British horror THE CELLAR - Set for release

The highly anticipated British horror film THE CELLAR is set for release in 2025, with the exact date still to be confirmed. Directed by Jamie Langlands, this psychological nightmare has already made waves on the festival circuit, winning over 20 international awards and securing nine official selections. The newly released trailer gives a terrifying glimpse into what promises to be one of the year's most unsettling horror films.

The story follows Abigail, a young girl who wakes up in a dark underground cell with no memory of how she got there. Trapped in a claustrophobic nightmare, she must fight to survive while uncovering the chilling truth about her situation. 

As reality blurs, the film explores trauma, fear, and the terrifying power of the unknown. Known for its eerie visuals and haunting sound design, The Cellar is already being praised for its ability to build tension and dread.

Langlands' debut feature is set to establish him as a director to watch, with a cast led by Meghan Adara as Abigail, alongside Neil James, Charlotte Marshall, and Mickaela Sands. The film has drawn attention for its atmospheric storytelling and psychological depth, promising a horror experience that lingers long after the credits roll. With the trailer now available, horror fans can prepare for a tense and unforgettable descent into darkness.

View the Trailer on YouTube.

Coming Soon!

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Supernatural Horror THE CONTAINMENT - Coming Soon

Black Mandala is proud to present THE CONTAINMENT, directed by Jack Zagha Kababie and Yossy Zagha, a chilling supernatural horror that blends psychological terror with demonic possession, all set against the backdrop of deep family trauma. 

A young girl is consumed by a terrifying entity, its grip tightening with every passing day as she desperately fights to reclaim her own soul. Her mother turns to doctors, exorcists, and so-called experts, but none can expel the darkness festering within her. 

As the horror escalates and the line between the supernatural and reality begins to blur, a devout nun steps forward to confront the evil. 

But as she delves deeper, an even more horrifying truth emerges—one that suggests the greatest threat may not come from the demon itself, but from something far more insidious, something no prayer can save them from.

View the Trailer on YouTube. 

Coming Soon.

 

Sci-fi action thriller PROJECT SILENCE - Coming to UHD and BD

Sci-fi action thriller PROJECT SILENCE gets a 4K UHD release on 10th February from Altitude.

A gripping mix of action, sci-fi and horror, featuring a shady government experiment gone awry, a bridge on the verge of collapse, a toxic gas leak, and a band of trapped survivors being hunted by mutant killer dogs in thick fog.

A father, Jung-Won, and his daughter are on their way to Incheon Airport when a thick fog causes a massive chain-reaction crash on the airport bridge. They get stuck in the chaos when mutated military dogs are accidentally released from their transport vehicle and start preying upon humans. 

As the bridge is shut down, it is now up to Jung-won aided by the other survivors to figure out a way to make it through the night while uncovering the conspiracy behind the dogs.

Written and directed by Kim Tae-gon, and starring Parasite’s Lee Sun-kyun, PROJECT SILENCE is one hundred minutes of breathless mayhem and South Korean genre cinema at its best. 

The film is released in a 4K UHD edition, a beautifully designed collectable 4K UHD Steelbook edition, Blu-ray and DVD from 10th February.

View the Trailer on YouTube.

Buy the UK 4K UHD Steelbook from Amazon.co.uk

Buy the UK BD from Amazon.co.uk

Buy the UK DVD from Amazon.co.uk

Rupert Russell, director of THE LAST SACRIFICE - Interview

THE LAST SACRIFICE Q & A with director Rupert Russell

Ahead of the UK premiere of horror documentary THE LAST SACRIFICE at FrightFest Glasgow 2025, director Rupert Russell reflects on the making of a grizzly true-crime investigation that probes into the eerie, enigmatic cultural undercurrents that shaped the British folk horror genre.

Q) Your film is having its UK premiere at this year’s FrightFest Glasgow event. Excited or what? 

Indeed, suitably close to Summerisle, the fictional island in The Wicker Man.

Q) What initially drew you to the project? 

Embarrassingly, I had only watched The Wicker Man for the first time in 2022. I did not see it as a horror film. To me, it was a documentary of what living in Britain was like over the past several years. The madness of Summerisle was indistinguishable from the madness of the British Isles. That climatic scene on the mountaintop, where Srgt. Howie pleads for his life, begging them to see that ‘killing me won’t save your apples’, only to be met by the collective shrug his Lordship gives, ‘I know it will’, for me has been an almost daily experience.

I was telling a close friend all this when he stopped me and said, ‘well, you know there was a real murder this was all based on?’

Q) It’s centered around the unsolved murder of Charles Walton in 1945, giving the documentary the feel of a true-crime investigation. What is the background to the case? 

A movie poster with a red backgroundDescription automatically generatedCharles Walton was a 74-year-old farm labourer who, on Valentine Day, 1945, was discovered in a field in the Cotswolds with a pitchfork in his face and a bellhook buried in his throat. The scene was so grizzly that the Warwickshire police called Scotland Yard requesting help, and they sent none other than Britain’s most famous detective: Robert Fabian of the Yard. When he arrived, he described the murder as a ‘slaughterhouse horror’. But despite his own investigation, and years and years of further attempts by the local police, no one was ever charged with the crime.

Q) What fascinated you about the case? 

The fascination for me wasn’t who did it, but who do we believe did it, and why? Mysteries are mirrors, they are reflections of ourselves. In the case of an unsolved murder, we project our paranoid fears and fantasies onto the face of the imagined killer. The theories that griped Britain were, therefore, really theories about the British themselves. And the theories that emerged contained many novel features we hadn’t seen before in fact or fiction. In particular, the theory that the source of danger was not the perennial outsider - the Nosferatu figure invading the city walls - but rather the otherwise ‘normal’ insider. The enemy within. 

Q) The rural setting and superstitious fears surrounding Walton's death mirror the isolation and community rituals in films like The Wicker Man. How did these parallels shape your storytelling? 

The parallels between fact and fiction was what excited me creatively about the film. I began the project by watching documentaries made of real witches in the 1960s, filled with a Mondo-esque mixture of exploitation and theatrics. On talking to real witches, some of whom appeared in the films, I discovered that despite the ‘hype’ they were in fact accurate portrayals of what was happening at the time. And, on the face of it, more outrageous and shocking than the Hammer and Tigon witchcraft films at the time. This spoke to the heat of the story, how fact and fantasy had become intertwined and often indistinguishable.

Furthermore, the conspiracies around the Walton murder informed the tropes of the folk horror films that were made at the time, and we now just take them for granted as the staple beats of the genre. But these did not come from the imaginations of screenwriters, but rather policeman and sleuth academics trying to make sense of a bizarre ‘ritual’ murder in rural Britain.

Q) The role of the tabloid media seemed to play a big part in fueling the public’s fascination with ritual sacrifice and the occult in post-war Britain. Do you think this impeded the murder investigation? 

No.  There was a delayed reaction, mostly spurned on by the chief inspector of the case, Robert Fabian of the Yard, whose memories, after he retired, brought the occult aspects to the public’s attention. In his 1945 police report, Fabian is quite explicit that the hinderance to the investigation were the local villagers themselves. He complained about their ‘secretive’ nature and refusal to fully cooperate with the police investigation. Fabian was convened that in a town of less than 500 people, the killer’s identity would have been widely known. Nobody seemed to care that there might be a demented killer terrorising the vulnerable. Unless, of course, they knew who the murderer was - and why the murder was committed. 

Q) What do you think is the enduring legacy of the Charles Walton murder, both in real-life folklore and its continuing influence on the horror film genre? 

The folk horror movies of the late ‘60s and early ‘70s are the result of a collision of cultural forces. They’re an incoherent mishmash of all sorts of weird and wonderful things that were happening in Britain at the time. Authors, screenwriters and director joined the dots between the Walton murder, the rise of Wicca, the counterculture, the hippie movement, women’s liberation, the sexual revolution, class war and so much more. They all kind of swirled together in a technicolor vortex around the figure of the witch. This figure became a kind of organising metaphor for all that was being torn up and a warning of the new world that might be around the corner.

Q) How would you compare the British folk horror films of the ‘60s and early ‘70s to the American ones that came later? 

The British films all feature a member of the new professional class - a teacher, doctor, or policeman - who goes to a strange English village. They’re the victim of a conspiracy between the peasantry and an aristocrat who commands their loyalty through pagan gods or voodoo magic. They are paranoid tales of a reactionary counter-revolution, where Atlee’s new social democracy will be rolled back to a feudal time.

In contrast, the American films are about going somewhere foreign and are led by naive tourists, such as An American Werewolf in London or Midsommar. They encounter not a class conflict, but a cult: an ideology taken to a dangerous extreme. When you consider that the Americas are the place we dumped our own religious nutters in the 17th and 18th centuries, their fears may well be quite rational.

Q) What is your favourite folk horror movie? 

I was ignorant of the genre when I started making the film and it was a true joy to take a compressed crash course. My favourites would be Panda’s Fen, The Plague of the Zombies, Twins of Evil, and Demons of the Mind.

Q) Finally, what’s next for you? 

I have two fiction horror films that are in development, and another film archive doc.

THE LAST SACRIFICE is showing at the Glasgow Film Theatre on Fri 7 March, 3.30pm, as part of Pigeon Shrine FrightFest Glasgow 2025.

Rupert will be attending.

For more info on this and other films at the Festival and to book tickets, visit...
https://frightfest.co.uk/2025Glasgow/

 

 

 

Survival Horror PLAY DEAD - Coming Soon...

Black Mandala is proud to present PLAY DEAD a chilling new horror film that kicks off with a woman waking up in a basement surrounded by corpses and fighting for her life.

This grisly tale of survival and deception is directed by Carlos ‘Charly’ Goitia (Nightmare Radio: The Night Stalker, The 100 Candles Game: The Last Possession) and produced by Nicolás Onetti (1978, What the Waters Left Behind). The screenplay is penned by Gonzalo Mellid and Camilo Zaffora.

PLAY DEAD follows the harrowing journey of Alison (Paula Brasca - What the Waters Left Behind), who finds herself gravely injured and trapped in a dark, cryptic basement. Desperate to survive, she must use her wits and pretend to be dead, blending in with the corpses around her. 

But as she clings to life, she makes a horrifying discovery—above her, a grotesque, ritualistic celebration is unfolding. With each passing moment, the danger escalates.

Drawing heavy inspiration from horror classics like The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, Don’t Breathe, and The Collector, PLAY DEAD blends relentless tension with gruesome horror,  delivering a truly unforgettable cinematic experience.

View the Trailer on YouTube. 

Coming Soon...

 

Creature Feature GATOR CREEK - Coming to Digital, March.

Vacation turns to disaster when Houston graduate Kyle (Athena Strates) and her friends survive a plane crash in the desolate Louisiana bayou, only to discover there's something infinitely more dangerous lurking in the shallows…a pack of primordial, highly-evolved American alligators. 

Apex predators and perfectly adapted to their native habitat, the gators have zeroed in on the survivors - pure killing machines 150 million years in the making. And these gators are living in an environment contaminated by illegal chemicals pumped into their ecosystem. They're bigger, smarter, faster, meaner, and hell-bent on devouring anything that stumbles into their territory...

From directors Taneli Mustonen and Brad Watson, GATOR CREEK features an ensemble of young stars in Athena Strates, Isabelle Bonfrer, Elisha Applebaum, Madalena Aragão, and Tayla Kovacevic-Ebong. UK-based genre specialists Tea Shop Productions (FALL, 47 METERS DOWN) produced.

Vertigo plans to release the survival flick from the producers of FALL and 47 METERS DOWN on Digital platforms in the UK and Ireland on March 24th.

View the Trailer on YouTube.

Poster and Trailer revealed for Popeye horror SHIVER ME TIMBERS...

Get ready to set sail on a blood-soaked, laugh-out-loud voyage— Alpake Entertainment has just dropped the uncensored red band trailer for SHIVER ME TIMBERS, the first-ever horror-comedy starring a horrifying new Popeye. The film, directed by Paul Mann, will be marketed at the upcoming European Film Market in Berlin, where EuroObscura will handle international sales.

Blending classic slasher thrills with off-the-wall comedy, SHIVER ME TIMBERS pays homage to 80s horror while bringing Popeye into his most terrifying adventure yet. In SHIVER ME TIMBERS, Olive Oyl, her brother Castor and friends, go on a camping trip to see a meteor shower.  But the night turns into horror as a meteor transforms Popeye into an unstoppable killing machine. 

The film has already been acquired by Gravitas Ventures, an Anthem Sports & Entertainment Company, for North America, with a scheduled release in April 2025. The new red band trailer offers a brutal and hilarious first look at SHIVER ME TIMBERS, showcasing over-the-top gore, twisted humor, and a fresh take on the beloved sailor’s world. Fans of horrorcomedy
and slasher classics won’t want to miss this wild ride.

SHIVER ME TIMBERS is set to make waves at the European Film Market in Berlin, where EuroObscura will present the film to international buyers. With its April 2025 release locked in for North America, horror fans everywhere should brace themselves for an adventure filled with screams and laughs in equal measure.

View the Trailer on YouTube.

 

Post apocalyptic thriller DIE ALONE - Coming to Disc and Digital

Lightbulb Film Distribution is pleased to share the poster and trailer for new post-apocalyptic thriller, DIE ALONE, which comes to UK Disc and Digital outlets, March.

In a post-apocalyptic world, a young man (Douglas Smith) wakes from vehicle crash to find himself in the middle of a zombie apocalypse. Rescued by a hardened survivalist (Carrie-Anne Moss), he is forced to team up with her, as he looks for his missing girlfriend.

Directed by Lowell Dean (Wolfcop), DIE ALONE  stars Carrie-Anne Moss (The Matrix franchise, Memento), Douglas Smith (Terminator Genisys, Don’t Worry Darling), Frank Grillo (Captain America, The Purge: Anarchy) and Johnathon Cherry (Final Destination 2, House of the Dead, Dark Match).

DIE ALONE will be released in the UK & Ireland on Digital Download, DVD and Blu-ray from March 10.

View the Trailer on YouTube.

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

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

 

M3GAN 2.0 - In UK cinemas, June

The murderous doll who captivated pop culture in 2023 is back. And this time she’s not alone. 

The original creative team behind that phenomenon—led by horror titans James Wan for Atomic Monster, Jason Blum for Blumhouse and director Gerard Johnstone—reboot an all-new wild chapter in A.I. mayhem with M3GAN 2.0.

Two years after M3GAN, a marvel of artificial intelligence, went rogue and embarked on a murderous (and impeccably choreographed) rampage and was subsequently destroyed, M3GAN’s creator Gemma (Allison Williams) has become a high-profile author and advocate for government oversight of A.I. Meanwhile, Gemma’s niece Cady (Violet McGraw), now 14, has become a teenager, rebelling against Gemma’s overprotective rules.

Unbeknownst to them, the underlying tech for M3GAN has been stolen and misused by a powerful defense contractor to create a military-grade weapon known as Amelia (Ivanna Sakhno; Ahsoka, Pacific Rim: Uprising), the ultimate killer infiltration spy. But as Amelia’s self-awareness increases, she becomes decidedly less interested in taking orders from humans. Or in keeping them around.

With the future of human existence on the line, Gemma realizes that the only option is to resurrect M3GAN (Amie Donald, voiced by Jenna Davis) and give her a few upgrades, making her faster, stronger, and more lethal. As their paths collide, the original A.I bitch is about to meet her match.

Directed by acclaimed returning filmmaker Gerard Johnstone, the film co-stars returning cast members Brian Jordan Alvarez and Jen Van Epps as Gemma’s loyal tech teammates, Cole and Tess, and new characters played by Aristotle Athari (Saturday Night Live, Hacks), Timm Sharp (Apples Never Fall, Percy Jackson and the Olympians) and Grammy winner and 11-time Emmy nominee Jemaine Clement (Avatar: The Way of Water, What We Do in the Shadows).

Produced by James Wan, Jason Blum and Allison Williams, the film is executive produced by Gerard Johnstone, Adam Hendricks, Greg Gilreath, Michael Clear, Judson Scott and Mark D. Katchur. 

 View the Trailer on YouTube.

M3GAN 2.0 is released to UK Cinemas 27th June.

Richard Dreyfuss Thriller INTO THE DEEP - Available on Disc and Digital

Richard Dreyfuss returns to face off against the ocean’s most deadly predator in this jaws-some underwater thriller. 

Off the coast of Madagascar, a young father and his daughter, Cassidy, share a playful swim until a looming shark attack shatters their idyllic moment. Traumatised by the incident, Cassidy grows into adulthood plagued by fear, until her grandfather, Seamus, an oceanography professor, takes her under his wing to conquer her demons. 

Years later, Cassidy, now married to Gregg, embarks on a dive expedition to Reunion Island, only to find herself entangled in a perilous situation involving modern-day pirates and a vengeful great white shark. Forced to confront her deepest fears to survive, Cassidy must navigate treacherous waters both physical and psychological, grappling with her past trauma while facing imminent danger. 

Starring Richard Dreyfuss (Jaws), Scout Taylor-Compton (Halloween), Jon Seda (La Brea), Stuart Townsend (The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen) and AnnaMaria Demara (Lost in Space), INTO THE DEEP is directed by Christian Sesma (Lights Out) from a script written by Chad Law (Hero Wanted) and Josh Ridgway (The Flood). 

INTO THE DEEP is available on Digital Platforms 27 January, DVD and Blu-ray 3 February. Distributed by Signature Entertainment

View the Trailer on YouTube. 

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

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

THE RED HOURGLASS - UK Film Premiere at the Romford Horror Festival

Writer/Director B.C. Jones labour of love project THE RED HOURGLASS, will be having its UK premiere on Sunday, March 2nd at The Romford Horror Film Festival 2025

The film stars Caroline Quigley (best known for Beezel) as a woman who, after a strange and unsettling encounter with a black widow spider, inexplicably finds herself pregnant. As she gives birth to a mysterious child, a shadowy cult begins to gather outside her home, seemingly drawn by dark, supernatural forces. 

The film serves as an homage to classics like Rosemary’s Baby, Carrie, and Prince of Darkness. But beyond its nods to genre films, it also functions as a metaphor for the terrifying rise of fascism and the dangers of cult leadership. 

The inspiration for the story came from a deeply personal experience: in 2020, the same week they entered quarantine, the Director found out his wife was pregnant. Navigating the anxieties of having a child during a global pandemic was deeply unsettling, and those fears found their way into the narrative. In addation, the rising tide of fascism was equally alarming. Witnessing the growing influence of dangerous leaders and the indoctrination of ordinary people became a central theme of the film.

As a lifelong fan of the horror genre, Director B.C. Jones felt that this was the perfect vessel for his anxieties about the world—and hopes THE RED HOURGLASS resonates with audiences on a deep, unsettling level. 

View the Trailer on Vimeo. 

Visit the Director's website https://cinester.com/

For more info about this and other films at the Romford Horror Festival and to puchase tickets, visit http://www.romfordhorrorfestival.com/

 

 

Folk horror INCUBUS - Out now on restored 4K UHD

It is often said that films about the Devil are cursed with bad luck, but Leslie Stevens’ Incubus might be the most cursed of them all. By the time it premiered in 1966, two of its stars had tragically taken their own lives; the eccentric director’s insistence on filming in the obscure Esperanto language ensured it failed to receive any distribution; and it was nearly lost forever when the original elements were believed lost in a fire. Decades passed until it was finally saved and unveiled to the public in all its unholy glory!

 

Wounded in battle, soldier Marc (William Shatner, just prior to being cast in Star Trek) ventures to the remote village of Nomen Tuum to find a well where the waters are said to be blessed with healing powers. Little does he suspect that the inhabitants of Nomen Tuum are demonic seductresses who entice interlopers and lead them to damnation, and one such succubus, Kia (Allyson Ames) has her sights on Marc. As an eclipse shrouds the sun and darkness falls over the village, Marc and Kia’s relationship becomes more passionate… will his soul survive?

 

Now restored in 4K from the last known surviving 35mm print, this eerie and unforgettable American folk horror from the creator of The Outer Limits survives to chill a new generation as never seen before. Stylishly filmed in Big Sur and other California locations by cinematographer (and future Academy Award winner) Conrad L. Hall, Incubus is a film unlike any other, now accompanied by hours of bonus features delving into the mysteries of this once-thought-lost cult classic.

 
4K ULTRA HD LIMITED EDITION CONTENTS

• 4K restoration from the last surviving 35mm print by Le Chat Qui Fume
• 4K (2160p) Ultra HD Blu-ray presentation in Dolby Vision (HDR10 compatible)
• Original lossless Esperanto mono audio
• Optional English subtitles
• Optional Esperanto subtitles for the deaf and hard-of-hearing
• New audio commentary by writer and genre historian David J. Schow, author of The Outer Limits: The Official Companion
• Archive audio commentary by star William Shatner
• Archive audio commentary by producer Anthony Taylor, cinematographer Conrad L. Hall and camera operator William Fraker
• Alternate 1.37:1 presentation of the film (1080p only)
• Words and Worlds: Incubus and Esperanto in Cinema, a newly filmed interview with genre historian Stephen Bissette
• Internacia Lingvo: A History of Esperanto, a newly filmed interview with Esther Schor, author of Bridge of Words: Esperanto and the Dream of a Universal Language
• An Interview with the Makers of Incubus, an archive interview by Schow with Taylor, Hall and Fraker
• Video trailer
• Reversible sleeve featuring newly commissioned artwork by Richard Wells
• Illustrated collector’s booklet featuring new writing on the film by Frank Collins and Jason Kruppa

Order online at Amazon.co.uk

 

 

 

Horror channel NYX UK - Reveals slate of shockers for Feb

Cult sci-fi, gory exploitation, gothic terror and supernatural scares are served up on NYX UK this February, headed by the Channel premiere of provocative Israeli psychological thriller BIG BAD WOLVES, which streams on Friday February 21 at 9pm. Directed by Aharon Keshales and Navot Papushado, the film delivers a darkly comic, thought-provoking and harrowing experience, earning worldwide critical acclaim.

There are ten other Channel premieres this month, including Herschell Gordon Lewis’s splendid slatter-fests TWO THOUSAND MANIACS! (Mon Feb 24, 9pm) and THE WIZARD OF GORE (Wed Feb 19, 9pm). Other cult classics include PARASITE (Wed Feb 26, 9pm) directed by the legendary ‘Puppetmaster’ Charles Band, Bob Clarke’s campy zombie horror CHILDREN SHOULDN’T PLAY WITH DEAD THINGS (Sun Feb 23, 9pm) and Jeff Lieberman’s worm-infested SQUIRM (Fri Feb 28, 9pm).

BIG BAD WOLVES

European horror features heavily on NYX UK and this month there are Channel premieres for   Jesús Franco’s erotically charged LORNA THE EXORCIST (Fri Feb 14, 9pm), and Lucio  Fulci’s THE PSYCHIC (Thurs Feb 20, 9pm),

British 50s horror classics also feature, with two seminal works of science fiction horror,  directed by Val Guest – QUATERMASS 2, and THE ABOMINABLE SNOWMAN, which Is presented by FrightFest Saturday Night Scares with Alan Jones 

PARASITE

There is also a Channel premiere for THE NORLIS TAPES, an eerie, supernatural horror directed by Dan Curtis, which screens on Thurs Feb 27, 9pm.

Plus, Thursday nights at 7pm sees the continuation of GALVASTON’S CAVERN OF CREEPS, a wickedly entertaining horror-comedy series where Galvaston, a snarky demon on a quest to unleash the apocalypse, ends up bonding with Jack, a clueless but lovable horror movie enthusiast. Season One continues with the Channel premieres of two cult classics: Roger Corman’s THE WASP WOMAN (1959) and Fred F. Sears’ THE GIANT CLAW (1957).

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Comedy-Horror STAYCATION - Screening at Romford Horror Festival

A new horror-comedy film, STAYCATION made its debut at the 21st Annual Big Apple Film Festival, 17th Annual Shockfest Film Festival (winning for “Best Comedy”), 13th Annual Hot Springs International Horror Film Festival, and 11th Annual Culver City Film Festival in late 2024. 

This year, it will debut in Arizona at the fast-growing 9th Annual Chandler International Film Festival, the Romford Horror Festival in the United Kingdom (our first international screening), the Golden State Film Festival taking place at the famous Mann Chinese Theatre in Hollywood, and finally at the prestigious 16th Annual Idyllwild International Festival of Cinema.

Directed by Russ Emanuel and written by the late Emile Haris, STAYCATION takes a darkly comedic look at humanity's response to a global pandemic. 

Synopsis
Lead virologist Edward Bellows plays tête-a-tête with hard-hitting journalist Grace Baxter as the world collapses under the weight of a global pandemic. She holds nothing back as she fires question after question, seeking answers from the beleaguered professor. Meanwhile, Britt and Marnie, college roommates being forced to live together, must deal with their newfound realities of this global pandemic. And, a couple Matt and Cathy, stuck in lockdown and separated between continents, spend some belated quality time via webcam toasting to foreign brandy and reminiscing on the past.

The film boasts a star-studded cast, including Olivia d’Abo (The Wonder Years, Star Wars: The Clone Wars), Sean Kenney (Star Trek: The Original Series), Kelli Maroney (Night of the Comet), Laurene Landon (Maniac Cop), Eileen Dietz (The Exorcist), Tracee Cocco (Star Trek: The Next Generation), alongside fresh faces Catherine LaSalle, Lilly Ivring, Bailey Sorrel, Gilles Stricher, and Bill Victor Arucan.

Shot over 30 days between 2020 and 2022 under strict COVID-19 protocols, STAYCATION is a timely social commentary. It explores how a government-mandated quarantine impacts everyday lives as scientists race against time to find a cure.

View the Trailer on Vimeo

STAYCATION premiers at the Romford Horror Festival Thurs 27th Feb, for more info and to buy tickets to this and other films at the festivals visit http://www.romfordhorrorfestival.com 

 

David Cronenberg's THE BROOD - Limited Edition 4K UHD/ BD Box Set from Second Sight

One of the most introspective and grotesque features from maestro of horror David Cronenberg (Crash, Videodrome, A History of Violence), THE BROOD finally gets its highly anticipated, newly restored 4K UHD in a Limited Dual Edition Box set this March.

An early masterpiece and a seminal body horror classic, from the celebrated director, it stars outstanding and disturbing performances from screen legend Oliver Reed (Gladiator, The Devils) and Samantha Eggar (The Collector, Dr. Dolittle). The film is still as shocking today as it was on its original release and fans can expect to see it in its full gory glory with Second Sight Films’ fantastic new edition. 

The Brood Limited Edition 4K UHD/ Blu-ray Box set is set for release on 31 March 2025 and will also be available as a Standard Edition 4K UHD and Blu-ray. The set is presented in a stunning rigid slipcase complete with new artwork by Krishna Shenoi and comes packed with a slew of brilliant special features including a new commentary, interviews with cast and crew and an archival interview with director David Cronenberg. Please see full list below.

Frank Carveth (Art Hindle – Invasion of the Body Snatchers) is becoming increasingly concerned about his ex-wife Nola’s (Eggar) secretive treatment at the sinister ‘Somafree Institute of Psychoplasmics’. Headed by cult figure Dr Raglan, ‘played with a typical mix of charm and menace’ by Reed (said Mark Kermode), his controversial and extreme methods seek to unleash his patients rage, which take on physical manifestations.

As Nola’s increasingly psychotic anger is vented during her sessions, brutal murders befall those at who her rage is directed. When Frank’s daughter is abducted, he is led to Raglan’s Institute where he is met by a truly terrifying, shocking confrontation, renowned as one of the most notorious scenes in horror cinema.

Join THE BROOD for an epic body horror experience like no other, from the master himself, with this amazing, must-have collector’s edition that you’ll definitely want to add to family.

Special Features
• Dual format edition including both UHD and Blu-ray with main feature and bonus features on both
discs
• UHD presented in HDR with Dolby Vision
• New audio commentary by Martyn Conterio and Kat Ellinger
• Audio commentary by William Beard
• Meet the Carveths: an interview with actors Art Hindle & Cindy Hinds by Fangoria editor Chris
Alexander
• Producing The Brood: an interview with executive producer Pierre David
• Look of Rage: an interview with cinematographer Mark Irwin
• Scoring The Brood: an interview with composer Howard Shore
• Character for Cronenberg: an interview with actor Robert A Silverman
• Anger Management: Cronenberg's The Brood and the Shapes of Cinematic Rage - a video essay by
Leigh Singer
• Cronenberg: The Early Years - an archival interview with David Cronenberg
Limited Edition Contents
• Rigid slipcase with new artwork by Krishna Shenoi
• 120-page book with new essays by Jenn Adams, William Beard, Craig Ian Mann, Carolyn Mauricette,
Shelagh Rowan-Legg, Amber

Pre-order the UK UHD/BD box set from Amazon.co.uk

 

 

 

NYX UK presents Women in Horror and Zombies this February.

NYX UK presents a Women in Horror Week and celebrates the walking dead with Zombie Week in a packed February programme.

 

From February 10 to February 16 at 9pm, NYX UK presents WOMEN IN HORROR WEEK, which highlights the extraordinary impact of women in the horror genre, presenting a lineup of chilling and empowering films.

 

Monday February 10: Axelle Corolyn kicks of the week with SOULMATE (2013), her gripping gothic exploration of grief and supernatural. With its subtle scares, her debut feature stands out as a refreshing take on ghost stories. Its moody cinematography and haunting score enhance the tension, delivering an emotionally resonant experience.

 

 
Tuesday February 11: An Irish-French-Swedish horror film directed and written by Marina de Van, DARK TOUCH (2013)  dives into psychological terror, revealing the dark secret of a young girl haunted by her traumatic past. It’s unique blend of supernatural terror and poignant social commentary, marks it as a  standout entry in the psychological horror genre.

 

Wednesday February 12: THE HITCHHIKER (1953), directed by Ida Lupino, is a suspenseful and groundbreaking classic that cemented Lupino’s legacy as the first woman to direct a film noir. An ultra-tense road thriller, the film showcases Lupino’s trailblazing talent in a genre then dominated by men.

 

 
Thursday February 13: The 2019 remake of RABID, directed by the Soska Sisters, reimagines David Cronenberg's 1977 body horror classic with a modern and feminist twist. The Soska Sisters bring a contemporary edge to the story, blending their signature style of gore with sharp commentary on vanity and the ethics of medical advancements.

 

Friday February 14: NYX UK presents the channel premiere of DEATHCEMBER (2019), a horror anthology, offering twenty-four chilling tales of holiday horror, each helmed by a different director, including Vivienne Vaughn (A Christmas Miracle), which stars horror icon Barbara Crampton, Pollyanna McIntosh (Getting Away From It All), Annika Marx (Christmas Corpse), Ama Lea: (Five Deaths In Blood Red) and Sonia Escolano (Joy To The Girls).

 

Saturday February 15: A cult classic of the slasher genre, THE SLUMBER PARTY MASSACRE (1982), directed by Amy Holden Jones, is a thrilling and self-aware take on the typical teen horror formula. With its sharp commentary on gender dynamics and clever subversion of genre tropes, the film remains a beloved entry in horror history.

 

 
Sunday February 16: The 2010 remake of I SPIT ON YOUR GRAVE revisits the harrowing story of Jennifer Hills, a writer who is brutally attacked while on a retreat and exacts ruthless revenge on her assailants. Hills is played by Sarah Butler, who gives a tour de force performance, sparking conversations about female empowerment, justice and the human capacity for endurance.

 

Get ready to sink your teeth into a week-long celebration of the undead as NYX UK presents ZOMBIE WEEK. From February 3 to February 9, at 9pm, viewers can immerse themselves in a lineup of iconic and chilling zombie films that have defined the genre across decades, promising an unforgettable journey through the terrifying world of the living dead.

 

Monday February 3: Kicking off Zombie Week is Lucio Fulci’s iconic ZOMBIE (1979), a visceral and atmospheric masterpiece of Italian horror, memorable for its haunting visuals, gruesome special effects, and unforgettable moments—such as the infamous eye-gouging scene.

 

Tuesday February 4: To celebrate George A. Romero’s birthday, there is a double-bill of the legendary director’s seminal work. At 9pm is THE CRAZIES (1973) a chilling exploration of societal collapse, government control, and the fragility of human nature, which showcases Romero's signature blend of horror, social commentary, and gripping storytelling. Then at 11pm is NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD (1968), his groundbreaking film that started it all. Romero’s low-budget masterpiece redefined horror, introducing the modern zombie as a relentless and terrifying force.

 

 
Wednesday February 5: Amando de Ossorio’s TOMBS OF THE BLIND DEAD (1972) presents a chilling tale of vengeance and terror, introducing viewers to the Templar Knights, an undead sect of blind, skeletal monks.

Thursday February 6: The Templar Knights are back in RETURN OF THE EVIL DEAD (1973), the sequel to Tombs of the Blind Dead. The blend of medieval lore and modern horror makes this a gripping continuation of the Blind Dead saga.

Friday February 7: The fourth and final film in the Blind Dead series, NIGHT OF THE SEAGULLS (1975) brings the saga to a haunting conclusion. The film’s melancholic tone and striking imagery make it a fitting end to the iconic series.

Saturday February 8: NIGHTMARE CITY (1980) is an Italian-Spanish zombie horror film directed by Umberto Lenzi, starring Hugo Stiglitz, Laura Trotter, and Maria Rosaria Omaggio. The film's gripping storyline, gruesome special effects, and memorable moments of terror have made it a cult classic.

Sunday February 9:  Zombie Week concludes with THE HOUSE BY THE CEMETARY (1981), another gem from Lucio Fulci.  With its eerie atmosphere, chilling score, and gory set pieces, it is a fitting finale to a week celebrating the best of undead cinema.

Plus, from February 25, NYX UK presents Season One of DARK REWIND, a nostalgic TV series where August Kyss, a charismatic and quirky host, transports viewers back to 1984 as she dives into classic 80s horror films from the comfort of her neon-li bedroom. Each episode celebrates the iconic films, cheesy tropes, and retro culture that defined 80s horror.

The first episode is the Channel premiere of SLEEPAWAY CAMP (!983), a cult classic in the slasher genre, directed by Robert Hiltzik. The film follows Angela Baker, a shy and withdrawn teenager, who attends a summer camp with her cousin Ricky. While Angela struggles to fit in, a series of brutal murders begins to plague the camp. The film’s low-budget charm, creative kills, and unforgettable climax have earned it a devoted following, making it a cornerstone of 1980s horror.

Editor’s notes:

NYX Corporation, based in Canada, is a global media content distribution network specialising in the horror genre. The company delivers high-quality programmed content across linear digital broadcast TV networks. First launched in the UK late 2022, NYX is dedicated to curating a unique and entertaining blend of horror films and TV series and invites genre fans to delve into a world of carefully selected horror content - for free!

NYX has also launched Scream TV in the US, a new, free-to-air and free-to-stream TV channel dedicated to horror. To get Scream TV, download the DistroTV app on any Roku or Amazon Fire TV as well as iOS and Android devices. Or visit www.scream-tv.com.

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Sci-Fi Thriller ELEVATION - Available on Prime Video, Feb

From the producers of A Quiet Place and The Purge comes  sci-fi thriller ELEVATION, where you don’t go down without a fight. 

The world has changed. The only habitable place left for humanity is in the high mountains, above 8000 feet. Below 8000 feet dwell the creatures that killed 95% of the human population less than three years ago. 

To save the life of his young son, a father is forced to venture below “The Line” with a scientist he despises, but who just might hold the key to defeating the monsters, and a young woman determined to keep them both alive long enough to save the human race. 

Starring Anthony Mackie (Captain America: The Winter Soldier), Morena Baccarin (Deadpool), Maddie Hasson (God Bless America) and Danny Boyd Jr. (Watchmen), ELEVATION is written by John Glenn (Eagle Eye), Jacob Roman (SEAL Team) and Kenny Ryan (SEAL Team) and is directed by George Nolfi (The Adjustment Bureau).

ELEVATION will be streaming on Prime Video from the 8th February

View the Trailer on YouTube. 

Supernatural horror MOM - Released Digitally, Feb

A struggling mother (Emily Hampshire - Schitt’s Creek, The Rig) is abandoned by her family and partner after a horrific incident. 

As she falls further into isolation, she begins to be haunted by a sinister entity that is determined to make her relive her darkest moments. 

Delving into the darker side of motherhood, MOM is an intelligent and original take on the family-based horror story.

MOM is directed by Adam O’Brien and stars Emily Hampshire, François Arnaud (The Borgias) and Christian Convery (Cocaine Bear).

MOM is on digital platforms 17 February from Blue Finch Film Releasing.

 View the Trailer on YouTube. 

ZOMBIE GRINDHOUSE MARATHON - Arrives on Digital Platforms

BayView Entertainment, LLC have released the horror film ZOMBIE GRINDHOUSE MARATHON on Digital Platforms including to rent/buy on Amazon Prime Video worldwide.

3 movies in 1!

Synopsis:
A mondo non-stop zombie marathon! Get your zombie carnage groove on with endless hours of zombie apocalypse re-animated gore and action! Co-eds on the trip from hell, zombie crocodiles mangle tourists on their last vacation and alien viruses take over an entire town!

Zombies are rampant everywhere! The death toll increases every day – with nowhere to hide. Will you survive? Contains three complete films: Zombie Isle, Zombie Croc, and Alien Swamp Beast.

ZOMBIE GRINDHOUSE MARATHON is from Director Robert Elkins and the film stars Kyle Billeter, Tony Jones and Crystal Howell.

View the Trailer on YouTube
 

Horror Anthology V/H/S/BEYOND - On Disc and Digital, Feb

The seminal horror franchise V/H/S is back with more bloodcurdling tapes unleashing a whole new horror hellscape that pushes the boundaries of fear and suspense beyond your wildest nightmares. Get ready to go to new realms with the Shudder Original V/H/S/BEYOND that’s set to land on Blu-ray, DVD and digital 10 February 2025, courtesy of Acorn Media International.

The horror anthology features a collection of wickedly watchable new tales of terror, from a host of renowned directors. These include Jay Cheel (How to Build a Time Machine, Cursed Films), Jordan Downey (The Head Hunter, ThanksKilling), Virat Pal (Night of the Bride, Recapture), Justin Martinez (V/H/S, Southbound), Christian Long (Lady of the Manor) and Justin Long (Barbarian, Tusk), and Kate Siegel (The Haunting of Hill House, Hush) who each bring their own spooky flare to these twisted tomes. Respected filmmaker/screenwriter Mike Flanagan (The Haunting of Hill House, Doctor Sleep, Absentia) also lends his writing talents.

In STORK, directed by Jordan Downey, a special police unit are sent to a derelict house to investigate a string of baby disappearances. The team realise they are not alone in this house of horror when they discover an attic full of babies’ cradles and a sinister stork-like creature singing lullabies.

It’s quiet on set in Virat Pal’s DREAM GIRL, as two paparazzi sneak onto the set of the next Bollywood hit in the hope of getting some exclusive footage. However, when the lead actress reveals her famed face is in fact a mask, an electric haze of chaos and destruction ensues.

A man experiences a truly unforgettable birthday in LIVE AND LET DIE, directed by Justin Martinez. His skydiving adventure takes a terrible turn after a UFO is spotted flying around their plane and his celebrations quickly turns into a bloody disaster.

Directed by Christian Long and Justin Long, FUR BABIES sees an animal rights group get more than they bargained for when they visit a doggy daycare and discover a torturous basement of terror hiding deep under the fluffy facade.

In her directorial debut, Kate Siegel brings us STOWAWAY; a search for extra-terrestrial life has deadly consequences for one woman when she witnesses an alien spacecraft crash in the Mojave Desert and goes to investigate.

From Jay Cheel, documentary ABDUCTION/ADDUCTION winds its way around each of these tales, exploring alien encounters, featuring real-life experts.

Prepare for a new pulse-pounding collection of sinister stories that dive deep into the darkest parts of time and space to terrify and delight, press play and go V/H/S/BEYOND.

SPECIAL FEATURES include:
• Pre-visuals on Live and Let Dive
• Libby Letlow Fur Babies Audition Tape
• Do You Want a Selfie: The Making of Dream Girl
• Behind the Scenes of Stork with IGN
• Stowaway Timelapse 

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SCANNERS Ltd Ed 4K UHD & BD Box Set - Coming from Second Sight.

SCANNERS is the cornerstone of 1980s horror/sci-fi and a breakthrough for the now legendary director David Cronenberg (Crimes of the Future, The Fly, Videodrome), now the seminal shocker is set a mind-blowing Limited Edition makeover from experts in the field, Second Sight Films, this March.

SCANNERS Limited Edition 4K/UHD and Blu-ray Box set is set for release on 31 March 2024 and will also be available in Standard Edition 4K and Blu-ray. The groundbreaking special effects and iconic explosive scenes are about to be seen in all their grotesque glory with a brand-new 4K restoration, with the approval of Cronenberg himself. 

The set is presented in a stunning rigid slipcase complete with new artwork by Krishna Shenoi and comes packed with a slew of brilliant special features including a new commentary, interviews with cast and crew, including Micheal Ironside. There’s also a 120-page book filled with essays and more. Please see the full list of features on attached.

Drifter Cameron Vale (Stephen Lack – Dead Ringers) is plagued by incessant voices in his head, unaware that he’s a ‘Scanner’ – a person with extraordinary telepathic powers, who can not only read minds but literally tear them apart.

When he meets Dr. Paul Ruth (Patrick McGoohan – The Prisoners, Braveheart), the scientist recruits him and others of his kind to help them adapt to society. But a sinister underground movement of Scanners led by the psychotic Darryl Revok (Michael Ironside – Total Recall, Starship Troopers) have other intentions and the ultimate confrontation of minds awaits.

Get your head in the game for this brand-new must have collector’s edition of Scanners, it’s guaranteed to blow your mind.

Special Features

- A new 4K restoration approved by director David Cronenberg
- Dual format edition including both UHD and Blu-ray with main feature and bonus features on both discs
- UHD presented in HDR with Dolby Vision
- New audio commentary by Caelum Vatnsdal
- Audio commentary by William Beard
- My Art Keeps Me Sane: an interview with actor Stephen Lack
- Method in his Madness: an interview with actor Michael Ironside
- Bad Guy Dane: an interview with actor Lawrence Dane
- The Eye of Scanners: an interview with cinematographer Mark Irwin
- Mind Fragments: an interview with composer Howard Shore
- The Chaos of Scanners: an interview with executive producer Pierre David
- Exploding Brains & Popping Veins: Interview with makeup effects artist Stephan Dupuis
- Monster Kid: an interview with makeup effects artist Chris Walas
- Cronenberg's Tech Babies: a video essay by Tim Coleman

Limited Edition Contents

- Rigid slipcase with new artwork by Krishna Shenoi
- Six collectors' art cards
- 120-page book with new essays by Dr Xavier Aldana Reyes, Eugenio Ercolani and Gian Giacomo Petrone, Kurt Halfyard, Craig Ian Mann, Francesco Massaccesi, Jessica Scott, Emma Westwood and Heather Wixson

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

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