Are AMC's Shudder Originals a Total Rip Off for the Fan?
insider claims AMC's Shudder acknowledges what fans watch but disregards when it comes to original productions.
If you're a fan of horror, you've probably heard of Shudder. It's a streaming platform owned by AMC that's devoted to horror movies and TV shows. And while it has a lot of great titles, its original productions are very bad and pandering. Shudder has long been producing a lot of original horror films, but it seems that they may have finally gone too far.
An exclusive insider at Shudder who wishes to remain anonymous has given some very insider information about the company's acknowledgement that they make films contrary to what the subscriber base wants because of personal ideology.
It's no secret that Shudder has a very loyal and passionate subscriber base, but it seems that they may have been exploited. Our exclusive insider claims that the company's executive producers are well aware of what the subscribers want, and they refuse to make films accordingly. However, the source claims that this is done because the executive producers have a personal ideology that they want to push.
There's no doubt that Shudder's selection of older titles is a real draw for horror fans. It's great to be able to access classic titles that might otherwise be difficult to find. And there's something special about being able to watch these movies in their original form, without any modern updates or changes.
However, some fans argue that Shudder should focus more on new titles. They argue that the older titles are often nonsensical and don't reflect the current state of the horror genre. They also point out that there are already plenty of other streaming services that offer older titles, so Shudder should focus on offering something unique.
Ultimately, it's up to each individual fan to decide what they want from Shudder. But there's no doubt that the selection of older titles is a real selling point for many horror fans.
The biggest problem with Shudder's original productions is that they're all incredibly pandering and seem to ignore the wants and desires of the core audience. It's obvious that they're injecting naiveté, and it shows. The acting is often wooden, the writing is clichéd, the lighting is copied from Mandy, and the special effects are laughable.
What's even worse is that TV shows are also often pandering to the lowest common denominator and are often produced by other dubious corporate horror brands such as Fangoria. The shows are full of strange rewrites of history, and they rely heavily on misrepresentations of the horror genre’s past. It's clear that Shudder is more interested in getting people to watch their shows to inject the gatekeepers' personal ideology factor than anything else.
The Shudder insider was told that "older nasty films" sell, but oddly, that is not the content they want to produce. The executives at Shudder allegedly want to use the platform for other messages that have nothing to do with the horror world. This is a strict rejection of the suggestion that Shudder is for the broad majority of fans. This is a strong, clear statement that Shudder is its own entity and won't be dictated to by anyone else but their executives and AMC board members.
It's a shame, because Shudder has the potential to be a great platform for horror fans. But as long as they keep churning out cheap, unintelligent, and pandering original productions or TV shows, they're not going to win any converts.
This is very disappointing news, and it makes us question whether or not we can trust Shudder. We hope that they will come clean about this and address the concerns of their subscribers.
As a horror fan, I was shocked and insulted to hear that some producers think this of their viewer base. It's true that some viewers do prefer more mainstream films, but there are plenty of us who enjoy the edgier, more outsider films. It's disappointing to think that those in charge would ignore our interests and continue to produce films that we're not likely to enjoy.
Despite this, if you're a fan of old horror movies, or even just a fan of movies in general, Shudder is definitely worth subscribing to. The selection of older titles is impressive.
Yes, there are a lot of bad original movies on there. But Shudder has a great selection of classics, as well as the occasional good indie film that you might not be able to find anywhere else. And even if you don't like a lot of the movies, it's only $5 a month, so it's not a huge loss. If you're a fan of horror, then you should definitely give Shudder a try. But be aware of their disrespectful original productions.