Shudder is a gift from the unholy horror gods. Where once upon a time fans of the ghoulish and ghastly had to trade tapes with fellow horror-lovers, Shudder is a well-stocked collection of scary stories that span decades and genres. The classics. Slashers. Haunted houses. Creature features. Demonic possession. You name it, Shudder’s got it, and the only problem with having such a large, genre-specific selection to choose from is the fact that…you do eventually have to make a decision on what to watch. To give you a hand with choosing the right fright for your night, we’re providing a list of the best movies on Shudder right now.
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Disclaimer: These titles are available on US Shudder.
Editor’s note: This article was updated July 2025 to include The Ugly Stepsister.
‘The Ugly Stepsister’ (2025)
Rotten Tomatoes: 96% | IMDb: 7.0/10
The Ugly Stepsister
- Release Date
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April 18, 2025
- Runtime
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105 minutes
- Director
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Emilie Kristine Blichfeldt
- Writers
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Emilie Kristine Blichfeldt
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Christian Torpe, Jesper Morthorst
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Lea Mathilde Skar-Myren
Elvira
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Thea Sofie Loch Næss
Agnes
Written and directed by Emilie Blichfeldt, The Ugly Stepsister is set in a fairytale kingdom like you’ve never seen before, as two sisters go to extreme lengths to compete for beauty and love. For Elvira (Lea Myren), this means stopping at nothing to earn physical perfection. This unforgettably gory flick might be set in another existence, but its themes of the aspiration for beauty and the rivalry it can cause are all too real. Hilarious, stomach-churning, and eye-popping, The Ugly Stepsister is a breath of fresh air. – Jake Hodges
‘Insidious’ (2011)
Rotten Tomatoes: 66% | IMDb: 6.8/10
Insidious
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April 1, 2011
- Runtime
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103 minutes
- Writers
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Leigh Whannell
Although not the first movie in the timeline of the horror universe, 2011’s Insidious is the film that began one of the 21st century’s biggest horror franchises. Directed by James Wan, the film follows the Lambert family, desperate to keep their comatose son alive as evil forces threaten to drag him away. Utterly terrifying from its first moments, Insidious is a hair-raising horror with all the trimmings. Unflinching and featuring one of the best jump scares in movie history, this is certainly not one to be missed. – Jake Hodges
‘The Rule of Jenny Pen’ (2024)
Rotten Tomatoes: 73% | IMDb: 6.3/10
The Rule of Jenny Pen
The Rule of Jenny Pen
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September 19, 2024
- Runtime
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103 minutes
- Writers
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James Ashcroft, Eli Kent
Directed by James Ashcroft, The Rule of Jenny Pen is set in a nursing home and follows the terrorizing of its residents by a psychopath with a creepy child’s puppet by his side. Based on Owen Marshall’s short story of the same name, The Rule of Jenny Pen is a creepy horror flick sure to have your hair standing on end. Boasting a truly chilling performance by the genius John Lithgow and an affecting, innovative premise, The Rule of Jenny Pen is a great addition to Shudder’s catalog. – Jake Hodges
‘Tiger Stripes’ (2023)
Rotten Tomatoes: 97% | IMDb: 6.0/10
Tiger Stripes
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June 14, 2024
- Runtime
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95 Minutes
- Director
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Amanda Nell Eu
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Amanda Nell Eu
The divisive Tiger Stripes from writer and director Amanda Nell Eu follows 11-year-old Zaffan (Zafreen Zairizal), whose young life is full of joy and happiness. That is, until she begins to feel the rapid and strange effects of puberty — much to the dismay of her young peers. A thrilling, hopeful tale of a young girl’s fight against her own changing body and the vicious hatred of her peers, Tiger Stripes is a neat directorial debut for Nell Eu. This movie has and will likely go under many people’s radars — this is your chance to make sure you aren’t one of them. – Jake Hodges
‘It’s a Wonderful Knife’ (2023)
Rotten Tomatoes: 55% | IMDb: 5.2/10
It’s a Wonderful Knife
- Release Date
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November 10, 2013
- Runtime
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1 hr 27 min
- Director
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Tyler MacIntyre
- Writers
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Michael Kennedy
This playful slasher from director Tyler MacIntyre follows Winnie Carruthers (Jane Widdop), a woman who saved her town from a terrifying serial killer. However, she’s miserable, and the thought of never being born takes her on an unlikely trip to find out exactly what could’ve happened if she’d never been there to save the day. Featuring the likes of Widdop, Joel McHale, and Justin Long, It’s a Wonderful Knife is a brilliantly satirical flick that benefits from not taking itself too seriously. For a refreshing, bloody update on a Christmas classic, look no further. – Jake Hodges
‘V/H/S Beyond’ (2024)
Rotten Tomatoes: 88% | IMDb: 5.9/10
The V/H/S franchise has been a huge hit over recent years, propelling the horror anthology series into heights that would’ve previously seemed impossible. The latest installment in the franchise, V/H/S Beyond, continues the trend of presenting several stories with a running horror theme. Prepare to stay awake at night, as V/H/S Beyond has plenty of frights to offer. After the previous two movies disappointed many, the franchise is back on track with this latest addition, with a blend of unique tales and classic scares you won’t forget anytime soon. – Jake Hodges
‘In a Violent Nature’ (2024)
Rotten Tomatoes: 79% | IMDb: 5.6/10
In a Violent Nature
In a Violent Nature
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January 22, 2024
- Runtime
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94 Minutes
- Director
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Chris Nash
- Writers
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Chris Nash
Shudder is home to some of the most exciting horror movies in the modern era, with In a Violent Nature a slasher ready to chill spines. The film begins with the removal of a locket from a collapsed fire tower, with it unknown that said locket holds the evil spirit of a horrific 70-year-old crime. Now, that spirit is ready to seek revenge — and nothing will get in its way. A gory bloodbath with plenty to enjoy, In a Violent Nature is a chilling, unapologetic horror experience. Written and directed by Chris Nash, In a Violent Nature even debuted at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival as part of the festival’s “Midnight” program. – Jake Hodges
‘Oddity’ (2024)
Rotten Tomatoes: 95% | IMDb: 6.7/10
Oddity
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July 19, 2024
- Runtime
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98 Minutes
- Director
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Damien Mc Carthy
- Writers
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Damian Mc Carthy
This supernatural horror from writer and director Damian McCarthy follows Darcy Odello (Carolyn Bracken), a blind medium who, whilst grieving the death of her twin sister, goes on a mission to find out the truth behind her demise. A well-acted, brooding tale, Oddity oozes style and substance, with Bracken delivering an unmissable central performance. A supernatural horror with all the trimmings, this is one flick you won’t want to miss during Halloween 2024, with its simple yet effective premise making for the perfect easy-viewing horror. – Jake Hodges
‘Hell Hole’ (2024)
Rotten Tomatoes: 95% | IMDb: 6.4/10
Hell Hole
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July 28, 2024
- Runtime
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115 Minutes
- Director
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John Adams, Toby Poser
- Writers
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John Adams, Toby Poser, Lulu Adams
- Producers
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Justin A. Martell
Not to be confused with the 1985 film or the 2022 Polish film of the same name, Hell Hole is a 2024 horror film directed by Toby Poser and John Adams, which they co-wrote with Lulu Adams. The movie follows an American-led fracking crew working in the desolate Serbian wilderness, where they uncover a living French soldier frozen in time from the Napoleonic Era hosting a dormant parasitic monster that begins to look for a new host. The film stars Olivera Perunicic, Bruno Veljanovski, Maximum Portman, Anders Hove, and Boris Lukman, along with the directors, Poser and Adams, in various roles. Hell Hole premiered at the 2024 Fantasia Film Festival, where it earned highly positive reviews. Critics have praised the filmmaking duo’s direction and storytelling, as well as the great practical effects. With body horror, gore, and monstrous parasitic creatures, Hell Hole delivers all the elements of a classic monster horror film while also touching upon the horrors of biological and environmental exploitation.
‘Late Night with the Devil’ (2023)
Rotten Tomatoes: 97% | IMDb: 7.1/10
Late Night With the Devil
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March 22, 2024
- Runtime
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86 Minutes
- Director
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Cameron Cairnes, Colin Cairnes
- Writers
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Colin Cairnes, Cameron Cairnes
This horror throwback from writer and directors Cameron and Colin Cairnes is set on Halloween night in 1977, with Johnny Carson’s rival Jack Delroy (David Dastmalchian) preparing to host the next installment of his talk show. However, with ratings dropping, Delroy plans to throw caution to the wind with the Halloween theme in the hope of gaining viewers. Little does anyone know that a spate of demonic happenings will cause the show to transfer evil into the homes of its viewers. A blend of storytelling styles from found footage to mockumentary is employed in Late Night with the Devil, making it a completely unique viewing experience. Beyond its innovation, the film is simply a remarkably entertaining horror, with creepy twists and turns likely to leave you clutching your pillow and watching between your fingers. – Jake Hodges