Neon-soaked horror JIMMY AND STIGGS - On UK Digital, Feb

Presented by Eli Roth (Hostel, Thanksgiving) and from director Joe Begos (Bliss, VFW, Christmas, Bloody Christmas) comes JIMMY AND STIGGS, a new, neon-lit vision of blood-soaked mayhem.

A ton of bad news sends out-of-work filmmaker Jimmy Lang (Joe Begos) spiraling into an out-of-control bender, during which he claims to have been abducted by aliens. 

Fearing they’ll come back, he contacts his old friend Stiggs to help him gear up for war. When the sun sets, the party-hard duo are thrown into a hallucinatory explosion of aliens, drugs, booze, and all-out carnage.

JIMMY AND STIGGS is released in the UK and Ireland following a successful international genre festival run, including Beyond Fest, Sitges Film Festival and FrightFest.

JIMMY AND STIGGS is on UK and Ireland Digital platforms 16 February 2026  

View the Trailer on YouTube. 

 

PREDATOR: BADLANDS - Coming to Disc, Feb

A bold new chapter in the legendary Predator franchise arrives on 23rd February when PREDATOR: BADLANDS unleashes its pulse-pounding sci-fi action on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray, DVD and 4K UHD Steelbook.

Director Dan Trachtenberg steers the Predator franchise into bold new territory, with audiences enthusiastically embracing his vision. PREDATOR: BADLANDS has emerged as the highest-grossing entry in the franchise’s 38-year history, earning $183 million worldwide and surpassing the previous record holder, 2004’s Alien vs. Predator ($177.4M).

PREDATOR: BADLANDS deepens Yautja lore by introducing new characters Dek (Dimitrius Schuster-Koloamatangi) and Thia (Elle Fanning), following them on an underdog hero’s journey shaped by an unlikely alliance. Blending themes of survival and self-discovery with intense combat, striking visual effects, and moments of humour, the film delivers a high-stakes action adventure on both a visceral and emotional level. Fans can explore the world of Predator even further with exclusive bonus features, including behind-the-scenes featurettes that spotlight the film’s bold production design and visual effects, along with deleted scenes and additional insider content.
 
For the ultimate collectors within the Predator storyscape, a limited edition 4K UHD SteelBook dramatically captures the scale and intensity of battle with the Kalisk, while highlighting the unexpected alliance between Dek and Thia

Film Synopsis
Set in the future on a deadly remote planet, 
PREDATOR: BADLANDS follows Dek, a young Predator outcast from his clan, who finds an unlikely ally in Thia and embarks on a treacherous journey in search of the ultimate adversary.
 
Bonus Features*

Deleted & Pre-Visualisation Scenes with Optional Audio Commentary:
- Sand Trap – An early animatic version of Dek’s very different first encounter with Thia.
- Squirt Canyon – The full version of Dek and Thia traversing the water-filled trench while trying to survive Genna…and each other.
- Tessa vs. Abe – Tessa faces off against a superior synth in this deleted scene and storyline.
- Razor Grass – The original pre-visualisation of Dek, Thia, and Bud’s first hunt together…sort of.
- The Outpost – Thia takes Dek to a small Weyland-Yutani field facility where they experience a few things that ended up being used elsewhere in the final film.
- Super Power Loader Extended – Special additional moments during Dek’s climactic final battle with the Super Power Loader and the Kalisk.

Featurettes:
- Embodying the Predator – Meet the talented team of designers, performers, and effects artists responsible for bringing one of cinema’s most terrifying creatures to life on screen in ways we’ve never seen before!
- Authentic Synthetics – Get up close and personal with synths Thia and Tessa as star Elle Fanning walks us through the process of crafting two characters who may look the same but have evolved in surprisingly unique ways.
- Building the Badlands – With razor sharp grass, killer trees, and terrifying animals, never has a planet been more deadly than Genna. Uncover how a team of artisans built this threatening landscape, transforming real locations into the dangerous environments seen on screen.
- Dek of the Yautja – For the first time ever, director Dan Trachtenberg has given audiences an extended peek at Predator culture. Follow the evolution as filmmakers reveal the process behind developing the Yautja’s home world, spacecraft, and family dynamics. 
- Audio Commentary: Watch the film with audio commentary by Director Dan Trachtenberg, Producer Ben Rosenblatt, Director of Photography Jeff Cutter and Stunt Coordinator Jacob Tomuri.

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

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

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

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

 

 

Slasher film SUPER HAPPY FUN CLOWN - Available on Blood Stream

The acclaimed festival slasher SUPER HAPPY FUN CLOWN, directed by Patrick Rea, is now available for streaming exclusively on BloodStream. 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

 

Hammer films SPACEWAYS - Gets the 4K Restoration Treatment

Hammer’s first foray into science fiction, SPACEWAYS, blasts off as a brand-new 4K restored Limited Collector’s Edition, available to pre-order now. Bringing sharp detail and renewed atmosphere to this early blend of Cold War intrigue and shadowy noir, Spaceways makes its worldwide debut on 4K UHD and Blu-ray.

 
Directed by legendary Hammer Films creator, Terence Fisher (The Curse of Frankenstein, Four Sided Triangle) SPACEWAYS was released in 1953 and stars Howard Duff, famous as radio’s popular private eye Sam Spade, as a pioneering space engineer drawn into a deadly conspiracy. Joined by Eva Bartok and Alan Wheatley, Duff anchors a tense, stylish thriller restored from the original film negatives for this 4K Limited Collector’s Edition.

Part sci-fi mystery, part atmospheric noir, SPACEWAYS remains a fascinating early milestone in Hammer’s evolution. For fans of early British science fiction and noir, this collectible film is a rare and compelling rediscovery and is now presented in its most complete form.

Synopsis:
When a rocket test fails and two people vanish, chief engineer Stephen Mitchell (Duff) becomes the prime suspect. As suspicion closes in, he must uncover the truth behind a mission shrouded in secrecy.

Limited Collector’s Edition details:

- A two-disc 4K UHD and Blu-ray set in Deluxe Collector’s Packaging - a premium slipcase and digipak, with a richly illustrated booklet of new essays by Hammer experts.
- Restored in 4K from the original film negatives, featuring HDR grading for enhanced detail and contrast.
- Expertly restored audio, delivering improved clarity while preserving the original sound design.
- Restoration completed by Hammer’s award-winning partner Silver Salt Restoration.
- Both the UK and US versions of the film.

Exclusive new features:

-Two Nations Divided by a Common Genre, a discussion with Wayne Kinsey (Hammer historian) and Ted A. Bohus (director and producer) on the contrasts between British and American sci-fi of the era.
-New audio commentary with Heidi Honeycutt (writer, filmmaker, and film programmer) and Sarah Morgan (TV and film critic), offering fresh insight into the film’s blend of noir and sci-fi.
-New commentary with David Flint, writer, and editor, exploring Spaceways within early 1950s British genre cinema.
-Sidebar: Spaceways in which Tim Lucas (film critic and writer) examines the film’s themes and legacy with artist and historian Stephen R. Bissette.
-A booklet including brand new essays from leading Hammer and noir experts including Wayne Kinsey, Heidi Honeycutt, Andrew Pixley, Sarah Morgan, and others.

Pre-order the 4K UHD/BD collectors edition from Amazon.co.uk

Supernatural horror HIM - Available now on Disc

What would you sacrifice to become the greatest of all time? From Oscar winner Jordan Peele and Monkeypaw Productions (Get Out, Us, Candyman and Nope), HIM comes home to buy on Blu-ray and DVD from 5th January 2026, from Universal Pictures Home Entertainment in partnership with Spirit Entertainment. 

HIM stars former college wide-receiver Tyriq Withers as Cameron Cade, a rising-star quarterback who has devoted his life, and identity, to football. On the eve of professional football’s annual scouting Combine, Cam is attacked by an unhinged fan and suffers a potentially career-ending brain trauma.  

Just when all seems lost, Cam receives a lifeline when his hero, Isaiah White (Marlon Wayans), a legendary eight-time Championship quarterback and cultural megastar, offers to train Cam at Isaiah’s isolated compound that he shares with his celebrity influencer wife, Elsie White (Julia Fox). But as Cam’s training accelerates, Isaiah’s charisma begins to curdle into something darker, sending his protégé down a disorienting rabbit hole that may cost him more than he ever bargained for.   

The film features a dynamic supporting cast including alternative comedy legend Tim Heidecker and Australian comic Jim Jefferies, plus MMA heavyweight fighter Maurice Greene and hip hop phenoms Guapdad 4000 and Grammy nominee Tierra Whack, all three in their feature film debuts.  

BONUS FEATURES:
- ALTERNATE ENDING
- DELETED END CREDITS SCENE
- FEATURE COMMENTARY WITH DIRECTOR/CO-WRITER JUSTIN TIPPING
- DELETED SCENES
        BECOMING THEM
        THE SPORT OF FILMMAKING
- ANATOMY OF A SCENE – ‘A DIABOLICAL GAME OF CATCH’
- ANATOMY OF A SCENE – ‘REBIRTH’
- HYMNS OF A GOAT 

Buy the UK BD from Amazon.co.uk 

Buy the UK DVD from Amazon.co.uk 

 

 

The HORROR MAKES US HAPPY podcast - First episode of 2026 out now.

The first Horror Makes Us Happy episode in 2026 will be released on January 2nd, kick off their 7th season of content, and be their 150th episode. 

They'll be talking to special effects and makeup artist Howard Berger (Day of the Dead, The People Under the Stairs, Army of Darkness, The Walking Dead, Kill Bill, and many more), and although they usually interview a wide range of creators in the horror industry, coincidentally they’ll be releasing interviews with two more special effects and makeup artists within the following weeks: Gino Acevedo (Alien 3, Wolf, Death Becomes Her, Godzilla, King Kong, Black Sheep) and Luke Hawker (Krampus, Forgive Us All, M3GAN 2.0, Alien: Romulus). Hawker is also a stuntman, motion capture artist, and fight scene choreographer.

The meat of each interview covers their guest’s exposure to horror media, from childhood through adulthood, with an emphasis on digging up the deeper psychological reasons that guest, as an individual, loves horror. Cohosts Steve Becker and Chris Whitman hope that after interviewing enough horror fans some interesting trends will arise, ones that could be handed back to mainstream academia. As they say in their excerpts on their Youtube channel, "There are good reasons for enjoying horror – but what are those reasons? The real reasons? Not the ones horror fans learn to make people leave them alone."

About Horror Makes Us Happy: The hosts of the Horror Makes Us Happy podcast are Steve Becker and Chris Whitman. After ten years in recovery (now 20+) Steve wrote A Guide to the Recovery Toolbox (ebook , paperback), and Chris is the author and artist behind the horror webcomic PIECES. 

You can find out more about them and their projects at https://HorrorMakesUsHappy.com

 

 

Emilie Blichfeldt’s nightmarish THE UGLY STEPSISTER - On Dual Edition Box Set.

It’s time to face the ugly truth as twisted horror hit THE UGLY STEPSISTER prepares for its Second Sight Films movie makeover. Hitting top scores on Rotten Tomatoes as well as making waves and stomachs churn on its premiere, the film now gets its highly anticipated Limited Edition Dual 4K UHD/ Blu-ray Box Set release on 23 February 2026.

Beloved fairytale Cinderella gets a blood curdling body horror transformation in Emilie Blichfeldt’s nightmarish tale –THE UGLY STEPSISTER – that features a brutally spellbinding performance from Lea Myren as wicked stepsibling Elvira.

When recently widowed Rebekka (Ane Dahl Torp) finds herself a new husband, a widower who she believes to be rich, she drags her two daughters, Elvira (Myren) and Alma (Flo Fagerli), along for the ride, as they move in with him and his beautiful daughter Agnes (Thea Sofie - Loch Naess).

Then things go awry when, at their wedding breakfast, her new husband throws cake at Elvira, sparking sudden death and Rebekka is left not only to deal with her family, but also a new uppity stepdaughter and the stark realisation that her partner was the opposite of wealthy.

Now the impressionable Elvira, who dreams of marrying the prince, must find a way to bag her beau and beat her greatest rival, her beautiful stepsister. Increasingly desperate she resorts to extreme measures in a quest for physical perfection, which she believes will win not only the prince’s heart, but some much needed financial stability for her hard to please mother. Then the gore-filled fun really starts, as she tries to become the belle of the ball in a retch worthy revamp.

Talking of transformations, the brand-new Limited Edition is guaranteed to wow with a plethora of treasures that sees the film presented in a stunning slipcase with new artwork by Ann Bembi and a 120-page book. There are features galore including new interviews, new commentaries, plus two short films and more. The film will also be released in Standard Editions. Please see full list of features below.

All you wishes will come true when you invest in THE UGLY STEPSISTER Limited Edition is a must-own fever dream of a release from Second Sight Films.

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 with director Emilie Blichfeldt and Filmmaker Patrik Syversen
• New audio commentary by Meagan Navarro
• This Is My Ball: a new interview with director Emilie Blichfeldt
• Generational Trauma: a new interview with actor Lea Myren
• Take Up Space: a new interview with actor Thea Sofie Loch Næss
• Character and Gore: a new interview with effects artist Thomas Foldberg
• The Beauty of Ugly: The Effects of The Ugly Stepsister
• A Cinderella Story: Kat Hughes on The Ugly Stepsister
• Deleted Scene
• Short Films: How Do You Like My Hair? and Sara’s Intimate Confessions
Limited Edition Contents
• Rigid slipcase with new artwork by Ann Bembi
• 120-page book with Cinderella’s Stepsister by Emilie Blichfeldt, storyboard comparisons and new essays
by BJ Colangelo, Michelle Kisner, Kimberly Leszak, Jolene Marie Richardson, Katie Rife and Amber T
• Six collectors' art cards

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