David Farnor | On 27, Feb 2022

Shudder is full steam ahead for 2022, with a host of exclusives that feature everyone from Michael Shannon and Richard E Grant to Patton Oswalt and Joe Manganiello.

Here’s what’s coming soon to Shudder UK in March 2022:

Death Drop Gorgeous – 1st March

A dejected bartender and an ageing drag queen try to survive the eccentric and hostile nightlife of a corrupt city, as a masked maniac slaughters young gay men and drains them of blood.

The Scary of Sixty-First – 3rd March

Two roommates’ lives are upended after finding out that their new Manhattan apartment harbors a dark secret. Directed by Dasha Nekrasova, The Scary of Sixty-First won the “Best First Feature Award” at the 2021 Berlin International Film Festival. The film stars Madeline Quinn, Betsey Brown, and Dasha Nekrasova, is written by Dasha Nekrasova and Madeline Quinn and directed by Dasha Nekrasova.

The Ritual – 7th March

A group of old college friends reunite for a trip to a forest in Sweden, Northern Europe, but encounter a menacing presence there stalking them.

Nine Miles Down – 7th March

When all contact is lost with a remote research team drilling deeper into the earth’s crust than ever before, a security expert is sent to investigate.

Afflicted – 7th March

Two best friends see their trip of a lifetime take a dark turn when one of them is struck by a mysterious affliction. Now, in a foreign land, they race to uncover the source before it consumes him completely.

The Seed – 10th March

This horror comedy centres on Deidre (Lucy Martin), Heather (Sophie Vavasseur) and Charlotte (Chelsea Edge), lifelong friends that are finally getting some time away together, using an upcoming meteor shower to gather more followers for their social media channels. But what starts out as a girls’ getaway in the Mojave Desert descends into a battle for survival with the arrival of an alien force whose air of mystery soon proves to be alluring and irresistible to them. Before long, the situation devolves into a battle to the death. Written and directed by Sam Walker.

The Devil’s Rejects – 14th March

The murderous, backwoods Firefly family take to the road to escape the vengeful Sheriff Wydell, who is not afraid of being as ruthless as his target.

Eden Log – 14th March

A man wakes up inside a cave. Suffering amnesia, he has no recollection of how he came to be there or of what happened to the man whose body he finds beside him. He makes his way further into the cave while being trailed by a mysterious creature.

The Bunker Game – 17th March

An actress in a Live Action Role Playing Game where the participants play the survivors of an atomic war sealed in an underground bunker finds herself trapped inside with other staff. As they begin to die in mysterious ways the group realizes that someone or something paranormal is playing a twisted game with them which quickly plunges into a terrifying fight for survival. The film stars Gaia Weiss, Lorenzo Richelmy, and Mark Ryder. Written by Manuela Cacciamani, Francesca Forristal and Davide Orsini and directed by Roberto Zazzara.

The Spine of Night – 18th March

In The Spine of Night, an ultra-violent fantasy epic, ancient dark magic falls into sinister hands and unleashes ages of suffering onto mankind. A group of heroes from different eras and cultures must band together in order to defeat it at all costs. Features a stellar cast of voice talent including Richard E Grant, Lucy Lawless, Joe Manganiello and Patton Oswalt. Written and directed by Philip Gelatt and Morgan Galen King.

Await Further Instructions – 21st March

A family’s Christmas takes a strange turn when they awake to find themselves trapped inside and begin receiving mysterious instructions through the television.

The Bay – 21st March

When two researchers find a staggering level of toxicity in the water they attempt to alert the town before the situation gets out of control. Panic spreads quickly as a deadly plague of parasites is unleashed causing sheer panic in what was once a docile seaside town.

Burning Bright – 21st March

A thriller centered on a young woman and her autistic little brother who are trapped in a house with a ravenous tiger during a hurricane.

The Collection – 28th March

A man who escapes from the vicious grips of the serial killer known as “The Collector” is then forced to help rescue an innocent girl from the killer’s booby-trapped lair.

Knives and Skin – 28th March

A mystical teen noir that follows a young girl’s disappearance in the rural Midwest and its effect on teens and parents.

The Tombs – 28th March

A publicity stunt press night held at a world-famous scare attraction turns real when deep in the bowls of the London Tombs, a restless spirit has awoken. Evil, relentless and unstoppable, it hunts down the attendees.

Etheria: Season 4 – 29th March

Eight new stories by women directors about time warps, emotional-control apps, crime lords, and more!

Night’s End – 31st March

In Night’s End, an anxious shut-in unwittingly moves into a haunted apartment and hires a mysterious stranger to perform an exorcism which takes a horrific turn. Starring Geno Walker, Felonious Munk, Kate Arrington, and Michael Shannon. Written by Brett Neveu and directed by Jennifer Reeder.

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