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V/H/S/Mixtape: Music-Themed Horror Anthology Arrives on Shudder
8/4/2026, 2:20:21 AM
Core Event – Release Details
Shudder announced that the ninth installment of the V/H/S horror anthology, titled V/H/S/Mixtape, will stream on October 9, 2026. The release is positioned as part of the platform’s peak “spooky season” schedule.
Background & Context – The V/H/S Franchise
The V/H/S series debuted in 2012 with a collection of found-footage horror segments from directors such as Ti West and Radio Silence. Subsequent entries have been organized around specific years (1995, 1999, 1985) and thematic concepts, including the sci-fi-oriented V/H/S/Beyond (2024) and the Halloween-themed V/H/S/Halloween (2025). The latter became the most-watched exclusive film premiere of 2025 on Shudder and AMC+, driving the service’s biggest acquisition weekend of that year.
Key Figures & Groups – Creative Contributors
- Flying Lotus – musician and director, provides music-video interludes.
- Ernest Dickerson – cinematographer-turned-director, contributes a segment; known for work on *The Walking Dead* and *The Wire*.
- David Moreau – director of the one-shot zombie film *Mads*, adds a segment.
- Renee Zhan – filmmaker whose segment “O Black Hole!” features original puppets created by Jim Henson’s Creature Shop.
- Tobias Forge – frontman of the Swedish metal band Ghost, makes his directorial debut with a music video.
- GWAR – shock-metal band appears in a featured segment.
- Producers – Josh Goldbloom, Steven Schneider, Roy Lee, Michael Scherrer, Brad Miska; executive producers Ben Ross and Rami Yasin/Yassin (see conflicting reports).
Data & Statistics – Production and Platform Metrics
- Shudder releases roughly thirty original films per year, a slate that has included award-winning titles such as *LA Llorona* (Golden Globe-nominated) and *Skinamarink*.
- *V/H/S/Halloween* recorded the highest exclusive-premiere viewership for Shudder and AMC+ in 2025, contributing to the platform’s largest acquisition weekend on record.
Why It Matters – Impact on Horror Streaming
By integrating music-driven storytelling with the franchise’s established found-footage format, V/H/S/Mixtape expands the thematic scope of horror anthologies and reinforces Shudder’s strategy of delivering niche, creator-focused content. The involvement of high-profile musicians and a legacy puppet studio signals a cross-media collaboration that may attract both horror aficionados and music-culture audiences, potentially boosting subscriber engagement during the competitive fall launch window.
Conflicting Reports & Gaps – Executive-Producer Name Discrepancy
- Variety lists executive producer Rami Yasin.
- Blabbermouth lists executive producer Rami Yassin.
No additional sources clarify the correct spelling, leaving the executive-producer credit unresolved.
What’s Next – Upcoming Promotion
Shudder plans to release a trailer for V/H/S/Mixtape in the weeks leading up to the October 9 launch, though specific dates for the trailer debut have not been disclosed.
