The new Creepshow TV series is a monster hit for Shudder, AMC Networks’ premium streaming service for horror, thriller and the supernatural. The series has set records across the board since its Sept. 26 premiere in terms of viewers, subscriber acquisitions and total minutes streamed:
Since Creepshow premiered on September 26, 54% of all members on Shudder’s
direct-to-consumer platforms* have viewed an episode of the series. As new episodes premiere weekly through Halloween, this number will continue to rise.
● Episode 1 had more minutes streamed in its opening weekend (September 26-29) than any title in Shudder’s history, nearly equal to the #2, #3 and #4 titles combined.
● The first week of Creepshow set a record for total minutes streamed on the service … a record that has been broken in each of the three weeks since.
● The series is bringing in record numbers of new Shudder members , so far delivering the 14 best subscriber acquisition days in Shudder history, and 21 of the top 25 days.
● Creepshow has been as big a hit with critics as it has with fans. At 96% Fresh on Rotten Tomatoes , it is one of the best-reviewed new shows of 2019.
“Creepshow is a breakout series that’s hit the trifecta for streaming services: Shudder members love it,critics love it and it’s driving record numbers of new subscribers,” said Shudder GM Craig Engler. “Greg Nicotero and his team have delivered an amazing show that honors the original movie by George A. Romero and Stephen King while forging an identity that’s uniquely its own.”
The series’ fifth episode, starring Bruce Davison and David Arquette, will premiere this Thursday, October 24. Creepshow ’s season finale, featuring horror legend Tom Savini directing an adaptation of Joe Hill’s story “By the Silver Water of Lake Champlain,” will premiere on October 31.
Since Creepshow premiered on September 26, 54% of all members on Shudder’s
direct-to-consumer platforms* have viewed an episode of the series. As new episodes premiere weekly through Halloween, this number will continue to rise.
● Episode 1 had more minutes streamed in its opening weekend (September 26-29) than any title in Shudder’s history, nearly equal to the #2, #3 and #4 titles combined.
● The first week of Creepshow set a record for total minutes streamed on the service … a record that has been broken in each of the three weeks since.
● The series is bringing in record numbers of new Shudder members , so far delivering the 14 best subscriber acquisition days in Shudder history, and 21 of the top 25 days.
● Creepshow has been as big a hit with critics as it has with fans. At 96% Fresh on Rotten Tomatoes , it is one of the best-reviewed new shows of 2019.
“Creepshow is a breakout series that’s hit the trifecta for streaming services: Shudder members love it,critics love it and it’s driving record numbers of new subscribers,” said Shudder GM Craig Engler. “Greg Nicotero and his team have delivered an amazing show that honors the original movie by George A. Romero and Stephen King while forging an identity that’s uniquely its own.”
The series’ fifth episode, starring Bruce Davison and David Arquette, will premiere this Thursday, October 24. Creepshow ’s season finale, featuring horror legend Tom Savini directing an adaptation of Joe Hill’s story “By the Silver Water of Lake Champlain,” will premiere on October 31.
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