Shudder, AMC Networks’ premium streaming service for horror, thriller, and the supernatural has announced its lineup of new content coming to the service in February, including original and exclusive films, specials, and a new collection of films from a horror icon.
Shudder Original & Exclusive Films
Slapface
Premiering on February 3, “Slapface” tells the story of Lucas, a loner, who after the death of his mother lives in a rundown home with his brother Tom and regularly seeks solace in the nearby woods. With his only “friends” being a group of female bullies, he keeps to himself most of the time. But, after a strange encounter with an inhuman monster, Lucas begins to withdraw from others. When the two reach a tentative trust, a bizarre friendship is born, and Lucas is swept up in a series of primal adventures.
“Slapface” won the “Best Audience Award” for “Best Horror/Thriller/Sci-Fi” Film at the Cinequest Film Festival in 2021. The film was written and directed by Jeremiah Kipp (“Black Wake”) and is based on his short film of the same name. The film stars August Maturo (“Girl Meets World”), Mike Manning (“Son of the South”), Dan Hedaya (“The Usual Suspects”), Mirabelle Lee (“Blood Ties”), Lukas Hassel, Libe Barer (“Sneaky Pete”), Bianca D’Ambrosio (“The Bay”), and Chiara D’Ambrosio (“The Bay”).
All The Moons
Set at the end of the 19th century north of Spain during the final throes of the last Carlist War, “All The Moons” tells the story of a little girl who is rescued from an orphanage by a mysterious woman after it’s destroyed by a bomb. Wounded and close to death, the girl believes the woman is an angel coming to take her to Heaven. Soon, however, she discovers that this strange being has given her the gift of eternal life by turning her into a vampire.
Directed by Basque filmmaker Igor Legarreta (“When You No Longer Love Me”), “All the Moons” won several awards at the 25th Edition of The Fantasia International Film Festival, including “Best Director,” “Best Cinematography,” and “Audience Award.” The film stars Haizea Carneros, Josean Bengoetxea, and Itziar Ituño, and will premiere on Shudder on February 10.
They Live in the Grey
Written and directed by brothers Burlee and Abel Vang (“The Tiger’s Child”), “They Live in the Grey” tells of a young social work who while investigating a child abuse case discovers that a supernatural entity is tormenting the family. To save the parents from losing custody of their child, she must confront her fears and use her clairvoyance to stop the malevolent force.
“The Live in the Grey” stars Michelle Krusiec (“Hollywood”), Ken Kirby (“Good Trouble”), Ellen Wroe (“For All Mankind”), and Madelyn Grace (“Don’t Breathe 2”). The film will premiere on Shudder on February 17.
Hellbender
“Hellbender,” which had its world premiere at the 25th Fantasia International Film Festival in August 2021, is the sixth feature film written and directed by the filmmaking Adams family, Toby Poser, John Adams, and their daughter Zelda Adams (“The Deeper You Dig”). Both Poser and Zelda Adams star in the film, along with Zelda’s sister Lulu Adams.
“Hellbender” follows Izzy, a 16-year-old who leads an isolated life on a lonely mountaintop. All she’s learned is from her protective mom and the wilderness that swallows them. It’s a gentle, quiet existence — except for when Izzy and
Mom bang out loud songs for their band, H6LLB6ND6R. Izzy dreams of a live gig, but her mother thinks she’s too sick and mustn’t be around others. Questioning her illness and starved for companionship, Izzy sneaks down the mountain where she befriends brazen Amber. Izzy is in heaven until a cruel drinking game with a live worm unleashes a new kind of hunger.
Specials
Joe Bob’s Heartbreak Trailer Park
“The Last Drive-In” and Joe Bob Briggs return in February with an all-new seasonal special for Valentine’s Day. Premiering on Friday, February 11, Joe Bob Briggs will be joined by special guests for a double feature of two unique films that explore the heartbreaking side of Valentine’s Day.
Collections
The Boris Karloff Collection
As a companion to the January 27 release of the Shudder exclusive documentary, “Boris Karloff: The Man Behind the Monster,” Shudder will present a collection of eight of films featuring some of Karloff’s most iconic roles. Starting February 1 fans will be able to stream “The Black Cat,” “Frankenstein,” “Bride of Frankenstein,” “House of Frankenstein,” “The Mummy,” and “Son of Frankenstein,” along with “The Old Dark House” and “Black Sabbath,” both of which are currently available on Shudder.
In addition to the above February will also see the season three return of “A Discovery of Witches” and over 20 new film titles added to the Shudder library in the U.S. with highlights that include, “Tales from the Hood,” “Tales from the Crypt: Demon Knight,” “Cherry Falls,” and “Queen of the Damned.”
