Prepare for a Halloween like no other as Shudder unveils details about the upcoming season five of The Boulet Brothers’ Dragula. Hosted by the horror drag icons, The Boulet Brothers, this landmark reality competition show promises to unleash a terrifyingly glamorous extravaganza when it premieres on Halloween, Tuesday, October 31, exclusively on Shudder and AMC+. Subsequent episodes will air weekly on Tuesdays.
In The Boulet Brothers’ Dragula, the iconic duo, Dracmorda and Swanthula, embark on a quest to unearth the world’s next drag monster superstar in this star-studded fifth season of their hit reality competition. Featuring new competitors, this season guarantees challenges that will send shivers down your spine, with special effects makeup, costumes, and performances that promise to be out of this world.
The judges’ panel will be graced by legendary figures from the realms of both horror and drag, including director Mike Flanagan (“Haunting of Hill House,” “Midnight Mass”), David Dastmalchian (“Oppenheimer,” “Dune,” “Suicide Squad”), author Tananarive Due, writer/director Kevin Smith, musician Jazmin Bean, and Scream star Matthew Lillard, among others. This season also introduces the show’s first recurring judge, The Boulet Brothers’ Dragula season 3 winner Landon Cider, and appearances from past season winners and stars like Victoria Elizabeth Black, Dahli, and Koco Caine.
This season promises to be the biggest and boldest yet, boasting a brand-new state-of-the-art set, a team of fresh and talented crew members, the most diverse cast in the show’s history, and a unique twist with The Boulet Brothers taking on the role of directors.
Dracmorda, one half of the Boulet Brothers duo, remarked, “With season 5, we are beginning a new and innovative chapter of the show, and we’ve retooled and updated the format in an incredibly exciting way.” Swanthula, the other half of the Boulet Brothers, added, “This is the best-looking season of the show yet, and I can’t wait for fans to see these new competitors. They are truly the most impressive drag artists I have ever seen on-screen.”
Courtney Thomasma, EVP of Streaming for AMC Networks, shared the excitement, stating, “We’re thrilled to continue our partnership with The Boulet Brothers to bring Shudder subscribers an all-new season of their beloved Dragula, which is set to be bigger and more outrageous than ever.”
The Boulet Brothers’ Dragula has become essential viewing for horror, drag, and reality enthusiasts. Celebrating the artistry of drag in its four pillars of Drag, Filth, Horror, and Glamour, the show has amassed a devoted and ever-expanding fan base. The all-star season, The Boulet Brothers’ Dragula: Titans, was a massive success for Shudder, solidifying The Boulet Brothers’ Dragula as the most-watched series franchise on the platform in the past year.
Season five is executive produced by the Boulet Brothers and David Sigurani.
