefs. Also starring Ruby Stokes and Lindsay Duncan. Directed by Ruth Paxton.
Shudder in May 2022: CA Region
5/1
Eli Roth’s History of Horror Season 3
5/2
The Midnight Swim
Goodnight Mommy
Insidious
5/5
Cursed Films: Cannibal Holocaust
5/6
The Twin
The Last Drive-In Season 4, Week 2
5/9
Popcorn
The Stylist
A Ghost Waits
5/12
The Sadness
5/13
The Last Drive-In Season 4, Week 3
5/15
FANGORIA Chainsaw Awards – Live on Shudder TV at 7P ET
5/16
Brain Damage
5/19
The Found Footage Phenomenon
5/20
The Last Drive-In Season 4, Week 4
5/23
Tetsuo The Iron Man
Tetsuo The Body Hammer
5/24
The Prowler
5/26
A Banquet
5/27
The Last Drive-In Season 4, Week 5
5/30
Slaughterhouse
The Unseen
Demon Wind
Etheria Season 6
5/31
Kolobos
Shudder in May 2022: US Region
5/1
Eli Roth’s History of Horror Season 3
The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2
Goodnight Mommy
Broadcast Signal intrusion
5/2
The Midnight Swim
5/5
Cursed Films: Cannibal Holocaust
5/6
The Twin
The Last Drive-In Season 4, Week 2
5/9
Popcorn
The Stylist
A Ghost Waits
5/12
The Sadness
5/13
The Last Drive-In Season 4, Week 3
5/15
FANGORIA Chainsaw Awards – Live on Shudder TV at 7P ET
5/16
5/19
The Found Footage Phenomenon
5/20
The Last Drive-In Season 4, Week 4
5/23
Tetsuo The Body Hammer
5/24
The Prowler
5/26
A Banquet
5/27
The Last Drive-In Season 4, Week 5
5/30
Slaughterhouse
The Unseen
Etheria Season 6
5/31
Kolobos
Shudder in May 2022: UKI Region
1/5
Eli Roth’s History of Horror Season 3
2/5
Dead Snow
Dead Snow 2
The Collection
5/5
Cursed Films: Cannibal Holocaust
6/5
The Twin
9/5
The Stylist
A Ghost Waits
Night Fare
Cheap Thrills
12/5
The Sadness
15/5
FANGORIA Chainsaw Awards – Live on Shudder TV at 11:59P
16/5
Donnie Darko
Errors of the Human Body
Husk
19/5
The Found Footage Phenomenon
23/5
Magic Magic
Seconds Apart
26/5
A Banquet
30/5
Etheria Season 6
Mulberry Street
The Soul Collector
31/5
Kolobos
Shudder in May 2022: ANZ Region
2/5
Eli Roth’s History of Horror Season 3
3/5
Excess Flesh
The Glass Coffin
5/5
Cursed Films: Cannibal Holocaust (Australia Only)
6/5
The Twin
10/5
The Blackcoat’s Daughter (February)
12/5
The Sadness
16/5
FANGORIA Chainsaw Awards – Live on Shudder TV at 9A AEST
17/5
We Summon the Darkness
19/5
The Found Footage Phenomenon
24/5
Knock Knock
Tales of Halloween
26/5
A Banquet
31/5
Etheria Season 6
Viral
The Resident
Blair Witch
What do you think about the lineup of movies and series this month? Let us know in the comments!
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Breaking News
Joe Bob’s Christmas Carnage: A Bloody Good Holiday Special Fri. December 13th – 9pm ET!
Hey there, fright fiends! 👻 Are you ready to sink your fangs into some spine-tingling Black Friday deals? We’ve scoured the darkest corners of Amazon to bring you a blood-curdling collection of horror goodies that’ll make your wallet scream with joy! From classic monsters to modern nightmares, we’ve got something to haunt every horror fan’s dreams. Let’s dive into the madness!
Before we go further – we are an amazon affiliate and if you click these links we may get money for Amazon. With that said, we won’t put up things we don’t suggest so here is the curated list as it sits for Black Friday Week 2024.
🎥 Monstrous Movie Mayhem
Bram Stoker’s Dracula 4K
Sink your teeth into Francis Ford Coppola’s visually stunning adaptation of the classic vampire tale. Watch Gary Oldman’s mesmerizing performance as the Count in glorious 4K resolution!
Christine 4K
Rev up your engines for John Carpenter’s killer car classic! This 4K edition will have you gripping your steering wheel in terror as the demonic Plymouth Fury wreaks havoc.
Akira Blu-ray
Experience the mind-bending anime masterpiece that redefined the genre. Prepare for a psychedelic journey through Neo-Tokyo that’ll leave you questioning reality!
Underworld Ultimate Collection Blu-ray
Dive into the eternal war between vampires and lycans with this action-packed collection. Kate Beckinsale’s leather-clad Selene will have you howling for more!
Resident Evil Steelbook
For the true RE fanatics, this gorgeous steelbook edition is a must-have for your collection. It’s so shiny, you can see the T-virus reflected in it!
Doctor Who Complete David Tennant Blu-ray
Okay, it’s not strictly horror, but who can resist the Weeping Angels? Join the Tenth Doctor on his time-traveling adventures and prepare for some serious sci-fi scares!
Evil Dead Blu-ray
Groovy, baby! Sam Raimi’s cult classic will have you laughing and screaming in equal measure. Remember, this is your boom stick!
Scream (2022) Steelbook
The slasher franchise that knows the rules is back with a vengeance! This meta-horror masterpiece will have you guessing who’s behind the Ghostface mask.
Leviathan 4K UHD Blu-ray
Dive deep into aquatic terror with this underrated gem from the golden age of practical effects. It’s like “The Thing” meets “The Abyss”!
📚 Bone-Chilling Books and Comics
Terrifier 2 BOOK by Tim Waggoner
Can’t get enough of Art the Clown? This novelization of the splatter sensation will paint vivid, gory pictures in your mind. Sleep tight!
The Simpsons Treehouse of Horror Ominous Omnibus Vol. 3
D’oh-n’t miss out on this collection of spooky Simpsons stories! It’s the perfect way to celebrate Halloween in Springfield all year round.
The Dead Zone by Stephen King
Dive into one of King’s classic tales of psychic abilities and political intrigue. Johnny Smith’s visions will keep you on the edge of your seat!
🎮 Ghoulish Games and Collectibles
Halloween and Ash vs Evil Dead PS5
Double the horror, double the fun! Face off against Michael Myers and the Deadites in this terrifying two-pack of asymmetrical multiplayer games.
Alone in the Dark Xbox Series X
Return to Derceto Manor in this reimagining of the survival horror classic. Just remember, in the dark, you’re never truly alone…
Chucky Funko Pop
Add everyone’s favorite Good Guy doll to your collection! Just don’t turn your back on him, or you might regret it…
Harry Potter LEGO Hogwarts
Who can resist the allure of a magical and/or haunted castle? Build your own magical world and watch out for those Dementors!
🎬 The Final Cut
There you have it, horror hounds! These Black Friday deals are so good, it’s scary. Whether you’re into classic monsters, modern slashers, or cosmic horrors, Amazon’s got something to make your dark heart skip a beat.
But hurry! Like a vampire at sunrise, these deals won’t last forever. If you want to do a general search on your own, feel free to use our link here.
Remember, in the world of horror, the only thing scarier than missing out on these deals is paying full price! Happy haunting, and may your Black Friday be filled with delightful frights! 🎃👻🔪
If you live in the United States, it’s time to rock the vote for real. I shared this video before in conjunction with my identity-based costume work, and I feel it’s important to revisit now, with the election coming up in just a few days. Besides which, Jack Black and Tenacious D are brilliant and given the current political climate, who doesn’t want to do the time warp? But seriously, get out and rock the vote, your life kinda does depend on it (at least insomuch as being able to make for yourself the life that you want, without the government telling you how to do so – especially if you live on the fringes of socially acceptable awkwardness like me and so many of my friends).
Besides which, this video is so good, it’s worth sharing again anyway. And again, if for some reason the video doesn’t load, you can find it here.
Art Attack
And here are some artworks I made awhile back as political commentary. The photograph was shot of the scene exactly as found, of a sign above a parking lot in a quickly gentrifying neighborhood making sure all knew that any unauthorized vehicles were unwelcome, and hung right in front of a flag that was tattered and torn from being caught on the chain link fence driving the point home. The flags were meant to be interactive, with gallerygoers waving them while singing The Star Spangled Banner in its elitist entirety. The whole really spoke to me regarding some of the political climate at the time (this was right before Trump was elected President the first time). How much has changed since then? In some ways, a lot. In other ways, I guess we shall see.
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