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Fans of offbeat late-night TV from the 1990s, get ready to relive some seriously campy fun. The cult-favorite series Up All Night — the wild movie showcase that became a slumber-party staple for a generation — is officially returning this month, nearly three decades after it first signed off.
Originally airing on USA Network from 1989 to 1998, the show was hosted by the unforgettable Rhonda Shear, whose blend of humor, sarcasm, and glam style made her one of the defining pop-culture figures of the decade. Now, Shear is back at the helm as host, ambassador, and creative partner for an all-new revival of Up All Night, premiering October 25 on Kings of Horror, a streaming platform with more than 1.5 million subscribers. After the premiere, the show will continue with monthly specials featuring surprise celebrity guests.
Produced from Shear’s own Tampa Bay–based studio, the reboot reimagines the original format with nostalgia-dipped sets, sketch comedy, themed movie nights, and plenty of celebrity drop-ins. Viewers can join the first watch party live, where Shear will chat in real time with fans during the Halloween premiere.
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“Up All Night was never just a show — it was an attitude… and maybe a little eyeliner, cleavage, and sarcasm,” Shear joked in a statement. “Now we’re back — louder, sassier, and somehow even funnier. Teaming up with Kings of Horror means we’re not just dusting off VHS tapes — we’re throwing a full-on horror house party. We’ve got a killer team of writers, comedians, and production partners ready to unleash all-new skits, twisted characters, and laugh-your-ass-off moments.”
The new version will pair Kings of Horror’s deep library of indie and cult films with fresh skits, new characters, and original music by composer John Brennan. The team behind the revival also includes scream queens Linnea Quigley and Felissa Rose, actor Yuki, and filmmaker Richard Gabai — a lineup that nods to the show’s campy, B-movie roots while adding a modern twist.
Executives from Kings of Horror call the partnership “lightning in a bottle,” saying it blends Shear’s legendary fan base with their global horror community. Programming Director Patrick Farmer said, “We’re not just resurrecting a classic — we’re turning it into a late-night party. Up All Night has always been about fun, connection, and offbeat movies.”
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He continued, “It’s also a platform for discovery — spotlighting indie filmmakers and giving new titles the showcase they deserve. Partnering with Rhonda blends nostalgia with a pipeline for the next generation of cult classics.”
Beyond nostalgia, Shear hopes to use the platform to spotlight indie filmmakers and showcase new cult favorites. It’s a fitting next act for the host, who went on to reinvent herself as the entrepreneur behind Rhonda Shear Intimates and the bestselling Ahh Bra.
“I can’t believe Up All Night premiered 30 years ago,” Shear said. “This new incarnation is going to blow longtime fans out of the water — and drag a whole new generation into the late-night chaos they didn’t know they needed.”
Fans can tune in to the Halloween premiere and live chat at kingsofhorror.com/upallnight.
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