Shudder is coming in hot this summer, and I love to see it. The streamer adds some James Wan flicks to the mix with Insidious and Dead Silence. They are also collecting new movies from festivals and theaters like Infinity Stones. There are a ton of moving parts between the shows landing, all of the vampire cinema, and plenty of space movies, etc.
What’s a girl with a short attention span to do aside from cancel her plans, and take her Shudder Saturdays even more seriously? There are too many options on this app right now.
This is my favorite kind of stress, so I am living.
Now allow me to tell you what new additions to the app might become my new personality this month.
The Best Movies to Stream on Shudder This Month
The Loved Ones (2009)
A high school boy turns down a classmate’s invitation to prom, but she refuses to take no for an answer. I love The Loved Ones and am happy it hits Shudder in time for prom season. Lola (Robin McLeavy) is a menace in a pink gown, and I wish we had more villains like her. The movie is also coming out right in time as the filmmaker Sean Byrne has a new project coming out on June 6th called Dangerous Animals. So, if you are unfamiliar with his work, The Loved Ones is a hell of an introduction.
You can watch The Loved Ones on June 1st.
Sputnik (2020)
The lone survivor of a spaceship incident discovers they have brought something home with them. I have never seen this sci-fi monster horror moment. However, I know it is under the IFC Midnight banner, and I will make time for each weird party they want to throw my way. So, I am excited to see this when it hits Shudder this June. I also secretly hope it pairs well with Ash because we love a double feature. However, I will be tuning in for this either way, as it sounds like my kind of party.
You can watch Sputnik on June 9th.
Best Wishes to All (2024)
A young woman visiting her grandparents discovers the sinister secret to their happiness. Filmmaker Yûta Shimotsu has entered the chat with one of the most bizarre movies I have seen this year. This Shudder Original is a dark and funny J-Horror that asks many valid questions as it refuses to take any predictable roads to the conclusion. It’s a creepy, witty, unique little gem and the kind of movie that is the reason I continue to happily give Shudder my money every month.
You can watch Best Wishes to All on June 13th.
Hell Motel (2025)
True crime obsessives are invited to the opening of a motel that was the site of a grisly Satanic Mass Murder over 30 years ago. I really loved the last three seasons of Slasher. So, I cleared my calendar when I saw the duo behind that bloody affair, Aaron Martin and Ian Carpenter, had turned their wigs around and re-entered stage right.
I am also giddy because they are bringing so many familiar faces along for this new deadly ride. Faces that include Emmy® Award-winner Eric McCormack, who joined the ensemble cast for the last season of Slasher.
Brace yourselves because I will be the most obnoxious person on Twitter when this new horror anthology lands. I expect a lot from this Shudder Original and cannot wait to inject it directly into my eyeballs.
You can watch Hell Motel on June 17th.
Ash (2025)
Riya (Eiza González) wakes up on a mysterious planet to find her crew slaughtered. A man, Brion (Aaron Paul), arrives to rescue her, but their quest for answers leads to unimaginable terrors. This Shudder Exclusive is directed by Flying Lotus and just wrapped its theatrical run. I watched Ash months ago at SXSW and am so glad it’s hitting the streaming streets sooner rather than later.
If you want to see a badass lead in a twisty sci-fi tale, this should be on your agenda this June.
You can watch Ash starting June 20th.
May these selections bring you nightmares and anxiety as they leave you shaking and remind you exactly why you are a proud Shudder subscriber. I do not know how they do it every month, but I am a grateful little horror weirdo. Hopefully, you will also find new (or new to you) stuff to enjoy in your air conditioning this month.
Happy Summer, horror fiends!