London, UK – Arrow Films have partnered with Shudder and AMC Networks to release a slate of eight Limited Edition physical media editions of key titles from the Shudder Originals catalogue in the UK and USA.
The initial slate of releases includes UK editions of Joseph Winter and Vanessa Winter’s DEADSTREAM (2022), Rob Jabbaz’s THE SADNESS (2021), Christian Tafdrup’s SPEAK NO EVIL (2022), Michelle Garza Cervera’s HUESERA: THE BONE WOMAN (2022), a US/CA edition of The Adams Family’s HELLBENDER (2021) and dual territory releases (UK/US/CA) of Ole Bornedal’s NIGHTWATCH (1994) and NIGHTWATCH: DEMONS ARE FOREVER (2023) and Jennifer Reeder’s PERPETRATOR (2023). All titles will be released on Limited Edition Blu-ray loaded with extras and THE SADNESS will also see a 4K UHD release. Arrow is targeting a summer release for the first titles in the deal.
Director of Sales and Marketing Dean Lawson at Arrow commented: “After years of working with the AMC team licensing many films from the Arrow Video catalogue for the vaunted Shudder platform, it’s fantastic to now showcase a selection of their Originals on physical media in 2025.”
Vice President of Programming for Shudder Sam Zimmerman notes: “Arrow’s stellar work is a staple of our shelves. To see Shudder films get the treatment is a privilege and a delight.”
The deal was negotiated by Cameron Waaler at Arrow Films and Lucas Verga at AMC Networks. Arrow will release the films as a deluxe collector’s edition Blu-ray as part of its Award-winning and celebrated Arrow Video brand.
About Arrow Films
Arrow Films is a leading independent all-rights entertainment company, established in 1991, operating in the UK, Republic of Ireland, U.S.A and Canada. Arrow Films is firmly dedicated to new cinema, developing an enviable theatrical slate of critically acclaimed films which will additionally enjoy a lasting lifespan across all of our ancillary channels, brands and labels, including Arrow Video and Arrow Academy.
Recent acquisitions include Mary Dauterman’s BOOGER, D.W Medoff’s I WILL NEVER LEAVE YOU ALONE, Chris Skotchdopole’s CRUMB CATCHER and THE LAST VIDEO STORE by Cody Kennedy and Tim Rutherford, all of which receive US and / or UK multi-platform releases as part of Arrow Video’s release strategy for new and contemporary films on the label. Additionally, Arrow Films is widely considered to be the global market leader in the Premium Home Entertainment market, fueled by state-of-the-art in-house film restoration and highly sought-after Blu-ray editions of classic and cult cinema. arrowfilms.com / arrowvideo.com
About Shudder
AMC Networks’ Shudder stands as the leading curatorial voice and cultural destination for genre entertainment, delivering an unparalleled selection of horror, thrillers, and the supernatural. With an ever-expanding library of films, TV series, and exclusive Originals, Shudder is accessible across most streaming devices in the US, Canada, the UK, Ireland, Australia, and New Zealand.
Shudder releases approximately thirty films per year, and has redefined genre streaming with a slate of groundbreaking and critically acclaimed titles, including Rob Savage’s HOST, Jayro Bustamante’s Golden Globe-nominated LA LLORONA, Phil Tippett’s MAD GOD, Coralie Fargeat’s REVENGE, Kyle Edward Ball’s SKINAMARINK, Christian Tafdrup’s SPEAK NO EVIL, Chloe Okuno’s WATCHER, Demián Rugna’s WHEN EVIL LURKS, and the latest installment in the V/H/S franchise. Shudder also boasts fan-favorite series such as the two-time Emmy Award-nominated THE BOULET BROTHERS’ DRAGULA, Mark Duplass’ THE CREEP TAPES, Greg Nicotero’s CREEPSHOW, and THE LAST DRIVE-IN WITH JOE BOB BRIGGS. Notable recent releases include Veronika Franz and Severin Fiala’s THE DEVIL’S BATH, Chris Nash’s IN A VIOLENT NATURE, Sébastien Vaniček’s INFESTED, Colin and Cameron Cairnes’ LATE NIGHT WITH THE DEVIL, Damian McCarthy’s ODDITY, and Robert Morgan’s STOPMOTION.
