NEW YORK, September 5, 2024 – Shudder released today the premiere date, key art and judges for season six of the hit reality competition show The Boulet Brothers’ Dragula. Following the series’ first two Emmy nominations, The Boulet Brothers return with a vengeance for a supersized, hour and a half-long season six premiere episode on Tuesday, October 1 on Shudder and AMC+. Following the premiere, all-new hour-long episodes will debut weekly on Tuesdays. 

Dubbed “Season 666,” the next chapter of The Boulet Brothers’ Dragula is the most ambitious and terrifying yet, with world-renowned actors and directors joining the judges' panel, raising the stakes to hellish new heights. Every episode promises spine-chilling, extreme physical feats that will push the cast of drag superstars to confront their darkest fears. This 10-episode season is bigger, bloodier, and more brutal than anything that’s come before, featuring expanded “on location” challenges, twisted new themes for the floorshows, cinematic sequences dripping with dread, and innovative drag that will leave viewers gasping. 

"This season, we’re pushing the boundaries of what horror and drag can be. Expect the unexpected, because we’re dragging our monsters deeper into the darkness than ever before," said Dracmorda Boulet.

Swanthula Boulet added, "Each season we strive to unearth the most terrifying and innovative talent, and this year, the competition is deadlier, the challenges are more brutal, the artistry is unmatched, and the fear is real.”

“The Boulet Brothers have become a Shudder staple and we are thrilled to have a sixth season of their award-winning Dragula kicking off Shudder’s biggest month of the year,” said Courtney Thomasma, EVP of Streaming for AMC Networks. “This series continues to resonate with viewers, and we can’t wait to see what fabulous and haunting visuals they have in store for us this season.”

Season six of the Shudder original series boasts a star-studded lineup of guest judges, including Jennifer Tilly (Actor, Bride of Chucky, Real Housewives of Beverly Hills), Mike Flannagan (Director, Midnight Mass, Haunting of Hill House), Jamie Clayton (Actor, Hellraiser), Tatiana Maslany (Actor, Orphan Black, She-Hulk), Don Mancini (Creator and Writer of Chucky), Justin Simien (Director, The Haunted Mansion, Dear White People), David Dastmalchian (Actor, Late Night with the Devil, Dune, Suicide Squad), Akela Cooper (Writer, Malignant, M3gan, The Nun 2), Joe Bob Briggs & Darcy (Hosts of The Last Drive-In with Joe Bob Briggs), Violet Chachki (RuPaul’s Drag Race), Alaska Thunderfck (RuPaul’s Drag Race), Tananarive Due (Author, Horror Historian), Darren Stein (Director, Jawbreaker), Mathieu Cote (Creator of Dead By Daylight), Landon Cider (Winner of The Boulet Brothers’ Dragula Season Three) and Niohuru X (Winner of The Boulet Brothers’ Dragula Season Five). The show has also partnered with the number one horror video game production company, Dead By Daylight, for a special challenge that will see the winner join the Boulet Brothers as playable skins in the game.

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The Boulet Brothers’ Dragula is an edge-of-your-seat reality show and competition that brings together extreme drag artists from around the world to compete in jaw-dropping challenges including costume design and creation, makeup and special effects, live performance, and craftsmanship. Contestants battle for a $100,000 grand prize, a headlining spot on a world tour, and the coveted Dragula crown. Each week, they must create stunning looks and special effects makeup inspired by themes like horror, sci-fi, the supernatural, and fantasy. This isn't your typical reality show—those who fall short must face their deepest fears in terrifying physical challenges, from being buried alive to skydiving and enduring swarms of spiders. Hosted by modern-day horror icons and drag superstars The Boulet Brothers, the series has captivated audiences across six seasons, a “best of the best” spin-off called The Boulet Brothers’ Dragula: Titans, and a television special, The Boulet Brothers’ Dragula: Resurrection.

Season five is executive produced and directed by the Boulet Brothers. David Sigurani also serves as Executive Producer. 

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About Shudder

AMC Networks’ Shudder stands as the leading curatorial voice and cultural destination for genre entertainment, delivering an unparalleled selection of horror, thrillers, and the supernatural. With an ever-expanding library of films, TV series, and exclusive Originals, Shudder is accessible across most streaming devices in the US, Canada, the UK, Ireland, Australia, and New Zealand. 

Shudder releases approximately thirty films per year and has redefined genre streaming with a slate of groundbreaking and critically acclaimed titles, including Rob Savage’s HOST, Jayro Bustamante’s Golden Globe-nominated La Llorona, Phil Tippett’s Mad God, Coralie Fargeat’s Revenge, Kyle Edward Ball’s Skinamarink, Christian Tafdrup’s Speak No Evil, Chloe Okuno’s Watcher, Demián Rugna’s When Evil Lurks, and the latest installment in the V/H/S franchise. Shudder also boasts fan-favorite series such as the two-time Emmy Award-nominated The Boulet Brothers' Dragula, Greg Nicotero’s Creepshow, and The Last Drive-In With Joe Bob Briggs. Notable 2024 releases include Veronika Franz and Severin Fiala’s The Devil's Bath, Chris Nash’s In A Violent Nature, Sébastien Vaniček’s Infested, Colin and Cameron Cairnes’ Late Night With The Devil, Damian McCarthy’s Oddity, and Robert Morgan’s Stopmotion. 

About AMC+ 

AMC+ is the company’s premium streaming bundle featuring an extensive lineup of popular and critically acclaimed original programming from AMC, BBC America, IFC, and SundanceTV and full access to targeted streaming services Shudder, Sundance Now and IFC Films Unlimited, which feature content such as A Discovery of Witches, Creepshow, and Boyhood. The service features a continually refreshed library of commercial-free content, with iconic series from the AMC Networks portfolio including Mad Men, Halt & Catch Fire, Hell on Wheels, Turn: Washington’s Spies, Rectify, Portlandia, Orphan Black and series from The Walking Dead Universe, among many others. The service also offers a growing slate of original and exclusive series including Gangs of London, Dark Winds, and the first two series in a new Anne Rice universe, Anne Rice’s Interview with the Vampire and Anne Rice’s Mayfair Witches. With new movies released every Friday, AMC+ is the newest destination for exclusive film premieres direct from theaters all year long. AMC+ is available in Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and Spain and is available in the U.S. through AMCPlus.com, the AMC+ app, and a number of digital and cable partners.  

About The Boulet Brothers

The Boulet Brothers (Dracmorda & Swanthula) are the queens of darkness, modern-day horror hosts, and the creators and stars of the Emmy-nominated TV series "The Boulet Brothers' Dragula." Known as the Queens of Halloween, they are experts in all things dark and festive, from crafting costumes and creating haunting home décor to hosting terrifying Halloween-themed dinner parties. The Boulet Brothers have graced the cover of Fangoria Magazine, where they were dubbed "Horror's New Icons." They frequently appear in documentaries, talk shows, and clip series, discussing horror in all its forms, including movies, shows, comics, and novels. The duo was also featured in a profile piece on Good Morning America for Halloween 2023.

The Boulet Brothers are the first drag characters to host their own holiday TV special and the first drag artists to be nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award for their makeup skills. The Boulet Brothers own their own production company and also serve as writers, producers, and directors in TV, film, and comic books.

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