If you are a horror fan, then there is a big chance that you might have heard about the horror streaming service Shudder, and if you have its subscription, you might be wondering what’s in store for you in May 2025. Don’t worry. There is a host of new and old horror movies coming to the service in the upcoming month, and we have listed the 11 best movies coming to Shudder in May 2025.
Overlord (May 1)
Overlord is an alternate history action horror film directed by Julius Avery from a screenplay co-written by Billy Ray and Mark L. Smith. The 2018 film is set in an alternate 1940s, towards the end of World War II, and it revolves around a group of American paratroopers on a mission to destroy a German radio tower. They soon find themselves in a Nazi-occupied village and discover a sinister secret that ends up with them battling against an army of the undead. Overlord stars Jovan Adepo, Wyatt Russell, Mathilde Olivier, Pilou Asbæk, John Magaro, Iain De Caestecker, and Jacob Anderson.
Jacob’s Ladder (May 1)
Jacob’s Ladder is a psychological horror film directed by Adrian Lyne from a screenplay by Bruce Joel Rubin. The 1990 film follows Jacob Singer, a haunted Vietnam War veteran suffering from dissociation and delusions as he tries to uncover his past while grieving the loss of his son. Jacob’s Ladder stars Tim Robbins, Elizabeth Peña, Danny Aiello, Matt Craven, Pruitt Taylor Vince, and Jason Alexander.
Tremors (May 1)
Tremors is a monster horror thriller drama film directed by Ron Underwood from a screenplay by S.S. Wilson and Brent Maddock. The 1990 film is set in the small desert town of Perfection in Nevada, and it follows handymen Val McKee and Earl Bassett who discover that deadly underground creatures are killing locals. Tremors stars Kevin Bacon, Fred Ward, Finn Carter, Michael Gross, and Reba McEntire.
The Devil’s Business (May 1)
The Devil’s Business is a horror thriller film written and directed by Sean Hogan. The 2011 film revolves around two hit men who go to a house to kill their target, but soon find themselves on a black magic altar and become embroiled in the dark world of the occult. The Devil’s Business stars Billy Clarke, Jack Gordon, Jonathan Hansler, and Harry Miller.
The Ugly Stepsister (May 9)
The Ugly Stepsister is a Norwegian body horror film written and directed by Emilie Blichfeldt. Based on the folk tale Cinderella by the Brothers Grimm, the 2025 film is from the point of view of Cinderella’s stepsister Elvira, who resorts to extreme measures to become beautiful so that she can catch the eye of the prince. The Ugly Stepsister stars Lea Myren, Thea Sofie Loch Næss, Ane Dahl Torp, Flo Fagerli, Isac Calmroth, and Malte Gårdinger.
Rust Creek (May 12)
Rust Creek is a horror crime thriller film directed by Jen McGowan from a screenplay by Julie Lipson. The 2018 film follows Sawyer, a young woman who unknowingly drives into the dark Kentucky forest while going for an interview. Her situation takes a turn for the worse when a few dangerous criminals enter the jungle and attack her. Rust Creek stars Hermione Corfield, Jay Paulson, Sean O’Bryan, Micah Hauptman, and Daniel R. Hill.
Pontypool (May 12)
Pontypool is a Canadian psychological horror thriller film directed by Bruce McDonald from a screenplay by Tony Burgess. Based on Burgess’ 1995 novel Pontypool Changes Everything, the 2008 film is set in a small Canadian town, and it follows radio jockey Grant Mazzy, who barricades himself in the radio booth after he hears reports of a virus outbreak that turns people into zombies. Pontypool stars Stephen McHattie, Lisa Houle, Georgina Reilly, and Hrant Alianak.
Lady Vengeance (May 19)
Lady Vengeance is a South Korean neo-noir psychological thriller film directed by Park Chan-wook, who also co-wrote the film with Jeong Seo-kyeong. The 2005 film follows a woman who was wrongfully convicted of a crime and imprisoned for 13 years, which resulted in her losing her child. When she gets out, she decides to get revenge against the people responsible for her situation. Lady Vengeance stars Lee Young-ae, Choi Min-sik, Kwon Yea-young, Kim Si-hoo, Oh Dal-su, Lee Seung-shin, and Go Soo-hee.
The Whip and the Body (May 19)
The Whip and the Body is a gothic horror mystery thriller film directed by Mario Bava. The 1963 film is set in 19th-century Europe, and it follows Kurt, a nobleman who was killed and returns as a ghost to rekindle a love affair with his brother’s betrothed. The Whip and the Body stars Daliah Lavi, Christopher Lee, Tony Kendall, and Ida Galli.
The Surrender (May 23)
The Surrender is a horror thriller drama film written and directed by Julia Max. The 2025 film follows a mother and daughter grieving the loss of the family patriarch. They decide to risk their lives to perform a mysterious and dangerous resurrection ritual to bring him back from the dead. The Surrender stars Colby Minifie, Kate Burton, Chelsea Alden, Vaughn Armstrong, Riley Rose Critchlow, Mia Ellis, and LeAnne Fuller.
Vampire Hunter D (May 30)
Vampire Hunter D is a Japanese adult animated sci-fi fantasy horror film directed by Toyoo Ashida from a screenplay by Yasushi Hirano. Based on the 1983 novel Vampire Hunter D Volume 1 by Hideyuki Kikuchi, the 1985 film follows Doris Lang, a young woman who has been chosen to be the next bride of the vampire Count Magnus Lee. To escape her tragic fate, she hires a mysterious vampire hunter known only as D.