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Shudder Annual Plan: Save On The Cost Of Streaming Horror Movies, Shows And More

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Shudder‘s annual plan helps horror fans save on the cost of a subscription over twelve months. As long as the subscriber is sure they will want access to the streaming service for an entire year, it is worth considering signing up for the annual subscription.

Shudder is one of the streaming services that focuses on a specific genre – horror. While the service also provides access to thrillers as well, access to horror movies, shows and podcasts will be the main reason to consider signing up for a Shudder subscription.

Shudder Monthly Vs Annual Cost

The standard Shudder plan costs $6.99 a month, when paying on a rolling monthly basis. For those looking to save on this cost, Shudder’s annual plan is priced at $71.88, which breaks down to around $5.99 a month on average.

To put the price difference into perspective, if paying the standard $6.99 each month for 12 consecutive months, the total paid over the course of a full year would be $83.88.

With the annual plan priced at $71.88 a year, the saving over twelve months works out to be $12. Basically, the annual plan results in almost two months of free Shudder each year, and that’s a good deal for horror fans.


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$7/mo

  • Originals
  • Classic Horror
  • Podcasts

DEAL: Get one year for $71.88.


Is An Annual Plan The Right Option?

Based on the cost alone, it is better to sign up and pay for the annual Shudder plan, as the yearly subscription offers access to a full year for less than the price of eleven months.

However, annual subscriptions won’t be the best option for everyone. For example, the annual plan only makes sense if a home is absolutely sure that they will want access to the streaming service for an entire year.

If unsure how often the service will be used, then it may make more sense to pay monthly and retain the option to cancel at any time. Even if subscribed for ten months, the total cost would be $69.90, and that’s around $2 cheaper than the cost of the annual plan.

Another point to consider is that there are often other deals and promotions that can help to save on the cost, and often without the need to commit to an entire year. While it is never clear when these promotions will come around, waiting for one can greatly save on the monthly or annual cost.

Shudder Is Included With AMC+

Another reason why you might want to avoid signing up for Shudder directly is AMC+, as access to Shudder is automatically included with an AMC+ subscription.

With a standard AMC+ subscription starting at $6.99 a month, access to the additional content, which includes AMC, Sundance Now and IFC Films content, results in a better and richer subscription overall.


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$5-8/mo

  • Shudder
  • Sundance Now
  • IFC Films

It is worth noting that the $6.99/mo AMC+ subscription does include ads. If wanting an ad-free experience, similar to what Shudder offers, the monthly price of AMC+ increases to $9.99, increasing the price of 12 months to $119.98.

However, and similar to Shudder, an annual AMC+ annual plan is also available. Priced at $95.88 a year, the annual plan lowers the average monthly cost of AMC+ down to $7.99 a month, $1 more than the monthly price of Shudder, and $2/mo more than the annual Shudder plan.

For reference, an AMC+ subscription doesn’t include the option to log in to the Shudder app or website. With this in mind, those primarily wanting to watch Shudder, and have access to the full app experience, the standalone subscription is likely to be the better option, with the annual Shudder plan offering the best saving overall.

John Finn

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