Coming to Shudder in October 2022
October 2022 continues Shudder’s streaming dominance as the Home for Halloween. We are now firmly in the fall, the smell of pumpkin spice is in the air, and Shudder is full to bursting who streaming horror goodness.
What does Shudder offer for the back half of the 61 Days of Halloween for 2022? Let’s dive in together. Let’s start with what Shudder has sent us to mark the month.
Shudder is the leading streaming service for thrills and frights year-round. But this Halloween season will feature the best line-up in its history. Shudder members will enjoy a new slate of weekly movie premieres, original series Queer for Fear, 101 Scariest Movie Moments of All Time, and the return of the Boulet Brothers in The Boulet Brothers’ Dragula: Titans, a Halloween special with Joe Bobb Briggs called Joe Bob’s Haunted Halloween Hangout, a new edition of Shudder’s fan favorite “The Ghoul Log,” a 24/7 streaming jack-o’-lantern, and much, much, more.
So, what can you expect for October 2022? We also have your regional release schedules. Please note that Shudder Originals and Exclusives will be formatted in bold. Additionally, dates will be present regionally.
October 2022 on Shudder: Highlights
New Shudder Original Series and Specials
Mad God Ghoul Log – Premieres Saturday, October 1
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, Return of the Ghoul Log and Night of the Ghoul Log are back, along with a very special new edition inspired by Phil Tippett’s Mad God, hand-crafted by the team at Tippett Studios.
The 101 Scariest Horror Movie Moments of All Time – Premiered September 7 – New Episodes Wednesdays
Master filmmakers and genre experts celebrate and dissect the most terrifying moments of the greatest horror films ever made, exploring how these scenes were created and why they burned themselves into the brains of audiences around the world.
Queer for Fear: The History of Queer Horror – Premiered Friday, September 30 – New Episodes Fridays
Queer for Fear is a four-part documentary series from executive producer Bryan Fuller (Hannibal) and Steak House (Launchpad) about the history of the LGBTQ+ community in the horror and thriller genres. From its literary origins with queer authors Mary Shelley, Bram Stoker, and Oscar Wilde to the pansy craze of the 1920s that influenced Universal Monsters and Hitchcock, through the “lavender scare” alien invasion films of the mid-20th century and the AIDS-obsessed bloodletting of 80s vampire films, Queer for Fear re-examines genre stories through a queer lens, seeing them not as violent, murderous narratives, but as tales of survival that resonate thematically with queer audiences everywhere.
Joe Bob’s Haunted Halloween Hangout – Premieres Friday, October 21
For his fourth Halloween special on Shudder, the World’s Foremost Drive-In Movie Critic leaves no plastic skull, fake spider, or foam tombstone behind in his mission to celebrate the Samhain season the RIGHT way for once! Leaving nothing to chance, Joe Bob and Darcy enlist the help of a special surprise guest.
The Boulet Brothers’ Dragula: Titans – Premieres Tuesday, October 25
Hosted and created by the Boulet Brothers, “The Boulet Brothers’ Dragula: Titans” is a ten-episode spin-off series starring some of the most popular drag icons from the show’s previous seasons competing in a grand championship of drag artistry and shocking physical challenges for a one hundred-thousand-dollar grand prize, the headlining spot on the upcoming world tour and the first ever “Dragula Titans” crown and title. Guest Judges include Elvira, Harvey Guillen, Justin Simien, David Dastmalchian, Poppy, Alaska, Katya, Joe Bob Briggs, Bonnie Aarons, Barbara Crampton, and more to be announced later.
Shudder Original and Exclusive Films
Deadstream – Premieres Thursday, October 6
A disgraced and demonetized Internet personality (Joseph Winter) tries to win back his fans by live streaming himself, spending a night alone in an abandoned haunted house. However, when he accidentally unleashes a vengeful spirit, his big comeback event becomes a real-time fight for his life (and social relevance) as he faces off with the sinister spirit of the house and her powerful following. Deadstream stars Joseph Winter, who wrote and directed the film with Vanessa Winter. (A Shudder Original)
Dark Glasses – Premieres Thursday, October 13
In Dark Glasses, an eclipse blackens the skies on a hot summer day in Rome – a harbinger of the darkness that will envelop Diana (Ilenia Pastorelli) when a serial killer chooses her as prey. Fleeing her predator, the young escort crashes her car and loses her sight. She emerges from the initial shock determined to fight for her life, but she is no longer alone. Defending her and acting as her eyes is a little boy, Chin (Andrea Zhang), who survived the car accident. But the killer won’t give up his victim. Who will be saved? The long-awaited return from Italian master of horror and acclaimed writer-director Dario Argento, the film stars Ilenia Pastorelli, Asia Argento, and Andrea Zhang.
Beginning Friday, October 7, Dark Glasses will debut at the IFC Center in New York and at the Laemmle Glendale in Los Angeles, ahead of the film’s streaming debut on Thursday, October 13. Additional theaters, to be announced later, will follow beginning Friday, October 14. (A Shudder Original)
She Will – Premieres Thursday, October 13
After a double mastectomy, Veronica Ghent (Alice Krige) goes to a healing retreat in rural Scotland with her young nurse Desi (Kota Eberhardt). She discovers that the process of such surgery opens questions about her very existence, leading her to start to question and confront past traumas. The two develop an unlikely bond as mysterious forces give Veronica the power to enact revenge within her dreams. Also starring Malcolm McDowell, Jonathan Aris, Rupert Everett, and Olwen Fouéré. Directed by Charlotte Colbert. (A Shudder Exclusive)
V/H/S/99 – Premieres Thursday, October 20
V/H/S/99 marks the return of the acclaimed found footage anthology franchise and the sequel to Shudder’s most-watched premiere of 2021. A thirsty teenager’s home video leads to a series of horrifying revelations. Featuring five new stories from filmmakers Maggie Levin (Into The Dark: My Valentine), Johannes Roberts (47 Meters Down, Resident Evil: Welcome To Raccoon City), Flying Lotus (Kuso), Tyler MacIntyre (Tragedy Girls) and Joseph & Vanessa Winter (Deadstream), V/H/S/99 harkens back to the final punk rock analog days of VHS, while taking one giant leap forward into the hellish new millennium. (A Shudder Original)
Resurrection – Premieres Friday, October 28
Margaret’s life is in order. She is capable, disciplined, and successful. Everything is under control. That is, until David returns, carrying with him the horrors of Margaret’s past. Resurrection is directed by Andrew Semans, and stars Rebecca Hall and Tim Roth. (A Shudder Exclusive)
“All Hail Argento” Collection
To mark the Shudder premiere of Dark Glasses and Dario Argento’s long-awaited return to the director’s chair, we are proud to present an expanded collection of works from Italy’s master of horror. Opera and The Stendhal Syndrome premiere on October 10, joining titles already on Shudder including Deep Red, Tenebrae, Inferno, Phenomena, Trauma and The Cat o’ Nine Tales along with the Argento-penned Demons and Demons 2.
Opera
A stalker torments an opera star by forcing her to watch her friends being murdered in one of giallo horror god Dario Argento’s most terrifying films. When young operetta Betty is thrust into a leading role in Verdi’s Macbeth, she’s unprepared for the carnage that’s going to be unleashed. Soon enough, she’s being stalked by a black-gloved killer who loves tying Betty up and taping needles around her eyes so she – and by extension, us – are forced to watch the vicious slayings. The great Brian Eno and Goblin’s Claudio Simonetti composed the stellar score.
The Stendhal Syndrome – (Also part of Shudder’s House of Psychotic Women Collection)
A detective suffers strange hallucinations while hunting a serial killer in Dario Argento’s bone-chilling ‘90s masterpiece. Anna (Asia Argento) is on the trail of a psycho when she experiences Stendhal syndrome, a condition that causes people to become overwhelmed by works of art to the point of psychosis. But when the killer kidnaps and rapes her, it begins a process that threatens all who cross Anna’s path. Using CGI to bring Anna’s artistic hallucinations to life, Argento crafts a brutal yet visually stunning thriller that stands on par with his classics.
House of Psychotic Women Collection
Celebrating the 10th anniversary of Kier-La Janisse’s (director of Woodlands Dark & Days Bewitched: A History of Folk Horror) groundbreaking and influential dive into female neuroses onscreen and in horror, Shudder will collect films explored in both the original and expanded editions of House of Psychotic Women. New to Shudder beginning October 1 are I Like Bats, Footprints, Identikit, The Rats are Coming! The Werewolves Are Here, The Stendhal Syndrome, May and Santa Sangre.
These join current Shudder titles Alone with You, American Mary, Asylum, The Babadook, The Baby, Bleed with Me, Butcher Baker Nightmare Maker, Carnival of Souls, The Corruption of Chris Miller, Darling, Il Demonio, Dream No Evil, I Blame Society, Forbidden Photos of a Lady Above Suspicion, Knife of Ice, Knocking, The Midnight Swim, May, Ms. 45, Next of Kin, Orgasmo, Phenomena, Prevenge, and Resurrection.
May – October 1
Nobody knows what to make of May (Angela Bettis). Born with a lazy eye, for which she wore a patch while growing up, she became a loner oddball whose only friend was a perfectly kept doll. She moves to L.A. and takes up with a filmmaker (Jeremy Sisto), but the relationship sours quickly — and dangerously. She then befriends an alluring lesbian colleague (Anna Faris), but that, too, along with every connection May attempts to make, turns deadly.
I Like Bats – October 4
Katarzyna Walter stars as a happily single vampire who works in her aunt’s curio shop when not feeding on various suitors and sleazebags. But when she falls for a handsome psychiatrist, she’ll discover that no affliction is more horrific than love. It combines splashes of absurdist black comedy with jolts of old-school gothic horror for a slyly contemporary take on the female bloodsucker mythos.
Footprints – October 4
In the most criminally underseen giallo of the ‘70s, Florinda Bolkan (A Lizard In A Woman’s Skin, Flavia The Heretic) stars as a freelance translator who wakes one morning missing all memory of her past three days. But will a trail of odd clues lead her to a place where perception and identity are never what they seem? Directed by Luigi Bazzoni (The Fifth Cord) with cinematography by three-time Oscar®-winner Vittorio Storaro (The Bird with The Crystal Plumage).
The Rats are Coming the Werewolves Are Here – October 4
The Mooney’s are a typical English family, except for one tiny detail… they’re all werewolves. One member of the family is of a mind to change their legacy, which stirs up family drama of the worst kind. The second of gutter auteur Andy Milligan’s productions made in England, this werewolf family saga is filled with the bitter worldview, and confrontational hysteria Milligan is known for.
Identikit – October 10
In what remains the most obscure, bizarre, and wildly misunderstood film of her entire career – and perhaps even ‘70s Italian cinema – Elizabeth Taylor stars as a disturbed woman who arrives in Rome to find a city fragmented by autocratic law, leftist violence, and her own increasingly unhinged mission to find the most dangerous liaison of all. Academy Award® nominee Ian Bannen (The Offence), Mona Washbourne (The Collector) and Andy Warhol co-star in this “unique, hallucinatory neo noir” (Cult Film Freaks) – barely released in America as The Driver’s Seat – directed by Giuseppe Patroni Griffi (‘Tis Pity She’s A Whore), adapted from the unnerving novella by Muriel Spark (The Prime Of Miss Jean Brodie) and featuring cinematography by three-time Oscar® winner Vittorio Storaro (Apocalypse Now, The Last Emperor).
Shudder in October 2022: US Region
Here is a list of scheduled additions to Shudder’s streaming library for October 2022 in the US. Dates will be presented as regionally formatted.
10/1
Mad God Ghoul Log
Secret Screening (Update: Dark Glasses)
The Descent
The Descent Part 2
The Gate
May
10/3
The Collingswood Story
Dark Night of the Scarecrow
10/4
Footprints
I Like Bats
The Other Side of the Underneath
The Rats Are Coming! The Werewolves Are Here!
10/5
101 Scariest Horror Movie Moments, Ep. 5
10/6
Deadstream
10/7
Queer for Fear, Episode 2
10/10
Identikit
Opera
The Stendhal Syndrome
10/11
Lux Aeterna
The Boulet Brothers’ Dragula, Season 1
10/12
101 Scariest Horror Movie Moments, Ep. 6
10/13
Dark Glasses
She Will
10/14
Queer for Fear, Episode 3
10/19
101 Scariest Horror Movie Moments, Ep. 7
10/20
V/H/S/99
10/21
Queer for Fear, Episode 4
Joe Bob’s Haunted Halloween Hangout (9 ET on Shudder TV)
10/24
Aenigma
Demonia
Fulci for Fake
Manhattan Baby
10/25
The Boulet Brothers’ Dragula: Titans, Episode 1
10/26
101 Scariest Horror Movie Moments, Ep. 8
10/28
Resurrection
Shudder in October 2022: CA Region
Here is a list of scheduled additions to Shudder’s streaming library for October 2022 in Canada. Dates will be presented as regionally formatted.
10/1
Mad God Ghoul Log
Secret Screening (Update: Dark Glasses)
10/3
47 Meters Down
The Bye Bye Man
The Collingswood Story
Dark Night of the Scarecrow
10/4
Footprints
I Like Bats
The Other Side of the Underneath
The Rats Are Coming! The Werewolves Are Here!
10/5
101 Scariest Horror Movie Moments, Ep. 5
10/6
Deadstream
10/7
Queer for Fear, Episode 2
10/10
The Crucifixion
Frankenstein
The Inheritance
Identikit
Opera
The Stendhal Syndrome
10/11
Lux Aeterna
The Boulet Brothers’ Dragul,a Season 1
10/12
101 Scariest Horror Movie Moments, Ep. 6
10/13
Dark Glasses
She Will
10/14
Queer for Fear, Episode 3
10/19
101 Scariest Horror Movie Moments, Ep. 7
10/20
V/H/S/99
10/21
Queer for Fear, Episode 4
Joe Bob’s Haunted Halloween Hangout (9 ET on Shudder TV)
10/24
Aenigma
Demonia
Fulci for Fake
Manhattan Baby
10/25
The Boulet Brothers’ Dragula: Titans, Episode 1
10/26
101 Scariest Horror Movie Moments, Ep. 8
10/28
Resurrection
Shudder in October 2022: UK Region
Here is a list of scheduled additions to Shudder’s streaming library for October 2022 in the UK. Dates will be presented as regionally formatted.
1/10
Mad God Ghoul Log
Cold Skin
3/10
The Collingswood Story
The Diabolical
The Ninth Configuration
5/10
101 Scariest Horror Movie Moments, Ep. 5
6/10
Deadstream
7/10
Queer for Fear, Episode 2
10/10
Discopath
Stage Fright
11/10
The Boulet Brothers’ Dragula, Season 1
12/10
101 Scariest Horror Movie Moments, Ep. 6
13/10
Dark Glasses
14/10
Queer for Fear, Episode 3
17/10
The Changeling
Lovely Molly
19/10
101 Scariest Horror Movie Moments, Ep. 7
20/10
V/H/S/99
21/10
Queer for Fear, Episode 4
Let’s Scare Julie
24/10
High Tension
Frontier(s)
25/10
The Boulet Brothers’ Dragula: Titans, Ep. 1
26/10
101 Scariest Horror Movie Moments, Ep. 8
Shudder in October 2022: ANZ Region
Here is a list of scheduled additions to Shudder’s streaming library for October 2022 in ANZ. Dates will be presented as regionally formatted.
1/10
Mad God Ghoul Log
4/10
The Collingswood Story
Honeydew
5/10
101 Scariest Horror Movie Moments, Ep. 5
6/10
Deadstream
7/10
Queer for Fear, Episode 2
11/10
John and the Hole
12/10
101 Scariest Horror Movie Moments, Ep. 6
The Boulet Brothers’ Dragula, Season 1
13/10
Dark Glasses
She Will
14/10
Queer for Fear, Episode 3
18/10
The Night
19/10
101 Scariest Horror Movie Moments, Ep. 7
20/10
V/H/S/99
21/10
Queer for Fear, Episode 4
25/10
The Boulet Brothers’ Dragula: Titans, Ep. 1
26/10
101 Scariest Horror Movie Moments, Ep. 8
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
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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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