SHUDDER Celebrates Halfway To Halloween With Monthlong Horror-Thon
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April showers bring… blood splattered flowers? Or something like that. Our favorite horror streaming service SHUDDER celebrates the return of its Halfway To Halloween celebration for the whole month of April. The event will be streaming exclusively on Shudder; programming timed to Shudder TV launch on AMC+ with LIVE. With a killer lineup of original film premieres, cult classics, and LIVE viewing parties for Shudder’s original series ‘The Last Drive-In With Joe Bob Briggs’. Viewers can expect new original films such as ‘Baghead’, ‘Infested’, and the Shudder premiere of David Dastmalchian’s hit new film ‘Late Night With The Devil.’
Fans are invited to follow along on @shudder social for #HalfwaytoHalloween for recommended films to watch all month long.
Shudder’s Halfway To Halloween Highlights:
‘Baghead’ (Shudder Exclusive Film) Premieres Friday, April 5th
“Following the death of her estranged father (Peter Mullan), Iris (Freya Allan) learns she has inherited a run-down, centuries-old pub. She travels to Berlin to identify her father’s body and meet with The Solicitor (Ned Dennehy) to discuss the estate. Little does she know, when the deed is signed, she will become inextricably tied to an unspeakable entity that resides in the pub’s basement–Baghead–a shape-shifting creature that can transform into the dead…”
‘The Last Drive-In With Joe Bob Briggs’ Season 6 (Shudder Original Series) LIVE watch parties continue every other Friday, April 12th and April 26th, on Shudder TV and AMC+ TV
‘Late Night With The Devil’ (Shudder Original Film) Premiere’s Friday, April 19th; LIVE Watch Party at 9pm ET
“October 31, 1977. Jack Delroy’s syndicated talk show ‘Night Owls’ has long been a trusted companion to insomniacs around the country, but a year on from the tragic death of Jack’s wife, ratings have plummeted. Desperate to turn his fortunes around, Jack plans a Halloween special like no other, unaware he is about to unleash evil into the living rooms of America. Starring David Dastmalchian (Oppenheimer) and Laura Gordon (Reckoning).”
‘Infested’ (Shudder Original Film) Premiere’s Friday, April 26th; LIVE Watch Party April 27th at 9pm ET
“Director Sébastien Vanicek makes his feature film debut with a story that follows Kaleb, who is about to turn 30 and has never been lonelier. He’s fighting with his sister over a matter of inheritance and has cut ties with his best friend. Fascinated by exotic animals, he finds a venomous spider in a bazaar and brings it back to his flat. It only takes a moment for it to escape and reproduce, turning the whole place into a dreadful web trap. Starring Théo Christine (Suprêmes), Finnegan Oldfield (Final Cut), Jérôme Niel (Smoking Causes Coughing), Sofia Lesaffre (Les Misérables) and Lisa Nyarko.”
Other Shudder TV Programming Stunts (all times are ET):
The Boulet Brothers’ Dragula – All five seasons airing back-to-back beginning 6:00am on April 6th through April 9th.
101 Scariest Movie Moments of All Time – Back-to-back episodes airing 6:00am-9pm on April 13th.
Creepshow – Seasons 1-4 airing back-to back beginning 6:30am on April 15th through April 16th.
Hell House LLC and V/H/S Franchises – All films from two iconic film franchises air back-to-back from 1:30pm-1:30am on April 17th and 1:45pm-1:30am on April 18th.
Nature Nightmares – Dig into the scary side of Mother Nature with nature-themed horror in honor of Earth Day beginning April 20th at 6:40am through April 22nd.
The Last Drive-In Halloween Special Marathon – Check out all the tricks and treats with Joe Bob Halloween specials all day long beginning 5:30am on April 26th, leading up to an all-new episode at 9pm ET.
Halfway to “Halloween”– Celebrate the six-month countdown to our favorite holiday with two full days of Halloween-themed films beginning April 29th at 6:45am through April 30th.
Make sure to check out Shudder’s Halfway To Halloween event this month with all of these new flicks and season premieres plus much more.
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