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Check out this month’s highlights below and then keep scrolling to take a look at some of the other titles landing on Shudder UK this August.
August 1
ManFish (2022)
This man meets fish story is largely played for laughs so you shouldn’t expect too many chills while watching this British comedy horror. The movie tells the story of a man named Terry who develops feelings for a humanoid sea creature that washes up on dry land. Unfortunately, his criminal older brother wants to get his hands on this creature that is half-man, half-fish, so this interspecies love affair could be over before it has properly begun.
Vampir (2022)
Fans of vampire-themed horror movies might want to get their teeth stuck into this arthouse terror tale. The movie tells the story of a British man who moves to a remote village in Serbia to look after a cemetery. The local villagers seem friendly enough but when the man starts to have nightmarish visions, he begins to suspect the people in the village have sinister intentions for him!
August 11
Amigo (2019)
“A true friend stabs you in the front” is the tagline for this black comedy thriller about a homicidal relationship between two best friends.
The Communion Girl (2022)
From Hellraiser: Revelations director Victor Garcia comes this 80s-set Spanish chiller about a group of teens who happen to meet a young girl, dressed for her first communion, holding a doll. This innocent encounter turns into something quite terrifying for these luckless youths!
August 14
American Latina (2021)
A dentist from Latina is shocked to discover a girl tied up and asking for help in his cellar. What is she doing there? You might not stick around to find out as this study of one man’s breakdown isn’t very good according to some movie critics.
August 18
Bad Things (2023)
A group of friends visit a snowy resort for a weekend getaway but their plans for a long-deserved break are disrupted by the long-deceased guests who turn up to haunt them! There are echoes of The Shining in this recent chiller that even includes a pair of creepy twins!
Also Streaming…
August 21
Come To Daddy (2019)
Which Shudder titles are you most looking forward to this month? Let us know in the comments below.