A new The Last Drive-In Christmas special and more holiday horror coming to Shudder in December

A new The Last Drive-In Christmas special and more holiday horror coming to Shudder in December

As someone who has been immersed in the world of horror for decades, I must say that Shudder is truly outdoing themselves this holiday season! From the return of Joe Bob and Darcy to the premiere of The Creep Tapes, there’s something for every horror enthusiast.


Happy holidays, horror fans! Shudder is putting lots of horror old and new under the tree this year, including some yuletide scary tales. Also available in December are a new holiday special with Joe Bob Briggs and Rare Exports.

Here are all of the additional films and series coming to Shudder this month:

December 1:

In a Spacious Residence Dwells a Caregiver – The character Faith, played by Chrissy Metz, is a nurse residing in a substantial house along with her daughter Faith (Annalise Basso). As a winter storm rages outside, two siblings find refuge within their dwelling. It soon transpires that Charm, the daughter, possesses some truly unsettling personality traits.

The Haunting Time Presents: Arrival of the Unseen – This new series of chilling short stories, introduced by Kier-La Janisse from her book ‘Woodlands Dark and Days Bewitched: A History of Folk Horror’, opens with ‘Arrival of the Unseen’. Set in 17th-century England, this tale follows a group of men as they carry a coffin to its burial site. Strange events soon unfold.

At Dusk, Arriving Home – A schoolteacher and his loved ones encounter a suspicious duo of wanderers who launch an attack, only to reveal that not everything is as it seems. As the drifters level accusations of heinous crimes against the teacher, events take a deadly turn.

In the gripping thriller titled “Dead Calm,” the main characters, played by Sam Neill, Nicole Kidman, and Billy Zane, find themselves in a nerve-wracking situation when they unwittingly invite a mysterious individual onto their boat.

The Town of the Unusual Occurrence (remake) – This is a modern adaptation of the book “The Midwich Cuckoos”. It follows the storyline of the 1960 film, where residents in Marin County, California, mysteriously lose consciousness simultaneously. However, their apparent recovery soon raises concerns…or so it initially appears.

A new The Last Drive-In Christmas special and more holiday horror coming to Shudder in December

The Primevals  – A group of explorers choose to go yeti-hunting and end up abducted by aliens.

Shudder brings the tradition of ghostly Christmas tales in December

Between 1971 and 1978, the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) produced a collection of short movies based on short stories. These films have occasionally been rebroadcast since 2005. Currently, you can enjoy the Christmas-themed installments on Shudder.

Episodes include:

Oh Whistle and I’ll Come to You

The Stalls of Barchester

A Warning to the Curious

Lost Hearts

A Treasure of Abbot Thomas

The Ash Tree

The Signalman

Stigma

The Ice House

A new The Last Drive-In Christmas special and more holiday horror coming to Shudder in December

“Rare Exports” – Don’t miss out on this exciting movie! Hidden deep within the Korvatunturi mountains, 486 meters below ground level, is a secret about Christmas that has been closely guarded for centuries. It’s finally time to unearth it. This Christmas season, everyone will once again believe in Santa Claus.

In the narrative, a trio of college students, feeling restless during their holiday break, concoct an unconventional plan: sneaking into a grand estate. However, their actions take an unexpected turn.

December 3:

The Boulet Brothers’ Dragula finale – Who will be crowned season 666’s Super Monster??

December 9:

Teenagers from San Francisco discover that menacing creatures have moved into a tower of the iconic Golden State Bridge. Despite their best efforts, authorities refuse to acknowledge their claims. As a result, these brave teens decide to confront the monsters on their own.

After Death – A Horror Movie from 2020 – This movie was Hungary’s submission for the Best International Feature Film at the Academy Awards. The film takes place towards the end of World War I, and it follows Tomas, an Austrian soldier who had a peculiar vision while brushing with death.

In a frenzied move, a troubled young lady consents to an innovative cosmetic procedure. However, this decision leads her to develop an insatiable thirst for human blood. You can catch the “Just Joe Bob” episode of this chilling tale on Shudder, titled Rabid.

December 13:

The spooky show “Joe Bob’s Christmas Carnage” makes its live debut. As mentioned in Shudder’s press statement: “It’s a chilly Christmas night and the death toll is mounting for ‘Joe Bob’s Christmas Carnage’. Join Joe Bob and Darcy as they present two festive horror films that are so gory, even Santa might hesitate to descend this chimney!

Just Joe Bob binge premier

December 15:

Joe Bob’s Christmas Carnage available to stream on demand.

T-Blockers – In a small town overrun by alien invaders, a budding movie maker uncovers her unique ability to rescue fellow townspeople.

Title Transformation: “Demonic Frenzy” – After the demon cult slays Max, his partner Jay and Jay’s sibling Aria embark on a journey across Australia to exact retribution.

At Christmas, Lola, a dedicated true crime podcaster, returns to her hometown. However, this holiday season takes an unexpected turn when she encounters a vengeful spirit from the past. To put an end to the malevolent force, Lola must uncover long-hidden secrets lurking within the town’s history.

A new The Last Drive-In Christmas special and more holiday horror coming to Shudder in December

December 20:

In a new development, the original creators of the “Creep” franchise – Mark Duplass and Patrick Brice – have returned to bring us a companion series to the series we know as “The Creep Tapes”.

As a devoted fan, here’s my take: “Last Straw” (Exclusive on Shudder) – The night I snapped and let go of my father’s restaurant staff left me in solitude… or so I thought. Turns out, I wasn’t alone after all, and that’s far from being a comforting realization.

December 31:

As a devoted fan, I’m thrilled to announce that Shudder’s renowned Horror’s Greatest Seasons returns! This Shudder Original series promises another chilling installment filled with spine-tingling movie snippets and astute insights from esteemed figures within the horror industry.

Shudder TV highlights:

Watch parties every Friday at 9:00 p.m.

Friday, 12/6: Holiday Horror (It’s a Wonderful Knife and The Sacrifice Game)

Friday, 12/13: Friday the 13th – Joe Bob’s Christmas Carnage

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