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. 

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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 

Visit the Official Website. 

For lots of cool, indie horrors, checkout https://bloodstreamtv.com

 

 

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