Shudder's August Must-Watch List: New Movies and Resurrected Cult-Classic Titles

Ingrid Torelli, David Dastmalchian, and Laura Gordon in Colin Cairnes and Cameron Cairnes’ Late Night With The Devil-Courtesy of IFC Films and Shudder

Shudder is gearing up for an exciting August with a fresh lineup of horror movies and shows! In April their Halfway To Halloween festivities began with screenings of films such as the well-received debut of Late Night With The Devil, directed by Colin and Cameron Cairnes and starring David Dastmalchian, which was initially released theatrically but later became available to stream in April as part of the yearly holiday that celebrates the halfway point to Halloween.

Now, as the days continue to count down to All Hallows' Eve, here’s what horror fans can look forward to on Shudder in August! One of these must-see horror movies comes from a talented family of filmmakers known for their love of creating thrilling, spooky films.

The latest film from the Adams Family, the creators of Hellbender, is called Hell Hole. It tells the story of an American fracking team that discovers a French soldier from the Napoleonic era who is frozen in time and inhabited by a parasitic monster.

The cast includes Toby Poser, John Adams, Max Portman, and Anders Hove. Hell Hole will be streaming on Shudder on Friday, August 23, 2024.

Based on the novel KKN di Desa Penari by SimpleMan, Dancing Village: The Curse Begins is an Indonesian supernatural horror film.

Mila, instructed by a shaman to return a mystical bracelet to the remote "Dancing Village" in Java, faces eerie events as she awaits the return of the village guardian. Joined by her cousin and friends, Mila encounters a mythical being and must join a ritual to prevent a curse from threatening the village.

Produced by MD Pictures, the film stars Aulia Sarah, Maudy Effrosina, and Jourdy Pranata. It is a prequel to the 2022 movie KKN di Desa Penari and was released in Indonesian cinemas on April 11, 2024. Now, it will stream on Shudder starting August 16.

Divinity, a mind-bending, trippy film written and directed by Eddie Alcazar, follows two brothers who abduct a mogul during his quest for immortality. Meanwhile, a seductive woman who rebels against society helps them embark on a journey of self-discovery.

Produced by Steven Soderbergh, Divinity stars Bella Thorne (Scream TV Series) as Ziva, a cult leader; Stephen Dorff (Blade) as Jaxxon Pierce, the son who profits from his scientist father's dream; and Scott Bakula (Quantum Leap) as Scientist Sterling Pierce, a man whose quest for immortality becomes a nightmare.

Streaming on Shudder in the early part of the month, premiering Tuesday, August 2.

Horror’s Greatest is a documentary series celebrating the best the genre has to offer. Dive deep into everything we love about horror, from fresh looks at classics to discovering hidden gems.

Featuring insights from actors, directors, writers, composers, and special effects artists, this series answers the big questions: What are the must-see films in horror’s many sub-genres? What’s the appeal of horror tropes, and how do today’s filmmakers subvert our expectations?

Explore how horror is shaped across different countries and uncover the breadth of nightmares we watch for entertainment. Perfect for every fright film enthusiast, Horror’s Greatest is a must-watch.

The excitement continues with live watch parties of The Last Drive-In with Joe Bob Season 6 every other Friday on Shudder TV and AMC+ TV. The supersized sixth season of this Shudder original series continues with all-new episodes debuting biweekly.

The Last Drive-In with Joe Bob Briggs Dates:

Season 6 Episodes Continue Biweekly LIVE Premieres on Shudder TV:

• Friday, August 2; Debuts on-demand Sunday, August 4

• Friday, August 16; Debuts on-demand Sunday, August 18

• Friday, August 30; Debuts on-demand Sunday, September 1

Shudder has also resurrected a few titles for August. The lineup of classic and new horror titles features the following titles that are sure to keep you entertained until October gets here.

Starting August 1

Nightmare on Elm Street (1984)

Teenager Nancy Thompson must uncover the dark truth concealed by her parents after she and her friends become targets of the spirit of a serial killer with a bladed glove in their dreams. If they die in the dream, they die in real life.

Wes Craven’s New Nightmare

A demonic force has chosen Freddy Krueger as its portal to the real world. Can Heather Langenkamp play the part of Nancy one last time and trap the evil trying to enter our world?

In the Mouth of Madness

An insurance investigator discovers that the impact a horror writer’s books have on his fans is more than inspirational.

Dawn of the Dead (2004)

A nurse, a policeman, a young married couple, a salesman, and other survivors of a worldwide plague that produces aggressive, flesh-eating zombies take refuge in a mega Midwestern shopping mall.

The Dead Mother

A criminal shoots and kills a painting restorer during a bungled burglary and shoots her daughter as well. Twenty years later, the daughter is left mute with the mental age of a child, spending most of her time in a mental institution.

Faces of Death

A collection of death scenes, ranging from TV material to homemade Super 8 movies.

Luz - August 5

Luz, a young cab driver, drags herself into the brightly lit entrance of a rundown police station. A demonic entity follows her, determined to finally be close to the woman it loves.

The Deeper You Dig - August 19

In the aftermath of a roadside accident, the line between the living and the dead collapses for a mother, a daughter, and a stranger.

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