What’s Coming to Shudder in July 2025
Shudder in July is dialed up to terrifyingly delightful levels—perfect for horror lovers looking to sink their teeth into summer chills!
Dive into classic creature terror with Lake Placid, Orca, and Cujo, then climb the terror ladder with the brand-new anthology Hell Motel, starring Eric McCormack, where every corner leads to murderous mayhem.
Whether you crave suspenseful thrills, savage beasts, or psychological nightmare fuel, this lineup delivers the ultimate scare sessions. Don’t miss a scream—check out the full list of what’s coming to Shudder in July and prepare to get haunted!
Shudder July 2025 Lineup
Films
Lake Placid: Legacy
Release Date: Tuesday, July 1
Directed by: Steve Miner
Available in: US
A giant, man-eating crocodile terrorizes a quiet Maine town in Lake Placid. Bridget Fonda, Bill Pullman, and Oliver Platt star as an unlikely team racing to stop the deadly creature in this sharp, suspenseful cult classic. It is your go-to film to watch on Shudder in July.
Orca
Release Date: Tuesday, July 1
Directed by: Michael Anderson
Available in: US, CA
In Orca, a killer whale seeks vengeance on a fisherman who killed its mate. Starring Richard Harris and Charlotte Rampling, this gripping thriller pits man against nature in a deadly showdown.
Suzzanna: The Queen of Black Magic
Release Date: Thursday, July 3
Directed by: David Gregroy
Available in: US
She ruled the screen in 42 classic films, earned the title “Queen of Indonesian Horror,” and was once crowned “Asia’s Most Popular Actress.” But behind the legend of Suzzanna lies the story of Suzanna Martha Frederika van Osch—an icon celebrated across Asia yet scarcely known beyond it. Through intimate interviews and haunting film clips, this documentary explores the enduring legacy of a cinematic force who redefined horror and captivated generations. It is one of the top highlights coming to Shudder in July.
Cujo
Release Date: Monday, July 7
Directed by: Lewis Teague
Available in: US, CA
Adapted from Stephen King's chilling novel, Cujo follows a once-gentle St. Bernard who, after contracting rabies, unleashes terror on a quiet American town—turning a family’s worst nightmare into a deadly reality. is one of the top must-watch releases on Shudder in July.
Push
Release Date: Friday, July 11
Directed by: David Charbonier and Justin Powell
Available in: US, CA, AUS, NZ, and UKI
In this high-stakes thriller, pregnant realtor Natalie Flores (Alicia Sanz, El Cid) is brutally attacked by a sadistic killer (Raúl Castillo, Smile 2) during an open house. Forced into premature labor, she must outwit her captor and escape before time—and her body—runs out.
TV Series
The Last Drive-In with Joe Bob Briggs Season 7 (Shudder Original Series)
Release Date: New Double-Feature Premieres LIVE Friday, July 11 at 9 p.m. ET; Available On Demand Beginning Sunday, July 13
Directed by: Joe Bob Briggs, Austin Jennings, and Matt Manjourides
Available in: US & CA
Lock your doors and turn up the volume—The Last Drive-In is back! Joe Bob Briggs and Darcy the Mail Girl return on the first Friday of every month with all-new, spine-chilling double features. Horror fans and cult movie lovers won’t want to miss this season’s thrills, proving once again that the drive-in will never die. It is one of the top must-watch releases on Shudder in July.
Hell Motel (Shudder Original Series)
Release Date: New Episodes Every Tuesday Until the Season Finale Tuesday, July 29
Directed by: Aaron Martin and Ian Carpenter
Available in: US, UK&I, and ANZ
Hell Motel is a chilling new horror anthology from Slasher creators, starring Emmy Award-winner Eric McCormack (Will & Grace). A group of 10 true crime fanatics checks into the Cold River Motel—the site of a decades-old satanic mass murder—only to find history repeating itself. Stranded and terrified, the guests are picked off one by one in a blood-soaked spree that's even more brutal than the original crime. It is one of the top must-watch releases on Shudder in July.
Shudder TV Highlights
Watch Parties Every Friday at 9 pm ET – featuring new premieres and curated double features including:
- Friday, July 4: “Fourth of July” Watch Party – Uncle Sam and No Way Up
- Friday, July 11: The Last Drive-In with Joe Bob Briggs Season 7 New Episode Premiere Watch Party – Films TBA
- Friday, July 18: “Home Invasion” Watch Party – Push and Hush
- Friday, July 25: “The Movies That Made Shudder” Watch Party – Influencer and A Wounded Fawn
- The Last Friday of the Month Watch Party – Featuring titles from the Shudder 10 Collection “The Movies that Made Shudder”
Shudder Resurrected
Repertory titles that are new to Shudder in July.
Tuesday, July 1
Crawl
The Ruins
The Pack
Thursday, July 3
No Way Up
The Last Breath
The Reef (2010)
Monday, July 7
Sundelbolong
The Queen of Black Magic (1981)
Nyi Blorong
Sankuriang
Let the Corpses Tan
Monday, July 14
Mary Shelley
The Housemaid
Monday, July 21
Swallow
68 Kill
Last month’s guide: New Shudder shows and movies in June 2025
Titles premiering on streaming July 2025:
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- What's Coming to Disney+ in July 2025
- What’s Coming to Tubi in July 2025
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