Shudder has decided to spoil us again this month. What would we do without them? They are highlighting their Nicolas Cage collection to celebrate his new movie Arcadian, hitting the platform on July 12. Cage fans can also enjoy Bangkok Dangerous, Sympathy for the Devil, A Score to Settle, Mandy, Prisoners of the Ghostland, and Color Out of Space. For those looking to step outside the Cage Cinematic Universe, the streamer is also adding Etheria Film Night 2024 on July 15. It is a showcase of films by emerging women directors, and I am beyond ready to see what this year brings. However, I’m equally excited to tell you which five movies have my attention this month. Without further ado, here’s what you can bet your bottom dollar I will be watching this July.
The Best Movies to Stream on Shudder This Month
#ChadGetstheAxe (2022)
Four influencers livestream their trip to the former home of a satanic cult. I have begged Shudder to get #ChadGetstheAxefor almost two years. I saw it at a festival in 2022 and immediately fell in love. It’s the perfect blend of scares, comedy, and found footage. If you listen to nothing else I say in this streaming guide, please watch this movie ASAP.
You can watch #ChadGetstheAxe on July 1st.
House on Haunted Hill (1959)
An eccentric billionaire offers five people the chance to win $10,000. The only catch is they have to survive the night in a spooky home with him and his wife. You can never go wrong with Vincent Price or the original version of this film. This film is so fun, and I definitely plan to take advantage of it streaming on Shudder this month.
You can watch House on Haunted Hill on July 8th.
We Are Still Here (2015)
A house awakens after a 30-year slumber and demands a sacrifice. I somehow missed this 2015 horror movie and need to fix that immediately. It stars Barbara Crampton and was written and directed by Ted Geoghegan. I bother Ted a lot at his day job as a publicist, but most of you probably know him from his movies like Brooklyn 45. So, we all need to hit play immediately.
You can watch We Are Still Here on July 8th.
Maniac Cop (1988)
A serial killer dresses in a police uniform and terrorizes New York. I saw this movie for the first time a couple of years ago on Shudder, so this is a full-circle moment. I randomly put it on when I started my semi-secret quest to watch all of the slashers from the 80s. I remember being giddy that Tom Atkins and Bruce Campbell were in this random find. I plan to make my friends watch this with me this time so I can hear them react to some of these kills.
You can watch Maniac Cop on July 15th.
Sleep Tight (2011)
A miserable apartment concierge takes an unhealthy interest in a woman who lives in the building. I will always make time for Spanish psychological thriller films. I am super late to this party, as the movie premiered in 2011. However, I plan to make up for lost time while it’s streaming. I have a good feeling about this one and cannot wait for it to hit the streamer already.
You can watch Sleep Tight on July 22nd.
So, Shudder really is that girl this July. If you need me, don’t. I’ll be busy shoving all these movies into my eyeballs and ignoring my phone. I advise you to do the same.