# I swapped Shudder for Hallmark+ for a week - and a silly rom-com about a ghost warmed my dark heart

> When I think of the best streaming services and what I'd recommend to others, Hallmark+ is not on that list. I'd largely written it off due to its reputation for cheesy movies riddled with clichés and ridiculous plots.

- **Source:** [TechRadar](https://www.techradar.com/streaming/i-swapped-shudder-for-hallmark-for-a-week-and-a-silly-rom-com-about-a-ghost-warmed-my-dark-heart?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=689ffc07e055b098310cc188)
- **Published:** 2025-08-16
- **Category:** Apps
- **Tags:** #hallmark #dark #ghost #heart #shudder #silly #swapped #warmed
- **Canonical:** http://localhost:4321/a/689ffc07e055b098310cc188

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