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Shudder Brings New Films and Beloved Classics This August
Shudder is bringing us yet another month of spooky content to devour. This month we are receiving two new original films to add to the incredibly long back catalog of content provided on the site.
For those of you that haven’t checked out this horror only streaming service, Shudder always offers a 7-day free trial to get you started. Their library has everything a horror fan could ask for. So, without further ado, let’s see what they are bringing us this month.
Tower: A Bright Day August 7th
This is a very divisive film, to say the least. While Tower: A Bright Day has been nominated and won several prestigious awards, including best film at the Berlin International Film Festival, it’s a really weird film.
This is the type of film where people leave angry because it seems to be nothing but weird for the sake of being weird. That being said, others find it to be a beautiful metaphor that’s meant to be unwrapped and deciphered.
Which of those statements is true is up to the viewer, if they can make it all the way through the film. If you are looking for something a little more art house, check out Tower: A Bright Day on Shudder.
Monument August 7th
Shudder is known for its ability to bring all horror fans to the table. Whether you are looking for the classics of some obscure indie film, Shudder has your back. The latter will be pleased on August 7th with the release of Monument.
This is another entry that may be a little too high concept for some viewers. Monument attempts to do many things during its runtime, unfortunately, these attempts feel like afterthoughts. Never really coming together to create one overarching theme throughout the movie.
Personally, seeing artistic expression handled in this way is inspiring. I enjoy a film that doesn’t care too much about things like structure or plot. If that sounds up your alley, check out Monument on Shudder on August 7th.
The Communion Girl (Shudder Original Film) August 11th
Who doesn’t love some good old-fashioned folklore? The Communion Girl brings a story that seems fairly obvious on the surface. If you find a creepy abandoned doll on the side of the road, it’s probably best to just leave it there.
Just as every other horror movie being released this decade, The Communion Girl takes place in the eighties for some reason. While this film may not break down any walls, it does look like a pretty solid ghost story.
Sometimes a simple ghost story is all you really need to have a good evening. So, if you are looking for something that feels a little more traditional, check out The Communion Girl via Shudder on August 11th.
Elizabeth Harvest August 14th
I love an original premise. Elizabeth Harvest gives us something that I don’t believe we have seen anywhere before. Below is the wild synopsis for this film.
“An extremely wealthy, and brilliant scientist, has the nasty habit of brutally killing his wife, cloning her, marring her again, and then repeating the process.”
You have to give them points for creativity. If you are looking for something new, check out Elizebeth Harvest via Shudder on August 14th.
A Dark Song August 14th
Many people say that they would kill for their children. A Dark Song asks if you would be willing to attempt to bind an angel to get revenge on those that harmed your children.
I believe that this is an important distinction. Anyone can get a gun and hunt someone down for revenge, but not everyone would be willing to learn the dark arts and anger the heavens for their payback.
Of course, things are likely to go awry in these types of situations. If you want to see just how bad things can get, check out A Dark Song via Shudder on August 14th.
America Latina August 14th
This is a film for all of the cinematography buffs out there. America Latina is a beautiful film, filled with amazing imagery and landscapes. Unfortunately, the dreamscapes portrayed in this film do become cumbersome as the film rolls on.
America Latina gives us a look into a comfortable suburban setting, filled with happy and peaceful people. That is until a man finds a girl locked up in his basement asking for his help.
This film gives us a beautiful fever dreams at times, other times it’s just confusing. If you want something with a little more style than substance, check out America Latina via Shudder on August 14th.
Bad Things (Shudder Original Film) August 18th
Do you love The Shining but wish it was more about queer feminism? Then do I have a movie for you. The great people who gave us Lyle, which is a queer feminist take on Rosemary’s Baby, have done just that with Bad Things.
This is by far my most anticipated movie of August. I can only hope that Stewart Thorndike (Eyes Wide Shut) can knock it out of the park once again.
If you want to see a classic premise from a different point of view, check out Bad Things via Shudder on August 18th.
Sea Fever August 18th
Oceanic horror is a different kind of terrifying. It is one thing to be trapped in a house with a ghost, you can just call a priest to help you out. There are things that actually live in the ocean that scare me far more than any kind of demon. And we keep finding new things down there every day.
That’s where Sea Fever gets its source material. Not only are they trapped in the ocean, but the people in this film also have to fight off some kind of new parasite that threatens to infect them all.
As someone who is absolutely terrified of parasites, I am very excited about this film. If you are looking for a little bit of isolation in your horror, check out Sea Fever via Shudder on August 18th.
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Thrills and Chills: Ranking ‘Radio Silence’ Films from Bloody Brilliant to Just Bloody
Matt Bettinelli-Olpin, Tyler Gillett, and Chad Villella are all filmmakers under the collective label called Radio Silence. Bettinelli-Olpin and Gillett are the primary directors under that moniker while Villella produces.
They have gained popularity over the past 13 years and their films have become known as having a certain Radio Silence “signature.” They are bloody, usually contain monsters, and have breakneck action sequences. Their recent film Abigail exemplifies that signature and is perhaps their best film yet. They are currently working on a reboot of John Carpenter’s Escape From New York.
We thought we would go through the list of projects they have directed and rank them from high to low. None of the movies and shorts on this list are bad, they all have their merits. These rankings from top to bottom are just ones we felt showcased their talents the best.
We didn’t include movies they produced but didn’t direct.
#1. Abigail
An update to the second film on this list, Abagail is the natural progression of Radio Silence’s love of lockdown horror. It follows in pretty much the same footsteps of Ready or Not, but manages to go one better — make it about vampires.
#2. Ready or Not
This film put Radio Silence on the map. While not as successful at the box office as some of their other films, Ready or Not proved that the team could step outside their limited anthology space and create a fun, thrilling, and bloody adventure-length film.
#3. Scream (2022)
While Scream will always be a polarizing franchise, this prequel, sequel, reboot — however you want to label it showed just how much Radio Silence knew the source material. It wasn’t lazy or cash-grabby, just a good time with legendary characters we love and new ones who grew on us.
#4 Southbound (The Way Out)
Radio Silence tosses their found footage modus operandi for this anthology film. Responsible for the bookend stories, they create a terrifying world in their segment titled The Way Out, which involves strange floating beings and some sort of time loop. It’s kind of the first time we see their work without a shaky cam. If we were to rank this entire film, it would remain at this position on the list.
#5. V/H/S (10/31/98)
The film that started it all for Radio Silence. Or should we say the segment that started it all. Even though this isn’t feature-length what they managed to do with the time they had was very good. Their chapter was titled 10/31/98, a found-footage short involving a group of friends who crash what they think is a staged exorcism only to learn not to assume things on Halloween night.
#6. Scream VI
Cranking up the action, moving to the big city and letting Ghostface use a shotgun, Scream VI turned the franchise on its head. Like their first one, this film played with canon and managed to win over a lot of fans in its direction, but alienated others for coloring too far outside the lines of Wes Craven’s beloved series. If any sequel was showing how the trope was going stale it was Scream VI, but it managed to squeeze some fresh blood out of this nearly three-decade mainstay.
#7. Devil’s Due
Fairly underrated, this, Radio Silence’s first feature-length film, is a sampler of things they took from V/H/S. It was filmed in an omnipresent found footage style, showcasing a form of possession, and features clueless men. Since this was their first bonafide major studio job it’s a wonderful touchstone to see how far they have come with their storytelling.
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7 Great ‘Scream’ Fan Films & Shorts Worth a Watch
The Scream franchise is such an iconic series, that many budding filmmakers take inspiration from it and make their own sequels or, at least, build upon the original universe created by screenwriter Kevin Williamson. YouTube is the perfect medium to showcase these talents (and budgets) with fan-made homages with their own personal twists.
The great thing about Ghostface is that he can appear anywhere, in any town, he just needs the signature mask, knife, and unhinged motive. Thanks to Fair Use laws it’s possible to expand upon Wes Craven’s creation by simply getting a group of young adults together and killing them off one by one. Oh, and don’t forget the twist. You’ll notice that Roger Jackson’s famous Ghostface voice is uncanny valley, but you get the gist.
We have gathered five fan films/shorts related to Scream that we thought were pretty good. Although they can’t possibly match the beats of a $33 million blockbuster, they get by on what they have. But who needs money? If you’re talented and motivated anything is possible as proven by these filmmakers who are well on their way to the big leagues.
Take a look at the below films and let us know what you think. And while you’re at it, leave these young filmmakers a thumbs up, or leave them a comment to encourage them to create more films. Besides, where else are you going to see Ghostface vs. a Katana all set to a hip-hop soundtrack?
Scream Live (2023)
Ghostface (2021)
Ghost Face (2023)
Don’t Scream (2022)
Scream: A Fan Film (2023)
The Scream (2023)
A Scream Fan Film (2023)
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Horror Movies Releasing This Month – April 2024 [Trailers]
With only six months until Halloween, it is surprising how many horror movies will be released in April. People are still scratching their heads as to why Late Night With the Devil wasn’t an October release since it has that theme already built in. But who’s complaining? Certainly not us.
In fact, we are elated because we are getting a vampire movie from Radio Silence, a prequel to an honored franchise, not one, but two monster spider movies, and a film directed by David Cronenberg’s other child.
It’s a lot. So we have provided you with a list of movies with help from the internet, their synopsis from IMDb, and when and where they will drop. The rest is up to your scrolling finger. Enjoy!
The First Omen: In theaters April 5
A young American woman is sent to Rome to begin a life of service to the church, but encounters a darkness that causes her to question her faith and uncovers a terrifying conspiracy that hopes to bring about the birth of evil incarnate.
Monkey Man: In theaters April 5
An anonymous young man unleashes a campaign of vengeance against the corrupt leaders who murdered his mother and continue to systemically victimize the poor and powerless.
Sting: In theaters April 12
After raising an unnervingly talented spider in secret, 12-year-old Charlotte must face the facts about her pet-and fight for her family’s survival-when the once-charming creature rapidly transforms into a giant, flesh-eating monster.
In Flames: In theaters April 12
After the death of the family patriarch, a mother and daughter’s precarious existence is ripped apart. They must find strength in each other if they are to survive the malevolent forces that threaten to engulf them.
Abigail: In Theaters April 19
After a group of criminals kidnap the ballerina daughter of a powerful underworld figure, they retreat to an isolated mansion, unaware that they’re locked inside with no normal little girl.
The Night of the Harvest: In theaters April 19
Aubrey and her friends go geocaching in the woods behind an old cornfield where they are trapped and hunted by a masked woman in white.
Humane: In theaters April 26
In the wake of an environmental collapse that is forcing humanity to shed 20% of its population, a family dinner erupts into chaos when a father’s plan to enlist in the government’s new euthanasia program goes horribly awry.
Civil War: In theaters April 12
A journey across a dystopian future America, following a team of military-embedded journalists as they race against time to reach DC before rebel factions descend upon the White House.
Cinderella’s Revenge: In select theaters April 26
Cinderella summons her fairy godmother from an ancient flesh-bound book to get revenge on her evil stepsisters and stepmother who abuse her daily.
Other horror movies on streaming:
Bag of Lies VOD April 2
Desperate to save his dying wife, Matt turns to The Bag, an ancient relic with dark magic. The cure demands a chilling ritual and strict rules. As his wife heals, Matt’s sanity unravels, facing terrifying consequences.
Black Out VOD April 12
A Fine Arts painter is convinced that he is a werewolf wreaking havoc on a small American town under the full moon.
Baghead on Shudder and AMC+ on April 5
A young woman inherits a run-down pub and discovers a dark secret within its basement – Baghead – a shape-shifting creature that will let you speak to lost loved ones, but not without consequence.
Infested: on Shudder April 26
Residents of a rundown French apartment building battle against an army of deadly, rapidly reproducing spiders.
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