Two big horror franchises returned in September alongside a strange new Shudder original — here's my verdict on what's worth checking out
THE SO WHAT
Franchise revivals plus niche originals on Shudder underline how streaming is now about curating micro-verticals, not just chasing blockbusters. If you’re in content or IP, the bar is shifting toward owning a specific audience segment end-to-end rather than chasing general hits.
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