The Session Man
4 May
Meet Nicky Hopkins – one of rock’s most talented musicians that you likely haven’t heard of. Fascinating new feature documentary The Session Man tells the extraordinary story of the British musician – a hugely talented pianist whose work helped define the sound of a generation and contributions helped shape some of the most iconic songs in music history. His remarkable career spans more than 30 years and despite many challenges and setbacks in his personal life, Hopkins collaborated with some of the most legendary artists of all time including The Beatles and The Rolling Stones, cementing his place in rock’s golden era and becoming a bonafide legend in his own right. The Session Man makes its UK digital debut on 4 May 2026 courtesy of Reel2Reel Films.
Ellis Series 2
18 May
Our favourite new case cracker is back to take on more seemingly unsolvable killer crimes, but nothing will stop the tenacious Ellis (Sharon D. Clarke) in this must-see gritty detective drama. The second series finds the detective inspector fresh from her victories in series one as she is once again parachuted in to tackle failing cases across the North of England. With DS Harper (Andrew Gower) by her side, she faces a new wave of fractured communities and mysteries that test not only her forensic brilliance but her resilience too. Ellis Series 2 is available on digital now and is set to arrive on DVD 18 May courtesy of Acorn Media International.
Black Sands
18 May
Showcasing Nordic noir at its very best, the highly acclaimed series Black Sands returns for its second riveting outing exclusively on Viaplay. Set against Iceland’s famous black sands, the darkly gripping crime drama features stunning cinematography and follows troubled police officer Aníta who is forced back to her hometown to track a serial killer who has been avoiding capture for years by disguising murders as accidents. As the investigation unfolds, the town's dark history of abuse and negligence is exposed, and when Aníta learns that the serial killer they caught was only one small part of a much larger, insidious secret, she’s forced to resort to drastic measures to put an end to the tragedy. The second series of the award-winning Black Sands begins streaming from 18 May on Viaplay via Amazon Prime.
Zulu Dawn
25 May
Screen legends Burt Lancaster, Peter O’Toole, Simon Ward and Bob Hoskins lead an all-star cast in Zulu Dawn, the ‘fascinating and awesome’ (DVD Talk) prequel to the 1964 classic Zulu. In January 1879, when the Zulu King refused a list of ultimatums from officials of the British colony of Natal, the Empire declared war. Then in a series of grave tactical blunders, a garrison of 1,500 British soldiers faced 25,000 enraged Zulu warriors in what would become the most horrific disaster in British military history. Following its recent theatrical release, the brand-new 4K remastered edition is set for a new release on Limited Edition and Special Edition. The Limited Edition includes an exclusive 100-page book, double-sided poster, art cards and more than six hours of special features and is set to arrive on 25 May courtesy of Severin Films.
The Devil's Candy
25 May
The second feature from acclaimed Australian writer-director Sean Byrne rocked audiences to its core on its release in 2017, and now, horror fiends can feast on the new The Devil’s Candy Limited Edition Box Set stuffed full of special features including interviews with cast and crew, an audio commentary with Sean Byrne, and a 120-page book full of new essays. Struggling artist, Jesse, loves heavy metal, painting and most importantly his family who enjoy a happy and quiet life, but when they move into their dream home, things take a sinister turn. Get a taste for The Devil’s Candy with Sean Byrne’s ‘heavy-metal horror opus’ (Variety), arriving in a delectable new Limited Edition 4K UHD/Blu-ray Box Set on 25 May, courtesy of Second Sight Films. Standard editions also available.
Insomnia
25 May
Don’t sleep on the Insomnia Limited Edition release or you might miss this trailblazing slice of Nordic cinema brilliance. Hailed as ‘one of the best Nordic Noirs’, Erik Skjoldbjærg's sun-drenched directorial debut, starring recent Academy Award® nominee Stellan Skarsgård, receives an eye-opening new Limited Edition Box Set from Second Sight Films. Fans will be up all night with this new release that comes with a slew of special features including new interviews, short films from director Erik Skjoldbjærg, a 120-page book with new essays and much more. Examining the fine line between cop and criminal, Insomnia is a gripping descent into the darkness of a person’s psyche set against Norway’s luminescent icy backdrop. Insomnia is set to arrive on Limited Edition 25 May 2026, courtesy of Second Sight Films. Standard editions also available.
The Mummy and Frankenstein and the Monster from Hell
25 May
Terence Fisher’s acclaimed seminal Hammer horrors The Mummy (1958) and the last in the series of eight iconic Frankenstein films, Frankenstein and the Monster from Hell (1974), starring screen icon Peter Cushing, are resurrected as they arrive on Standard Edition Blu-ray, courtesy of Second Sight Films, complete with a slew of special features. The Mummy sees Cushing give a haunting turn as an Egyptologist who discovers an ancient tomb and inadvertently unleashes the vengeful mummy of an Egyptian priest played by horror legend, Christopher Lee. Frankenstein and the Monster from Hell sees Cushing joined by acting legend Patrick Troughton who plays Bodysnatcher, alongside a host of stellar British acting talent including the mighty Dave Prowse as Frankenstein’s creation. You’re guaranteed to be wrapt with these horror classics released on Standard Edition Blu-ray 25 May from Second Sight Films.
Woken
25 May
Open your eyes to Woken – an edge-of-seat sci-fi thrill-ride – full of unexpected twists and turns, that will have you second guessing who can truly be trusted. Erin Kellyman takes the lead in a powerful performance as a pregnant woman who must unravel a sinister scheme to save humanity from the brink of annihilation. She is joined by one of Britain’s best loved actors, the acclaimed Maxine Peake, in this claustrophobic and tense genre-bending chiller from writer-director Alan Friel in his feature debut. Blurring the line between saviour and captor, what starts off as an unnerving tale of paranoia and isolation, it quickly descends into a pulse-pounding, post-apocalyptic story of survival, as a young woman attempts to piece together her past after waking up on a remote island with no memory of who she is. The critically acclaimed, twisted dystopian nightmare Woken arrives on UK digital on 25 May, thanks to 101 Films.
The Creep Tapes Season 2
1 June
Press play on The Creep Tapes Season Two, for six new truly terrifying tapes of torture and chaos spawned from the brilliantly macabre minds of Patrick Brice and Mark Duplass – the creators and stars of innovative found-footage horror films Creep and Creep 2. In true Creep style, each instalment finds a new victim to add to the tape collection of the devious and deranged murderer Peachfuzz. The psychopath and his alter ego play with their prey in the bizarrest of ways, revealing one supremely odd killer who relishes the awkwardness and terror of his unsuspecting victims. The critically acclaimed second season dives deeper into the fractured mind of the man beneath the wolf mask with more murder and mayhem than ever before. The Creep Tapes Season Two is on digital now and arrives on Blu-ray on 1 June 2026, courtesy of Acorn Media International.
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