Shudder
Shudder: A genre-focused streaming service with scheduled programming and premium offline downloads. Ranked #31 of 63 in Video Streaming Services by our editors (6.3/10); pricing: From $7.99/mo · 7-day trial; best for horror, thriller, and supernatural fans.
At a glance
- Editor score6.3 / 10
- PricingFrom $7.99/mo · 7-day trial
- Best forHorror, thriller, and supernatural fans
- Free planNo
- Paid from$7.99/mo
- Ad-supported tierYes
- Facts checked3 Oct 2026
Where it wins
- Focused library of horror, thriller and supernatural films and series
- Scheduled Shudder TV programming with listings up to six days ahead
- Up to four concurrent streams and five user profiles per account
Where it doesn't
- The catalog is intentionally focused on a narrow set of genres
- The $7.99 Monthly with Ads plan includes ad-supported viewing
- Downloads are limited to supported titles on Premium plans
Our verdict on Shudder
Shudder is a subscription streaming service centered on horror, thriller and supernatural movies and series. Its catalog includes films, original series and scheduled Shudder TV programming, making it a fit for viewers who want those genres rather than a broad mix of entertainment. Members can search by title, genre or cast, filter by genre and browse weekly Top 10 titles. Shudder offers web and mobile access, with device support varying by region. The service is a more natural choice for genre-focused households than for viewers seeking a wide-ranging general entertainment catalog.
According to the vendor's published US direct-membership prices, Monthly with Ads costs $7.99 per month and provides ad-supported access to the horror library. Monthly Premium costs $9.99 per month for ad-free viewing and downloads for supported titles; Annual Premium costs $99.99 per year with the same listed benefits. A 7-day trial is available. The entry plan may suit viewers prioritizing a lower monthly price, while Premium is the relevant option for ad-free viewing or mobile offline access. Downloads apply only to supported titles and require a Premium plan. Prices may vary by region or subscription channel.
Shudder's scheduled TV programming adds a linear-style option alongside on-demand films and series, and schedule listings extend up to six days ahead. Accounts support up to five profiles and four concurrent streams, which can accommodate varied viewing within a household without changing the service's genre focus. Mobile downloads work on a phone or tablet, and the service is available through supported website, mobile, TV, streaming-device and console apps; support varies by region. Choose Shudder if its horror and supernatural specialization matches what you want to watch. If you want a broad, multi-genre catalog, its deliberately narrow scope makes another service a better fit.
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Shudder fact sheet
| Free plan | No |
|---|---|
| Paid from | $7.99/mo |
| Ad-supported tier | Yes |
| Offline downloads | Yes |
| Simultaneous streams | 4 |
| Max video quality | Hd |
| Supported devices | website, iOS/iPhone/iPad, Android, Apple TV, Fire TV, Android TV, Google TV, Roku, Samsung TV, LG TV, Vizio, Xbox, Samsung Galaxy |
| Included bundles | Not verified |
| Free trial | 7 days |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android |
| Support | Docs |
| Built for | Solo, Small business (editorial estimate) |
| Pricing | From $7.99/mo · 7-day trial (source) |
| Website | shudder.com |
| Facts checked | 3 Oct 2026 |
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- Prime VideoA broad mix of streaming, rentals, live sports, and optional channel subscriptions.9.4
- PlexPlex pairs free ad-supported streaming with tools for organizing and watching personal media.9.2
- Disney+A family-focused streaming subscription with broad catalogs, shared viewing and Vision Pro features.9.1
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