This movie is the directorial debut for Kyle Mooney and is inspired by the year 2000 problem. Mooney’s comedy horror explores a world where technology worldwide came to life and turned against humanity in a scary yet bizarre uprising of sorts.
It was produced by Jonah Hill and stars Rachel Zegler, who recently played the lead in Disney’s new Snow White adaptation.
825 Forest Road
825 Forest Road | Official Trailer | Shudder – YouTube
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When: April 4Where: Shudder (worldwide)
With a name like 825 Forest Road , you might think it’s a story of a quaint little neighborhood. Well, that is not the case, which is unfortunate for protagonist Chuck, who wants to start a new life there with his family.
Chuck learns of a ghost named Helen, who has terrorized residents for decades, and when he learns that his own family might be in danger, he sets out to end her hauntings for good. One problem though, Helen’s old home doesn’t match any of the town’s streets, so he must track it down before it’s too late.
I do love a good haunting (not in real life, to be clear), and I think this one looks promising.
Terrifier 3
TERRIFIER 3 Official Trailer (2024) Red band – YouTube
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When: April 10Where: Prime Video (US); Prime Video (UK, rent or buy); Fetch (AUS)
Terrifier 3 is the latest installment of the controversial horror franchise, and if you’re after plenty of blood and gore, you’ll get it here. The third installment has scored very well on Rotten Tomatoes, with a score of 78%, something that’s quite rare for a horror sequel.
Art the Clown’s reign of terror continues here, where he decides to gatecrash the holiday season and terrorize the people who managed to survive his rampage last time. You’ve got to hand it to the guy, he’s dedicated. And deranged, most importantly.
The first two Terrifier movies are available on Prime Video (US, UK) and Shudder (AUS). The third one is only available to rent or buy on Prime Video in the UK, currently.
Shadow of God
Shadow of God | Official Trailer | Shudder – YouTube
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When: April 11Where: Shudder (worldwide)
Ah, religious horror. Always a classic. If you want something scarier than Conclave (which is brilliant, don’t get me wrong), Shadow of God is coming to Shudder worldwide in April.
Here, Father Mason Harper returns to his childhood home after his fellow Vatican exorcists are simultaneously killed. Not knowing what else to do he spends time with a friend and awaits orders from the Church. But Harper’s hometown harbors some dark secrets about his father and a religious organization he used to run.
I’m keen to see this one, especially as it seems to turn the typical devil possession trope on its head.
Dead Mail
DEAD MAIL | Official Trailer | Shudder – YouTube
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When: April 19 Where to stream it: Shudder (worldwide)
This intriguing Shudder original movie is heading to the platform worldwide soon. It immediately grabbed my attention when I saw it was produced by those behind Late Night with the Devil and Barbarian , two horror hits, and the synopsis intrigued me too.
Dead Mail follows a bound man who crawls towards a remote postal box, sliding a blood-stained help message into the slot before a panicking figure closes in behind him. The note makes its way to the desk of Jasper, a seasoned ‘dead letter’ investigator at a 1980s midwestern post office, and it takes him down a creepy rabbit hole.
The grainy, VHS style has long been considered creepy, and judging by the trailer, you’ll get plenty of unsettling visuals here.
Fréwaka
Fréwaka | Official Trailer | SHUDDER – YouTube
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When: April 25 Where to stream it: Shudder (worldwide), AMC+ (US)
Folk horror is one of my favorite sub-genres, so I’m excited to stream Fréwaka when it arrives on Shudder later this month. There’s a little wait for this one, but don’t worry: we’ve got five Irish horror movies and shows to stream on Netflix, Prime Video, Hulu, and more to keep you entertained.
This movie follows home care worker Shoo, who is sent to a remote village to care for an agoraphobic woman who is deeply paranoid, especially when it comes to sinister entities who she claims abducted her years before. This forces Shoo to confront her own past in classic, wonderful folk horror fashion.
I’m very excited for this one, and the first-look trailer is haunting yet beautiful.
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