Shudder, AMC Networks’ premium streaming service dedicated to horror, thriller, and the supernatural, made a significant splash at this year’s New York Comic Con with multiple project announcements for 2025. The panel, titled “Shudder is Here to Scare the S*** Out of You,” featured Shudder’s VP of Programming, Samuel Zimmerman, along with horror industry talents such as David Dastmalchian, Devon Sawa, Flying Lotus, Kate Siegel, and Tina Romero.
Key Announcements for Shudder at the 2025 New York Comic Con
- DARK MATCH – Wrestling Horror Film
- Release Date: January 31, 2025
- Director: Lowell Dean
- Starring: Chris Jericho, Ayisha Issa, Steven Ogg, Sara Canning, Michael Eklund, Jonathan Cherry.
- Synopsis: A small-time wrestling company takes a well-paying gig in a backwoods town, only to discover that the community is under the control of a mysterious cult leader with sinister plans for their match. Shudder has acquired the US, UKI, and ANZ rights to the film, which promises to blend wrestling with horror in an innovative way.
- V/H/S Franchise Continues
- Announcement: The eighth installment of the iconic V/H/S found footage franchise has been greenlit for a 2025 release. This announcement follows the success of V/H/S/BEYOND, which premiered on October 4 and quickly became the #2 most streamed film of all time on Shudder and AMC+, as well as the most streamed movie in the V/H/S franchise.
- ASH – Sci-Fi Horror Feature
- Director: Flying Lotus
- Starring: Eiza González, Aaron Paul, Iko Uwais, Beulah Koale, Kate Elliott.
- Synopsis: On the mysterious planet of Ash, Riya awakens to find her crew slaughtered. When Brion arrives to rescue her, a harrowing ordeal of psychological and physical terror begins as they grapple with trust and survival.
- Release: Set for a wide theatrical release through RLJE Films and streaming on Shudder in 2025. The film will feature an original score by Flying Lotus, known for his previous work on KUSO and V/H/S/99.
Looking Ahead for Shudder in 2025
With these thrilling projects on the horizon, Shudder continues to solidify its place as a leader in horror entertainment. Fans of the genre can look forward to a year packed with innovative and chilling content that pays homage to the craft while pushing boundaries.
