Ten Chilling Flicks to Binge-Watch Tonight on Shudder's Horror Streaming Service
It's almost Halloween, have you managed to watch enough spooky movies yet? If not and you're specifically in the mood for a new release, Shudder is the place to be. Although it boasts a vast library of older favorites and classics, it's also stacked with titles from 2024. Here are 10 to watch for maximum thrills:
Oddity Re-Told
Don't forget to catch Oddity, a movie that will surely keep you awake at night once you've seen it. Written and directed by Damian McCarthy, this Irish chiller centers around Darcy (Carolyn Bracken), a blind woman who is determined to uncover the truth behind her twin sister's murder. A haunting psychiatric hospital and an isolated old house provide spine-chilling settings, but Bracken's performance and the fact that Darcy owns a shop filled with cursed objects—and isn't afraid to use them!—are what make Oddity truly unnerving.
Mads Regenerated
David Moreau's Mads offers a fresh take on the zombie genre. This French production follows a group of friends as they witness the early stages of a mysterious outbreak... in a film that feels like a single, tense, and thrilling take.
Late Night With the Devil Re-Imagined
Though this retro-style, David Dastmalchian-led sleeper hit about a Faustian talk show host was released back in March, it takes place on Halloween, making it the perfect choice for watching this weekend. After all, that's what Mr. Wriggles would want!
V/H/S/Beyond Restyled
The long-running found-footage anthology series places a strong emphasis on science fiction in this latest installment, but there's still plenty of body horror—a V/H/S specialty—to be found here. The final few minutes of Kate Siegel's UFO tale “Stowaway” have been lodged in our minds ever since we saw it, and we both love and hate her for it.
In a Violent Nature Re-Examined
We weren't entirely convinced by this "slasher from the slasher's perspective" experiment, but the gore is excellent—and In a Violent Nature‘s ability to offer a fresh perspective on one of horror's most overused genres makes it worth watching all the same. It's also the only film in existence that pays tribute to both Terrence Malick and Jason Voorhees.
Stopmotion Revamped
When her mother—a famous stop-motion animator—becomes ill, Ella (Aisling Franciosi) finally has the opportunity to pursue her own animation career. But with that comes a price—especially when so many complicated emotions are involved. Ella's stop-motion world eventually bleeds into reality, allowing Stopmotion to make the most of both live-action and animated sequences as it explores her emotional breakdown.
Destroy All Neighbors Re-Branded
“A love letter to prog rock that co-stars a disembodied head” might not accurately describe Destroy All Neighbors, but it's a good start—and a good time is guaranteed if you stream this horror comedy about a frustrated musician who goes through hell (not literally, but he comes awfully close) to achieve his dreams.
Azrael Re-Visited
In the post-apocalypse, demons roam the earth—a setup that might lead you to expect a big, special-effects-laden fantasy adventure, but Azrael is instead a survival thriller, with a silent Samara Weaving fighting for her life in a forest filled with horrors, both human and otherwise.
The Devil's Bath Re-Told
The latest offering from Veronika Franz and Severin Fiala, the filmmaking team behind Goodnight Mommy and The Lodge, is based on actual historical records. It's set in 1750 Austria and follows a religious woman who is trapped in a life that is unsatisfying—and who comes to see an act of horrific violence as her only means of escape. The story might be bleak, but it's beautifully told; the cinematography won a prize at this year's Berlin International Film Festival.
The Demon Disorder Re-Stated
Special effects artist turned director Steven Boyle helmed this gruesome Australian import about a trio of brothers grappling with some unresolved issues regarding their father, who may be dead but whose presence is still very much felt in their lives. Boyle's FX background ensures that the gore is memorable—and truly distressing.
After delving into the chilling universe of horror movies, prepare for a chilling future with the technological advancements in filmmaking. In 2024, Shudder will release a plethora of spine-tingling titles, including 'Oddity', a movie that will undoubtedly keep technophiles awake at night.
Furthermore, 'David Moreau's Mads' offers a fresh take on technology-infused zombie genre, proving that the fusion of technology and horror can indeed be compelling and unnerving.
