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This August, Shudder, the premier horror streaming service, is set to deliver a thrilling line-up of original films, series, and classic horror favourites for the UK and Ireland. Whether you've just returned from a summer trip, or you're trying to stay out of the unbearable heat, Shudder has plenty of good reasons for you to close the curtains and turn on your TV. From chilling new releases to timeless horror treasures, here’s what to look forward to: Hell Hole – Shudder Original Film Premieres on Shudder and AMC+ Friday 23 August The Adams Family, known for their previous work on Hellbender, brings another spine-tingling horror with Hell Hole. This new Shudder Original centres around an American fracking crew that stumbles upon a French soldier from the Napoleonic era, frozen in time and hosting a parasitic monster. Starring Toby Poser, John Adams, Max Portman, and Anders Hove, this film promises to be a gripping addition to the horror genre. Horror’s Greatest – Shudder Original Series Premieres on Shudder and AMC+ Tuesday 27 August For horror fans, Horror’s Greatest is a must-watch. This series dives deep into the genre’s best offerings, from classic films to hidden gems. Featuring insights from a host of industry experts including actors, directors, writers, and special effects artists, the series explores the must-see films in horror’s various sub-genres, the appeal of classic horror tropes, and the unique shape horror takes outside the United States. Dancing Village: The Curse Begins – Shudder Exclusive Film Premieres on Shudder and AMC+ Friday 16 August This Shudder Exclusive follows Mila, who, guided by a shaman, must return a mystical bracelet to the remote Dancing Village on Java Island. Joined by her cousin Yuda and his friends, Mila uncovers eerie events and the mysterious being Badarawuhi. As she attempts to return the bracelet without help, she endangers the village and must join a ritual to become the new Dawuh, a cursed soul doomed to dance forever. Divinity Film Premieres on Shudder and AMC+ Friday 2 August Produced by Steven Soderberg, Divinity features two brothers who kidnap a mogul seeking immortality. As a seductive woman aids them on a journey of self-discovery, the film explores themes of power and desire. The cast includes Bella Thorne, Stephen Dorff, and Scott Bakula. New Additions to Shudder’s Film Library August 1 The Dead Mother follows the harrowing story of a criminal who, during a botched burglary, kills a painting restorer and shoots her daughter. Twenty years later, the daughter, left mute and with the mental age of a child, spends her days in a mental institution, haunted by the traumatic event. The House on the Edge of the Park features two low-life punks who crash a party at a luxurious villa. What starts as casual fun quickly turns sinister as the intruders, feeling taunted by the snobbish hosts, take everyone hostage and unleash a night of terror and torture, exposing the dark side of human nature. Tales That Witness Madness is an anthology where a psychiatrist narrates the peculiar cases of four patients to a colleague. Each story delves into madness and horror, weaving a tapestry of eerie and unsettling narratives that challenge the boundaries of sanity and reality. Seven Deaths in the Cat’s Eye transports viewers to a small Scottish village plagued by a series of gruesome murders. The victims’ bodies turn up horrifically mutilated, leading the villagers to suspect the residents of a nearby castle, believed to be haunted by a deadly curse involving a killer cat. August 5 The Coffee Table presents a chilling narrative where new parents Jesus and Maria’s lives take a dark turn after purchasing a seemingly ordinary coffee table. As bizarre and terrifying events unfold, the couple realises that this piece of furniture harbours a sinister secret that threatens their very existence. August 12 The House of the Devil is set in 1983 and follows financially struggling college student Samantha Hughes. She takes on a strange babysitting job coinciding with a lunar eclipse, only to discover her employers harbour a terrifying secret. As night falls, Samantha's life spirals into a horrifying battle for survival. The Innkeepers centres around the final days of the Yankee Pedlar Inn. Two employees, determined to uncover the hotel’s haunted history, begin to experience disturbing supernatural events. As they delve deeper, the inn’s dark past reveals itself, leading to a series of chilling encounters with its ghostly inhabitants. August 19 Night of the Demon (1980) tracks an anthropologist and his students as they search for a Bigfoot responsible for a string of violent murders. Their quest uncovers something far more sinister and deadly, transforming their scientific expedition into a fight for survival against an ancient evil. Door follows a homemaker who becomes increasingly terrified after receiving a series of menacing calls from a local salesman. Her fear intensifies as the calls continue, pushing her to the brink of paranoia and leaving her dreading the moment she has to answer her apartment door. Door II: Tokyo Diary tells the story of Ai, a call girl navigating the perilous world of high-stakes clientele. Earning 20,000 Yen per hour, her job involves significant risks, leading to a gripping exploration of danger and survival within Tokyo’s underbelly. The Guard From the Underground depicts a woman who starts working at a company alongside a security guard she suspects might be a former sumo wrestler turned serial killer. As she unravels his dark past, her investigation puts her life in grave danger, blending corporate intrigue with chilling suspense. One Cut of the Dead follows a hack director and his film crew as they shoot a low-budget zombie movie in an abandoned WWII Japanese facility. Chaos ensues when they encounter real zombies, turning their comedic project into a frantic struggle for survival. August 26 Children Shouldn’t Play with Dead Things tells the tale of six friends in a theatrical troupe who dig up a corpse on an abandoned island for a mock Satanic rite. The ritual backfires horribly, unleashing deadly consequences as the reanimated corpse seeks revenge against its tormentors. Deathdream revolves around a young soldier killed in the Vietnam War who inexplicably returns home on the night of his death. His family is initially overjoyed, but they soon realise that he has come back changed, bringing with him a horrifying and sinister presence. With this packed line-up, Shudder continues to be the ultimate destination for horror lovers. From exclusive premieres to classic horror films, there’s something to scare and thrill every viewer this August. Don’t miss out on these spine-chilling additions streaming on Shudder in the UK and Ireland. For more information on access Shudder, visit shudder.com/