Stephen King Endorses Shudder's The Cycle Ahead of October 23 Release
Stephen King calls The Cycle "special" and urges horror fans to mark its October 23, 2026 debut on Shudder.
Stephen King has endorsed the upcoming Shudder horror film The Cycle, calling it "special" and telling fans to put it on their calendars ahead of its October 23, 2026 release. The author's praise is featured in the film's trailer, according to screenrant.com, where he describes it as a "terrific fright flick."
The trailer also pitches The Cycle as "The Thing meets The Silence of the Lambs." The film is directed and written by Jordan Downey alongside Kevin Stewart. It stars Deborah Ann Woll as Meg Garland, a forensic expert who works at a body farm. The cast also includes Jeffrey Donovan, Gretchen Corbett, Jack Doolan, and William Hochman.
The Cycle holds a 100% score on Rotten Tomatoes based on early festival reactions. It is set to release on the horror streaming platform Shudder on October 23, 2026.
Background
Downey and Stewart previously teamed up for the dark fantasy The Head Hunter in 2018. King has a history of recommending horror titles in recent years, including Smile, Fall, Strange Darling, Late Night with the Devil, and Abigail. So far in 2026, he has praised the Apple TV show Last Seen and Taylor Sheridan's Landman.
Quick answers
When does The Cycle release on Shudder?
The Cycle releases on Shudder on October 23, 2026.
Who stars in The Cycle?
Deborah Ann Woll stars as Meg Garland, a forensic expert who works at a body farm. The cast also includes Jeffrey Donovan, Gretchen Corbett, Jack Doolan, and William Hochman.
What did Stephen King say about The Cycle?
Stephen King called The Cycle "special" and a "terrific fright flick," urging horror fans to put it on their calendars.