TalkTeaV: Shudder Kicks Off 10-Year Anniversary With Halfway to Halloween Horror Lineup
- Damian Ali
- 11 hours ago
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Stream spine-chilling premieres, cult classics, and join live horror events across the country
Horror fans have more to celebrate this spring than just the halfway mark to Halloween. Shudder, AMC Networks’ premium horror streaming service, has launched its annual Halfway to Halloween event alongside a monthlong celebration of its 10th anniversary.
The milestone is packed with original premieres, iconic horror throwbacks, fan events, and a nationwide film tour—making 2025 one of Shudder’s most ambitious years to date.
The “Halfway to Halloween” season, traditionally recognized on April 30 or May 1, continues to grow in popularity. Once a niche tradition among horror movie lovers and Halloween diehards, it’s now embraced by theme parks, streaming services, and haunted attractions across the country. Even Disney has joined in, offering “Halfway to Halloween” experiences at its parks in recent years.
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Shudder’s April Premieres: Fresh Frights and Original Stories
As part of its spring horror-thon, Shudder is rolling out four original films that headline the month’s chilling content:
825 Forest Road (April 4): From Hell House LLC creator Stephen Cognetti, this ghost story follows a family uncovering the sinister secrets of a seemingly quiet town.
Shadow of God (April 11): A psychological horror about faith, legacy, and possession from filmmaker Michael Peterson.
Dead Mail (April 18): Set in the '80s, this eerie mystery centers on a dead letter investigator pulled into a case involving missing persons and dark conspiracies.
Fréwaka (April 25): A haunting folk tale in the Irish language, directed by Aislinn Clarke (The Devil’s Doorway), exploring grief, isolation, and ancient beliefs.
New Season of The Last Drive-In and Curated Collections
Fan-favorite Joe Bob Briggs returns with Season 7 of The Last Drive-In, airing new double-feature episodes every other Friday on Shudder TV and AMC+ TV. Known for his cult commentary and quirky deep dives, Joe Bob continues to be a cornerstone of the platform.
In celebration of Shudder’s 10th anniversary, curated collections will be featured all year, including:
“The Movies That Made Shudder”, showcasing titles like Host, Late Night with the Devil, Terrified, and Watcher.
“Bloody Birthdays”, highlighting anniversaries of horror classics such as Phantom of the Opera (1925), Fright Night (1985), and Crimson Peak (2015).
“Shudder 10 x 10 Spotlights”, a rotating monthly top 10 list featuring body horror, haunted houses, sci-fi horror, and more.
Shudder's Halfway to Halloween Images Courtesy of Shudder/AMC+
From Screen to Screams: Shudder’s National Tour and Fan Events
To connect with fans across the country, Shudder launched the Shudder 10 Screening Series, a national tour featuring theatrical debuts of cult hits like The Amusement Park, Skinamarink, Host, Deadstream, and Revenge. Upcoming tour stops include IFC Center (NYC), Music Box (Chicago), The Coolidge (Boston), and Popcorn Frights Film Festival (Florida).
As part of its fan activations, Shudder will host a “Shudder Tattoo Party” on Friday, June 13, in Brooklyn, NYC, offering horror-themed flash tattoos and a double-feature screening curated by The Future of Film Is Female.
SHUDDER RESURRECTED: Classic Horror Returns to the Screen
To honor its 10-year anniversary, Shudder isn’t just looking forward — it's digging deep into horror history. The streamer has brought back a chilling lineup of cult classics, under-the-radar gems, and iconic nightmares for fans to rediscover.
Here are just a few of the repertory titles added to Shudder this April:
April 1
April Fool’s Day (1986): A group of college students start falling victim to an unseen killer during a weekend getaway… but nothing is as it seems.
Rawhead Rex: An ancient beast is unleashed near a rural Irish village, leaving carnage in its wake.
Halloween H20: Laurie Strode faces Michael Myers one last time while protecting her son at a private school.
Halloween VI: The Curse of Michael Myers – Michael returns to Haddonfield, chasing his niece and a baby tied to a sinister cult.
Halloween Resurrection: Michael Myers invades a reality show filming inside his childhood home.
13 Ghosts (1960): A family inherits a haunted house — and the ghosts are waiting for their 13th.
Fright Night (1985): A teen suspects his new neighbor is a vampire and seeks help from a washed-up horror TV host.
Repulsion (1965): A manicurist’s spiral into madness unleashes horrifying visions.
Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Next Generation – Prom night turns deadly when teens stumble upon Leatherface’s family of killers.
Crimson Peak: A gothic tale of grief, ghosts, and betrayal in a haunted mansion that breathes and bleeds.
Night of the Living Dead (1990): A remake of Romero’s classic: the dead rise, and a group seeks shelter in a rural home.
Land of the Dead: In a post-apocalyptic world, zombies roam freely while survivors live inside a fortified city.
Unfriended: A group of friends are haunted online by a mysterious presence using their dead friend’s account.
April 5
Intruder (2019): A couple's new dream home turns into a nightmare when the former owner refuses to let go.
April 7
A Cat in the Brain: A horror director becomes entangled with a killer copying his gory on-screen deaths.
City of the Living Dead: A psychic and reporter must seal the gates of hell before the dead overrun the Earth.
Manhattan Baby: After a tomb is disturbed in Egypt, a young girl becomes possessed and strange deaths follow.
The Beyond: A woman inherits a haunted hotel built over one of hell’s gateways.
The Black Cat: A man uses his psychic cat to exact revenge on his enemies.
The New York Ripper: A detective hunts a sadistic killer stalking women across the city.
April 14
Chain Reaction (2006): Convicts and a doctor seek shelter in the woods, only to find even more danger inside.
April 21
Psychomania: A biker gang leader, with encouragement from his occultist mother, returns from the dead to terrorize again.
Halfway To Halloween | Shudder Trailer
Where to Watch
All films and series are streaming on Shudder and AMC+, available on Roku, Apple TV, Fire TV, and mobile devices. For access to live premieres like The Last Drive-In and curated horror-thons, tune into Shudder TV or AMC+ TV.
Whether you're a horror newbie or longtime ghoul, Shudder's Halfway to Halloween lineup delivers must-watch terror with a celebration-worthy twist. For more spooky viewing options, check out TalkTeaV’s 2024 guide to Halfway to Halloween and see how this holiday continues to carve out a permanent place on the horror calendar.
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