It is time for the Shudder Content Guide for Dec. 2021. Another year comes to an end. The plague still rages, injustices still abound, fruitcakes are still a thing for some reason. But we also have Shudder.
We always have Shudder.
This December Shudder offers some fun, wintery treats in the form of originals, specials, and holiday favorites in the library. So, slap on your mittens, rev up the chainsaw and let’s carve through the ice and see what ol’ Saint Shudder has in store for us this month.
Shudder’s December Originals and Exclusives.
As always, here is our guide to the service as a whole. We’ll get into regional specifics in a bit.
The Advent Calendar *Holiday Special
New Film Premieres Thursday, December 2
Written and directed by Patrick Ridremont, Eva (Eugénie Derouand, Paris Police 1900), an ex-dancer, is now living in a wheelchair, unable to walk. When her friend Sophie (Honorine Magnier, Tomorrow is Ours) gives her an old wooden antique advent calendar before Christmas, she realizes each window contains a surprise that triggers repercussions in real life. Some of them are good, but most of them are bad, really bad. Now Eva will have to choose between getting rid of the calendar or walking again – even if it causes death and destruction to everyone she holds dear around her.
Death Valley
New Film Premieres Thursday, December 9
A group of battle-weary guns for hire are commissioned to rescue an imprisoned scientist from a secret Cold War bunker. Upon entering the facility, they find themselves in a fight for survival when they come under attack from a terrifying creature of unknown origin. Written and directed by Matthew Ninaber (PG: Psycho Goreman). Starring Jeremy Ninaber (Escape the Dark), Ethan Mitchell (Escape the Dark) and Kristen Kaster (If I Should Die).
Joe Bob Ruins Christmas
New Special Premieres Friday, December 17th
Here is the news, straight from Joe Bob Briggs.
Continuing Series
Shudder is also continuing Behind the Monsters and The Boulet Brothers’ Dragula this month as well. Both series wrap this December.
Leaving Shudder
We have a list of films leaving Shudder in December thanks to the official Shudder subreddit. Catch these while you can.
- 12.5 MARROWBONE (CA)
- 12.7 PERFECT (US/CA/UK)
- 12.14 SMOKE AND MIRRORS: THE STORY OF TOM SAVINI (US/CA/UK), CLASS OF 1984 (US/CA)
- 12.17 RILLINGTON PLACE (US)
- 12.29 ALL CHEERLEADERS DIE (UK), CUB (UK), LUZ (CA), THE NIGHTMARE (UK), WHEN ANIMALS DREAM (UK)
- 12.30 COLD PREY (UK), HEATHERS (UK), HOUSE OF WAX (US, both versions), TAMMY & THE T-REX (US/CA), LEATHERFACE (US), MR. JONES (UK)
- 12.31 SILENT NIGHT DEADLY NIGHT 3, 4 and 5 (US), JAILERS (US)
- 1.3 PATCHWORK (US/CA)
- 1.9 COLD SKIN (US/CA)
Regional Schedules
Here are the regional release schedules for Shudder’s various markets. We present the dates in their standard form for the region, and all originals and exclusives will be listed in bold.
Coming to Shudder CA in December 2021
Canada isn’t getting the short end of the stick this month as all originals will be available on Shudder this December, as well as a strong selection of films to enjoy. For this month’s selection, we suggest the Shudder original Death Valley.
Directed and written by Mattew Ninaber, the film stars Jeremy Ninaber, Ethan Mitchell, and Kristen Kaster.
Mercenaries with nothing to lose are hired to rescue a bioengineer imprisoned in a cold war bunker. Upon entering the ominous facility, they find themselves in a fight for their lives when they come under attack from an unknown and deadly creature.
Death Valley synopsis
Check out Death Valley on Shudder CA on December 9th.
12/1
Behind the Monsters: Pinhead
A Very Ghoul Log Christmas
To All A Good Night
A Christmas Horror Story
The Children
Brotherhood of the Wolf
Mill of the Stone Women
Pyewacket
12/2
The Advent Calendar
12/6
Fangs
Screams of a Winter Night
Devil Times 5
12/7
The Boulet Brothers’ Dragula Ep. 408
Switchblade Sisters
12/9
Death Valley
12/13
All the Colors of Giallo
Orgasmo
Knife of Ice
So Sweet So Perverse
A Quiet Place to KIll
12/14
The Boulet Brothers’ Dragula Ep. 409
Rose Plays Julie
12/17
Joe Bob Ruins Christmas – 9 PM ET
12/20
Etheria: Season 2
12/21
The Boulet Brothers’ Dragula – Season Finale
Coming to Shudder US in December 2021
The US has a large selection of films to watch, as is usually the case, but rather than focus on one of the major releases, I think spotlighting a documentary is in order. We suggest 2019’s All the Colors of Giallo.
Directed by Federico Caddeo, the documentary is described as “A celebration of the genre with interviews by many contributors and gialli filmmakers.” Such talents discussed include Dario Argento, Lamberto Bava, and Barbara Bouchet.
Catch All the Colors of Giallo on Shudder US on December 13th.
12/1
Behind the Monsters: Pinhead
A Very Ghoul Log Christmas
House of Wax (1953)
House of Wax (2005)
Silent Night, Deadly Night 3: Better Watch Out
Silent Night, Deadly Night 4: Initiation
Silent Night, Deadly Night 5: The Toymaker
To All A Good Night
Brotherhood of the Wolf
Mill of the Stone Women
12/2
The Advent Calendar
12/6
Fangs
Screams of a Winter Night
Devil Times Five
12/7
The Boulet Brothers’ Dragula Ep. 408
Switchblade Sisters
12/9
Death Valley
Hail to the Deadites
12/13
All the Colors of Giallo
Orgasmo
Knife of Ice
So Sweet So Perverse
A Quiet Place to KIll
12/14
The Boulet Brothers’ Dragula Ep. 409
Rose Plays Julie
My Heart Can’t Beat Unless You Tell It To
12/17
Joe Bob Ruins Christmas – 9 PM ET
12/20
Etheria: Season 2
12/21
The Boulet Brothers’ Dragula – Season Finale
Coming to Shudder UKI in December 2021
It can sometimes be a rare treat that Shudder UKI also gets the same originals as the US and Canada. That is why this time around we suggest checking out The Advent Calendar.
From Shudder: Written and directed by Patrick Ridremont, Eva (Eugénie Derouand, Paris Police 1900), an ex-dancer, is now living in a wheelchair, unable to walk. When her friend Sophie (Honorine Magnier, Tomorrow is Ours) gives her an old wooden antique advent calendar before Christmas, she realizes each window contains a surprise that triggers repercussions in real life. Some of them are good, but most of them are bad, really bad. Now Eva will have to choose between getting rid of the calendar or walking again – even if it causes death and destruction to everyone she holds dear around her.
Catch The Advent Calendar on Shudder UKI on December 12th.
1/12
Behind the Monsters: Pinhead
A Very Ghoul Log Christmas
Mill of the Stone Women
Pyewacket
2/12
The Advent Calendar
Silent Night Deadly Night
Silent Night Deadly Night Part 2
Silent Night (2012)
6/12
Screams of a Winter Night
Devil Times Five
The White Reindeer
John Dies at the End
The Terror: Season 1
7/12
The Boulet Brothers’ Dragula Ep. 408
Spider Baby
Switchblade Sisters
9/12
Death Valley
13/12
The Isle
Antibirth
Birth of the Living Dead
14/12
The Boulet Brothers’ Dragula Ep. 409
My Heart Can’t Beat Unless You Tell It To
15/12
Deadly Games
20/12
Etheria: Season 2
Gwen
Blood Punch
21/12
The Boulet Brothers’ Dragula – Season Finale
Coming to Shudder ANZ in December 2021
Looking for something to watch in the ANZ region? Why not try Deadwax?
This series is “A mind-bending neo-noir set in the obsessive world of vinyl collecting. Etta Pryce, a vinyl tracker, is hired by a rich collector to hunt a legendary rare record that has driven its owners mad and killed anyone that has dared to play it.”
Why not close out the year with a Deadwax marathon beginning on December 21st?
1/12
Behind the Monsters: Pinhead
A Very Ghoul Log Christmas
2/12
The Advent Calendar
3/12
Silent Night Deadly Night
Silent Night Deadly Night Part 2
7/12
The Boulet Brothers’ Dragula Ep. 408
Screams of a Winter Night
Devil Times Five
9/12
Death Valley
14/12
The Boulet Brothers’ Dragula Ep. 409
What Lies Below
16/12
Deadly Games
21/12
The Boulet Brothers’ Dragula – Season Finale
Etheria: Season 2
Deadwax
Black Water
While the assembly isn’t as large as it has been over the past few months, Shudder still has a lot to share with viewers. Do you have a favorite in your region? What do you think of our selections? Let us know in the comments.
