Irish Folk Horror Film ‘Unwelcome’ to Debut on Shudder on 6/23

Written by John Edward Betancourt

It used to be that the biggest releases in entertainment during the summer… happened only at the local multiplex. For theaters were the place to be in the hot summer months, and Hollywood did not disappoint with those releases, providing us with epics that we fawned over and saw multiple times. And while there are still plenty of epic films to see in theaters during the wondrous summer season… blockbuster releases are no longer limited to just the theater during this timeframe, thanks to the majesty and wonder of streaming and cable.
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Which means that we are now privy to event television premieres and event movie premieres that we can enjoy wherever and whenever we want, and it just so happens that Shudder is about to bring forth an event horror release for the summer season. For earlier today, they announced that a schedule shuffle has taken place so that the Irish Folk Horror Film, Unwelcome, can make its debut on June 23rd, and well… that’s epic. Since Shudder curates the finest horror flicks for us to enjoy and the cast and the plot of this one, is pretty incredible. But you don’t have to take our word for it. Since Shudder was also kind enough to send over a trailer for Unwelcome, and some details on the plot and what the shuffle will change for our Shudder summer viewing. So, without further ado, here are all those ghoulish goodies for you to enjoy, courtesy of the finest horror streamer out there.

‘Shudder, AMC Networks’ premium streaming service for horror, thrillers and the supernatural will debut the new creature feature Unwelcome on Friday, June 23. Survival thriller Quicksand moves to Friday, July 14.
 
In Unwelcome, married couple Maya and Jamie escape their urban nightmare to the tranquility of rural Ireland only to discover malevolent and murderous goblins lurking in the gnarled, ancient wood at the foot of their new garden. As warned by their new neighbors, in Irish mythology, the Redcaps will come when called to help souls in dire need of rescue, but it’s crucial to remember that there is always a dear price to pay for their aid. Starring Hannah John-Kamen (Red Sonja, Ready Player One), Douglas Booth (That Dirty Black Bag, The Dirt) and Colm Meaney (Gangs of London, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine), Jamie-Lee O’Donnell (6 Degrees, Derry Girls), Chris Walley (Bloodlands, The Young Offenders) and Kristian Nairn (Game of Thrones).
 
In Quicksand, an American couple, on the brink of divorce, travel to Colombia for a work conference. While on a hike through the rainforest, a storm causes them to become trapped in a pit of quicksand. Unable to move, it becomes a struggle for survival as they battle the elements of the jungle and a venomous snake, in order to escape. Starring Carolina Gaitàn (Encanto) and Allan Hawco (Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan).

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