Shudder is no longer directly available through Amazon Prime as an add-on subscription. Users need to subscribe to Shudder independently and use the Shudder app to access its content.
Previously, Amazon Prime members had the option to add Shudder to their subscription as part of Amazon Channels, a collection of streaming services that Prime members could subscribe to for an additional fee. This allowed for convenient billing and easy access to Shudder’s library of horror, thriller, and supernatural content directly through the Amazon Prime Video interface.
However, in a shift of strategy, Shudder has been phased out as an Amazon Channel add-on. This change means that Prime members who wish to continue enjoying Shudder’s content must now subscribe to Shudder separately. By subscribing directly through Shudder, viewers can access the service’s full library, which includes exclusive and original films and series, live streaming events, and curated collections.
To watch Shudder content, subscribers can download the Shudder app on various devices, such as smart TVs, streaming media players, mobile devices, and gaming consoles. The app is also accessible via web browsers. This change may offer a more tailored and potentially enhanced user experience, as the Shudder app is specifically designed for its content and audience, with features and recommendations focused on the horror genre.
For existing Amazon Prime users who had Shudder as an add-on, it’s important to note that they would need to cancel their subscription through Amazon and then re-subscribe directly through Shudder to continue accessing the content. This transition may have caused some inconvenience for users, but it also aligns with a broader trend of content providers encouraging direct subscriptions to their services.
