Its spooky season so its time for Shudder to shine.

TheresV/H/S Beyond, Daddys Head, Azrael,andour favoritethe unforgettableMads.WhatsMads?

Well, io9 is exclusively debuting the trailer to show you.

Laurie Pavy as Anaïs in David Moreau’s Mads.

Laurie Pavy as Anaïs in David Moreau’s Mads.Photo: Philip Lozano/Shudder

But that changes when he runs into a bloody woman covered in bandages.

From there, well, lets just say its not going to be a good night for anyone.

Heres your io9 exclusive look at the first trailer forMads.

Mads Review

This single shot thus becomes the common thread of a realistic, immersive sensory experience, Moreau continues.

Through his seamless continuity, the viewer feels the characters progress through this psychosis in an almost physical way.

We couldnt have said it better ourselves.

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Which is why we quoted it.

Madsrecently played Fantastic Fest 2024 andio9 reviewed it there.

Is it a zombie outbreak?

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Something else even more sinister?

We never quite know but it never ever matters.

you might see it all for yourself whenMadsdebuts on Shudder October 18.

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