Shudder officially launched in 2015, slowly but surely becoming the go-to destination for horror fanatics, courtesy of its curated selections of genre titles. Since its launch, the popularity of the service has grown exponentially, as the service has expanded its offerings with exclusive movies, TV series, and special events, as Shudder has cemented its position in the streaming wars.
A key component of its success is that, rather than merely compiling every horror-adjacent title they can get, there’s a dedicated team behind the scenes who ensures only the best movies and TV series end up on the service, both with classic releases and indie titles.
The service has announced today that Angel Melanson has been named as its new Director of Programming. AMC Global Media announced by press release, “In this role, Melanson will help drive Shudder’s content strategy and programming and working cross-functionally to deliver compelling experiences for the service’s passionate and engaged horror fan community.”
“Angel is one of the most respected and well-connected voices in the horror community, with a deep understanding of the genre, its creators, and fans,” Courtney Thomasma, the company’s Executive Vice President of Linear and Streaming Products, shared in a statement. “Her passion, editorial instincts, and unique perspective will be critical as we continue to grow Shudder and strengthen its position as the premier destination for horror fans around the world.”
Melanson joins AMC Global Media from FANGORIA, where she served as Digital Editor of FANGORIA.com for more than five years, overseeing editorial strategy and daily content operations for one of horror’s most iconic brands. A respected voice within the horror community, she has interviewed leading filmmakers and talent, moderated industry panels and hosted fan-focused events. Melanson is also the founder of Horror Girl Problems, a horror-focused media platform and podcast, and has previously appeared in Shudder’s documentary series Queer for Fear and In Search of Darkness Part III, reflecting her longstanding connection to the brand and its audience.
Angel Melanson is in great company, as Shudder launched with Sam Zimmerman serving as a lead curator, who has since been named Senior Vice President, Development and Acquisitions at Blumhouse-Atomic Monster. The service’s history of enlisting passionate genre enthusiasts with years of history in the world of horror has helped establish Shudder as the go-to destination for all manner of horror fan.
