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AMC NETWORKS' OCTOBER HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE NEW EPISODES OF
THE WALKING DEAD: DARYL DIXON - THE BOOK OF CAROL; THE PREMIERE OF NEW LIMITED SERIES THE MIDWICH CUCKOOS: VILLAGE OF THE DAMNED; PLUS NEW SEASONS OF ACORN TV'S DETECTIVE DRAMA WHITSTABLE PEARL AND HIDIVE'S FANTASY FRANCHISE DANMACHI - IS IT WRONG TO TRY TO PICK UP GIRLS IN A DUNGEON?
"FearFest" Delivers Halloween Scares on AMC+ Featuring a Lineup of Iconic Horror Films; Shudder Continues its "Season of Screams" with New Specials, Live Watch Parties and Film Premieres Including Daddy's Head, MadS, Azrael, and The Exorcism, Plus the Return of Fan-Favorite Franchises V/H/S and The Boulet Brothers' Dragula
New York, NY - September 19, 2024 - This October, AMC Networks delivers the thrills and chills with a monster lineup of streaming programming including new episodes of The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon - The Book of Carol starring Norman Reedus and Melissa McBride, the Acorn TV/Sundance Now debut of limited series adaptation The Midwich Cuckoos: Village of the Damned, starring Keeley Hawes (Orphan Black: Echoes, Bodyguard), and new seasons of ALLBLK's supernatural drama Wicked City and HIDIVE's popular fantasy franchise DanMachi - Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon? The month also features a new season of Acorn TV's beloved detective drama Whitstable Pearl, starring Kerry Godliman, among other new series, films and specials across the AMC Networks suite of targeted streaming services.
All month long, AMC+ offers its "FearFest" collection of iconic horror classics including the Halloween franchise (10 films), Friday the 13th Franchise (all 8 films), Children of the Corn (original and remake), Night of the Living Dead (original and remake), Child's Play (original and remake), the Stephen King library and more. Horror enthusiasts can also check out Shudder's "Season of Screams" lineup of new original films, including a new installment in the popular V/H/S franchise - V/H/S/Beyond, psychological scare Daddy's Head, single shot horror MadS, action horror Azrael and the Russell Crowe-led The Exorcism, in addition to a new season of Shudder Original Series The Boulet Brothers' Dragula, live watch parties, an all-new Ghoul Log, Halloween specials, and more.
On ACORN TV:
· Whitstable Pearl Season 3 (Acorn TV Original Series)
New Season Premieres Monday October 21
The Whitstable Pearl is thriving and so is Pearl's (Kerry Godliman, After Life, Our Girl) detective sideline. After a short hiatus, DCI Mike McGuire (Howard Charles, Top Boy, Shadow and Bone) returns to Whitstable, reenergized, and determined to make progress in his quest for self-healing. He and Pearl continue to make a formidable team as they work through various cases together - Pearl never needing Mike's help as much as he needs hers! As cracks start to show in Pearl and Tom's relationship, and Mike finally comes to terms with how his wife died, will Pearl and Mike finally acknowledge their deep feelings for one another?
· Candice Renoir Season 10 (Acorn TV Exclusive Specials)
New Specials Premiere Monday, October 28
"Corsica" Episode:
Following their non-proposal, Candice and Antoine go on a honeymoon in Corsica. They spent their savings on a dream stay in a luxurious hotel on a beach with turquoise waters. During dinner, a man notices Candice in her pretty flowered dress and her bright laugh - but perhaps the attention is a little too much? Antoine gets into a fight with a man he thinks is a flirt, and the couple spends the night apart, deciding to go home. But the next day, the pseudo flirt is found dead in the trunk of the car.
"Halloween" Episode:
Now a financial investigator, Candice is bored out of her mind. With Halloween approaching, she accompanies Antoine to pick pumpkins on a farm with his daughter, Suzanne. Attracted by a marmalade shop run by a witch, Candice forgets to watch over Suzanne and, a few seconds later, the child is kidnapped by Jack O' Lantern, the scarecrow from the field. There are numerous tracks but Candice, frustrated to no longer be a field investigator, can only act in secret.
· The Midwich Cuckoos: Village of the Damned (Acorn TV Co-Premiere)
New Series Premieres Thursday, October 17 on Acorn TV and Sundance Now
One summer evening, every person inside the small English village of Midwich suddenly and inexplicably falls unconscious. As they recover from the devastating effects of the blackout, a horrifying discovery is made. Something deeply disturbing and supernatural has taken root - and the idyllic town will never be the same again. From the Emmy(R)-nominated creator of The Night Manager, Keeley Hawes (Orphan Black: Echoes, Bodyguard) stars in this "brilliantly compelling mystery" (Daily Mirror) based on the iconic John Wyndham novel that inspired John Carpenter's chilling film adaptation.
On ALLBLK:
· Wicked City Season 3 (ALLBLK Original Series)
New Season Premieres Thursday, October 17 on ALLBLK
Wicked City follows a group of friends and witches in Atlanta, GA, who dabble in magick too big for them and get thrust into a world of dangerous enemies such as power-hungry witches like Claudette Lenoir and dangerous sorcerers like The Handler. This Season, the coven must push their powers to new heights as a new virus spreads called "Fear Fever" and a new governing order known as The Council arises. The Council will go through unspeakable lengths to keep the magick world hidden and power in their own hands, causing a rift between Caden (Malika Blessing, The Perfect Man) and Claudette (Rhonda Morman, Hush). Jordan (Shaquita Smith, The Couch) struggles after Javi's (Marco Reese Maldonado, Atlanta 10.0) betrayal. Sherise (Chanel Mack, The Harder They Fall) runs Obsidian Dream, while Angela (Chantal Maurice, P-Valley) and Darletra (India Marie Cross, It Wasn't Me) navigate a new relationship. Friendships break and alliances change as lies, betrayal, and long hidden secrets put everyone at risk. Between the drama of their own personal lives and enemies at every turn this coven is in for a dangerous ride.
· Tia Mowry: My Next Act Season 1 (We TV Original Series on ALLBLK)
New Series Premieres on Friday, October 4 on We TV and ALLBLK (9:30pm ET on We TV)
Tired of people distorting the narrative of her relationships and life, Tia Mowry is removing the filter like never before, while embarking on a fearless and fierce journey of self-discovery post-divorce. Tia was always part of a duo, first as a twin sister, then as a wife... now she's on her own for the first time in her life. The struggle is real as Tia navigates her newly single status, a new phase of motherhood, as well as building businesses and juggling her ever-evolving career. With each nerve-wracking new hardship, she finds happiness along the way with her village of larger-than-life friends and family in Tia Mowry: My Next Act.
· Life After Lockup (We TV Original Series on ALLBLK)
New Season Premieres Friday October 4 on We TV and ALLBLK (8:00pm ET on We TV)
Follows seven former inmates and their significant others from the hit series Love After Lockup and Love During Lockup, continuing their journey to keep their love alive, establish a new life in the outside world and stay out of prison. The couples face parole restrictions including travel limitations, consorting with previously incarcerated individuals, combined with the temptations of alcohol and drugs. Meanwhile, couples who have stayed together grapple with the growing pains of love, family and marriage while navigating the emotional hurdles of trying to earn a living with a criminal record. Can they stay together and build a life outside of prison?"
On AMC+ (also includes Shudder and Sundance Now):
· The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon - The Book of Carol (AMC Original Series)
New Episodes Premiere Every Sunday on AMC and AMC+ Until the Series Finale on November 3 (9pm ET/PT on AMC)
The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon - The Book of Carol picks up where season one left off, following fan-favorite characters Daryl Dixon (Reedus) and Carol Peletier (McBride). They both confront old demons while she fights to find her friend and he struggles with his decision to stay in France, causing tension at the Nest. Additionally, Genet (Anne Charrier)'s movement builds momentum, setting Pouvoir on a violent collision course with the Union of Hope in the fight for France's future.
· Also featured on AMC+ in October:
o Featured Collection: FearFest - Available All Month Long
AMC+ invites fans to celebrate the most spooktacular time of the year with iconic horror classics including the Halloween franchise, the Friday the 13th franchise, the Stephen King library, I Know What You Did Last Summer, Night of the Living Dead (original and remake), Children of the Corn (original and remake), Child's Play (original and remake) and Chucky S1-3; Shudder hits In A Violent Nature, Late Night with the Devil, the V/H/S franchise, the Hell House LLC franchise, and the original Speak No Evil; plus brand-new series Horror's Greatest, The Boulet Brothers' Dragula, and more!
· Other FearFest collections include "Terrifiers," "Thrillers," "Ticklers," "Behind the Screams" "¡Dulce O Truco!: Latinx/Hispanic Thrillers" to name a few.
o The Graham Norton Show Season 32
New Season Premieres Tuesday October 8 on AMC+ and Acorn TV
The BAFTA-award-winning talk show¬ is back with a new series featuring the biggest celebrities and the brightest conversation on television.
· Tuesday, October 8: Guest lineup includes: Demi Moore, Lady Gaga, Colin Farrell, and Richard Ayoade.
· Tuesday, October 15: Guest lineup includes: Hugh Grant, Sebastian Stan, Greg Davies, and Neneh Cherry.
· Tuesday, October 22: TBA
· Tuesday, October 29: TBA
On HIDIVE:
· DanMachi - Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon? Season 5 (HIDIVE Exclusive Series)
Simulcast Premiere on Thursday, October 3
The long-running, globally beloved fantasy action series DanMachi - Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon? returns with its Season 5 premiere on October 3, followed by new subtitled episodes every Thursday. Goddess Festival - A fruit festival that brings the labyrinth city of Orario to life. Goddesses symbolizing fertility are enshrined on the altar, and among them is the Goddess of Beauty. Bell Cranel, who has survived and returned to his daily life from the dead depths of the dungeon, is here and ready to enjoy the bustle of the Goddess Festival until he receives a letter from a girl at a small bar in a corner of Orario - "To Mr. Bell, please go on a date with just the two of us at the upcoming Goddess Festival. From Syr." Syr's single-minded determination will drive both Bell and the labyrinth city crazy. Meanwhile, the Einherjar, the warriors who claim to be the "strongest," are now suddenly on the move... DanMachi - Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon? Season 5 is directed by Hideki Tachibana together with writing by Fujino Omori and Hideki Shirane, and production by J.C.Staff.
· How I Attended an All-Guy's Mixer (HIDIVE Exclusive Series)
Simulcast Premiere on Friday, October 4
The new romcom series How I Attended an All-Guy's Mixer brings laughs and love to fans this fall with its simulcast premiere on October 4, and new subtitled episodes every Friday. College student Tokiwa gets invited to a mixer by his female classmate Suo. But when he arrives with his friends Asagi and Hagi, they're greeted by three dazzlingly handsome men. Turns out these three cute boys are actually women in drag - still in costume from their day jobs at a butler cafe that caters to a female clientele! As the six get to know each other, they soon find themselves getting closer in unexpectedly heartwarming (and hilarious) ways. How I Attended an All-Guy's Mixer is directed by Kazuomi Koga along with writing by Deko Akao and production by Ashi Productions.
· Loner Life in Another World (HIDIVE Exclusive Series)
New Simulcast Subtitled Episodes Every Thursday Throughout October
Fans will be isekai'd this fall by the fantasy adventure series Loner Life in Another World with new subtitled episodes every Thursday in October, following its September 26 premiere. After getting transported to another world with his entire high school class, "God" offers Haruka and his peers their choice of special powers so they can become fantasy heroes. But Haruka accidentally missed the power selection period, and now he's stuck with the leftover abilities his classmates refused to take! Seemingly underpowered, he makes use of his unwanted skills to live a (surprisingly comfortable) life as a lone wolf...but his classmates soon learn their "superior" abilities aren't as great as they're cracked up to be, and Haruka may have to come to their rescue using ingenuity, creativity, and the leftover powers his classmates once snubbed. Loner Life in Another World is directed by Akio Kazumi and written by Kenta Ihara together with production by Hayabusa Film and Passione.
· 2.5 Dimensional Seduction Cour 2 (HIDIVE Exclusive Series)
New Simulcast Subtitled Episodes Every Friday Throughout October
The romcom teen drama 2.5 Dimensional Seduction returns for the second and final part (Cour 2) of Season 1 with new subtitled episodes every Friday throughout October following its premiere on September 27. "I have no interest in real girls!" So claims Okumura, the president of the school's manga club. He's your typical otaku, obsessed with a sexy (fictional) 2D manga character known as Liliel. Then the new school year starts, and a (real!) 3D girl named Ririsa whose passion is cosplay joins the club. Ririsa convinces Okumura to become her photographer - and guess who her favorite manga character is? Not only that, but Ririsa is into modeling the fetishy stuff! The boundaries between 2D and 3D start to blur as this hot-blooded romantic comedy unfolds. 2.5 Dimensional Seduction Cour 2 is directed by Hideki Okamoto, written by Takao Yoshioka and produced by J.C.Staff.
On SHUDDER (also available on AMC+):
Shudder's "Season of Screams" programming event continues with an epic lineup of new film releases, series, specials and live watch parties on Shudder TV:
· The Boulet Brothers' Dragula (Shudder Original Series)
New Season Premieres Tuesday, October 1
Dubbed "Season 666," the next chapter of Emmy-nominated The Boulet Brothers' Dragula is the most ambitious and terrifying yet, with world-renowned actors and directors joining the judges' panel, raising the stakes to hellish new heights. Every episode promises spine-chilling, extreme physical feats that will push the cast of drag superstars to confront their darkest fears. This 10-episode season is bigger, bloodier, and more brutal than anything that's come before, featuring expanded "on location" challenges, twisted new themes for the floorshows, cinematic sequences dripping with dread, and innovative drag that will leave viewers gasping. Season six of the Shudder original series boasts a star-studded lineup of guest judges, including Jennifer Tilly (Actor, Bride of Chucky, Real Housewives of Beverly Hills), Mike Flannagan (Director, Midnight Mass, Haunting of Hill House), Jamie Clayton (Actor, Hellraiser), Tatiana Maslany (Actor, Orphan Black, She-Hulk), Don Mancini (Creator and Writer of Chucky), Justin Simien (Director, The Haunted Mansion, Dear White People), David Dastmalchian (Actor, Late Night with the Devil, Dune, Suicide Squad), Akela Cooper (Writer, Malignant, M3gan, The Nun 2), Joe Bob Briggs & Darcy(Hosts of The Last Drive-In with Joe Bob Briggs), Violet Chachki (RuPaul's Drag Race), Alaska Thunderfck (RuPaul's Drag Race), Tananarive Due (Author, Horror Historian), Darren Stein(Director, Jawbreaker), Mathieu Cote (Creator of Dead By Daylight), Landon Cider (Winner of The Boulet Brothers' Dragula Season Three) and Niohuru X (Winner of The Boulet Brothers' DragulaSeason Five).
· V/H/S/Beyond (Shudder Original Film)
New Film Premieres Friday, October 4
The popular film anthology will feature six new bloodcurdling tapes, placing horror at the forefront of a sci-fi-inspired hellscape.
Segments include:
o "Stork": Directed by Jordan Downey, screenplay by Downey and Kevin Stewart
o "Fur Babies": Written and directed by Christian Long and Justin Long
o "Live and Let Dive": Directed by Justin Martinez, story by Martinez and Ben Turner, screenplay by Turner
o "Dream Girl": Directed by Virat Pal, written by Pal and Evan Dickson
o "Stowaway": Directed by Kate Siegel, written by Mike Flanagan
o And a special presentation by Jay Cheel.
· Daddy's Head (Shudder Original Film)
New Film Premieres Friday, October 11
In the wake of his father's untimely death, a young boy is left in the eerie solitude of a sprawling country estate with his newly widowed stepmother. His stepmother, struggling to navigate the overwhelming task of parenthood, grows distant, leaving their fragile bond at risk of collapse. Amidst the growing tension, the boy begins to hear unsettling sounds echoing through the corridors. Soon, he is haunted by the presence of a grotesque creature bearing a disturbingly familiar resemblance to his late father. But as the boy's warnings are dismissed as the imagination of a grieving child, the sinister entity tightens its grip on their crumbling lives.
· MadS (Shudder Original Film)
New Film Premieres Friday, October 18
Eighteen-year-old Romain has just graduated and makes a stop at his dealer's place to try a new pill. As he heads off to a party, he sees an injured woman on the side of the road and decides to help her, but when she gets in his car, she suddenly smashes her own head against the dashboard, bleeding out until she dies. Is this a bad trip? Or is it something else? One thing is for sure, it's only the beginning of the night.
· The Rise of the Ghoul Log (Shudder Original Special)
New Special Premieres Sunday, October 20
The team behind the new Shudder original series, Horror's Greatest resurrects everyone's favorite jack-o-lantern just in time for spooky season with The Rise of the Ghoul Log. The new hour-long video of the chilling, candlelit pumpkin sets the scene for horror fans.
· Azrael (Shudder Original Film)
New Film Premieres Friday, October 25
In a world in which no one speaks, a mysterious, devout community hunts down a young woman named Azrael (Samara Weaving) who has escaped their imprisonment. Recaptured by its ruthless leaders, she is to be sacrificed to pacify an evil which resides deep within the surrounding wilderness - but Azrael will stop at nothing to ensure her own freedom and survival. From the seeds of this gritty, relentless parable of sacrifice and salvation, comes an immersive, real-time, action horror tale from the visionary minds of Simon Barrett and E.L. Katz and starring Samara Weaving.
· The Exorcism (Shudder Exclusive Film)
New Film Premieres Wednesday, October 30
Academy Award-winner Russell Crowe stars as Anthony Miller, a troubled actor who begins to unravel while shooting a supernatural horror film. His estranged daughter, Lee (Ryan Simpkins), wonders if he's slipping back into his past addictions or if there's something more sinister at play. The film also stars Sam Worthington, Chloe Bailey, Adam Goldberg, and David Hyde Pierce.
· Shudder TV Highlights:
Watch Parties Every Friday at 9pm ET - featuring new premieres and curated double features including:
o Friday, October 4: Found Footage - V/H/S/Beyond and Hell House LLC
o Friday, October 11: Horrifying Households - Daddy's Head and Metamorphosis
o Friday, October 18: Shocking Scourges - MadS and Virus:32
o Friday, October 25: TBA
o Wednesday, October 30: Late Night with the Devil on Devil's Night
o Thursday, October 31: Halloween on Halloween
On SUNDANCE NOW (also available on AMC+):
· The Midwich Cuckoos: Village of the Damned (Sundance Now Co-Premiere)
New Series Premieres Thursday, October 17 on Acorn TV and Sundance Now
One summer evening, every person inside the small English village of Midwich suddenly and inexplicably falls unconscious. As they recover from the devastating effects of the blackout, a horrifying discovery is made. Something deeply disturbing and supernatural has taken root - and the idyllic town will never be the same again. From the Emmy(R)-nominated creator of The Night Manager, Keeley Hawes (Orphan Black: Echoes, Bodyguard) stars in this "brilliantly compelling mystery" (Daily Mirror) based on the iconic John Wyndham novel that inspired John Carpenter's chilling film adaptation.
· The Hunt for the Chameleon Killer (Sundance Now Original Series)
New Series Binge Premiere on Thursday, October 10
After a headless, handless body is discovered in a Florida canal in 1990, law enforcement begins a search for the killer which takes them all the way to London before the trail goes cold. What ensues is a string of stolen identities, wrongful accusations, and a twelve-year cat-and-mouse chase across multiple countries as authorities close in on the most wanted woman in the world. Exploring all the crimes of Elaine Parent, The Hunt for the Chameleon Killer uncovers every potential victim and determines whether law enforcement is correct in their belief that she was a serial killer.
· The Tailor of Sin City (Sundance TV Original Series)
Season Finale of True Crime Series on Thursday, October 3 on Sundance TV and Sundance Now (10pm ET/PT on Sundance TV)
Set in the glitzy nightlife of Las Vegas in the 1970s, the limited series reveals the star-studded, sequin-filled, stranger-than-fiction story of how a gifted small-town tailor, AJ Pratt, built a drug and fashion empire in the heart of Sin City. With the secret backing of the mob, and the unexpected friendship with Pablo Escobar, Pratt catapulted himself into becoming the Cocaine King of Las Vegas, and eventually found himself in the center of two conflicting criminal empires, before it all came crashing down.
About AMC Networks:
AMC Networks (Nasdaq: AMCX) is home to many of the greatest stories and characters in TV and film and the premier destination for passionate and engaged fan communities around the world. The company creates and curates celebrated series and films across distinct brands and makes them available to audiences everywhere. Its portfolio includes targeted streaming services AMC+, Acorn TV, Shudder, Sundance Now, ALLBLK and HIDIVE; cable networks AMC, BBC AMERICA (operated through a joint venture with BBC Studios, which includes U.S. distribution and sales responsibilities for BBC News), IFC, SundanceTV and WE tv; and film distribution labels IFC Films and RLJE Films. The company also operates AMC Studios, its in-house studio, production and distribution operation behind acclaimed and fan-favorite originals including The Walking Dead Universe and the Anne Rice Immortal Universe; and AMC Networks International, its international programming business.
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