ALIEN: ROMULUS - Limited Edition UHD/BD Steelbook, coming April

20th Century Studios will release the terrifying sci-fi horror thriller, ALIEN: ROMULUS, on limited edition Steelbook featuring artwork by renowned British poster artist Matt Ferguson.

 

Director Fede Alvarez takes the phenomenally successful Alien franchise back to its iconic roots in the next jaw-dropping instalment heralded by critics as an “awe-inspiring sci-fi chiller” (Nicholas Barber, BBC Culture) and an “intense, stressful delight” (John Nugent, Empire). ALIEN: ROMULUS is Certified-Fresh on Rotten Tomatoes and has thrilled audiences at the box office, becoming the second highest grossing film in the Alien franchise globally.

ALIEN: ROMULUS is the start of a new chapter with a brand-new story unlike any other Alien movie that came before it, featuring all-new creatures and characters that are “tense enough to grab you by the throat” (Owen Gleiberman, Variety).

The film is also available on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray and DVD, and has exclusive bonus features, including featurettes with filmmakers Fede Alvarez and Ridley Scott, behind the scenes content, and alternate and extended scenes.

Film Synopsis
This truly terrifying sci-fi horror-thriller takes the phenomenally successful Alien franchise back to its iconic roots. While scavenging the deep ends of a derelict space station, a group of young colonizers come face-to-face with the most relentless and deadly life form in the universe. 

Starring Cailee Spaeny, David Jonsson, Archie Renaux, Isabela Merced, Spike Fearn and Aileen Wu, ALIEN: ROMULUS is directed by horror master Fede Alvarez from a screenplay by Alvarez and frequent collaborator Rodo Sayagues based on characters created by Dan O’Bannon and Ronald Shusett. Ridley Scott — who directed the original Alien and the series entries Prometheus and Alien: Covenant — produces with Michael Pruss and Walter Hill.
 
Bonus Features 

Return to Horror: Crafting Alien: Romulus

- The Director’s Vision – Discover how one of today’s greatest horror directors, Fede Alvarez, collaborated with master filmmaker Ridley Scott to craft a new, heart-pounding chapter in the Alien franchise.
- Creating the Story – Learn what inspired the story of Alien: Romulus and see the many easter eggs from previous Alien instalments that you may have missed.
- Casting the Faces – Meet the stars of Alien: Romulus as they take us inside the hearts and minds of their characters. Explore the parallels between Rain and the iconic franchise heroine, Ripley, and learn how filmmakers brought back a face from the past.
- Constructing the World – Explore the massive, practical sets of Alien: Romulus that hearken back to the futuristic style established in the '80s and get up close and personal with a hoard of practically built facehuggers, chestbursters, and xenomorphs.

- Inside the Xenomorph Showdown – Experience the film’s climactic zero-gravity sequence from every angle as filmmakers break down what it took to make the moment spectacular. From sets and performances, to wirework, stunts, and VFX, see how it all came together.

- Alien: A Conversation – A special conversation with Ridley Scott and Fede Alvarez for the Alien 45th Anniversary theatrical re-release.

- Alternate / Extended Scenes – Check out scenes that didn't make the final cut.

Pre-order the UK 4K UHD/BD Steelbool from Amazon.co.uk 

SHIVER ME TIMBERS 2 Sets Sail on Indiegogo

The outrageous, blood-soaked world of SHIVER ME TIMBERS returns with SHIVER ME TIMBERS 2, and the filmmakers are calling on fans to help bring the mayhem to life through a new Indiegogo crowdfunding campaign launching now.

Picking up just weeks after the shocking events of the first film, SHIVER ME TIMBERS 2 explodes into the streets of New York City, where Popeye arrives and unleashes a brutal killing spree through Little Italy, carving a path straight through the heart of the mafia. This time, the violence is bloodier, darker, louder and meaner. SHIVER ME TIMBERS 2 is a love letter to grindhouse cinema, pulpy comic-book chaos, outrageous characters, and zero restraint. Despite the high-impact teaser, the filmmakers are fully committed to going all practical this time—no CGI, just pure, gritty, blood-soaked chaos.

Pledge rewards range from a thank-you in the end credits to exclusive items such as t-shirts, DVDs, autographed scripts, and posters, all the way up to an Executive Producer credit. Other exciting perks include a personal video thank-you from Popeye (Tony Greer) or Olive Oyl (Amy Mackie), as well as unique collectibles such as screen-used gore or one of the six original screen-used Popeye bone pipes—an incredible and conversation-starting addition to any horror fan's collection.

For the ultimate experience, you can become a featured extra in SHIVER ME TIMBERS 2, earning an IMDb credit while hanging out with the cast and crew, enjoying lunch, snapping photos, and collecting autographs. If you're feeling brave, step into the world of horror as one of Popeye’s victims, securing a bloody onscreen death and a place in horror history. Alternatively, join us at the U.K. premiere of SHIVER ME TIMBERS 2, where you can bring friends, mingle with the cast and crew at an exclusive VIP party, collect autographs, and capture unforgettable memories. Plus, there are many more pledge options to explore!

The complete list of pledges is as follows:

Special Thanks £30
Shiver Me Timbers 2 Postcard £30
Shiver me Timbers 2 Mini Poster £35
Large Shiver me Timbers 2 Poster £48
Shiver me Timbers 2 Script £48
Signed Shiver me Timbers 2 Mini Poster £80
Signed Shiver me Timbers 2 DVD £80
Signed Shiver me Timbers 2 Script £80
Signed Shiver me Timbers 2 Mini Poster Blu Ray £100
Signed Large Shiver me Timbers 2 Poster £110
Shiver me Timbers 2 Mug & More (mug, t-shirt, mini poster, postcard, special thanks) £170
Olive Oyl Thank You & Autograph £190
Popeye Thank You & Autograph £190
Popeye’s Bone Pipe £550
Screen Used Gore £995
4 VIP Premiere Tickets £1000
On set for the day £1450
Featured Extra £1750
Associate Producer Credit £3000
Be Popeye’s Victim £3800
Be Tarzan’s Victim £3800
Executive Producer with Back-End £9000

For more info, visit the film's INDIEGOGO CAMPAIGN 
View the Campaign Video on YouTube.
View the teaser trailer on YouTube.

SALEM'S LOT and CALVAIRE (The Ordeal) - Limited Edition UHD and BD's from Arrow, March

Coming to UK 4K UHD from Arrow this March...

SALEM'S LOT 

From Tobe Hooper, director of The Texas Chain Saw Massacre and Poltergeist, comes the mini-series that scarred a generation. Based on Stephen King’s all-time classic of small town terror, welcome to Salem’s Lot. Population two-thousand and thirteen, but falling fast!

Author Ben Mears (David Soul) returns to the town of Salem’s Lot after 25 years to write about the Marsten House, an old mansion with a bad reputation that has haunted the writer since childhood. But the sleepy town of Ben’s youth is beginning to change. There’s an antiques store about to open, run by the mysterious Richard Straker (James Mason) and his unseen partner Mr. Barlow (Reggie Nalder), and they’re living in the Marsten House. A series of deaths and disappearances leads Ben to believe that a vampire is feeding on the town. But how can he stop them, and will anyone believe him?

With a script by Paul Monash (producer of De Palma’s Carrie, writer of Peyton Place) and a superb cast that includes Bonnie Bedelia (Die Hard), Fred Willard (Best in Show), Geoffrey Lewis (Every Which Way But Loose) and Elisha Cook Jr. (The Killing), Tobe Hooper breathes vivid life and chilling un-death into the characters of King’s novel. The children of the night await… in SALEM'S LOT.

4K ULTRA HD LIMITED EDITION CONTENTS
- Brand new 4K restorations of both the original two-part miniseries and the shorter theatrical cut distributed internationally
- 4K (2160p) UHD Blu-ray presentations in Dolby Vision (HDR10 compatible) of both versions of the film
- Original lossless mono audio
- Optional English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing
- Reversible sleeve featuring two original artwork options
- Collectors’ perfect-bound booklet containing new writing on the film by critics Sean Abley, Sorcha Ni Fhlainn, and Richard Kadrey, plus select archival material including interviews with director Tobe Hooper, and stars Lance Kerwin and Julie Cobb
- Salem’s Lot town sign sticker
- Double-sided foldout poster featuring two original artwork options

DISC 1 - ORIGINAL TV MINI-SERIES VERSION
- Two viewing modes: Play as miniseries in two parts as per the original broadcast or as extended movie
- Brand new audio commentary by film critics Bill Ackerman and Amanda Reyes
- Archive audio commentary by director Tobe Hooper
- Alternate TV footage: commercial bumpers and original broadcast version of the antlers death
- Original shooting script gallery

DISC 2 - THEATRICAL VERSION & EXTRAS
- Brand new audio commentary by film critic Chris Alexander
- King of the Vampires, a new interview with Stephen King biographer Douglas Winter
- Second Coming, a new appreciation by author and critic Grady Hendrix
- New England Nosferatu, a new interview with filmmaker Mick Garris
- Fear Lives Here, a new featurette looking at the locations of Salem’s Lot today
- We Can All Be Heroes, a new featurette with film critic Heather Wixson, co-author of In Search of Darkness
- A Gold Standard for Small Screen Screams, a new featurette with film critics Joe Lipsett and Trace Thurman, co-hosts of the podcast Horror Queers
- Trailer
- Image gallery

 

SALEM'S LOT is released to Limited Edition 4K UHD March 30th 2026

 

CALVAIRE (The Ordeal) 

In the early 21st century, as European art and horror films began to push the boundaries of extremity and endurance, CALVAIRE emerged as one of the standout entries. A shattering debut from Belgian director Fabrice Du Welz, Calvaire’s ability to subvert genre and wrong-foot its audience marked the arrival of a major new talent.

Travelling cabaret singer Marc Stevens (Laurent Lucas) finds himself stranded when his van breaks down in a remote mountain region in France, but is rescued by local innkeeper Mr. Bartel (Jackie Berroyer) who offers to help Marc fix his van and give him shelter for the night. But Bartel is fragile and unstable, and Marc reminds him of his long lost wife. Soon, Bartel is refusing to let Marc leave. With his van sabotaged and no means of calling for help, Marc’s ordeal is about to begin…

A terrifying, darkly comic tale that drew comparisons to Deliverance, Straw Dogs and The Texas Chain Saw Massacre, CALVAIRE is a gripping, utterly involving thriller that will put you through the wringer.

LIMITED EDITION CONTENTS
- High Definition (1080p) Blu-ray presentation
- Original DTS-HD MA 5.1 surround and lossless stereo audio
- Optional English subtitles
- Archive audio commentary by director Fabrice Du Welz (2005)
- Archive audio commentary by Fabrice Du Welz and production designer Manu de Meulemeester (2023)
- Brand new audio commentary by film critics BJ and Harmony Colangelo
- Introduction by director Fabrice Du Welz
- 2005 and 2023 archive interviews with Fabrice Du Welz
- The Feminine Mystique of Calvaire, a brand new appreciation by film scholar Willow Catelyn Maclay
- Autour de Calvaire, an archive making-of featurette previously unreleased in English speaking territories
- Theatrical Grade version
- Storyboard-to-scene comparisons
- Casting tapes
- Production bible
- A Wonderful Love, a short film by Fabrice Du Welz
- Trailers
- Image galleries
- Reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by John Pearson
- Collectors’ booklet featuring new writing by film scholars Anton Bitel, Simon Hobbs, Cerise Howard, and Alexandra Heller-Nicholas 

CALVAIRE is released to Limited Edition 4K UHD March 2nd 2026 

 

 

Hammer Films Launches New ‘Hammer Presents’ Collection with CRY OF THE BANSHEE

Horror fans can look forward to a thrilling New Year! Legendary film studio Hammer Films is pleased to announce the launch of Hammer Presents - an expertly curated collection of British horror films.

Hammer Presents will shine a light on the remarkable work of Hammer's peers, honouring the success of fellow storytellers and showcasing the films that contribute to the prestige of British horror. In doing so, the iconic British film studio - the films of which are currently being restored by award-winning film, TV and theatre producer and longtime Hammer horror fan John Gore - is now bringing even more restored classic films to fans, further celebrating Hammer’s rich legacy in horror cinema.

With world‑class high-definition restorations from award-winning Silver Salt Restoration - itself a John Gore Studios company - the Hammer Presents collection will see the technical quality which fans have come to expect from a Hammer release enabling them to appreciate their favourite horror films anew, or to discover them for the first time.

Each Hammer Presents release will include exciting additional features that highlight the film’s context and craft, enabling fans to really appreciate the restored material. The new Hammer Presents range will sit alongside Hammer's wider home entertainment releases of Limited Collector’s Edition 4K Ultra HD and Blu-rays.

The first film in the Hammer Presents collection, Cry of the Banshee, starring horror icon Vincent Price, will be released on 9th February 2026. It is a classic 1970 horror directed by Gordon Hessler (Murders in the Rue Morgue) and makes its worldwide debut as a brand-new 4K restored version.

Cry of the Banshee has been newly restored in 4K by Silver Salt Restoration from the original film negatives and presents Hessler’s original director’s cut in both widescreen and full-frame aspect ratios, as well as AIP’s re-edited theatrical version, all with English subtitles. More vibrant and detailed than ever before, this new two-disc edition is available in a limited O-card with brand new artwork and new special features include a commentary, expert interviews and original assets. This release is just the first of many exciting titles to come from Hammer Presents next year.

Vincent Price delivers a fiercely sinister performance that heightens the film’s atmosphere of dread. Also starring Elisabeth Bergner, Hilary Dwyer, Essy Persson, Hugh Griffith, and Patrick Mower, the film is a superb blend of period setting, folk-horror elements and escalating vengeance creating a gripping portrait of superstition and consequence.

Often classified as folk horror, it tells the story of a tyrannical magistrate who tortures innocent villagers for his own gratification. His cruelty sets in motion a violent chain of events when a local witch calls forth a banshee tasked with bringing about his downfall. The film’s tension builds as the forces he unleashed turn back upon him and those he loves.

This limited collector's edition comprises:

- Both Hessler's original director's cut (in both widescreen and full-frame aspect ratios) and AIP's re-edited theatrical version alongside new and archive supporting material, on two discs covered in a limited O-card featuring stylish new artwork.
-English subtitles on each version of the film. 

The disks feature:
- New commentary with author, film-maker and horror film fan Chris Alexander.
- New interview with author and film critic Kim Newman.
- A Devilish Tale of Poe: archive interview with director Gordon Hessler.
- Original theatrical trailer, TV and radio spot.  

Available to pre-order now from the Hammer Films Website 

 

Indie Slasher ISLE OF DOOM and Sci-Fi actioner BLACK HOLE SUN available on Digital

Indie slasher ISLE OF DOOM and sci-fi action film BLACK HOLE SUN have been released to Digital outlets from BayView Entertainment

ISLE OF DOOM

BayView Entertainment, LLC have released the horror film ISLE OF DOOM, which is now available on Digital platforms in the USA and Canada including to rent/buy on Amazon Prime Video.

Synopsis:
A group of young adults go on a camping trip to a remote lake island, nicknamed the Island of Doom, due to a local legend about a killer being banished there many years ago.

But when their boat goes missing and they discover that someone has indeed been living on the island, they realise there might actually be a true side to the scary legend...

ISLE OF DOOM was Written and Directed by Keke Soikkeli. The film stars Sonja Aiello, Konsta Hietanen and Markku Pulli.

View the Trailer on YouTube.  

 

BLACK HOLE SUN

BayView Entertainment, LLC have released the sci-fi action film BLACK HOLE SUN, which is now available on Digital platforms worldwide including on Hoopla, Fandango At Home and FlixFling.

Synopsis:
Maketti Slade, the last surviving member of an alien race, escapes death at the hands of The Metlons, an invading army from another planet. 

He ends up on earth, pursued by his enemies. He befriends and falls in love with a rebel named Shay Lennox. Now, a manhunt for Slade leads to the ravaging of the earth by the Metlon forces and their vicious leader, Kalida Singh, who is insanely jealous of Slade’s newfound love Lennox.

BLACK HOLE SUN  was Written and Directed by William Lee who also stars alongside Danielle Munday and Ayn Swann

View the Trailer on YouTube.

 

For more info on these and other titles from BayView Entertainment, visit their social media accounts...

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THE R.I.P. MAN, THE VINDICATOR and INHABITANTS coming to UK Digital, Jan...

Three grisly and gripping new horrors – award-winning British slasher THE R.I.P. MAN, gorefest THE VINDICATOR and chilling possession feature INHABITANTS – are set to premiere on UK digital January 2026, courtesy of Reel2Reel Films and Miracle Media

THE R.I.P. MAN 

Read your last rites as THE R.I.P. MAN introduces a sinister new horror villain who drills onto the silver screen all gums blazing.

From award-winning actor and filmmaker Jamie Langlands (The Cellar), comes a new nail-biting slasher in the vein of Scream meets One Missed Call. Following its award-winning run on the festival circuit,

A quaint, quiet town in England is thrown into chaos when young student, Abigail Freight (August Porter – Escape), is found brutally murdered and her mouth left mutilated by a torturous, toothless killer (Owen Llewelyn – I Killed Solomon Reid). In the wake of the violent attack, Abigail’s devastated friends attempt to process the tragedy, meanwhile the police, led by detective Gary Mullen (Matt Weyland – The Ipcress File), get to work hunting down the malevolent murderer.

With the determined detective on the case, Mullen begins to unravel the mystery behind the killer known as Alden Pick, a merciless man with a rare oral disease and a complicated past. As the ruthless toothless killer continues his reign of terror, one of Abigail’s friends discovers a shocking family secret that may just be the key to catching him before it’s too late.

Rest In Pain as THE R.I.P. MAN brings a new lease of terror to British horror and with a sequel on the way, horror fans are guaranteed to be mouthing off about this tormented tooth fairy feature.

View the Trailer on YouTube.

THE R.I.P. MAN is set to haunt UK Digital on 5 January 2026, courtesy of Reel2Reel Films.

THE VINDICATOR 

THE VINDICATOR , from directors Luca Patruno and Brandon Sherrill in their feature debut, pushes the pursuit of truth and justice to the very edge with deadly consequences in darkly disturbing new horror. 

True crime podcasters Ava (Anna Greene – Down Below), Tommy (David W. Rice – Lady Scorpions) and Bradley (MacCallister Byrd – Running Point), head out to Arizona for a special livestream of their hit podcast Serial Chat, in the hope of unmasking one of the most prolific serial killers of the 21st century, named The Vindicator. With potential evidence that could expose the infamous killer’s identity, the trio set up for their most thrilling episode yet.

However, when the stream cuts, they receive an unexpected call from the killer himself, who challenges them to a terrifying game of life or death to solve his identity. Desperate to crack the case, Ava agrees to his conditions and together, they must answer seven questions bringing them closer to unmasking the murderer.

As the tasks become increasingly more sinister, dark secrets are exposed and the three are pushed to the edge of sanity in pursuit of the truth.

Tune in to THE VINDICATOR for a grisly and gruesome horror where justice is deadly.

View the Trailer on YouTube. 

Following its recent release in the US, the film is set to arrive on UK Digital 19 January, courtesy of Miracle Media.

INHABITANTS

Say your prayers as INHABITANTS is set to possess you when it arrives on UK digital 26 January 2026, courtesy of Miracle Media.

Exploring religious trauma through the haunted house horror sub-genre, Inhabitants is a suspenseful thriller from director Matt McClung (The Mad Whale) with a stellar cast including rising Hollywood star Josh Rivera (The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes, West Side Story), Anna Jacoby-Heron (Stranger Things, Contagion), Ana Auther (Sunset Beach, Days of Our Lives) and comedy icon Kevin Nealon (Saturday Night Live, Weeds).

Against the wishes of their families, young couple Francis (Rivera) and Olivia (Jacoby-Heron) move to California for an exciting new life. Though they share different spiritual beliefs – Francis a lapsed Christian with a devout Catholic mother and Olivia a free spirit who embraces new-age faith practices – the young lovers settle into their new home, in spite of their disapproving relatives.

Their bliss is soon violently interrupted, when Francis starts experiencing strange night terrors, that sees him whispering in his sleep to a mysterious figure and sleepwalking to strange corners of the house. As his episodes worsen, an increasingly frightened Olivia seeks to find a reason for the possession, leading her to the terrifying discovery… they are being haunted by an entity from Josh’s childhood who has come to punish them for their sins.

Repent for your sins and invite INHABITANTS in for a tense, spine-tingling supernatural chiller.

View the Trailer on YouTube.

On Digital 26 January from Miracle Media.

 

 

 

The Ford Brothers set to make long-awaited THE DEAD 3.

In 2010 The Ford Brothers’ THE DEAD, took the zombie genre by storm, shooting on location in dangerous parts of West Africa and returning to the slower, creeping zombies, creating a sense of tension and fear that resonated with audiences worldwide. This was followed in 2013 by the equally epic THE DEAD 2: INDIA, increasing the scope of their global apocalypse.

 

Now, fifteen years after it all began, Jon and Howard Ford are back with a vengeance for the third and final instalment of their trilogy. Promising to be the most explosive, hard edged, brutal one of them all, it will have a fresh and original take, while still staying true to the classic roots.

 

Synopsis: 

With the world in chaos, a man, torn apart by the murder of his family, uncovers a global conspiracy which has brought the flesh hungry dead back to life. He will stop at nothing to battle his way across a deadly landscape to unleash a blood soaked, violent, revenge on the greedy, corporate, super rich, hiding in paradise, in secure island fortresses, waiting to inherit what remains, as the world burns in a fire of their own creation.

 

Jon Ford said today: "I wrote The Dead 3 with more terror, anger and rage coursing through my veins than any "sane" human being should ever know! This, the final and most important film of the trilogy is going to shock, outrage, and please, in equal measure ! It's been a long time coming..."

 

Howard Ford added: 'I get asked almost every day if we are ever going to make The Dead 3 and given the challenges and real life near-death of both 1 and 2 on the incredibly arduous productions we've not yet jumped at it, but with Jon's fiery inspirations to dive back in with a killer script I feel 2026 is the now-or never for the third and final chapter!' 

 

The film’s locations will be revealed at a later date.

 

 

BLACK PHONE 2 - Coming soon to Disc...

Some phones never stop ringing. The haunting sequel to the critically acclaimed horror phenomenon, BLACK PHONE 2 comes home to 4K UHD, Blu-ray and DVD on 19th January 2026 from Universal Pictures Home Entertainment in partnership with Spirit Entertainment. 

Director Scott Derickson (Sinister, The Exorcism of Emily Rose) continues the nightmare with darker, deadlier, and more terrifying scenes than ever before as Ethan Hawke (First Reformed) returns to his most disturbing role as deranged serial killer The Grabber opposite Mason Thames (How to Train Your Dragon franchise, Incoming) in his breakout feature film role as Finn. 

Expanding on the original short story by Joe Hill, this unmissable sequel comes home with all-new bonus content, including seven deleted scenes and in-depth behind-the-scenes featurettes, bringing home even more intensity and shocking new scares and secrets.  

True evil transcends death and the black phone rings again as The Grabber (Hawke) torments Finn (Thames) from beyond the grave by menacing his sister Gwen (Madeline McGraw; Toy Story 4, “Secrets of Sulphur Springs”). Haunted by horrific visions, the teens set out to stop their psychological torture only to uncover a disturbing secret as they confront a killer who has only grown more powerful in death. 

A Crooked Highway production, BLACK PHONE 2 also features outstanding performances from a talented ensemble cast including Demián Bichir (The Nun, A Better Life) Miguel Mora (The Black Phone), Jeremy Davies (“Justified”), and Arianna Rivas (A Working Man). Produced by Emmy-winning producer Jason Blum (The Invisible Man, Get Out, M3GAN), co-written and co-produced by C. Robert Cargill (Doctor Strange, The Gorge), and co-written and executive produced by Joe Hill, the film’s supernatural elements and eerie, atmospheric setting at a deserted, snowed-in church camp high in the Colorado mountains, combine to weave a terrifying journey filled with disturbing isolation and terrifying tension. 

BONUS FEATURES:

DELETED SCENES
- Gwen and Ernesto Talk in the Library
- Mustang Talks to Group 
- Mando Talks About the Camp Closing
- Mustang and Gwen Talk in the Chapel
- Ernesto and Gwen Kiss 
- Gwen Prays
- Ken and Barb Ask Gwen and Finn to Come Back 

DIALED IN: THE CAST OF BLACK PHONE 2 – Get to know the actors whose creative decisions and personal connections breathe life into a wide range of characters.

A STORY CARVED IN ICE – From breathtaking stunts to grotesque prosthetic work, a look at the immense creative and technical effort required to bring this visceral, edge-of-your seat thriller to life.

FROZEN IN TIME – Dreamlike settings collide with unnerving terror in this behind-the-scenes look at the frightening set of BLACK PHONE 2. 

FEATURE COMMENTARY WITH DIRECTOR/CO-WRITER/PRODUCER SCOTT DERICKSON

Pre-order the UK 4K UHD from Amazon.co.uk 

Pre-order the UK BD from Amazon.co.uk 

Pre-order the UK DVD from Amazon.co.uk   

 

 

Supernatural chiller WITCHBOARD - Released on Digital, Feb

Vertigo Releasing is thrilled to announce the digital release of WITCHBOARD, the remake of the 1986 classic from horror master Chuck Russell, marking his return following cult favourites A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET 3: DREAM WARRIORS and THE BLOB.

WITCHBOARD is the third film in Russell’s trilogy of fantasy-horror titles, which he saw as an opportunity to expand on classic horror franchises. It is a continuation of his experiments in terrifying audiences while using inspiration from timeless tales.

The film features an exciting cast, including lead actress Madison Iselan (ANNABELLE, JUMANJI franchises), genre favourite Jamie Campbell Bower (STRANGER THINGS, TWILIGHT series), alongside Aaron Dominguez (ONLY MURDERS IN THE BUILDING), Charlie Tahan (OZARK), Mel Jarnson (MORTAL KOMBAT) and Antonia Desplat (MODI, THREE DAYS ON THE WING OF MADNESS).

From horror master Chuck Russell comes a twisted reimagining of the ’80s cult classic. After Emily (Iselan) unearths an ancient spirit board, those closest to her begin dying in sudden, shocking ways. Now, her remaining friends must stop the curse—before it takes them all.

View the Trailer on YouTube. 

WITCHBOARD will be released on Amazon, Apple TV, Sky Store and YouTube Movies February 2nd 2026. 

 

Luc Besson's DRACULA - Available Now on Digital HD

DRACULA is the fresh take on gothic horror classic adapted for the screen and directed by the legendary Luc Besson (The Fifth Element), from the 1897 novel by Bram Stoker. 

In the wake of a devastating loss, a 15th-century prince renounces God and is cursed to eternal life as Dracula. 

Now, the untold love story of the infamous vampire unfolds as he journeys across centuries, defying fate and mortality, in search of his lost love. 

Starring Caleb Landry Jones (Get Out) as the titular count, alongside Christoph Waltz (Inglourious Basterds) and Zoë Bleu (Gonzo Girl) with Matilda De Angelis; Ewens Abid; David Shields and Guillaume de Tonquédec. Original music composed by Danny Elfman (Beetlejuice Beetlejuice).

Dracula is available now on Digital HD and is released to DVD & Blu-ray 22 December. Distributed by Signature Entertainment  

Blu-ray Extras:
- Director Interview – 26mins
- Becoming Dracula – 1min30
- Directing Dracula – 2mins
- Music of Dracula – 1min30

View the Trailer on YouTube.

Pre-order the UK BD from Amazon.co.uk

Pre-order the UK DVD from Amazon.co.uk

 

Found Footage Horror SHELBY OAKS - Coming to Disc and Digital

Altitude will release Chris Stuckmann's chilling horror SHELBY OAKS, on DVD, Blu-ray and Digital on 15th December.

In SHELBY OAKS a woman’s desperate search for her long-lost sister falls into obsession upon realising that the imaginary demon from their childhood may have been real.

Starring Camille Sullivan, Brendan Sexton III and Michael Beach, Shelby Oaks is a one-of-a-kind horror that defies genre conventions, delivering a uniquely immersive and terrifying journey

SHELBY OAKS marks the debut feature from Chris Stuckmann, with assured visual storytelling and razor-sharp tension, it boldly announces the arrival of a compelling new voice in genre cinema. One of the most highly anticipated horror films to hit cinemas in 2025, SciFiNow labelled the film "nightmarish, traumatising and terrifying". 

SHELBY OAKS is among the top funded horror film projects on Kickstarter, attracting over 4500 backers and the support of acclaimed horror filmmaker and executive producer Mike Flanagan (Doctor Sleep, Midnight Mass).

A film made by horror fans for horror fans, SHELBY OAKS will be available to own at home on DVD, Blu-ray and Digital on 15th December.

Watch the Trailer on YouTube. 

Buy the UK BD from Amazon.co.uk

Buy the UK DVD from Amazon.co.uk

 

 

 

MAN FINDS TAPE - released to Digital, January

Vertigo Releasing is excited to announce the digital release of MAN FINDS TAPE, the mysterious and supernatural horror film from award-nominated Austin-based filmmakers Peter Hall and Paul Gandersman, following its world premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival.

After the success of their debut novel, THE DEAD FRIENDS SOCIETY, Hall and Gandersman challenged themselves as directors with their first directorial feature, MAN FINDS TAPE, a fictional documentary that pulls in a series of strange and unexplainable video clips. 

Bringing their producing background to the forefront, the duo collaborated with Justin Benson, Aaron Moorhead, and David Lawson Jr. of Rustic Films - producers of THE ENDLESS and SYNCHRONIC, shaping the true horror into a modern monster movie.

Austin native Kelsey Pribilski made her Tribeca debut, stars alongside William Magnuson, John Gholson, Brian Villalobos, and Nell Kessler. The title unfolds as a brother and sister’s documentary investigation into disturbing footage that reveals a haunting secret that’s been eating away at a small Texas town.

MAN FINDS TAPE follows documentarian Lynn Page (Pribilski), who returns to her small Texas hometown after receiving a cryptic call to investigate haunting footage of events no one can remember taking place. But her brother Lucas’ (Magnuson) controversial past with a viral web series called ‘Man Finds Tape’ forces Lynn to question if he, or anyone in their town, can be trusted. And the arrival of a stranger with chaotic intentions forces Lynn to confront her family’s involvement with the deadly monster preying on Larkin, TX. 

MAN FINDS TAPE will be released on Amazon, Apple TV, Sky Store and YouTube Movies January 19th 2026. 

View the Trailer on YouTube. 

 

 

Festival favourite SUPER HAPPY FUN CLOWN - Streaming exclusively on Bloodstream, January

The Horror Collective announced today that the acclaimed festival slasher SUPER HAPPY FUN CLOWN, directed by Patrick Rea, will premiere exclusively on BloodStream beginning January 1. The film arrives on the service following a strong reception at Panic Fest and FrightFest, where audiences praised its blend of dark comedy, practical gore, and a standout performance from Jennifer Seward.

SUPER HAPPY FUN CLOWN follows Jennifer, a once-celebrated child prodigy who now performs as Jenn-O the Clown. During a chaotic Halloween night, she channels the personas of classic movie monsters and notorious serial killers, transforming a simple side hustle into a night of catharsis, confrontation, and escalating carnage. Written and produced by Eric Winkler, with Patrick Rea also serving as producer, the film continues the creative collaboration that powered their previous genre successes.

Director Patrick Rea said, "This film is the result of years spent exploring the line between identity and performance. Jenn-O is raw, unfiltered, and more than a little dangerous. BloodStream is the perfect home because the platform supports films that take creative risks and speak directly to genre fans."

Writer and producer Eric Winkler added, "We set out to make something that pushes boundaries. BloodStream’s audience embraces original voices, and we are honored for viewers to make Jenn-O’s dream of ‘fortune and glory’ come true. Infamy equals immortality!"

Heidi Honeycutt, recently appointed Acquisitions and Programming Lead at BloodStream, emphasized how the film reflects the platform’s growing focus on bold, audience-tested genre work. "My years in festival programming taught me how quickly a film with a strong voice can ignite genuine excitement," Honeycutt said. "SUPER HAPPY FUN CLOWN has that spark. Supporting filmmakers with proven festival presence and giving sales partners a platform that champions discovery is exactly what BloodStream was built to do."

Following its BloodStream premiere, the film will expand to additional platforms later in 2026.

View the Trailer on YouTube 

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Anne Rice’s TALAMASCA: THE SECRET ORDER - Available now, on Digital

ANNE RICE’S Immortal Universe continues to grow with the highly anticipated new spy thriller meets gothic horror Anne Rice’s TALAMASCA: THE SECRET ORDER Series 1. 

First introduced in the hit series’ Anne Rice’s Interview with the Vampire and Anne Rice’s Mayfair Witches, fans can now dive into the world of the Talamasca – the secret society responsible for tracking and containing witches, vampires, and other creatures scattered around the globe.

Following its launch on Netflix, Anne Rice’s TALAMASCA: THE SECRET ORDER Series 1 is set for a Blu-ray and DVD release on 2 March 2026, courtesy of Acorn Media International. For fans wanting to catch up early, the full series will be available to buy and keep on Digital from 1 December 2025.

The brand-new series is led by Nicholas Denton (Dangerous Liaisons, Glitch) who stars as Guy Anatole, a young man who is recruited by the Talamasca and lured into the seductive underworld of supernatural secrets and spies. Denton is joined by a stellar cast including Elizabeth McGovern (Downton Abbey, War of the Worlds), William Fichtner (Crash, Prison Break), Maisie Richardson-Sellers (Legends of Tomorrow, The Kissing Booth 2) and Celine Buckens (Free Rein, Warrior). Jason Schwartzman (Rushmore, Scott Pilgrim vs. the World) is also set to guest star with Anne Rice’s Interview with the Vampire stars Eric Bogosian (Succession, Talk Radio) and Justin Kirk (Weeds, Angels in America) crossing over into this new series.

On the cusp of graduating law school, Guy Anatole (Denton) is approached by the mysterious Helen (McGovern), a representative of the Talamasca. When he discovers that the organisation have been tracking him since childhood, he falls headlong into a world of secret agents and immortal beings who, up to now, have maintained a fragile balance with the mortal world. 

Surrounded by lies and deception, and with danger in every direction, Guy must determine who he can truly trust – both human and superhuman – in a world where there are many fates worse than death.

A thrilling tale of espionage with a chilling paranormal twist, Anne Rice’s TALAMASCA: THE SECRET ORDER is a gritty and gripping genre-defying series shining a light on the secret society who have previously been hidden in the shadows of the Immortal Universe.

SPECIAL FEATURES include:

- Show Me More
- Episode Insiders

Pre-order the UK BD from Amazon.co.uk

Pre-order the UK DVD from Amazon.co.uk

 

  

 

Hammer Films STOLEN FACE gets the 4K Restoration Treatment

Hammer’s early study of sex, obsession, and desire returns in a new 4K restoration. STOLEN FACE, directed by Terence Fisher in 1951, arrives on UHD and Blu-ray for the first time.

Film Noir femme fatale Lizabeth Scott gives a searing performance in this macabre melodrama that offers a dark twist on the Pygmalion myth. Stolen Face is available now to pre-order from Hammer Films.

Philip Ritter, a philanthropic plastic surgeon, is jilted by Alice, a beautiful concert pianist, after a whirlwind romance. In desperation, he remakes disfigured criminal Lily in Alice's image but learns to his very real cost that beauty is only skin deep.

Co-starring Paul Henreid and André Morell in his first Hammer appearance, STOLEN FACE has been painstakingly restored by Silver Salt Restoration, in collaboration with Hammer in 4K from the original film negatives.

For Hammer fans, collectors, and lovers of British film history, this definitive restoration of one of the studio’s rare early noirs continues the studio’s commitment to restoring its cinematic treasures for today’s film enthusiasts and dedicated film collectors worldwide.

STOLEN FACE Limited Collector's Edition is packed with treasures including exclusive documentaries, expert commentaries, rare archival material, plus a richly illustrated booklet and deluxe packaging.

Lizabeth Scott delivers a striking dual performance as both the elegant musician who rejects the surgeon and the criminal he reshapes into her likeness. Paul Henreid plays a man convinced he is acting responsibly while pushing into ethically questionable territory. Supported by André Morell, the film blends noir tension with emotional unease and anticipates Fisher’s later explorations of creation and consequence.

STOLEN FACE Limited Collector's Edition comprises of:

- Both UK and US iterations of Stolen Face with supporting material on two discs in a stylish digipak and rigid box: one UHD and one Blu-ray, with the content duplicated across both formats.
- English, French, Italian, Spanish and German subtitles on each version of the film. 

The disks feature:

- New commentary with Lucy Bolton, Professor of Film Philosophy, and Cathy Lomax, artist and film scholar.
- New commentary with writers Lizbeth Myles and Paul Cornell, creators of the widely acclaimed Hammer House of Podcast.
- Face/Off: Author, filmmaker and Film Noir fan Chris Alexander examines actor Lizabeth Scott’s body of work and discusses why Stolen Face arguably features her best performance.
- Putty in His Hands: A mainstay at Hammer for a decade and the creator of some of the most iconic monster make-up in film history, Phil Leakey (courtesy of a private audio recording made in the 1980s) talks about his life and career alongside newly recorded contributions from his son Peter.
- A Distinctly British Phenomenon: Film critic and historian Alexandra Heller-Nicholas examines the theatrical interpretation of sex and obsession that surface in 1950s drama productions.
- A gallery of stills and publicity material alongside tracks from Malcolm Arnold’s score.
- Un-American: Stolen Face featured a victim of the HUAC blacklist in front of the camera and one of its most fervent stool pigeons behind it. Thomas Doherty, academic, cultural historian and author, examines this fractious time in American history and how it affected a generation of filmmakers.
- Dressed For Success: author and fashion historian Liz Tregenza profiles multiple Oscar-winning costume designer Edith Head and her work on Stolen Face costuming Lizabeth Scott.

The booklet features: 

-  New article by Sarah Morgan, who looks at the life and career of Lizabeth Scott.
- New article by Gayle Sequeira, who investigates Stolen Face's suspect motivations of appearance and personality.
- New article by Neil Sinyard, who examines Stolen Face’s questionable sexual politics and unsympathetic characters.
- New article by artist Cathy Lomax, who examines Hammer’s darkly erotic take on the Pygmalion myth and the not-so-perfect woman.
- New article by Neil Sinyard, who takes a sobering look at the musical journey of Malcolm Arnold, composer extraordinaire.
- An archive interview with actor Lizabeth Scott given during the filming of Stolen Face.
- New article by Wayne Kinsey, who investigates Stolen Face’s filming and Hammer’s ambitious-but-aborted three-studio plan.
- New article by Wayne Kinsey, who investigates the history of plastic surgery and its fictitious use in film.

Pre-order the UK 4K UHD box set from Amazon.co.uk