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Mint
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Mint
Adrianne Palicki to star in horror-thriller Remote
Washington DC [US], July 19 (ANI): Actress Adrianne Palicki, who is known for her starring roles as Tyra Collette in the NBC sports drama series 'Friday Night Lights', and as Bobbi Morse in the superhero drama series 'Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D', is all set to be seen in a horror thriller, 'Remote', directed by Steven DeGennaro, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Palicki will pay Jules, a woman who has been living alone in a 30-foot trailer for the past seven months. The story centres on a woman who witnesses a murder on a live stream As per the synopsis, "Her only escape from the drudgery of remote-work video conferences, and missed connections with her busy husband, is a website where users share webcam streams of the views from their windows. When she witnesses a murder on one of these cameras, she must rely on her wits and computer skills to discover the identity of the killer before they can find her. A killer that knows someone is watching, and will stop at nothing to protect his secret," as per The Hollywood Reporter. DeGennaro penned the script and will produce via his The Ubiquitous Studio 42. Cameron Burns, Ashleigh Snead and Aaron B. Koontz of Paper Street Pictures also produce, with Charles Mulford of Impeccible Pictures and Jessica Perrin. Scott Weinberg and Josh Raby co-produce. 'Remote' has wrapped filming and is in post-production. Its cast also includes Roger Guenveur Smith, Chris Johnson, Josh Cruddas and Jessica Perrin. The feature marks DeGennaro's second film, following Found Footage 3D, which premiered on the festival circuit in 2016 and was later released on horror streamer Shudder, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Palicki is known for her role as Commander Kelly Grayson in the science fiction comedy-drama series The Orville (2017-2022). She also had supporting roles in the films Legion (2010), Red Dawn (2012), G.I. Joe: Retaliation (2013), and John Wick (2014). (ANI)
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
One in three Americans pays for a specialist streaming or subscription service
That's a bundle: From Shudder to Tinder Plus®, over half of American subscribers want to bundle more specialized subscriptions CAMBRIDGE, United Kingdom, July 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Nearly a third of American subscribers (31%) now pay for at least one specialist subscription — ranging from horror streaming and pet trackers, to diet plans, meditation apps, and more. That's according to newly released research from Bango (AIM: BGO). Beyond streaming: The rise of specialist subscriptions According to the Bango study, which surveyed 5000 U.S. subscribers, Americans are looking beyond the go-to streaming platforms and signing up to a huge variety of specialist services. 1 in 10 now pay for at least one children's subscription service such as ABCmouse, while 1 in 20 pay for a guided meditation subscription. A further 1 in 20 pay for at least one foreign-language streaming service. Broader bundles: America demands more choice As consumers embrace a broader range of subscriptions, many are calling for these services to be bundled into the deals offered by their mobile providers, banks, and internet service providers. More than half of subscribers (58%) believe today's bundles should include a wider variety of specialist subscriptions, not just the major streaming platforms. At the same time, subscribers are also looking to build more unique bundles that reflect their own unique interests: Top subscription combos 34% of health‑and‑fitness subscribers also pay for a food delivery or meal kit service 26% of students combine language or study apps with international cuisine services such as Hungry Panda 21% of food delivery subscribers also pay for genre‑specific streamers like Shudder 16% of AI tool subscribers pay for a dating upgrade (e.g. Tinder Gold) 14% of gaming subscribers splash out on pet‑care subscriptions such as BorrowMyDoggy Commenting on the findings, Giles Tongue, subscription expert at Bango, said, 'When deciding whether to take up a bundle or deal, today's subscribers want more than just streaming, music or retail. The beauty of bundling is that subscribers get to design their own experiences and build a combination that is genuinely useful and meaningful to them.' 'Today's subscribers are creating all kinds of weird and wonderful combinations. They're bundling meditation apps with heavy‑metal playlists and using AI subscriptions to perfect their Tinder ice‑breakers. These quirky combos represent the next stage in the bundle economy, offering a huge commercial opportunity to providers who are willing to team up with other, more specialized players.' 'Imagine Shudder teaming up with HelloFresh for a 'Meals & Squeals' deal. That's a bundle. Or Duolingo offering Hungry Panda vouchers to language learners. That's a bundle. With the Digital Vending Machine® (DVM™) from Bango, launching those cross‑category bundles is as easy as flipping a switch.' The bundle economy Bango predicts that growing consumer demand for specialist streaming and subscription services will fuel a new wave of bundling and a further boom to the growing bundle economy. According to additional Bango data, 68% of U.S. consumers are now paying for at least one subscription obtained indirectly, such as through a bundled offer. Meanwhile, 72% of subscription brands report higher customer lifetime value from subscribers acquired via bundles compared to those acquired through direct sign-ups. 'The bundle economy presents a huge opportunity, but the challenge is in linking all of these services together efficiently,' said Giles Tongue. 'Consumers don't want complexity. They want convenience, choice, and value in one place. The Digital Vending Machine® from Bango already connects hundreds of popular, mainstream, and specialist subscriptions, powering Super Bundling platforms from Verizon, Optus and Telenet. Using the DVM, telcos, banks, retailers, and other providers can offer compelling deals instantly, differentiating their services, while giving customers the variety they crave.' Find out about the latest subscription combos here. About Bango Bango enables content providers to reach more paying customers through global partnerships. Bango revolutionized the monetization of digital content and services, by opening-up online payments to mobile phone users worldwide. Today, the Digital Vending Machine® is driving the rapid growth of the subscription economy, powering choice and control for subscribers. The world's largest content providers, including Amazon, Google and Microsoft trust Bango technology to reach subscribers everywhere. Bango, where people subscribe. For more information, visit Media contact For US enquiries, contact SamsonPR: bango@ all other enquiries, contact Giles Tongue, VP Marketing at Bango: giles@
Geek Tyrant
08-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Geek Tyrant
Trailer for the Creature Feature Horror MONSTER ISLAND — GeekTyrant
Shudder has released the trailer for an upcoming creature feature titled Monster Island , which centers on a savage mythological creature known as the Orang Ikan. In the film, 'May, 1942. WWII rages across a world divided. Sailing across the sea, a Japanese Hell Ship transports POWs to occupied territories for slave labour. Onboard the ship is Saito, a traitor to the Japanese who is being sent back to the motherland. 'Saito is shackled to another POV, a British soldier named Bronson who holds nothing but hatred for Saito because of his Japanese nationality. When the Hell Ship is torpedoed by Allied submarines, Saito and Bronson are thrown overboard and wash ashore a deserted island. 'But they are not alone. Bronson and Saito are hunted by a monstrous creature - the Orang Ikan - who will stop at nothing until both men are dead. Bronson and Saito must put aside their hatred for one another to survive the island and kill the creature before it kills them first.' I enjoy a good horror-thmed creature feature and this one looks like it could be worth checking out. The movie was made by director Mike Wiluan and it stars Dean Fujioka, Callum Woodhouse and, Alexandra Gottardo. Shudder release Monster Island on July 25th, 2025.
Metro
03-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Metro
Hidden gem streaming service cheaper than Netflix is perfect for thriller fans
Mindhunter, Stranger Things and most recently the third season of Squid Game — many of the most popular shows in streaming come from the thriller and horror genres. But what if you could cut the cost of your subscriptions by paying for one streaming service that has hundreds of these gripping titles all in one place? Let us introduce you to Shudder. It's a lesser-known video on demand (VOD) service that works similarly to Netflix, Amazon Prime, Disney Plus and the like. Users pay a subscription fee for access to the content library, but, unlike the more mainstream streaming services, Shudder has a more niche catalogue. Wake up to find news on your TV shows in your inbox every morning with Metro's TV Newsletter. Sign up to our newsletter and then select your show in the link we'll send you so we can get TV news tailored to you. It calls itself 'a premium streaming service offering the best selection of horror, thriller and supernatural movies, series and specials' — but horror is probably the genre it's known best for. Shudder's general manager, Craig Engler, previously told Mashable: 'Most streaming services are trying to be all things to all viewers. We're focused on one thing. 'The result is that, even though we're not as big as Netflix or Prime Video, our shows and movies are ranked right up alongside theirs, or in many cases ahead of theirs.' And unlike free streaming services such as Tubi and Pluto, which some TV fans are using as alternatives or supplements to the bigger streamers, Shudder has no ad breaks. It costs £4.99 per month, or subscribers can pay £49.99 annually, which works out at roughly £4.17 per month. That makes it 60% cheaper than Netflix, which costs £12.99 per month for the ad-free plan. Meanwhile, Disney Plus, Amazon Prime and Apple TV Plus all currently cost £8.99 per month without ads, roughly 30% more than the cost of Shudder. If you're unsure whether to commit, you can sign up to Shudder's seven-day free trial. Horror fans can subscribe via and watch on a desktop or the Shudder app. It's also possible to watch on a TV screen with Google Chromecast or Apple AirPlay, or via Amazon Prime Video. For the latter option, users will need to already have Prime Video and purchase an extra subscription to Shudder on top. With this, all of Shudder's content will appear when browsing Prime Video on the TV. However, it's worth bearing in mind that you're unlikely to find recent box office hits on Shudder — it's offering focuses more on indie and cult-classics, making it better suited to true horror and thriller buffs than mainstream audiences. Halloween, Day of the Dead and Insidious are some of the best-known titles on the streamer, while more recent releases include Grafted and The Ugly Stepsister. When it comes to TV shows, Shudder's offering is fairly light compared to its movie catalogue. Popular series include Hannibal, starring Mads Mikkelsen, horror anthology series Channel Zero and Creepshow (the latter of which is based on the 1982 horror comedy classic), as well as reality competition show Dragula. Documentaries such as Cursed Films, which explores the myths and legends behind some of Hollywood's biggest horror movies, and The 101 Scariest Horror Movie Moments of All Time are also popular TV shows on the streamer. Shudder produces its own original and exclusive content too, and in addition to the online library there's Shudder TV, a 24/7 channel with an endless stream of horror movies that's updated weekly. Metro reporter and resident horror fan, Rebecca Sayce, uses Shudder and gives it a glowing review. 'As an avid horror fan (from big blockbuster haunted house flicks to extreme niche indie splatterfests), Shudder is an essential for me. The streaming service compiles everything from the latest huge feature films to shorts, original documentaries, and hidden gems otherwise lost among their peers. The curation of titles is a testament to the Shudder team's passion for horror, offering a variety for genre fans not seen with other streaming services — and for just £5 a month, a bargain at that. 'I've discovered many titles I wouldn't otherwise have seen thanks to Shudder, like their incredibly informative Horror Noire documentary exploring the history of Black horror cinema, and films that have fast become constant watches for me (like 2023 smash hit Late Night With The Devil, and Demian Rugna's unbelievably brutal When Evil Lurks). If you're a fan of all things that go bump in the night, you need to invest in Shudder.' Reviews of Shudder are mostly positive, with fans praising the low cost and unique content offering. On Reddit, one user said of the streamer: 'They have a pretty varied variety of films. Classics, B-movie, modern. It runs the gamut. You're bound to find something that interests you.' Another added: 'Most of the critically acclaimed festival movies seem to end up on Shudder first. So I'm all about it.' One fan wrote: 'I have it and always used it. They have good stuff and it's cheaper than most other services,' while another said: 'Insane deal. I have had Shudder since it was first released and never felt the need to cancel.' But others said they tend to only use Shudder for a few months at a time, mostly around Halloween. Reddit user RestlessAstronaut wrote: 'I've had Shudder on and off for the last few years. It has some great content on there…but…there's not a whole lot of new content uploads per month. 'I've found it's better for me personally to get it for a month or two, watch what's new then put it on pause for a few months and come back later.' Another user agreed: 'This is exactly what I do with it…over the Halloween period it's great to grab for a month, but I agree I wouldn't have a constant sub to it without more new content a month.' More Trending And one added: 'I'm also one of those who orders Shudder on October 2 and cancels it on November 2.' Others suggested that fans of horror and thrillers can save money by using Tubi instead. 'Honestly, Tubi is where it's at for horror in my opinion. If you already have Netflix or another service, Tubi fills in the gaps for a lot of horror movies. And it's free,' one user said. View More » Another added: '[Shudder] has some great stuff, but Tubi has just as good if not a better selection AND it's free.' Got a story? If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@ calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you. MORE: Don't let the Neil Gaiman accusations ruin Netflix's best fantasy show MORE: Hollywood star admits Jurassic World Rebirth role was 'unlike anything he'd done before' MORE: BBC thriller that fans hailed 'perfect' soars up Netflix top 10 chart
Geek Tyrant
01-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Geek Tyrant
Trailer for Shudder's Gothic Horror Western ABRAHAM'S BOYS: A DRACULA STORY with Titus Welliver — GeekTyrant
RLJE Films and Shudder have released the trailer for a upcoming western horror-thriller titled Abraham's Boys: A Dracula Story . The movie is based on the chilling short story by Joe Hill. Abraham's Boys follows 'Max & Rudy Van Helsing (Brady Hepner and Judah Mackey), who have spent their lives under the strict and overprotective rule of their father, Abraham. 'Unaware of his dark past, they struggle to understand his paranoia and increasingly erratic behavior. But when they begin to uncover the violent truths behind their father's history with Dracula, their world unravels, forcing them to confront the terrifying legacy they were never meant to inherit.' Titus Welliver stars as Abraham Van Helsing, along with Jocelin Donahue, Aurora Perrineau, Judah Mackey, and Brady Hepner. It looks like a could be a fun genre flick! Abraham's Boys: A Dracula Story was written and directed by Natasha Kermani, and it will be released in select theaters on July 12th, 2025.
