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Shudder is bringing us yet another month of spooky content to devour. This month we are receiving two new original films to add to the incredibly long back catalog of content provided on the site.

For those of you that haven’t checked out this horror only streaming service, Shudder always offers a 7-day free trial to get you started. Their library has everything a horror fan could ask for. So, without further ado, let’s see what they are bringing us this month.

Tower: A Bright Day August 7th

This is a very divisive film, to say the least. While Tower: A Bright Day has been nominated and won several prestigious awards, including best film at the Berlin International Film Festival, it’s a really weird film.

This is the type of film where people leave angry because it seems to be nothing but weird for the sake of being weird. That being said, others find it to be a beautiful metaphor that’s meant to be unwrapped and deciphered.

Which of those statements is true is up to the viewer, if they can make it all the way through the film. If you are looking for something a little more art house, check out Tower: A Bright Day on Shudder.

Monument August 7th

Shudder is known for its ability to bring all horror fans to the table. Whether you are looking for the classics of some obscure indie film, Shudder has your back. The latter will be pleased on August 7th with the release of Monument.

This is another entry that may be a little too high concept for some viewers. Monument attempts to do many things during its runtime, unfortunately, these attempts feel like afterthoughts. Never really coming together to create one overarching theme throughout the movie.

Personally, seeing artistic expression handled in this way is inspiring. I enjoy a film that doesn’t care too much about things like structure or plot. If that sounds up your alley, check out Monument on Shudder on August 7th.

The Communion Girl (Shudder Original Film) August 11th

Who doesn’t love some good old-fashioned folklore? The Communion Girl brings a story that seems fairly obvious on the surface. If you find a creepy abandoned doll on the side of the road, it’s probably best to just leave it there.

Just as every other horror movie being released this decade, The Communion Girl takes place in the eighties for some reason. While this film may not break down any walls, it does look like a pretty solid ghost story.

Sometimes a simple ghost story is all you really need to have a good evening. So, if you are looking for something that feels a little more traditional, check out The Communion Girl via Shudder on August 11th.

Elizabeth Harvest August 14th

I love an original premise. Elizabeth Harvest gives us something that I don’t believe we have seen anywhere before. Below is the wild synopsis for this film.

“An extremely wealthy, and brilliant scientist, has the nasty habit of brutally killing his wife, cloning her, marring her again, and then repeating the process.”

You have to give them points for creativity. If you are looking for something new, check out Elizebeth Harvest via Shudder on August 14th.

A Dark Song August 14th

Many people say that they would kill for their children. A Dark Song asks if you would be willing to attempt to bind an angel to get revenge on those that harmed your children.

I believe that this is an important distinction. Anyone can get a gun and hunt someone down for revenge, but not everyone would be willing to learn the dark arts and anger the heavens for their payback.

Of course, things are likely to go awry in these types of situations. If you want to see just how bad things can get, check out A Dark Song via Shudder on August 14th.

America Latina August 14th

This is a film for all of the cinematography buffs out there. America Latina is a beautiful film, filled with amazing imagery and landscapes. Unfortunately, the dreamscapes portrayed in this film do become cumbersome as the film rolls on.

America Latina gives us a look into a comfortable suburban setting, filled with happy and peaceful people. That is until a man finds a girl locked up in his basement asking for his help.

This film gives us a beautiful fever dreams at times, other times it’s just confusing. If you want something with a little more style than substance, check out America Latina via Shudder on August 14th.

Bad Things (Shudder Original Film) August 18th

Do you love The Shining but wish it was more about queer feminism? Then do I have a movie for you. The great people who gave us Lyle, which is a queer feminist take on Rosemary’s Baby, have done just that with Bad Things.

This is by far my most anticipated movie of August. I can only hope that Stewart Thorndike (Eyes Wide Shut) can knock it out of the park once again.

If you want to see a classic premise from a different point of view, check out Bad Things via Shudder on August 18th.

Sea Fever August 18th

Oceanic horror is a different kind of terrifying. It is one thing to be trapped in a house with a ghost, you can just call a priest to help you out. There are things that actually live in the ocean that scare me far more than any kind of demon. And we keep finding new things down there every day.

That’s where Sea Fever gets its source material. Not only are they trapped in the ocean, but the people in this film also have to fight off some kind of new parasite that threatens to infect them all.

As someone who is absolutely terrified of parasites, I am very excited about this film. If you are looking for a little bit of isolation in your horror, check out Sea Fever via Shudder on August 18th.