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Now Streaming On Shudder: ‘Lake Bodom’
There are those who might not be aware of “Nordic Noir,” a term used to describe the recent influx of Nordic genre films and television, but if the quality of genre fare coming out of Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Iceland, and Finland continues to remain high, that should change soon. The latest film added to this list is Lake Bodom, from director Taneli Mustonen, who co-wrote the script with Aleksi Hyvärinen.
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Now Streaming On Shudder: Peeping Tom
It seems unbelievable that a masterpiece like Peeping Tom seriously derailed Michael Powell’s career, but that is just what happened. Peeping Tom was a departure for the director, known for his collaborations with Emeric Pressburger (Black Narcissus, The Red Shoes) over the course of three decades. Thankfully, thanks to critics like Raymond Durgnant and filmmakers like Martin Scorsese, there was a backlash to the backlash, and Peeping Tom is now considered not only a classic of British cinema, but also of the often-derided slasher subgenre in horror.
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Now Streaming On Shudder: Nicolas Roeg’s ‘The Man Who Fell To Earth’
David Bowie starred in quite a few movies during his career, including Labyrinth, Merry Christmas Mr. Lawrence, and Absolute Beginners. Perhaps none is more metatextual, however, than Nicolas Roeg’s 1976 film The Man Who Fell To Earth.
Now Streaming On Shudder: Takashi Miike’s ‘Audition’
One of the best things about the horror streaming service Shudder is the depth and breadth of its catalogue. It features not only low-budget films that have been overlooked, but also classics of the international horror canon.
Takashi Miike is an incredibly prolific director, having helmed more than 90 films since he began his career in 1991. One of his most well-known movies is 1999’s Audition. As a newcomer to Miike’s filmography, I felt it was time for me to finally tackle a film that often appears on lists of the greatest horror films ever made.
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Start The New Year Right With A Free Month Of Shudder Canada!
Nacho Vigalondo’s Open Windows
Back in December we told you about how you could get a month of SHUDDER CANADA—the latest, greatest streaming horror service—for free.
You still can and you don’t even have to leave the comforts of your laptop! Follow me after the jump to find out more.
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Biff Bam Pop’s Super Duper Shudder Holiday Giveaway
Are you tired of hearing your cool friends brag about all the great content on SHUDDER CANADA?
Now you can be part of the horror movie-loving cognoscenti with your very own month-long subscription to the premiere streaming service… FOR FREE.
That’s right, we said FREE.
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Rob Zombie Likes It Raw: Talking About Movies With Shudder
Rob Zombie is no stranger to controversy, especially when it comes to his work as a director.
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