Launched in 2015, Shudder is the streaming service for all things horror, thriller, and supernatural. Maybe you signed up to watch the super-hyped When Evil Lurks or binged all of The Last Drive-In with Joe Bob Briggs and now you're done. It happens. This guide will help you cancel your subscription, which costs from $5.99 to $6.99, without any headaches. We cover how to cancel on iOS, Android, and desktop, potentially saving you up to $71.88 a year. Just cancel it.
How to Cancel Shudder Subscription on Desktop
This is probably the most direct way to cancel, but the website can be a little slow. I had to refresh the page twice before the 'My Account' section even loaded. Just be patient with it.
1 Go to the Shudder Website and Log In
Open your browser and head over to www.shudder.com. Make sure you are logged into your account before you do anything else.
2 Navigate to Your Account
Find your name in the top-right corner of the page and give it a click. In the menu that appears, select 'My Account'.
3 Find Your Membership Settings
On the account page, look for a section about your subscription. It might be labeled 'Membership Settings' or something similar. This is where they sometimes try to hide the button.
4 Click the Cancel Link
You should see a link or button that says 'Cancel Membership'. Click it. Shudder will likely ask you for a reason you're leaving, but you can usually just skip this part.
5 Confirm Your Cancellation
Follow any final on-screen instructions to confirm the cancellation. Do not close the page until you see a confirmation message like 'Your subscription has been cancelled'.
How to Cancel Shudder Subscription on iOS (iPhone & iPad)
If you signed up through the App Store, you have to cancel through Apple, not Shudder. It's an Apple rule, and trying to cancel on the Shudder website will just lead to frustration.
1 Open Settings
Find and open the main Settings app on your iPhone or iPad.
2 Tap Your Apple ID
Your name and Apple ID are right at the top of the Settings screen. Tap on it.
3 Go to Subscriptions
From the list of options, find and select 'Subscriptions'.
4 Find Shudder in Your List
Scroll through your list of active and expired subscriptions to find Shudder. Tap on it to manage it.
5 Tap to Cancel Subscription
Tap the 'Cancel Subscription' button. You'll still have access until the current billing period ends, so you can finish that last movie.
How to Cancel Shudder Subscription on Android
Just like with Apple, if you subscribed using Google Play, you must cancel it there. The Shudder app itself won't have the cancellation option.
1 Launch the Play Store
Open the Google Play Store app on your Android device.
2 Tap Your Profile Icon
Tap on your profile icon, which is usually in the top-right corner of the screen.
3 Select Payments & Subscriptions
In the menu that pops up, select 'Payments & subscriptions'.
4 Go to Subscriptions
Next, tap on 'Subscriptions' to see all the services you're paying for through Google.
5 Find Shudder and Cancel
Find Shudder in the list and tap on it. Then, hit the 'Cancel subscription' button and follow the final steps.
How to Cancel Shudder Subscription on Third-Party Services (Roku, Amazon)
Did you sign up for Shudder through another service? A lot of people do. If you added it as a channel on Roku or Amazon Prime, you absolutely must cancel it on that platform.
1 Check Who Bills You
First, figure out who is billing you. Check your credit card statement. If it says Roku or Amazon, you need to cancel there. This is the number one mistake people make.
2 Cancel on Roku
On your Roku device, find the Shudder channel, press the star * button on your remote, and choose 'Manage subscription'. From there, you can cancel.
3 Cancel on Amazon Prime
Log into your Amazon account on a web browser. Go to 'Your Memberships & Subscriptions', find Shudder under Prime Video Channels, and click 'Cancel Channel'.
Cancel Shudder Subscription with Email / Contact Form
If you're completely stuck, you can try contacting their support team by submitting a request at support.shudder.com. Don't expect a quick response, as it could take a few business days. One user on Trustpilot mentioned, 'I emailed them and it took three days just to get a generic response telling me to cancel it myself on the website.' So, this should be your last resort.
Shudder won't delete your watch history right away, so if you decide to come back, your preferences might still be there. But don't hold your breath for a refund. Once they charge you for a month or a year, that money is gone, even if you cancel a day later. Super annoying, right? Also, there is no 'pause' button; you either have a subscription or you don't.
Shudder Plans and Pricing 2025
| Plan | Price | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly | $6.99/month | Billed every month. Good for short-term binging. Cancel anytime. |
| Annual | $71.88/year | Works out to $5.99/month. You pay for the full year upfront but save about 15% compared to the monthly plan. |
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Chloe Anne-Bennett
Streaming & Entertainment Editor
Chloe Anne-Bennett is the Streaming & Entertainment Editor at Pine AI. Chloe is a leading voice on the business of streaming, entertainment and the evolving landscape of digital media. Before contributing to Pine AI, Chloe was an entertainment correspondent for a major news outlet, where she reported on everything from box office trends to the impact of streaming services on traditional media. At Pine AI, Chloe leverages her deep industry knowledge to provide our readers with insightful analysis of the latest trends, helping them make sense of their subscriptions and where to hit the sweet spots in how to handle customer service reps.
