David Lorensene
Back in 2018, we horror fans from Down Under heard that Shudder was coming. We were excited and eagerly awaiting its arrival, the American streaming service made by Horror Fans for Horror Fans…
The Wait is over, it is finally here.
Let’s go back in time for a bit first. So back in 1995 (yikes) I was at Moomba and there was a booth for Foxtel. Of course I went straight there asking if they were going to have a channel dedicated to only horror films and TV shows. Sadly they did not know and I was horribly disappointed. Jump forward 25 years and I am happy to say “I am not disappointed with the content Shudder has so far”.
Shudder is available on iPhones and iPads as well as Android Phones, PCs and laptops. I use it through my Android phone using a Chromecast Ultra. It costs $8.65 a month, but as of writing this Shudder has an offer, new members who sign up for an annual subscription by 31st August will receive an additional 20% off the yearly membership. Use code SHUDDERANZ to get this discount.
(Just to let you know we are not affiliated with or getting paid by Shudder, we just wanted to let you know so you can save a few pennies.)
Still from One Cut of the Dead (2017)
Last Thursday night (Thursday the 13th, sadly one day off) I positioned myself on the couch with some popcorn and finally got to experience Shudder in its 4k Surround Sound glory.
Here is a list of films I recommend that are available on Shudder right now.
Tigers are not Afraid (López, 2017) . Mexican. Amazing, beautifully sad film. I know a lot of people that were waiting to see this (myself included) and we were not disappointed.
One Cut of the Dead (Ueda, 2017). Japanese zombie film with a difference.
Blood Quantum (Barnaby, 2019). Canadian zombie film.
I do not want to say anything about the above films as I feel they are best viewed going in blind as I did.
Terrified (Rugna, 2017). Argentinian ghost, paranormal investigation film. A few decent scares and it is quite original.
Cursed Films (2020) Series about well, cursed films. An interesting look at films that have had urban legends about them. The last episode was a difficult watch, please be warned.
I shall post more recommendations once I have watched more.
Enjoy The Horror!
