AMC Networks has begun the rollout of an ad-supported version of its flagship AMC+ streaming service in the US, with initial availability on its direct-to-consumer platform and apps, expanding to third-party platforms and channels providers in the coming weeks. Priced at $4.99 per month, the ad-supported version includes a light ad load of less than […]
AMC Networks has announced the return of AMC’s FearFest, its long-running horror and genre programming event, with over 700 hours of films, series and specials to be curated by Shudder, AMC Networks’ streamer for horror, thrillers and the supernatural. This year FearFest, Shocked by Shudder, will expand into September and across AMC Networks’ entire portfolio […]
Disney+ gas announced a pilot greenlight for “Witch Mountain,” a reimagining of the successful film franchise. The series is a modern reinvention of the cult classic that takes place in the shadow of Witch Mountain, following two teens that develop strange abilities and discover their sleepy suburb may not be as idyllic as it seems. […]
Shudder, AMC Networks’ streaming service for horror, thriller and the supernatural, has announced the renewal of the hit drag competition series The Boulet Brothers’ Dragula for a fifth season. The renewal comes ahead of the final two episodes of season four, with the finale, which will crown the world’s next drag supermonster and award the […]
Shudder, AMC Networks’ premium streaming service for horror, thriller and the supernatural, has acquired worldwide rights to the black comedy creature feature The Seed, ahead of the film’s world premiere at Beyond Fest, in Los Angeles on October 5th. The Shudder Original Film, which is written and directed by Sam Walker (Duck Children), will release in […]
AMC Networks reveals that Josh Sapan, president and CEO of the company for 26 years, is to step down and become executive vice chairman. The company has brought in former Showtime lead Matthew Blank as interim CEO. “Over his long career, Josh’s leadership ensured AMC Networks became a force in entertainment, with far-reaching influence throughout […]
Shudder, AMC Networks’ SVoDservice for horror, thrillers and the supernatural, has acquired the horror films Slapface and The Advent Calendar ahead of their FrightFest premieres in London later this month. Shudder will release the films exclusively in the UK, North America, Ireland, Australia and New Zealand. The Advent Calendar from writer/director Patrick Ridremont will debut […]
Shudder, AMC Networks’ premium streamer for horror, thriller and the supernatural, has announced the new original docu-series Behind the Monsters, which takes a deep dive on cinematic horror icons. Each of the series’ six episodes will focus on a single horror character, including Freddy Krueger, Jason Voorhees, Michael Myers, Candyman, Chucky and Pinhead, and feature […]
Shudder, AMC Networks’ streaming service for horror, thrillers and the supernatural, has acquired the occult horror feature Hellbender ahead of its world premiere at Fantasia International Film Festival. Shudder will release the film, which is written and directed by Toby Poser, John Adams and Zelda Adams, in North America, the UK, Ireland, Australia and New […]
Shudder, AMC Networks’ streaming service for horror, thrillers and the supernatural, has acquired worldwide rights to V/H/S/94, the fourth instalment in the hit horror anthology franchise. The Shudder Original Film will release in North America, the UK, Ireland, Australia and New Zealand later this year. V/H/S/94 marks the return of the infamous found footage anthology with […]