Unholy horror CONSECRATION - Coming to Digital, June

Vertigo Releasing will unleash the unholy horror CONSECRATION on Digital Platforms from 16th June.

After the suspicious death of her brother, a priest, Grace goes to the Mount Saviour Convent in Scotland to find out what really happened. Once there, she uncovers murder, sacrilege and a disturbing truth about her own past.

The film stars Jena Malone (The Hunger Games franchise, The Neon Demon), Danny Huston (The Aviator, Children of Men, 21 Grams), Thoren Ferguson (Emmerdale, Vigil), Will Keen (Operation Mincemeat, Victor Frankenstein), and Dame Janet Suzman (The Crown, Antony and Cleopatra). 

CONSECRATION was directed by Christopher Smith (Triangle, Creep, Temple), who co-wrote the film with Laurie Cook (Lord of Misrule, Don't Hang Up, Triangle).

View the Trailer on YouTube.

CONSECRATION is released on Digital Platforms from 16th June from Vertigo Releasing.

BEYOND THE MOONLIGHT - Indiegogo campaign

Filmmaker Natalie Rodriguez got in touch to tell us about her upcoming project BEYOND THE MOONLIGHT, which has just launched a crowdfunding appeal on Indiegogo.

Synopsis
In the quiet of a small town, as restaurants close and winds rustle through empty streets, something ancient awakens.

BEYOND THE MOONLIGHT follows two sisters—Abigail, a fierce and determined young woman in her twenties, and Laurie, her intense and mysterious older sister—who share more than just blood. On the surface, they are dancers, pushing themselves in the quiet hours of night. But beneath the sweat and rhythm lies a dark and powerful secret they are training to confront.

This short horror film is a chilling blend of body horror, family trauma, and supernatural transformation. At its core, it is about survival, identity, and sisterhood—and how the moon brings out more than just the beast inside.

Inspired by elevated horror and stylish visual storytelling, BEYOND THE MOONLIGHT is not just a film; it is a haunting experience.

Support BEYOND THE MOONLIGHT to bring a fresh, authentic horror story to life. Your contribution helps create a unique tale of sisterhood, survival, and transformation. Back independent filmmakers and ensure diverse voices thrive in the genre. Thank you for your support!

For more information on this project and to donate, visit the film's Indiegogo page. 

 

 

A psychotic Popeye, a murderous Mickey Mouse, a Vampire trailer park and a Cannibal Couple, on Digital from Reel2Reel

Reel2Reel films are releasing 4 new horror titles to Digital in June.

SHIVER ME TIMBERS

Witness Popeye like you’ve never seen him before in hilarious gore-filled horror SHIVER ME TIMBERS which puts its own horrifying spin on the classic cartoon with a comedic edge. The film, from writer-director Paul Stephen Mann, in his feature debut, is set to arrive on UK digital this June thanks to Reel 2 Reel Films.

1986, California: we join Olive Oyl, her brother Castor and their friends as they embark on a once-in-a-lifetime camping adventure to witness a dazzling meteor shower accompanying the arrival of Halley’s Comet.

But what begins as a serene evening of stargazing soon turns into a harrowing nightmare, when a tiny fragment of the comet lands in the pipe of a local old fisherman, transforming him into a terrifying superhuman killing machine.

Then, all hell breaks loose as the sinister sailor embarks on a murderous rampage of destruction and the youngsters must fight for their survival with bloody hilarious consequences.

Chock full of shocks, scares and nostalgic nods - grab your pipe and spinach and set sail for a fun, gore-filled horror.

View the Trailer on YouTube.

On Digital 2 June from Reel 2 Reel Films

 
I HEART WILLIE

From the murky minds of writer and star David Vaughn (Copshop, American Rust) and director Alejandro G. Alegre (They Were Witches, The Devil Told Me What to Do), comes award-winning horror I HEART WILLIE, set to arrive on UK digital 23 June courtesy of Reel 2 Reel Films.

When popular influencers Daniel and Nico receive an invitation to investigate the legend of Steamboat Willie – a boy born with deformities that have left him resembling a human/mouse hybrid, which supposedly inspired Disney’s pioneering animation – they’re intrigued and decide to take up the challenge.

Believing Willie to be an urban legend – that says he kills and crafts a bodysuit from the skins of those who cross his path – the daring YouTubers are about to find out the unimaginable truth.

As the pair set up for a night, ready to film their findings of chills and thrills, they unwittingly enter Willie’s clubhouse – a place of horror, where sadistic torture and mayhem awaits them.

There’s nothing timid about this murderous mouse… so show some love for I HEART WILLIE.

View the Trailer on YouTube.

On Digital 23 June from Reel 2 Reel Films

BOGIEVILLE

Take a one-way journey to BOGIEVILLE if you dare… as actor-director Sean Cronin (Drained, Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation) brings his bloodcurdling vampire feature to our screens. Following its premieres at Cannes Film Festival and FrightFest, the monstrous movie is set to make its UK digital debut 9 June courtesy of Reel 2 Reel Films.

Deep in the American South, a young couple on the run, Ham (Arifin Putra – The Raid 2) and Jody (Eloise Lovell Anderson – Villian), get more than they bargained for when they stumble upon the abandoned Bogieville trailer park. They bump into creepy caretaker Crawford (Jonathan Hansler – Axed) who convinces the pair to stay, but under strict instructions to not leave the property, especially at night…

Unfortunately, the couple don’t heed the advice and inadvertently make a terrifying discovery… Bogieville is inhabited by a pack of bloodthirsty vampires lead by the formidable, Madison (Cronin), who is embroiled in an eternal war with a rival vampire who will stop at nothing to take over the park.

With the pair caught in the crossfire of a deadly turf war and with a suspicious detective following a trail of dead bodies leading straight to Bogieville, the couple are desperate to leave. But when the fearsome fanged creatures latch onto Jody’s scent, there may be no escape.

You’ll be sucked in to the bloodthirsty BOGIEVILLE – a vicious vampire tale of twisted terror.

View the Trailer on YouTube.

On Digital 9 June from Reel 2 Reel Films

THE BOATYARD

Beware of THE BOATYARD – a sadistic slasher not for the faint of heart, that’s filled to the brim with blood, guts and gore.

Mike Ferguson (The Amityville Rising, Desert Dawn) and Susan Lanier (The Hills Have Eyes, Cut!) star as ravenous homicidal maniacs in Dale Stelley’s (Paradise, Bomb Pizza) truly disturbing horror feature, which is set to arrive on UK digital this June, courtesy of Reel 2 Reel Films.

After a wild day of partying, five college students find themselves stranded in the middle of the ocean when their boat mysteriously breaks down. To their luck, a stranger (Ferguson) emerges from the shadows offering to take the young partygoers back to the boatyard where he can fix up their boat.

Little do they know their knight in shining armour harbours a fiendish hunger for murder, and they’ve unwittingly become his next victims…

One by one the group are picked off and subjected to unimaginable evil, as this psycho killer and his band of merry murderers seek to tease and torture their prey, unveiling new terrifying and torturous methods for each teen.

Filled with tormenting terror and sinister scares, you daren’t risk an ocean excursion any time soon as you never know what evil will be waiting for you back at THE BOATYARD.

View the Trailer on YouTube.

On Digital 9 June from Reel 2 Reel Films

 

 

 

 

White-knuckle thriller DANGEROUS ANIMALS - in UK cinemas, June

DANGEROUS ANIMALS is a sharp, exhilarating thriller that takes you on a white-knuckle ride through the terror of human obsession and deadly creatures.

Vagabond surfer Zephyr has deserted her past to find solace in the surf on Australia’s east coast. After an unexpected, romantic night with another local surfer, she avoids her feelings for him by escaping to the waves - only to be abducted by a shark-obsessed serial killer who feeds his victims to the animals below. Forced into a terrifying showdown aboard the ship and against the ravenous sharks, Zephyr enters into a twisted dance for survival with the true monster: man.

From director Sean Byrne, the acclaimed filmmaker behind The Loved Ones and The Devil’s Candy, and starring Jai Courtney (Suicide Squad, Terminator Genisys, A Good Day to Die Hard), Hassie Harrison (Yellowstone) and Josh Heuston (Dune: Prophecy). 

DANGEROUS ANIMALS is a must-see title at Cannes Directors Fortnight where it will have its world premiere.

The film is released to UK & Irish cinemas 6th June.

View the Trailer on YouTube. 

Paranormal horror TALK TO ME - Limited Edition 4K UHD/BD coming from Second Sight, June

Talk to the hand as Second Sight Films is definitely listening, with their brand new, Limited Edition makeover of TALK TO ME – the scary as hell, twisted hair raiser – from the amazingly talented sibling writer–director duo Danny Philippou and Michael Philippou. 

 

The film is set to be a real conversation starter with its 4K UHD/Bluray dual release, presented in a stunningly designed packaging and chock full of special features. It’s set for release on 23 June 2025 alongside Standard Editions.

Proving themselves a force to be reckoned with, YouTube stars Danny Philippou and Michael Philippou, had everybody talking about their impressive feature debut lauded as… ‘An undeniably head-turning debut’ (Telegraph), ‘a strong entry into the realm of modern horror, delivering visceral thrills, practical effects and a fresh approach to classic horror techniques ‘(Love Horror), and ‘a brutal ending that’s the best this genre has seen so far this decade’ (Den of Geek).

TALK TO ME follows a group of teenage friends who take part in a dangerous new party craze, that uses an embalmed hand to open the door to the spirit world. As they push the boundaries more and more, the group get way more than they bargained for when they unleash deadly supernatural forces… with truly shocking consequences.

The film features cast of brilliant young actors including Sophie Wilde (Babygirl, Boy Swallows Universe), Alexandra Jensen (Beat, The Moogai) and Joe Bird (Rabbit, First Day), star alongside screen favourites Miranda Otto (The Lord of the Rings, The Thin Red Line) and Zoe Terakes (Wentworth, The Office).

The Limited Edition is presented in a rigid slipcase with new artwork by Ann Bembi and a 120-page book with new essays, please see full details below. 

You’ll be open-mouthed with excitement for the brand-new TALK TO ME Limited Edition from Second Sight Films.##

 
Special Features
- Dual format edition including both UHD and Blu-ray with main feature and bonus features on
both discs
- Presented in HDR with Dolby Vision
- New audio commentary by Emma Westwood and Sally Christie
- Audio commentary with writer–directors Danny Philippou and Michael Philippou
- Talk to Them: a new interview with Danny Philippou and Michael Philippou
- Conjuring Demons: a new interview with producer Samantha Jennings
- Beautifully Grotesque: a new interview with cinematographer Aaron McLisky
- Contagion: Kat Ellinger on Talk to Me
- Behind the Scenes of Talk to Me: archive featurette
- Behind the Scenes - No Spoilers: archive featurette
- Deleted Scenes
- Cast Interviews
- Crew Interviews
Limited Edition Contents
- Rigid slipcase with new artwork by Ann Bembi
- 120-page book with new essays by Alexandra Heller-Nicholas, Kat Hughes, Meagan Navarro,
Cecilia Sayad, Rebecca Sayce and Amber T
- Six collectors' art cards

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

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

 

 

John Rhys-Davies stars in BONE KEEPER, from acclaimed filmmaker Howard J. Ford

Acclaimed Brit Indie director Howard J. Ford (The Dead 1 & 2, Never Let Go, Darkgame) has just wrapped on his latest film BONE KEEPER, a monstrous tale of discovery and survival, which centres on six friends who enter a remote cave system to investigate the legend of the ‘Bone Keeper’, only to find themselves being hunted by a mysterious creature that may have inhabited the cave for thousands of years. Will they uncover the truth and escape the creature – or become the next missing souls?

BONE KEEPER, which Ford has produced through his company Latitude Films,  stars John Rhys-Davies,  who is best known for portraying Gimli in The Lord of the Rings trilogy and Sallah in the Indiana Jones franchise. The cast also features Sarah Alexandra Marks, Louis James, Tiffany Hannam-Daniels, Sophia Eleni, Danny Rahim, Tyler Winchcombe and Sarah T .Cohen. The film’s VFX supervisor is Giordano Aita.

International sales agency REInvent are handling international sales and plan to reveal first footage at the Cannes Film Festival,

Ford said: “I’ve always been intrigued with caves and caverns and imagined if something lurked down there in the depths, so I am very excited to be making a creature-feature and reuniting with the REinvent team and not least working with the legendary Mr. John Rhys-Davies, who has been an absolute blast.”

 

 

Exorcism horror THE RITUAL starring Al Pacino,

Altitude will release the chilling horror THE RITUAL, in UK and Irish cinemas from 30 May. Starring Al Pacino and Dan Stevens, the film is a faithful and terrifying depiction of the case of Emma Schmidt, whose alleged decades of demonic possession culminated in a series of exorcisms in 1928.

 

Based on True Events. The harrowing true story of the exorcism of Emma Schmidt, and the two priests who went to war with Satan to save her soul.

The film stars Academy Award-winner Al Pacino (The Godfather trilogy) and Dan Stevens (Abigail), with Ashley Greene (The Twilight Saga) and Abigail Cowen (Chilling Adventures of Sabrina) rounding out the cast. THE RITUAL was directed by David Midell (The Killing of Kenneth Chamberlain), who co-wrote the film with Enrico Natale (Catalyst).

THE RITUAL will be playing in UK and Irish cinemas from 30 May.

View the Trailer on YouTube.