Unlike other streamers, Shudder knows horror is the reason for all seasons. Our beloved app is giving us a new season of Horror’s Greatest, which premieres on December 31. They also still have more episodes of The Creep Tapes. The addictive new show has understandably become many of our personalities, and we must stan Peachfuzz. So, they are a horror fan’s dream destination even before we get into the movies they are adding to their library. Let me tell you, they are getting some delightfully disturbing stuff, and I cannot wait to share the five flicks that caught my eye below!
The Best Movies to Stream on Shudder This Month
A Creature Was Stirring (2023)
A woman keeps her daughter on a strict pill regimen to ward off an affliction. However, a Christmas burglary disrupts their routine and might unleash their terrifying secret. This title has the odd pairing of Chrissy Metz and Scout Taylor-Compton that I did not know I needed until now. I love family secrets and holiday home invasions. I am so nosy that I need to know what’s wrong with this teen. Obviously, my holiday horror viewing has to start here. Shout out to Shudder for giving us something spicy to start the month off with.
You can watch A Creature Was Stirring on December 1st.
Body (2015)
Three girls home for the holidays break into a mansion where a deadly night awaits them. I’m excited to see this holiday thriller because Larry Fessenden is in it. Also, I have never heard of it, which is rare because I’m nosey and try to keep tabs on Fessenden’s filmography. Clearly, this one got by me, and I need to fix it this holiday season. Aside from that, winter is the perfect time for me to slide back into my thriller era. The subgenre compliments the vibe of my weighted blanket and all of the warm boozy beverages I plan to chug.
You can watch Body on December 1st.
Carnage For Christmas (2024)
A true-crime podcaster home for Christmas faces a ghost reenacting the murders of a historic killer. I have enjoyed Alice Maio Mackay’s streak of queer horror films that centers on getting the squad together to stomp on the patriarchy. However, this one is Christmas-themed, and the main character is a podcaster. So, clearly, this is my new favorite movie on her resume. Shudder also seems to love her work because they are adding T-Blockers and Satranic Panic the day that Carnage For Christmas lands. You should watch all three movies and have a Mackay holiday.
You can watch Carnage For Christmas on December 15th.
Last Straw (2023)
A waitress working the night shift by herself at a roadside diner finds herself fighting for her life against maniacs on a killing spree. We see a lot of women stranded in a lot of isolated places in the genre. However, I don’t stumble across many in a roadside diner. The premise alone is enough to make me lean into this Shudder Exclusive. The streamer has dropped a few bangers recently, so I am optimistic about this title. If nothing else, being stuck at work when all hell breaks loose is relatable enough for us to all feel seen.
You can watch Last Straw on December 20th.
Rabid (1977)
A woman has experimental plastic surgery and then develops an appetite for human blood. However, her victims become zombies, which leads to an epidemic. David Cronenberg makes gross movies, and I love them. So, I am looking forward to finally watching this gem and seeing what Grampa Gooey did with zombies. Luckily, I live alone, so no one will know if this is the time his work makes me vomit or not. I highly recommend putting this on during your gatherings. I assume the person who usually eats your favorite side dishes and desserts will want to pass on food after watching this one.
You can watch Rabid on December 9th.
I’m glad Shudder understands how to put us in the holiday spirit. I look forward to turning my phone off and ignoring the world while I dive into these ghoulish goodies this December. I advise you to do the same because I guarantee you this streamer is a better time than whatever holiday plans you are dreading.