Shudder in June: Irish horror, werewolves and Children of the Corn

Shudder has announced their additions for June, which include familiar favorites and some new horror films as well, with an emphasis on werewolves.

June 1:

An American Werewolf in London – In this iconic comedy-horror film, two American friends (David Naughton and Griffin Dunne) are attacked by a werewolf while backpacking in England. Jack is killed, but as David later discovers, he has been bitten by the werewolf, and we all know what that means.

Ginger Snaps – We must be going with a theme here, because this is another horror/comdedy/werewolf film. This time, we meet Brigitte and Ginger, two sisters who share a love for the morbid. When Ginger is attacked by an animal, she starts to transform, her sister wants desperately to save her.

Ginger Snaps 2 – Brigitte is trying to avoid turning into a werewolf, and uses a flower called monkshood to help. When she over-uses the flower, she ends up in a rehab clinic.

The Howling – This 1981 horror film was directed by Joe Donte, and features Dee Wallace as Karen, a tv news anchor who is being stalked by a serial killer. After a close encounter with the killer leaves her with amnesia, she is sent to a countryside resort/treatment center, where she discovers that Eddie the serial killer is more than meets the eye.

The Howling II: Your Sister is a Werewolf – Ben goes to his sister’s funeral, and is informed that she was a werewolf. He is soon convinced to go to Transylvania to fight against Stirba, a werewolf queen.

June 5:

Calvaire – Marc is a traveling musician, who hits the road after performing at a nursing home shortly before Christmas. When his van breaks down in a deserted area, an innkeeper named Mr. Bartel takes him in. Bartel ends up taking Marc captive, and the singer must work out an escape plan.

June 9:

Brooklyn 45 (Available on Shudder CA, US, UKI and ANZ) – Five childhood friends (now military veterans) get together to help one another and the ghosts of their pasts begin to manifest. Brooklyn 45 was written and directed by Ted Geoghegan, who brought us Satanic Panic and The Ranger. It stars Anne Ramsey, Larry Fessenden, Ron E. Rains, Jeremy Holm, Ezra Buzzington and Kristina Klebe.

June 12:

The Last Drive-In with Joe Bob Briggs (Season 5B) – Joe Bob, Darcy and the gang from The Last Drive-In return for the second half of their fifth season. The series features two drive-in-worthy films in each episode, as Joe Bob offers commentary, trivia and hijinks throughout the run-time of the films. Sometimes special guests even show up!

June 23:

Unwelcome – Maya and Jamie are a married couple yearning to escape to rural Ireland. But the peace and quiet they expected to find are disturbed by Redcaps, mythical Irish goblins who reside in their garden. The couple’s neighbors warn that the Redcaps can help those in need when called to do so, but a price must always be paid. Unwelcome features Hannah John-Kamen, Douglas Booth, Colm Meaney, Jamie-Lee O’Donnell, Chris Wally and Kristian Nairn.

June 26 – Home Movie – This found footage film introduces us to the Poe family and their home video footage. The Poes are trying to live the perfect life, but the children are keeping a very dark secret.

June 30:

Children of the Corn (Shudder Exclusive) – In this remake, a 12-year-old Nebraskan girl is possessed by a spirit in a cornfield, she begins to gather together the other children in her town. Together, they kill all of the adults. But a high schooler who refuses to go along with the group’s plans may be able to save the town.