Shudder’s “The 61 Days of Halloween” wraps up this October with a whole (horror) host of premieres and specials across all regions. Let our content guide be… your guide. Just what ghoulish delights await you in October of 2021?
Shudder’s October Originals and Exclusives
Shudder has some exciting original and exclusive films this month. Two of which are the return of fan-favorites.
V/H/S/94 – Premieres Wednesday, 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 Thursday, October 14
(Available on Shudder US, Shudder CA, Shudder UKI and Shudder ANZ)
A documentary team follows Nim, a shaman based in Northern Thailand, 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 Hongjin (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. 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 also has some ongoing series to enjoy this month.
Creepshow Season 3 – New Episodes Premiere Every Thursday through October 28
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, James Remar, Johnathon Schaech, Reid Scott, Hannah Fierman, King Bach, and Ethan Embry.
The Boulet Brothers’ Dragula Season 4 — Premieres October 19 – New Episodes Every Tuesday
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 – New Episodes Every Wednesday
The new original docu-series Behind the Monsters takes a deep dive on 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
We also have two specials this month.
Joe Bob’s Halloween Hoedown — Friday, October 8 at 9pm 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.
Leaving Shudder
Unfortunately, Shudder has not made a list of films that are leaving just yet. We will update as we find them.
UPDATE
The Shudder Subreddit recently confirmed a number of films leaving this month.
- 10.12 Wax Mask (US, CA)
- 10.13 Before I Wake (CA)
- 10.14 Deep Murder (US/CA), Inner Demon (US/CA/UK/ANZ)
- 10.19 Scream (CA), Scream 2 (CA), Sinister (CA), Without Name (US/CA)
- 10.22 Demons (US/CA), Demons 2 (US/CA)
- 10.26 Summer of ‘84 (US/CA/UK)
- 10.27 Cannibal Ferox (US/CA)
- 10.30 Angst (US/CA)
- 10.31 Audition (US/CA), Carrie (US/CA), Dead Heat (US/CA), Escape from New York (US), Hell Comes to Frogtown (US/CA), Housewife (US/CA), Invasion of the Body Snatchers (US/CA), Lifefore (US/CA), Razorback (US), Some Kind of Hate (US/CA)
- 11.5 The Enfield Haunting (CA)
This includes the Joe Bob Briggs versions as well.
Coming to Shudder CA in October
Canada is getting loads of fun frights this month. Our selection for October 2021 is Joe Bob’s Halloween Hoedown, after all, we love Joe Bob around these parts. Not feeling Joe Bob? Then perhaps Blacula is worth your time. It’s a real classic.
During a visit to Transylvania, an African prince (William Marshall) gets turned into a vampire by Count Dracula (Charles McCauley). Sealed in a coffin for several lifetimes, “Blacula” reawakens in 1970s Los Angeles. Leaving a trail of bloodless victims in his wake, he pursues Lina (Vonetta McGee), a woman who bears a striking resemblance to his dead wife. Meanwhile, Dr. Gordon Thomas (Thalmus Rasulala) and top cop Lt. Peters (Gordon Pinsent) are hot on the bloodsucker’s trail.
Blacula Synopsis
Originals and Exclusives will be listed in bold. Date format is based on the corresponding region.
10/1
Blacula
Scream Blacula Scream
Sugar Hill
Harpoon
Motel Hell
10/4
The Ghoul Log 2021 Edition
The Endless
Gonjiam: Haunted Asylum
Night of the Demons
Witchboard
10/5
The Mutilator
10/6
V/H/S/94
10/7
Creepshow Ep. 303
10/8
Joe Bob’s Halloween Hoedown (9pm ET)
10/11
JD’s Revenge
The House That Screamed
Nosferatu The Vampyre
Nosferatu in Venice
Possum
The Poughkeepsie Tapes
The Shout
Wake Wood
10/12
Dream Home
House
House II
10/14
Creepshow Ep. 302
The Medium
10/18
Children of the Corn
The Woman in Black
The Woman in Black 2: Angel of Death
10/19
The Boulet Brothers’ Dragula Ep. 401
10/20
The Gift
10/21
Creepshow Ep. 305
10/25
The Addiction
Just Before Dawn
10/26
The Boulet Brothers’ Dragula Ep. 402
10/27
Behind the Monsters: Michael Meyers
10/28
Creepshow Ep. 306
Horror Noire
Coming to Shudder US in October
Shudder bestows the US with a boo-tique’s worth of horror films and specials. While we suggest Behind the Monsters: Michael Myers as a purely American monster, why not also mix things up with something imported? Why not Gonjiam: Haunted Asylum? Surely you’re done with Squid Game by now, right?
The crew of a horror web series travels to an abandoned asylum for a live broadcast. It soon encounters much more than expected as it moves deeper inside the nightmarish old building.
Gonjiam: Haunted Asylum Synopsis
Originals and Exclusives will be listed in bold. Date format is based on the corresponding region.
10/1
Blacula
Scream Blacula Scream
Sugar Hill
Escape from New York
Motel Hell
Razorback
10/4
The Ghoul Log 2021 Edition
The Endless
Gonjiam: Haunted Asylum
Night of the Demons
Witchboard
10/5
The Mutilator
10/6
V/H/S/94
10/7
Creepshow Ep. 303
10/8
Joe Bob’s Halloween Hoedown (9pm ET)
10/11
JD’s Revenge
The House That Screamed
Nosferatu The Vampyre
Nosferatu in Venice
Possum
The Poughkeepsie Tapes
The Shout
Wake Wood
10/12
The Autopsy of Jane Doe
Dream Home
Hellions
House
House II
10/14
Creepshow Ep. 302
The Medium
10/18
Children of the Corn
10/19
The Boulet Brothers’ Dragula Ep. 401
10/21
Creepshow Ep. 305
10/25
The Addiction
Habit
Just Before Dawn
Rituals
10/26
The Boulet Brothers’ Dragula Ep. 402
10/27
Behind the Monsters: Michael Meyers
10/28
Creepshow Ep. 306
Horror Noire
Coming to Shudder UKI in October
Not to be outdone by other regions, Shudder UKI lands some exclusives, originals, and some classics. V/H/S/94 should evoke those classic video nasties we all love so much. But for something outside of Shudder’s production… why not a classic like David Cronenberg’s Scanners?
Scanners are men and women born with incredible telepathic and telekinetic powers. There are many who exercise the benefits of their special gifts in a safe and judicious manner. However, there is a group of renegade scanners who plan to create a race that will rule the world
Scanners synopsis
Originals and Exclusives will be listed in bold. Date format is based on the corresponding region.
4/10
The Ghoul Log 2021 Edition
The Brood
Candy Corn
Night of the Demons
Scanners
Witchboard
5/10
Midnight Man
The Mutilator
6/10
V/H/S/94
7/10
Creepshow Ep. 303
11/10
Boo!
When A Stranger Calls
Xtro
12/10
House
House II
House III
House IV
14/10
Creepshow Ep. 304
The Medium
18/10
Children of the Corn
Pulse
Re-Animator
Trick
19/10
The Boulet Brothers’ Dragula Ep. 401
21/10
Creepshow Ep. 305
25/10
The Addiction
House of 1000 Corpses
Just Before Dawn
26/10
The Boulet Brothers’ Dragula Ep. 402
27/10
Behind the Monsters: Michael Myers
Creepshow Ep. 306
Horror Noire
Coming to Shudder ANZ in October
Looking for fun down under, and maybe a little surprise? Fans of RuPaul’s Drag Race might get on with the gory and glamourous fun of The Boulet Brothers’ Dragula which premieres later in the month. But hey, you also get Witchboard to watch too!
When Jim (Todd Allen) and Linda (Tawny Kitaen) decide to throw a party, Linda’s ex-boyfriend — and Jim’s ex-friend — Brandon (Stephen Nichols) brings out a Ouija board to contact a pleasant, childish spirit named David with whom he communicates often. Apparently, the lines get crossed, because they instead reach across the supernatural divide to the decidedly less pleasant Malfeitor, who uses his connection to the world of the living to wreak havoc and terrify his new acquaintances.
Witchboard synopsis
Originals and Exclusives will be listed in bold. Date format is based on the corresponding region.
5/10
The Ghoul Log 2021 Edition
Night of the Demons
Sator
Witchboard
6/10
V/H/S/94
7/10
Creepshow Ep. 303
14/10
Creepshow Ep. 304
The Medium
19/10
The Boulet Brothers’ Dragula Ep. 401
21/10
Creepshow Ep. 305
26/10
The Boulet Brothers’ Dragula Ep. 402
27/10
Behind the Monsters: Michael Myers
28/10
Creepshow Ep. 306
Horror Noire
That is a lot of stuff to watch this month, the spookiest one of the year. Do you have a favorite on the list? Anything you are particularly looking forward to? Let us know in the comments!
