Written by John Edward Betancourt
It is definitely safe to say, that the transition of The Boulet Brothers’ Dragula to Shudder was nothing short of a gift from the horror gods. For it allowed for the Boulet Brothers to fully let loose and bring forth an unfettered vision of their show and tap into its true potential and that led to a powerful competition. One that both shocked us and terrified us whilst educating us on the rich history of horror because Drac and Swan love the genre and its rich history and want others to know of its wonder.
But alas, there’s been a bit of a gap between seasons for this show, to the point where fans are ravenous for more titillating terror from these horror icons and well, good things do indeed come to those who wait. For we are inching closer to the debut of the spin-off competition series, The Boulet Brothers’ Dragula: Titans. In fact, we are so close that Drac and Swan and Shudder… recently took the time, to fill us in on what we can expect from this new show, alongside profiles of the competitors and a trailer that helps you to meet the monsters. And well, without further ado, here are all those ghoulish goodies for you to peruse, courtesy of the Boulet Brothers and Shudder, to prepare you for another incredible competition from one incredible show. 'Shudder, AMC Networks’ premium streamer for horror, thrillers and the supernatural, unveiled the cast for the new spin-off series, The Boulet Brothers’ Dragula: Titans. Based on the popular competition reality show The Boulet Brothers’ Dragula, the series will debut with a two-episode premiere on Tuesday, October 25 on Shudder and AMC+ with subsequent episodes rolling out weekly. The drag monsters set to return are Abhora, Astrud Aurelia, Erika Klash, Evah Destruction, HoSo Terra Toma, Kendra Onixxx, Koco Caine, Melissa Befierce, Victoria Elizabeth Black and Yovska. Hosted and created by “horror's new icons" the Boulet Brothers, The Boulet Brothers’ Dragula: Titans is a ten-episode spin-off series starring some of the most popular drag icons from the show’s previous seasons competing in a grand championship of drag artistry and shocking physical challenges for a one hundred-thousand-dollar grand prize, the headlining spot on the upcoming world tour and the first ever “Dragula Titans” crown and title. While fans of the series will feel right at home watching this spin-off, The Boulet Brothers’ Dragula: Titans offers a new format that promises a haunted mansion full of shocking twists and turns that take place in a brand-new “underworld” set that was built just for the season. Along with returning fan favorite competitors, there will also be a rotating cast of guest judges from the show’s past and present, including horror icon Cassandra Peterson (Elvira), Harvey Guillen (What We Do In The Shadows), Justin Simien (director of Disney’s upcoming Haunted Mansion film), David Dastmalchian (Dune, Suicide Squad), pop metal princess Poppy, drag superstars Alaska and Katya, and horror royalty Joe Bob Briggs (Last Drive In), Bonnie Aarons (The Nun) and Barbara Crampton (Reanimator, Jakob’s Wife) to name a few, with surprise guests making unannounced appearances along the way.' The Boulet Brothers’ Dragula: Titans Cast
HoSo Terra Toma (she/her, they/them)
Previously Competed On: Season 4 Hometown: HBC, Seoul, South Korea Fresh off The Boulet Brothers’ Dragula World Tour, Hoso has quickly transformed from a self-described drag yokai into a full-blown kaiju monster. Their drag and performance skills have exploded in scale, and they feel they are “much, much harder to beat this time around.” A top finalist on Season 4, Hoso’s drag is ever-changing and they plan on unleashing their demented and deranged visions on Titans and beyond.
Astrud Aurelia (she/her, they/them)
Previously Competed On: Season 4 Hometown: Phoenix, Arizona Astrud returns to the competition with the goal of showcasing her dark fantasy style and Lovecraftian-inspired drag at the grandest scale. Since Season4 of The Boulet Brothers’ Dragula, she’s shed her punk rock style and evolved into a reptilian drag creature ready to serve and present “everything BUT human.” With a killer start and explosive exit on her original season, Astrud has persevered through her early extermination and pushed herself to become more than a formidable monster.
Kendra Onixxx (she/her)
Previously Competed On: Season 2, Resurrection Hometown: Riverside, California One of the fiercest performers to ever compete on The Boulet Brothers’ Dragula, Kendra’s high-energy stage shows and edgy fashion flare make her a Titan that should not be underestimated. Kendra’s drag has evolved “ten-fold” since her time on Resurrection, and with her unapologetically Black aesthetic now fully formed and refined, she’s hungry to slay the third time around.
Koco Caine (they/them)
Previously Competed On: Season 4 Hometown: Phoenix, Arizona The undisputed fan-favorite succubus of The Boulet Brothers’ Dragula Season 4,Koco is an ever-evolving artist bringing their ultimate glam-gore seductress back to our screens at Level 100. Since their season, Koco has morphed into “the deadliest fetish femme fatale in the West”, and this time around, they came to devour the competition.
Victoria Elizabeth Black (she/her)
Previously Competed On: Season 2, Resurrection Hometown: Orlando, Florida Victoria is a shape-shifting ghoul that marries her expert special effects and set design skills with top-notch horror references to bring true nightmarish looks and stage performances to life. Victoria plans to keep pushing drag beyond the normal realms of possibility and create a world for monsters and queer art to flourish. Post-Resurrection, she’s mastered the “art of Victoria” and is ready to slaughter any challenge (or competitor) on her way to the crown.
Yovska (she/her, he/him, they/them)
Previously Competed On: Season 3 Hometown: Toronto, Canada The Boulet Brothers’ Dragula’s very own viral monster from Season 3, Yovska is back to haunt your digital dreams long after you sign off. Self-described as “the Trisha Paytas of the underworld”, Yovska has taken the time to hone their craft and crank up the crazy, campy, and terrifying drag further than any masked monster has taken it before. Yovska perfectly blurs the deranged and disturbed, and anything goes with this kooky wildcard competitor.
Erika Klash (she/her, they/them)
Previously Competed On: Season 2 Hometown: Queens, New York Erika is the demonic glitch-zombie crossing over from cyberspace to terrorize viewers across all dimensions. Known as “the cockroach of The Boulet Brothers’ Dragula” for surviving multiple exterminations on Season 2, Erika has learned to inject her horror nerdom across all facets of her drag with precision. A newfound specialty in costuming and UV-makeup proves that Erika is prepared to claw her way to the top, pixel by pixel.
Evah Destruction (she/her, they/them)
Previously Competed On: Season 3 Hometown: Austin, Texas She’s hairy, scary, and always bringing a look, Evah will keep you guessing on what she’ll turn out next. Evah is refreshed, emboldened, and wants to continue to show people that “all hair is beautiful” whether in drag or everyday life. A deadly frontrunner on Season 3,Evah has since immersed herself in her craft and understanding the drag artist within, confident that “the script has been flipped” and that nothing will stand in her way from the title.
Abhora (he/him, they/them)
Previously Competed On: Season 2 Hometown: Los Angeles, California Abhora is “your worst fears and your greatest delights” all wrapped up in a bloody, beautiful mess. The most polarizing character on The Boulet Brothers’ Dragula Season 2,they’ve returned to the competition with a stronger vision of their art, and leaned into their non-traditional drag for the better. A bonafide enigma of the series, Abhora is confident “there is no one else like me; many have tried, all have failed.”
Melissa Befierce (she/her, he/him)
Previously Competed On: Season 1 Hometown: South Central LA, California The original glamor ghoul all the way back from The Boulet Brothers’ Dragula Season 1, Melissa is a competitor who has proven they should never be underestimated. She’s polished and “always looking for her 10’s,”but she’s not afraid to give you her monster side on and off the main stage when needed. Since her season, Melissa has picked up skills in prosthetics and creature makeup, mastered her high energy performances and gags, and is prepared to “speak her mind” to any competitor who needs to be checked. Melissa wants to show that there’s a monster within every performer, no matter if you’re a killer beauty queen or not. ‘Meet Our Monsters’ Video
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