Doug Jones is THE DEMON DETECTIVE, plus DEADLY GAMES and SOUL SNATCHER on Digital this month

Trinity Content Partners is delighted to announce the UK Digital premiere of three new spine-chillers and thrillers to beat the heat this August.

Call THE DEMON DETECTIVE for T.C. De Wit’s fun new supernatural mystery horror starring Doug Jones, Adrienne Barbeau, Vivica A. Fox and Tom Virtue, arriving 17 August from Miracle Media, get ready to play DEADLY GAMES in Ojan Missaghi’s dark and twisted new thrill-ride, released 10 August from Miracle Media, and resist the darkness in spooky and spiritual new spine tingler SOUL SNATCHERS out 31 August from Seven Tales.

THE DEMON DETECTIVE

Call THE DEMON DETECTIVE for a fun new supernatural mystery horror, perfect for fiendish fans of Hellboy, Constantine and the Harry Dresden series.

From award-winning writer-director T.C. De Wit (Star Trek: Legacies, Blade: Heart of Darkness) comes a new paranormal chiller set to arrive on UK digital 17 August, courtesy of Miracle Media. 

The film sees genre icons Doug Jones (Pan’s Labyrinth, The Shape of Water) and Adrienne Barbeau (The Fog, Escape from New York) star alongside a talented ensemble including Dustyn Gulledge (Silicon Valley), Eugene Young (Squid Game), Vivica A. Fox (Independence Day, Kill Bill Vol. 1) and Tom Virtue (Even Stevens, Green Book).

Miles Mako (Gulledge) is a Catholic outcast turned supernatural exorcist for hire who makes his living banishing ghosts, spectres and dark spirits back to hell alongside his right-hand man, Pin (Young). When a new client, Clara, encounters a demonic presence, she recruits the supernatural sleuth, but Miles soon begins to realise that this case and other recent investigations may have a dark connection to the traumatic childhood he buried long ago.

In his quest to connect the dots between the past and present, Miles must come face-to-face with the very evil he's spent his whole life running from.

The doors to hell are open, can THE DEMON DETECTIVE close them in time to save his soul?

View the Trailer on YouTube.

On Digital 17 August from Miracle Media

 
DEADLY GAMES

 

Get ready to play DEADLY GAMES in a dark and twisted new feature where you must fight for fame, fortune and survival.

From Ojan Missaghi (The Leader) in his directorial debut, make sure you like, subscribe, and press play on high-stakes thriller Deadly Games as it arrives on UK Digital on 10 August, courtesy of Miracle Media.

When four rapidly rising female influencers receive an exclusive invitation to a powerful industry tycoon’s private island, they believe it’s the ultimate ticket to success. But behind the glamourous facade lies a dark, long-orchestrated game of power and manipulation…

Under the guise that they will be competing in a high-stakes competition to gain followers and win one million dollars, they soon discover they’re not just losing followers, they’re about to lose their lives. The lines between virality and fatality begin to blur as one by one the girls brutally begin to meet their grizzly end.

Let the DEADLY GAMES begin in a suspense-filled thrill-ride, where in this fame hungry world only the strongest will survive.

View the Trailer on YouTube.

On Digital 10 August from Miracle Media 

SOUL SNATCHERS

 

Resist the darkness in gripping new supernatural thriller SOUL SNATCHERS. From director Julio Roman, the film is set to make its UK debut on digital on 31 August, courtesy of Seven Tales.

Emmanuel (Cameron Arnett – Star Trek: The Next Generation, The Forge), a man of unwavering convictions, returns with his missionary family to the remote island, where he lived as a child, with plans of opening a music school for orphaned children. But beneath the island's scenic beauty lies an unseen darkness – one that quietly shapes the lives, choices, and destinies of its inhabitants.

As Emmanuel pursues his mission, subtle forces begin to fracture his family: his older son becomes consumed by his work, slowly drifting away from what matters most, while his youngest is drawn to the influence of a powerful cult-like leader who stands in direct opposition to Emmanuel and his values.

Unaware of how deep the evil has already taken root, the family face an insidious influence that threatens both their unity and their lives. Can they escape, or will they too succumb to the darkness?

SOUL SNATCHERS is an enthralling, spooky, spiritual, spine tingler, that reimagines the timeless struggle between good and evil and the eternal battle for the human soul.

View the Trailer on YouTube.

On Digital 31 August from Seven Tales 

 

 

BloodStream Expands Vertical Horror Lineup with UMBRAL

BloodStream will premiere UMBRAL, a Chilean sci-fi horror vertical series directed and written by Gerson Vega, on August 1, streaming on BloodStream.

The 9-episode science fiction vertical series Umbral is directed by Chilean filmmaker Gerson Vega stars Shirley HeadRoom and Fabiana Espinoza. The story is a surreal nightmare about a man trapped in a dream world controlled by a mysterious entity, the lines between reality and dreams completely blurred.

Produced by David Wing of Echo Cell Collective, the vertical series is designed specifically for mobile viewing. The series is part of BloodStream's expanding roster of vertical horror content.

All 9 episodes of Umbral stream exclusively on BloodStreamtv.com beginning August 1. The series is presented in Spanish.Gerson Vega has crafted a sci-fi nightmare that uses the vertical format to pull viewers into a reality that rewrites itself, and we're excited to bring this Chilean series to genre audiences on August 1,” says BloodStream programmer Heidi Honeycutt.

BloodStream is an international streaming service featuring mainstream and underground horror, fantasy, action, thriller, and sci-fi films, including shorts and films you simply cannot find anywhere else.

View the Trailer on YouTube 

Mayhem Film Festival announce IMPOSTERS, MUM, I’M ALIEN PREGNANT and CAREFUL as Early Bird Passes go on sale

 

Mayhem Film Festival is proud to announce the first three films of its 22nd edition which will take place at Broadway, Nottingham on 15-18 October 2026.

First up is Caleb Phillips’ lo-fi horror/sci-fi IMPOSTERS. After a couple’s baby boy is taken, a desperate mother learns of a way to bring him back, but her husband soon suspects who she returned with isn’t quite their son. Taking the audience in unexpected directions, Imposters is an incredibly smart thriller that pokes at the cracks in a seemingly perfect family picture and led by two fantastic central performances.

Next up is body-horror comedy MUM, I’M ALIEN PREGNANT, from New Zealand duo Thunderlips. When a messy millennial underachiever accidentally gets alien-pregnant, she must overcome sceptical doctors, a useless baby-daddy, and her oversharing mum in order to survive and reclaim her life. Under all the goo (and there is plenty) and the dry New Zealand humour, Thunderlips have crafted a heartfelt commentary on pregnancy, choice and parenthood. 

To round-up this first wave of announcements, Mayhem will be presenting a screening of Guy Maddin’s 1997 CAREFUL. In this stunning melodrama, the residents of a 19th century Alpine village must speak softly and remain quiet to avoid being swallowed up by an avalanche. But desires, repression and human nature cannot always be tamed. Mayhem is excited to present a brand new 4K restoration of one of Guy Maddin’s early masterpieces.

Mayhem Co-Director, Chris Cooke is excited to present the programme to audiences: "Mayhem brings together our most eclectic international line-up yet - including horror, twisted sci-fi, scary shorts and cult cinema from Argentina, Canada, Indonesia, Japan, New Zealand, Spain and more, gathering a wide ranging selection of thrilling genre filmmaking from around the world.”

“We're delighted to be working with the Mayhem team on this year's festival, says Stewart Terry, Broadway’s Director or Marketing and Communications. It gets bigger every year, and with horror more popular than ever, we expect this edition to attract even more attention than usual. Steven, Chris and Meli are true connoisseurs of the genre, so it's always all killer, no filler. Grab your weekend pass before it's too late.”

Early Bird Passes for the festival are now on sale through Broadway’s website HERE, until Monday 10 August only. For £95, Early Bird Passes give you access to all films and events for the four days of the festival.

More information and announcements about Mayhem’s 22nd edition will follow later in the summer.

For more information, please visit http://www.mayhemfilmfestival.com/

 

The FrightFest Guide to Japanese Horror Movies - On Sale exclusively at FrightFest

FrightFest and FAB Press once again join forces to launch THE FRIGHTFEST GUIDE TO JAPANESE HORROR MOVIES, which goes exclusively on sale during Tubi FrightFest 2026, August 27 – August 31. The author, world-renowned Japanese cinema expert Tom Mes, will be present during the festival to introduce select Japanese horror movie screenings and to sign copies of his book.

 

From the sumptuous scares of Kwaidan to the cold chills of Dark Water, Japanese horror movies have been inducing shivers in viewers across the globe for decades. Iconic long-haired female ghosts and impish yokai monsters, king of the monsters Godzilla and other city-stomping fellow kaiju – the fantastical bestiary of Japanese horror is firmly ingrained in our collective imagination.

 

Renowned Japanese film expert Tom Mes takes you on a journey through a century of horror, during which you will encounter cat demons, mushroom people, snake girls and snow maidens, along with Japan’s unique takes on zombies, vampires, werewolves and haunted houses. Take descents into hell, wade through the crimson rivers of 1980s splatter, and wallow in the wild excesses of modern masters like Takashi Miike and Shinya Tsukamoto.

 

Thanks to Ring and its iconic cursed videotape, the turn of the millennium saw a worldwide boom in Japanese ghost films, and a host of Hollywood remakes, but The FrightFest Guide to Japanese Horror Movies takes you back to this distinctive movement’s roots.

 

Master filmmaker Kiyoshi Kurosawa, globally acclaimed director of great Japanese horror films including Cure and Pulse, provides the insightful foreword.

 

The FrightFest Guide to Japanese Horror Movies shines a spotlight on more than 200 films and fright franchises, including horrific hidden gems and monstrous missing links that have never been seen outside Japan or written about in the English language before.

 

Following the success of the previous seven editions: The FrightFest Guides to Exploitation Movies, Monster Movies, Ghost Movies, Werewolf Movies, Grindhouse Movies, Vampire Movies and Mad Doctor Movies, this is the latest in a series of wide appeal books for both the curious spectator and the cult connoisseur.

 

The exclusive launch of the book is at Tubi FrightFest 2026, with official author book signings taking place at Odeon LUXE Leicester Square from Friday 28 to Monday 31 August.

 

The exclusive hardcover will be on sale for just £25, and people not attending in person won’t miss out as they have the option to pre-order the book from www.fabpress.com – pre-ordered books will ship the first week of September. The Paperback publication date is 27 October 2026.

 

 

 

Dario Argento's THE CARD PLAYER - on UHD, BD and Digital, August

Dario Argento deals a different kind of giallo. A sadistic, faceless killer snatches women off the streets of Rome and forces the police into a sickening game: play him at poker. If they win, the victim survives. If they lose, then the victim dies and it's over, live on screen.

 

 
Stefania Rocca (The Talented Mr Ripley) and Liam Cunningham (Game of Thrones) chase a ghost in the machine in a film that feels more relevant now than ever - a story about watching, being watched, and who's really in control of the screen.

 

Presented in a stunning new 4K restoration with Dolby Vision HDR, this Limited Edition is loaded with extras: exclusive interviews with Argento himself, cast and crew, a feature-length commentary from film historians Troy Howarth and Nathaniel Thompson, a new booklet from Argento authority Alan Jones, plus poster and art card.

Special Features
- ‘Watch Me When I Kill’ – interview with Dario Argento
- ‘On the Set of The Card Player’ - behind the scenes footage of Dario Argento on set
- ‘Playing the Game’ – interview with Stefania Rocca
- ‘Game Over’ – interview with Fiore Argento
- ‘Sharp Cuts’ – interview with Walter Fasano
- ‘Taking Risks’ – interview with Franco Ferrini
- ‘A Chip and a Chair’ – interview with Antonello Geleng
- ‘The Killer’s Choice’’ – interview with Elisabetta Rocchetti
- Commentary by film historians Troy Howarth and Nathaniel Thompson
- Booklet by Argento authority Alan Jones
- Two-sided art card
- Original poster
- Limited edition, numbered O-card collectors edition

 

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

 

THE CARD PLAYER is available on 4K UHD, Blu-ray and digital platforms 10 August 2026 from Shameless Films

 

 

Found-footage horror TINSMAN ROAD - Coming to Digital Outlets, August

From the filmmaker behind The Outwaters, comes a chilling found footage tale - independent to the bone and shot fully on gritty 4:3 Mini-DV in the backwoods of New Jersey.

Centering on a young man as he navigates the serpentine mystery surrounding his long-missing sister and their family home, Tinsman Road takes the audience on an emotionally winding voyage into the wilderness of death and sorrow.

Written, directed by Robbie Banfitch (The Outwaters). Starring Robbie Banfitch, Leslie Ann Banfitch, Salem Belladonna, Noelle Faccone and Heather Middleton.

TINSMAN ROAD premiered at the Unnamed Footage Festival in San Francisco before playing festivals aroundthe world including Calgary Underground Film Festival, Brooklyn Horror Festival and Stockholm International Film Festival. The film arrives on digital platforms following an independent theatrical release in the USA in autumn 2025.

View the Trailer on YouTube.

TINSMAN ROAD is on UK, Ireland, US, Australia and New Zealand Digital platforms 3 August 2026 from Blue Finch Film Releasing 

 

 

Contemporary Horror DOROTHY: THE HAUNTING OF OZ - Unleashes the Wicked Witch in Film

Follow the yellow brick road to Hell in the first teaser for DOROTHY: THE HAUNTING OF OZ, a contemporary horror take on L. Frank Baum's The Wonderful Wizard of Oz.

On Halloween night, a viral internet challenge unleashes Dorothy, the Wicked Witch, and more nightmarish characters on an unsuspecting California town. As the curse spreads, the line between myth and memory begins to disappear for a group of struggling college athletes. One student must confront her trauma before it consumes everyone around her.

Adrienne Tabag, Caia Bonner, Jordan Sklansky, Aziah King, Andrew Wang, and Thomas Shan star in DOROTHY: THE HAUNTING OF OZ, which marks the feature debut of 22-year-old writer-director Elijah J. Alvarez.

"Horror is a powerful way to explore not just defeating the monster, but learning how to live with it," notes Alvarez. "DOROTHY: THE HAUNTING OF OZ is about grief-shaped identity, the ways evil enters through the fractures in our lives, and what happens when the thing haunting us is also the part of ourselves we refuse to face."

Blending elements of psychological thriller, supernatural slasher, coming-of-age drama, and sci-fi worldbuilding, the indie film ambitiously explores self-identity and the power of myth through a Gen Z lens.

"My generation is fractured by the internet and still trying to find ourselves while life keeps stripping pieces away," Alvarez explains. "We document everything, we chase feeling, and still we can’t stop the darkness from encroaching."

Currently in post-production, DOROTHY: THE HAUNTING OF OZ is aiming for a fall 2026 premiere

 

View the Trailer on YouTube.