Phil Roberts 
Feast your eyes on the devilishly good box of treats heading to the Premium Horror Streamer SHUDDER in May
The warm summer months are looming on the horizon but that isn’t stopping Shudder from bolstering our watchlist with horror goodness. The premium horror streamer has kept us entertained throughout the cold winter months. But with warmer weather on the way and wholesome, fluffier fare filling our screens, the onslaught of horror content is rising to meet the challenge. And today, the streamer shared the list of titles heading to the service in May. And although this month isn’t overflowing with content, there is more than enough to have us hiding behind the sofa.
NEW RELEASES
Kicking the month off in style on the 4th is the latest episode from the gripping new series Slasher: Ripper, a retro 19th-century period slasher. One that follows a Jack the Ripper copycat serial killer as he/she preys upon the rich and powerful citizens of London. Episode 6 drops on the 4th before the two-part season finale brings the series to its climax on the 11th. Next up, we have the chilling original movie Huesera: The Bone Woman. An unnerving exploration of a pregnancy gone very wrong! And rounding out May’s big releases on the 26th is Influencer – a chilling story about a backpacker that falls in with the worst kind of people. With terrifying results!
And these new releases are just the tip of the knife. There is a wealth of horror goodness heading to the streamer throughout the month. Including the original all-time classic The Wicker Man starring screen legend Christopher Lee. But don’t take my word for it. Grab the arm of your chair; move to the edge of your seat, and grab the cushions because Shudder’s May horror watchlist is the gift that keeps on giving…jump scares!
Slasher: Ripper. A Shudder Original – Streaming Exclusively on Shudder and AMC+
Slasher: Ripper takes the Slasher franchise back in time to the late 19th century and stars Eric McCormack (Will & Grace) as Basil Garvey, a charismatic tycoon whose success is only rivaled by his ruthlessness, as he oversees a city on the cusp of a new century, and a social upheaval that will see its streets run red with blood. There’s a killer stalking the mean streets, but instead of targeting the poor and downtrodden like Jack the Ripper, The Widow is meting out justice against the rich and powerful. The only person standing in the way of this killer is the newly promoted detective, Kenneth Rijkers, whose ironclad belief in justice may wind up being yet another victim of The Widow. (Episode 6 Thursday 4 May. Final Episodes 7 & 8 Thursday 11 May)
Huesera: The Bone Woman. Streaming Exclusively on Shudder and AMC+
Valeria has long dreamed about becoming a mother. After learning that she’s pregnant, she expects to feel happy, yet something’s off. Starring Sonia Couoh (Rosario Tijeras), Alfonso Dosal (Narcos: Mexico), Mayra Batalla (Here on Earth). (Film Premieres Friday 12 May)
Fangoria Chainsaw Awards 2023. Streaming Exclusively on Shudder and AMC+
The Fangoria Chainsaw Awards is an annual award ceremony recognizing outstanding achievements in horror film and television. For the third year in a row, the event will be hosted by actor and writer David Dastmalchian (Late Night with the Devil, Dune), this time joined by co-host Peaches Christ (All About Evil, the Midnight Mass podcast) and will feature Jamie Clayton (Hellraiser), Mason Thames and Madeleine McGraw (The Black Phone), and Akela Cooper (Malignant, M3GAN) among its presenters. This year’s nominees include X, Prey, The Black Phone, Pearl, Nope, Stranger Things, Blood Relatives, Queer for Fear, Barbarian and Terrifier 2. (Horror Awards Show Premieres Monday 22 May)
Influencer – A Shudder Original
While struggling on a solo backpacking trip in Thailand, social media influencer Madison meets CW, who travels with ease and shows her a more uninhibited way of living, but CW’s interest in her takes a darker turn. Starring Sarah Canning (The Vampire Diaries), Emily Tennant (Riverdale) and Cassandra Naud (See). (Film Premieres Friday 26 May)
NEW ADDITIONS TO SHUDDER’S FILM LIBRARY
And if these new releases aren’t enough to have you sharpening your fangs, here are the other titles hitting the streamer throughout May. Including the original and best version of The Wicker Man!
The Wicker Man (1973)
A puritan Police Sergeant arrives in a Scottish island village in search of a missing girl, who the Pagan locals claim never existed. (Streaming May 1st)
12 Hour Shift
Bodies start to pile up when a drug-user nurse and her cousin try to find a replacement kidney for an organ trafficker. (Streaming May 25th)
ABOUT THE PLATFORM
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What a devilishly good list of new titles for us to explore. The streamer has cemented itself as the home of premium horror entertainment. And we cannot wait to dive into this haul of horror treats. So check back regularly because our reviews will be coming thick and fast!
Which of these horror goodies will you be exploring throughout May? Drop a comment below. We won’t bite…hard!
Phil Roberts is the Owner, Daily Content Manager, and Editor-In-Chief of The Future of the Force. He is passionate about Star Wars, Batman, DC, Marvel, Star Trek, Indiana Jones, Ghostbusters, King Kong, and the Ray Harryhausen movies. Follow him on Twitter where he uses the force and babbles frequently!
