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Shudder Gifts Horror Fans With First Look At Christmas Set Horror Film ‘The Sacrifice Game’

Ahead of its world premiere at the Fantasia International Film Festival this Friday, July 28th, Shudder has released the first look and the official poster for The Sacrifice Game starring Mena Massoud (Aladdin, Evolving Vegan) and Olivia Scott Welch (Fear Street, Lucky Hank). “It’s bad enough that boarding school students Samantha and Clara can’t go home for the holidays, but things take a deadly turn when a gang of cult killers arrives on their doorstep—just in time for Christmas.” The cast also includes Gus Kenworthy (“AHS”), Chloë Levine (“The OA”), Madison Baines (1UP), Derek Johns (“The Boys”), Laurent Pitre, and Georgia Acken. The fright-filled film was co-written by Wexler and Sean Redlitz and produced by Philip Kalin-Hajdu, Albert I. Melamed, Heather Buckley, and Todd Slater. Executive producers are Kalin-Hajdu and Melamed; Emily Gotto and Samuel Zimmerman of Shudder. The Sacrifice Game will make its International Premiere next month at the closing night film at London’s FrightFest and will be coming

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jul 25, 2023

Shudder Explores Legacy Of Sharks In Movies In Doc ‘Sharksploitation’ (Trailer)

Dive into the trailer for Shudder’s new shark-themed documentary Sharksploitation, swimming onto the streaming service this July. Sharksploitation, from filmmaker Stephen Scarlata surfaces in the wake of blockbuster classics like Jaws, which created its own subgenre. This new documentary explores the weird, wild cinematic legacy of sharks on film and the world’s undying fascination. The film features multiple interviews, including of Roger Corman, producer of Sharktopus and Dinoshark; Joe Dante, who directed Corman’s Piranha; Carl Gottlieb, writer of Jaws 1, 2 and 3; Johannes Roberts, director of 47 Meters Down, and Mario Van Pebbles, who starred in Jaws the Revenge along with marine and environmental conservation advocate Wendy Benchley, who was married to late Jaws author Peter Benchley. Scarlata, Kerry Deignan Roy (Leap of Faith: William Friedkin on The Exorcist), and Josh Miller (Sonic the Hedgehog) produce. Sharksploitation swims exclusively onto Shudder on July 21, 2023.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jul 18, 2023

Shudder’s Horror Comedy ‘Deadstream’ Is Out On Steelbook Today

Shudder’s “Certified Fresh” horror-comedy Deadstream is out today on Steelbook and Blu-ray exclusively at Walmart. The film marks the feature directorial debut of husband-and-wife filmmaking duo Vanessa and Joseph Winter, who also share writing co-credits. It premiered earlier this year at the 2022 SXSW Film Festival in the Midnight section and went on to score acclaim from both audiences and critics alike (review). Joseph Winter also stars in the film alongside Melanie Stone and Jason K. Wixom. Deadstream follows a disgraced internet personality who attempts to win back his followers by live-streaming one night alone in a haunted house. But when he accidentally pisses off a vengeful spirit, his big comeback event becomes a real-time fight for his life. The film is produced by Joseph and Vanessa Winters, alongside cinematographer Jared Cook and actress Melanie Stone, who also star in the film. The Winters co-edited the film, with Joseph contributing to music for the project as well. The Steelbook comes

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jul 18, 2023

Shudder’s Horror-Comedy ‘Deadstream’ Coming To Blu-ray & Steelbook

Shudder has now announced that their “Certified Fresh” horror-comedy Deadstream is getting a Steelbook and Blu-ray release, available exclusively at Walmart. The film marks the feature directorial debut of husband-and-wife filmmaking duo Vanessa and Joseph Winter, who also share writing co-credits. It premiered earlier this year at the 2022 SXSW Film Festival in the Midnight section and went on to score acclaim from both audiences and critics alike (review). Joseph Winter also stars in the film alongside Melanie Stone and Jason K. Wixom. Deadstream follows a disgraced internet personality who attempts to win back his followers by live-streaming one night alone in a haunted house. But when he accidentally pisses off a vengeful spirit, his big comeback event becomes a real-time fight for his life. The work of the filmmaking duo can next be seen in a segment from Shudder’s hotly-anticipated V/H/S/99, the latest installment in the celebrated found-footage horror series, which premiered at TIFF’s Midnight Madness. The film is

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jul 1, 2023

Sink Into The Survival Thriller ‘Quicksand’ This Week On Shudder

This June, sink into the survival-thriller Quicksand, directed by Andrés Beltrán (Malyerba) and written by Matt Pitts (“Westworld”). The English-language film shot entirely in Bogota, Colombia, follows an American couple on the brink of divorce who travels to Colombia for a work conference. While hiking through the rainforest, a storm causes them to become trapped in a pit of quicksand. Unable to move, it becomes a struggle for survival as they battle the elements of the jungle and a venomous snake in order to escape. Carolina Gaitán (Encanto, “Narcos”) and Allan Hawco (Jack Ryan, Republic of Doyle) star. Quicksand was produced by Sangre Films, which is a joint venture between Colombian outfit Elemental Stories and U.S. companies 222 Pictures and Dawn’s Light Movies, produced by Jason Cherubini, Nicolás Reyes, Sean Patrick Burke and executive produced by Richard Switzer, Martin Ramos, John Harris, and Kris Meyer. Quicksand makes its premiere on Shudder on July 14, 2023. The film will also stream

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jun 20, 2023

Shudder’s Horror-Comedy ‘Deadstream’ Coming To Steelbook (Trailer)

Shudder has now announced that their “Certified Fresh” horror-comedy Deadstream is getting a Steelbook release that will be available exclusively at Walmart. The film marks the feature directorial debut of husband-and-wife filmmaking duo Vanessa and Joseph Winter, who also share writing co-credits. It premiered earlier this year at the 2022 SXSW Film Festival in the Midnight section and went on to score acclaim from both audiences and critics alike (review). Joseph Winter also stars in the film alongside Melanie Stone and Jason K. Wixom. Deadstream follows a disgraced internet personality who attempts to win back his followers by live-streaming one night alone in a haunted house. But when he accidentally pisses off a vengeful spirit, his big comeback event becomes a real-time fight for his life. The work of the filmmaking duo can next be seen in a segment from Shudder’s hotly-anticipated V/H/S/99, the latest installment in the celebrated found-footage horror series, which premiered at TIFF’s Midnight Madness. The film

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jun 15, 2023

A Price Must Be Paid In The Irish Horror ‘Unwelcome,’ Coming To Shudder

The Irish horror Unwelcome from Grabbers and Robot Overlords director Jon Wright is coming to Shudder this June. In Unwelcome, married couple Maya and Jamie escape their urban nightmare to the tranquility of rural Ireland only to discover malevolent and murderous goblins lurking in the gnarled, ancient wood at the foot of their new garden. As warned by their new neighbors, in Irish mythology, the Redcaps will come when called to help souls in dire need of rescue, but it’s crucial to remember that there is always a dear price to pay for their aid. Hannah John-Kamen (Red Sonja, Ready Player One) stars alongside Douglas Booth (That Dirty Black Bag, The Dirt) and Colm Meaney (Gangs of London, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine), Jamie-Lee O’Donnell (6 Degrees, Derry Girls), Chris Walley (Bloodlands, The Young Offenders) and Kristian Nairn (Game of Thrones). Unwelcome, from Warner Bros., makes its debut on June 23, 2023, on both Shudder and AMC+.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jun 8, 2023

‘Brooklyn 45’ Haunts Shudder And AMC+ This Weekend

The past comes back to haunt a group of friends in the trailer for Brooklynn 45, directed by Ted Geoghegan. “On Friday, December 27, 1945, five military veterans gather in the ornate parlor of a Brooklyn brownstone. Best friends since childhood, they’ve reunited to support their troubled host–but when his invitation for cocktails turns into an impromptu séance, the metaphoric ghosts of their past become all too literal… Trapped in their host’s lounge, the Greatest Generation now finds themselves put to one final test, with their only route to freedom being more bloodshed.” Anne Ramsay, Ron E. Rains, Jeremy Holm, Larry Fessenden, Ezra Buzzington, and Kristina Klebe star. Brooklyn 45 premieres on Shudder and AMC+ on Friday, June 9, 2023.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jun 8, 2023

Haunting Horror ‘Brooklyn 45’ Coming To Shudder And AMC+

Friends are haunted by their pasts in the trailer for Brooklynn 45, directed by Ted Geoghegan, out this June. On Friday, December 27, 1945, five military veterans gather in the ornate parlor of a Brooklyn brownstone. Best friends since childhood, they’ve reunited to support their troubled host–but when his invitation for cocktails turns into an impromptu séance, the metaphoric ghosts of their past become all too literal… Trapped in their host’s lounge, the Greatest Generation now finds themselves put to one final test, with their only route to freedom being more bloodshed. Anne Ramsay, Ron E. Rains, Jeremy Holm, Larry Fessenden, Ezra Buzzington, and Kristina Klebe star. Brooklyn 45 premieres on Shudder and AMC+ on Friday, June 9, 2023.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
May 30, 2023

Social Media Horror ‘Influencer’ Premieres This Week On Shudder (Trailer)

Shudder‘s new social media horror-thriller Influencer from writer-director Kurtis David Harder (Harpoon, Superhost, V/H/S 94), premieres this week on the streaming service for horror and thrillers. In the film, “Madison (Emily Tennant, “Riverdale”) is a popular social media influencer who is having a lonely and uneventful trip in Thailand despite what she tells her followers on Instagram. While reflecting on her boyfriend canceling the trip, she meets CW (Cassandra Naud, “See”), a fearless and enigmatic traveler who offers to take her to some of the most Instagram-worthy locations. Together they share authentic meals and drinks with locals, discussing the differences between Madison’s online presence and CW’s lack of one. After showing Madison all of the amazing sights, things take a different turn when CW brings her to a surprise location – a deserted island completely off the grid.” Influencer was produced by Tesh Guttikond, who co-wrote the script, Kurtis David Harder, Brandon Christensen, Jack Campbell, and Micah Henry. The film

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
May 23, 2023

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Shudder Gifts Horror Fans With First Look At Christmas Set Horror Film ‘The Sacrifice Game’

Ahead of its world premiere at the Fantasia International Film Festival this Friday, July 28th, Shudder has released the first look and the official poster for The Sacrifice Game starring Mena Massoud (Aladdin, Evolving Vegan) and Olivia Scott Welch (Fear Street, Lucky Hank). “It’s bad enough that boarding school students Samantha and Clara can’t go home for the holidays, but things take a deadly turn when a gang of cult killers arrives on their doorstep—just in time for Christmas.” The cast also includes Gus Kenworthy (“AHS”), Chloë Levine (“The OA”), Madison Baines (1UP), Derek Johns (“The Boys”), Laurent Pitre, and Georgia Acken. The fright-filled film was co-written by Wexler and Sean Redlitz and produced by Philip Kalin-Hajdu, Albert I. Melamed, Heather Buckley, and Todd Slater. Executive producers are Kalin-Hajdu and Melamed; Emily Gotto and Samuel Zimmerman of Shudder. The Sacrifice Game will make its International Premiere next month at the closing night film at London’s FrightFest and will be coming

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jul 25, 2023

Shudder Explores Legacy Of Sharks In Movies In Doc ‘Sharksploitation’ (Trailer)

Dive into the trailer for Shudder’s new shark-themed documentary Sharksploitation, swimming onto the streaming service this July. Sharksploitation, from filmmaker Stephen Scarlata surfaces in the wake of blockbuster classics like Jaws, which created its own subgenre. This new documentary explores the weird, wild cinematic legacy of sharks on film and the world’s undying fascination. The film features multiple interviews, including of Roger Corman, producer of Sharktopus and Dinoshark; Joe Dante, who directed Corman’s Piranha; Carl Gottlieb, writer of Jaws 1, 2 and 3; Johannes Roberts, director of 47 Meters Down, and Mario Van Pebbles, who starred in Jaws the Revenge along with marine and environmental conservation advocate Wendy Benchley, who was married to late Jaws author Peter Benchley. Scarlata, Kerry Deignan Roy (Leap of Faith: William Friedkin on The Exorcist), and Josh Miller (Sonic the Hedgehog) produce. Sharksploitation swims exclusively onto Shudder on July 21, 2023.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jul 18, 2023

Shudder’s Horror Comedy ‘Deadstream’ Is Out On Steelbook Today

Shudder’s “Certified Fresh” horror-comedy Deadstream is out today on Steelbook and Blu-ray exclusively at Walmart. The film marks the feature directorial debut of husband-and-wife filmmaking duo Vanessa and Joseph Winter, who also share writing co-credits. It premiered earlier this year at the 2022 SXSW Film Festival in the Midnight section and went on to score acclaim from both audiences and critics alike (review). Joseph Winter also stars in the film alongside Melanie Stone and Jason K. Wixom. Deadstream follows a disgraced internet personality who attempts to win back his followers by live-streaming one night alone in a haunted house. But when he accidentally pisses off a vengeful spirit, his big comeback event becomes a real-time fight for his life. The film is produced by Joseph and Vanessa Winters, alongside cinematographer Jared Cook and actress Melanie Stone, who also star in the film. The Winters co-edited the film, with Joseph contributing to music for the project as well. The Steelbook comes

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jul 18, 2023

Shudder’s Horror-Comedy ‘Deadstream’ Coming To Blu-ray & Steelbook

Shudder has now announced that their “Certified Fresh” horror-comedy Deadstream is getting a Steelbook and Blu-ray release, available exclusively at Walmart. The film marks the feature directorial debut of husband-and-wife filmmaking duo Vanessa and Joseph Winter, who also share writing co-credits. It premiered earlier this year at the 2022 SXSW Film Festival in the Midnight section and went on to score acclaim from both audiences and critics alike (review). Joseph Winter also stars in the film alongside Melanie Stone and Jason K. Wixom. Deadstream follows a disgraced internet personality who attempts to win back his followers by live-streaming one night alone in a haunted house. But when he accidentally pisses off a vengeful spirit, his big comeback event becomes a real-time fight for his life. The work of the filmmaking duo can next be seen in a segment from Shudder’s hotly-anticipated V/H/S/99, the latest installment in the celebrated found-footage horror series, which premiered at TIFF’s Midnight Madness. The film is

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jul 1, 2023

Sink Into The Survival Thriller ‘Quicksand’ This Week On Shudder

This June, sink into the survival-thriller Quicksand, directed by Andrés Beltrán (Malyerba) and written by Matt Pitts (“Westworld”). The English-language film shot entirely in Bogota, Colombia, follows an American couple on the brink of divorce who travels to Colombia for a work conference. While hiking through the rainforest, a storm causes them to become trapped in a pit of quicksand. Unable to move, it becomes a struggle for survival as they battle the elements of the jungle and a venomous snake in order to escape. Carolina Gaitán (Encanto, “Narcos”) and Allan Hawco (Jack Ryan, Republic of Doyle) star. Quicksand was produced by Sangre Films, which is a joint venture between Colombian outfit Elemental Stories and U.S. companies 222 Pictures and Dawn’s Light Movies, produced by Jason Cherubini, Nicolás Reyes, Sean Patrick Burke and executive produced by Richard Switzer, Martin Ramos, John Harris, and Kris Meyer. Quicksand makes its premiere on Shudder on July 14, 2023. The film will also stream

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jun 20, 2023

Shudder’s Horror-Comedy ‘Deadstream’ Coming To Steelbook (Trailer)

Shudder has now announced that their “Certified Fresh” horror-comedy Deadstream is getting a Steelbook release that will be available exclusively at Walmart. The film marks the feature directorial debut of husband-and-wife filmmaking duo Vanessa and Joseph Winter, who also share writing co-credits. It premiered earlier this year at the 2022 SXSW Film Festival in the Midnight section and went on to score acclaim from both audiences and critics alike (review). Joseph Winter also stars in the film alongside Melanie Stone and Jason K. Wixom. Deadstream follows a disgraced internet personality who attempts to win back his followers by live-streaming one night alone in a haunted house. But when he accidentally pisses off a vengeful spirit, his big comeback event becomes a real-time fight for his life. The work of the filmmaking duo can next be seen in a segment from Shudder’s hotly-anticipated V/H/S/99, the latest installment in the celebrated found-footage horror series, which premiered at TIFF’s Midnight Madness. The film

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jun 15, 2023

A Price Must Be Paid In The Irish Horror ‘Unwelcome,’ Coming To Shudder

The Irish horror Unwelcome from Grabbers and Robot Overlords director Jon Wright is coming to Shudder this June. In Unwelcome, married couple Maya and Jamie escape their urban nightmare to the tranquility of rural Ireland only to discover malevolent and murderous goblins lurking in the gnarled, ancient wood at the foot of their new garden. As warned by their new neighbors, in Irish mythology, the Redcaps will come when called to help souls in dire need of rescue, but it’s crucial to remember that there is always a dear price to pay for their aid. Hannah John-Kamen (Red Sonja, Ready Player One) stars alongside Douglas Booth (That Dirty Black Bag, The Dirt) and Colm Meaney (Gangs of London, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine), Jamie-Lee O’Donnell (6 Degrees, Derry Girls), Chris Walley (Bloodlands, The Young Offenders) and Kristian Nairn (Game of Thrones). Unwelcome, from Warner Bros., makes its debut on June 23, 2023, on both Shudder and AMC+.

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jun 8, 2023

‘Brooklyn 45’ Haunts Shudder And AMC+ This Weekend

The past comes back to haunt a group of friends in the trailer for Brooklynn 45, directed by Ted Geoghegan. “On Friday, December 27, 1945, five military veterans gather in the ornate parlor of a Brooklyn brownstone. Best friends since childhood, they’ve reunited to support their troubled host–but when his invitation for cocktails turns into an impromptu séance, the metaphoric ghosts of their past become all too literal… Trapped in their host’s lounge, the Greatest Generation now finds themselves put to one final test, with their only route to freedom being more bloodshed.” Anne Ramsay, Ron E. Rains, Jeremy Holm, Larry Fessenden, Ezra Buzzington, and Kristina Klebe star. Brooklyn 45 premieres on Shudder and AMC+ on Friday, June 9, 2023.

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jun 8, 2023

Haunting Horror ‘Brooklyn 45’ Coming To Shudder And AMC+

Friends are haunted by their pasts in the trailer for Brooklynn 45, directed by Ted Geoghegan, out this June. On Friday, December 27, 1945, five military veterans gather in the ornate parlor of a Brooklyn brownstone. Best friends since childhood, they’ve reunited to support their troubled host–but when his invitation for cocktails turns into an impromptu séance, the metaphoric ghosts of their past become all too literal… Trapped in their host’s lounge, the Greatest Generation now finds themselves put to one final test, with their only route to freedom being more bloodshed. Anne Ramsay, Ron E. Rains, Jeremy Holm, Larry Fessenden, Ezra Buzzington, and Kristina Klebe star. Brooklyn 45 premieres on Shudder and AMC+ on Friday, June 9, 2023.

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
May 30, 2023

Social Media Horror ‘Influencer’ Premieres This Week On Shudder (Trailer)

Shudder‘s new social media horror-thriller Influencer from writer-director Kurtis David Harder (Harpoon, Superhost, V/H/S 94), premieres this week on the streaming service for horror and thrillers. In the film, “Madison (Emily Tennant, “Riverdale”) is a popular social media influencer who is having a lonely and uneventful trip in Thailand despite what she tells her followers on Instagram. While reflecting on her boyfriend canceling the trip, she meets CW (Cassandra Naud, “See”), a fearless and enigmatic traveler who offers to take her to some of the most Instagram-worthy locations. Together they share authentic meals and drinks with locals, discussing the differences between Madison’s online presence and CW’s lack of one. After showing Madison all of the amazing sights, things take a different turn when CW brings her to a surprise location – a deserted island completely off the grid.” Influencer was produced by Tesh Guttikond, who co-wrote the script, Kurtis David Harder, Brandon Christensen, Jack Campbell, and Micah Henry. The film

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
May 23, 2023
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