{
  "id": 10490554,
  "title": "Two big horror franchises returned in September alongside a strange new Shudder original — here's my verdict on what's worth checking out",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/28/two-big-horror-franchises-returned-in-september-alongside-a-strange",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-28T16:35:31.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "TechRadar",
    "slug": "techradar",
    "url": "https://www.techradar.com/streaming/entertainment/two-big-horror-franchises-returned-in-september-alongside-a-strange-new-shudder-original-heres-my-verdict-on-whats-worth-checking-out"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "September brought a wealth of horror content in the form of new releases from two established franchises and a fresh Shudder original. Horror movie fans had plenty to choose from, with the Creep and Silent Hill series both receiving new installments. The Creep Tapes season 3, created by Mark Duplass, offered a deep dive into the mind of Josef's serial killer alter ego, while Parasomnia, a Shudder original, struggled to maintain viewer engagement with its reliance on jump scares and predictable plot points. On the gaming front, Silent Hill: Townfall, a standalone title starring Jovan Adepo, provided a different take on the Silent Hill universe through the eyes of a new protagonist exploring the eerie coastal town of St. Amelia. While not connected to the main series, fans of the franchise might still appreciate the atmospheric setting and first-person exploration.",
  "summary": "Silent Hill and Creep had new entries in September, and Shudder added some new original movies. But which ones should you check out this month?",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}