Shudder in August: Clowns, Urban Legends, And a Little Bit More
It is part way through the Summer and we are taking a moment to turn our attention to next month's ineup on Shudder.
will finally settle down into its streaming home after a long and very active theatrical run and roadshow. Another clown-themed horror flick, , is also in the mix. That one starred Lauren Ashely Carter, star of , and .
Shudder has two entries from one of the 'Hot in the 90s' franchises, , with the 1998 original film, starring Jared Leto,Rebecca Gayheart & Alicia Witt, and the 2000 sequel, .
And pay attention to some of the watch parties for The Last Drive In. They will feature screenings of , , and .
Shudder Exclusive Film
Directed Eli Craig
Streaming On Shudder August 8
Available in US
Synopsis
Looking for a fresh start, Quinn (Katie Douglas, Ginny & Georgia) and her father (Aaron Abrams, Hannibal, Blindspot) move to the quiet town of Kettle Springs. They soon learn the fractured community has fallen on hard times after losing a treasured factory to a fire. As the locals bicker amongst themselves and tensions boil over, a sinister, grinning clown emerges from the cornfields to cleanse the town of its burdens, one bloody victim at a time
Shudder Exclusive Film
Directed by J.C. Doler
Streaming On Shudder August 29
Available in US, CA
Synopsis
After the tragic loss of his son, Nicholas (Logan Donovan) struggles with his grief and a strained relationship with his wife Charlie (Aleksa Palladino). Under the watch of psychiatrist Dr. Beaumont (Robert Longstreet), Nicholas begins experiencing terrifying visions of a shadowy figure that looks like himself. As reality unravels, Nicholas must confront his past and the supernatural force haunting him before it consumes him completely.
Directed by Adam Krause
Streaming On Shudder August 4
Available in US, CA
Synopsis
An unidentified man in Green Bay, WI has captured worldwide attention for roaming the streets dressed as a clown. Many write it off as a harmless prank, others aren’t so sure. When a group of friends cross paths with the clown everyone calls Gags, his true intentions are revealed.
Directed by Jamie Blanks
Streaming On Shudder August 1
Available in US
Synopsis
A college student suspects a series of bizarre deaths are connected to certain urban legends. Starring Jared Leto, Alicia Witt and Rebecca Gayheart.
Directed by John Ottman
Streaming On Shudder August 1
Available in US
Synopsis
A film school is the center of a fresh spate of killings based on urban legends. Starring Jennifer Morrison, Matthew Davis, Eva Mendes and Anthony Anderson.
Shudder Original Series
New Episode Premieres LIVE Friday, August 1 on Shudder TV Beginning at 9pm ET;
Debuts on-demand Sunday, August 3
Available in US and CA
Synopsis
Lock your doors and crank the volume for a brand-new season of The Last Drive-In. Join Joe Bob Briggs and Darcy the Mail Girl the first Friday of every month for all-new, bone-tingling double-features sure to delight horror buffs and video hounds alike, proving once again that the drive-in will never die.
SHUDDER TV HIGHLIGHTS
Watch Parties Every Friday at 9pm ET – featuring new premieres and curated double features including:
o Friday, August 1: The Last Drive-In with Joe Bob Briggs Season 7 New Episode Premiere Watch Party – Films TBA
o Friday, August 8: “Summer Slashers” Watch Party – and
o Friday, August 15: “Forest Rangers” Watch Party – and
o Friday, August 22: “Influencer Horror” Watch Party – and
o Friday, August 29: “The Movies That Made Shudder” Watch Party – Featuring titles from the Shudder 10 Collection – and
SHUDDER RESURRECTED
**Repertory Titles New to Shudder**
August 1
Venus
Horror invades the concrete corridors of a cursed apartment complex on the outskirts of Madrid
La Abuela (Aka The Grandmother)
A Paris model must return to Madrid where her grandmother, who had brought her up, just had a stroke. But spending the just a few days with this relative turns into an unexpected nightmare.
August 4
All The Gods in the Sky
Caring for his disabled sister on an isolated French farm, guilt-ridden Simon seeks supernatural means to free them both from their physical constraints.
Pelican Blood
A woman who trains police horses adopts her second child, a severely traumatized 5-year-old girl. When the girl shows violent and anti-social behavior, her new mother becomes determined to help her.
August 11
Never Have I Ever
Sam, a struggling writer, faces pressure to repay an advance. His day spirals as he loses his wallet, experiences break-ins, and a chance encounter leads to unexpected events, further complicating his predicament and deadline.
I Saw the Face of the Devil
In a small town in norther Poland, Majka, 18, is experiencing feelings that are out of the ordinary. She is convinced that she is possessed, so decides to meet Father Marek, an exorcist priest.
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