A decade after first unleashing their signature blend of drag, filth, horror, and glamour, the Boulet Brothers are back to celebrate a milestone. Season 7 of the Emmy-nominated competition series “The Boulet Brothers’ Dragula” premieres Oct. 27 on Shudder and AMC+, marking the 10th anniversary of the franchise’s original Halloween debut.
The upcoming season pays homage to the tactile, grimy VHS horror of the 1980s and ’90s through ambitious cinematic sequences inspired by genre classics. A fresh roster of underground artists will face what producers call the most unhinged elimination challenges in the show’s history.
Season 7 will also feature a stacked lineup of guest judges, including Rose McGowan, Doug Jones, David Dastmalchian, Harvey Guillén, Rachel True, Darren Stein, Lloyd Kaufman, Brandon Rogers, James A. Janisse, Chelsea Rebecca, Yvie Oddly, Lauren LaVera, Bailey Sarian, Howard Berger, and previous “The Boulet Brothers’ Dragula” winners Landon Cider, Dahli, and Asia Consent.
“Ten years ago, we opened the gates to our world without a roadmap, a television network, or any idea of how far this strange underground experiment would take us. Today, Dragula has become an internationally recognized and Emmy-nominated franchise, but its heartbeat remains the same: fearless artists, disruptive ideas and a refusal to play it safe,” said the Boulet Brothers. “For season 7, we wanted to celebrate everything that has always made Dragula dangerous and different while pushing the series into its next era. We cast raw, hungry artists who were completely unprepared for what was waiting for them, creating a season that feels unpredictable, cinematic, and alive in a way that takes us back to the beginning.”
Over the past decade, the series has evolved from a niche sensation into a mainstream juggernaut, earning four Emmy nominations, three GLAAD Media Award nominations, and a Critics Choice Association Reality TV Award in 2026.
“The Boulet Brothers’ Dragula has grown into a genre-defining franchise and a cornerstone of Shudder’s programming,” said Nick Lazo, SVP of Development and Production at Shudder. “We are honored to have been part of that journey with the Boulet Brothers, who have become influential voices in modern horror, and look forward to bringing fans another unforgettable and jaw-dropping season just in time for Halloween.”
