Shudder will take viewers to the place that's "not as brightly lit" this Halloween season, as the 1980s anthology series Tales From the Darkside will be available to watch in its entirety on the horror streaming service beginning October 1st:
Press Release: New York, New York – September 26, 2016 – The AMC-backed streaming service, Shudder, is THE entertainment destination for everything you need to watch this Halloween season. Whether you’re a hardcore horror fan or simply looking for the scariest films to celebrate this time of year, Shudder has something for everyone in its sweeping library, carefully curated by some of the top horror experts in the world.
As Halloween approaches, Shudder is expanding its database with a variety of new titles including cult favorites, blockbuster hits, and classic thrillers. Additionally, for the first time ever, Shudder will be offering horror TV series to complement its expansive film library.
Premiering October 20th is supernatural thriller Beyond the Walls. Shudder’s first exclusive acquisition is a three-part French miniseries that follows a woman who discovers a parallel world behind the wall of her recently inherited home. The series takes viewers on a frightening and mysterious adventure, into a world where old wounds never heal.
Additionally, all 83 episodes of the classic George Romero-produced series Tales from the Darkside will keep you up at night with an anthology of chilling ghost stories, spooky science fiction adventures, and other creepy features.
For those new to the service or those looking to celebrate the season, the Horror Essentials collection includes the must-see titles on Shudder, perfect for the growing horror fan, or for your all-night Halloween marathon.
Choose from Shudder’s lineup of upcoming October titles… if you dare:
October 1
Tales from the Darkside - The Complete Series (1983-1988) - ONLY ON SHUDDEROctober 3
Dungeon of Harrow (1962)
Director: Pat Boyette
Cast: Russ Harvey, Helen Hogan, William McNultySnapshot (2014)
Director: Eric Etebari
Cast: Angela Little, Zach McGowan, Angela GotsSoulmate (2013)
Director: Axelle Carolyn
Cast: Anna Walton, Tom Wisdom, Tanya MyersTony: London Serial Killer (2009)
Director: Gerard Johnson
Cast: Peter Ferdinando, Greg Kam, Ricky GroverOctober 5
Cherry Tree (2015)
Director: David Keating
Cast: Naomi Battrick, Patrick Gibson, Sam HazeldineOctober 6
Demons of Ludlow (1983) - ONLY ON SHUDDER
Director: Bill Rebane
Cast: Paul von Hausen, Stephanie Cushna, Carol PerryHarlequin (1980) - ONLY ON SHUDDER
Director: Simon Wincer
Cast: Robert Powell, David Hemmings, Carmen DuncanHouse of the Living Dead (1974) - ONLY ON SHUDDER
Director: Ray Austin
Cast: Mark Burns, Shirley Anne Field, David OxleyMirror/Mirror (1990) - ONLY ON SHUDDER
Director: Marina Sargenti
Cast: Karen Black, Yvonne De Carlo, William SandersonOctober 11
Horrors of the Black Museum (1959)
Director: Arthur Crabtree
Cast: Michael Gough, June Cunningham, Graham CurnowInvasion of the Blood Farmers (1972) - ONLY ON SHUDDER
Director: Ed Adlum
Cast: Norman Kelley, Tanna Hunter, Bruce DetrickLa Grande Bouffe (1973) - ONLY ON SHUDDER
Director: Marco Ferreri
Cast: Marcello Mastroianni, Michel Piccoli, Philippe NoiretLegend of Boggy Creek (1972)
Director: Charles B. Pierce
Cast: Willie E. Smith, John P. Hixon, Vern StiermanOctober 13
Blood Rage (1987)
Director: John Grissmer
Cast: Louise Lasser, Mark Soper, Julie GordonDarklands (1996) - ONLY ON SHUDDER
Director: Julian Richards
Cast: Craig Fairbrass, Jon Finch, Rowena KingFuneral Home (1980)
Director: William Fruet
Cast: Kay Hawtrey, Lesleh Donaldson, Barry MorseThe Stendhal Syndrome (1996) - ONLY ON SHUDDER
Director: Dario Argento
Cast: Asia Argento, Thomas Kretschmann, Marco LeonardiOctober 17
Belladonna of Sadness (1973)
Director: Eiichi Yamamoto
Cast: Tatsuya Nakadai, Katsuyuki Itô, Aiko NagayamaContamination (1980)
Director: Lewis Coates
Cast: Ian McCulloch, Louise Marleau, Marino MaséThe Happiness of the Katakuris (2001)
Director: Takashi Miike
Cast: Kenji Sawada, Keiko Matsuzaka, Shinji TakedaYour Vice is a Locked Room and Only I Have the Key (1972)
Director: Sergio Martino
Cast: Edwige Fenech, Anita Strindberg, Luigi PistilliOctober 20
Beyond the Walls (2016) - ONLY ON SHUDDER
Director: Hervé Hadmar
Cast: Veerle Baetens, Geraldine Chaplin, François Deblock, Lila-Rose GilbertiAbout Shudder
Shudder is a premium streaming video service, serving both the casual and hardcore horror fan. With a wide range of high-quality films ranging from hard-to-find international and independent films to thrilling series to cult grindhouse classics to Hollywood blockbusters, Shudder has something for everyone. Backed by AMC Networks, Shudder’s growing library of expertly curated horror is available ad-free and for unlimited viewing on Shudder’s website, mobile apps for iOS and Android, Chromecast, Apple TV, and the Roku platform with a free one week trial or $4.99 monthly/ $49.99 yearly membership. To sign up or learn more about Shudder, visit www.shudder.com