What's on Shudder in May

Here's everything that's streaming on Shudder in May.

The Ugly Stepsister – Shudder Original Film 

New Film Premieres Exclusively on Shudder and AMC+ in May (Date TBA) 

A sinister twist on the classic Cinderella story, The Ugly Stepsister follows Elvira as she prepares to earn the prince’s affection at any cost. In a kingdom where beauty is a brutal business, Elvira will compete with the beautiful and enchanting Agnes to become the belle of the ball. 

The Surrender – Shudder Original Film 

New Film Premieres Exclusively on Shudder and AMC+ Friday 23 May 

A fraught mother-daughter relationship is put to a terrifying test when the family patriarch dies, and the grieving mother hires a mysterious stranger to bring her husband back from the dead. As the bizarre and brutal resurrection spirals out of control, both women must confront their differences as they fight for their lives – and for each other. 

The Surrender – Shudder Original Film 

Vampire Hunter D 40th Anniversary Film Premiere

Exclusively on Shudder, AMC+ and HIDIVE Friday 30 May 

In the year 12,090 A.D. technology and the supernatural have overtaken the world, leaving the land desolate and despotic. The remnants of humanity are scattered into small communities and live in fear of vampires who compose the ruling Nobility. When Count Magnus Lee tastes the blood of Doris Lang, she is forcibly chosen to be his next wife. In an effort to escape her ill-gotten fate she hires a mysterious vampire hunter known only as D, who comes from a peculiar lineage. 

NEW ADDITIONS TO SHUDDER’S FILM LIBRARY 1 May  

The Devil’s Business 

At the horse of their target, two hit men bide their time waiting for the kill, only to find the death already  arrived in the shape of black magic, devilish spirits and the occult.  

Blood on Satan’s Claw 

In early 18th century England, the children of a village slowly convert into a coven of devil worshipers. 

Curse of the Crimson Alter 

Robert Manning visits the remote country house where his brother Peter was last seen. While his host  seems outwardly friendly and his niece more demonstrably so, Robert detects a feeling of menace in  the air.  

Witchfinder General 

During the English Civil War, a young Roundhead seeks vengeance against a vicious witch-hunter  and his henchman, who have terrorised the soldier’s fiancée and wrongfully executed her uncle.  

Itim (The Rites of May) 

During a return to his provincial home, a young man gets involved with a woman who is ultimately  possessed by her sister’s spirit, paving the way to revealing the painful truth about her unsolved  disappearance. 

Shutter 

A newly married couple discovers disturbing, ghostly images in photographs they develop after a  tragic accident. Fearing the manifestations may be connected, they investigate and learn that some  mysteries are better left unresolved.  

Coming Soon 

Two projectionists discover a disturbing film featuring the lynching of a woman, not only are they  troubled by the content of the movie, but strange events befall them following the viewing.  

Phobia 

Four chilling tales intertwine: a teenager’s unsettling text messages, a bullied student’s dark revenge,  a camping trip gone wrong and a flight attendant’s nightmarish ordeal. Each story explores fear and  the supernatural.  

Phobia 2 

Horror anthology consisting of five segments by acclaimed Thai directors. Segments involve a criminal  seeking refuge, a haunted hospital, haunted truck passengers, a car dealer’s dark discovery and an  ill actress portraying a ghost.  

5 May 

Severance 

During a team-building retreat in the mountains, a group of sales representatives are hunted down  one by one.  

A Night of Horror Vol 1 

Ten filmmakers. One night of horror. 

19 May 

Dead End Drive-In 

In a dystopian future Australia, a health nut and his tag-along girlfriend become trapped in a drive-in  cinema that has become a concentration camp for delinquent youths and refugees.  

26 May 

The Whip and the Body 

The ghost of a sadistic nobleman attempts to rekindle his romance with his terrorised, masochistic  former lover, who is unwillingly betrothed to his brother.  

Hagazussa 

After the loss of her tormented mother, the erratic behavior of a 15th century woman living in an  isolated mountain village becomes a threat to the safety of her infant child.