COMPETITION: Win Vampyros Lesbos on Ultra HD and Blu-ray

From Severin Films this Jess Franco cult classic, his 'magnum opus' VAMPYROS LESBOS.

This is the worldwide UHD Premiere. Released on two-disc 4K UHD / Blu-ray Edition, complete with stunning packaging and a slew of special features on 30 March 2026.

And to celebrate we have a copy to give away!

Synopsis:

Eternally stunning Soledad Miranda stars as a vixen vampire who lures women to a Mediterranean island to satisfy her insatiable hunger for female flesh in “a distinctive work of art and beautiful must-see” (Classic Horror) that seductively corrupts the Dracula mythos forever. Ewa Strömberg (SHE KILLED IN ECSTASY), Dennis Price (THEATRE OF BLOOD), Paul Muller (COUNT DRACULA) and the director himself co-star in “Franco’s masterpiece” (The Digital Bits), now scanned in 4K from the original camera negative, with 5 hours of Special Features that include an interview with Jess filmed shortly before his death, an all-new In the Land of Franco, an appreciation by Oscar® winning writer/director Sean Baker (ANORA) and more.

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PREVIEW: Scarborn (Kos) (2026 Film) - Starring Bartosz Bielenia

Preview by Jon Donnis

Prepare for an exhilarating ride with Scarborn (Kos), a Polish period drama inspired by true events, hitting Viaplay UK on 27 April 2026. Set in 18th-century Poland, the film blends historical intrigue with high-octane action in a style reminiscent of Tarantino, offering audiences both intensity and drama.

The story follows Ignac, an illiterate peasant played by award-winning Bartosz Bielenia (Corpus Christi), who discovers he is the illegitimate son of a nobleman. When his father dies, Ignac must flee his scheming half-brother and deliver a stolen will to court within two days to claim his heritage. Along the way, he crosses paths with Domingo, a loyal friend of the revolutionary General Tadeusz "Kos" Kościuszko, portrayed by Jacek Braciak (Leave No Traces). Domingo is played by Jason Mitchell (Straight Outta Compton, Mudbound), who brings depth to the story of loyalty and unexpected alliances.

The backdrop is spring 1794, a Poland on the brink of rebellion. Kościuszko plans an uprising against Russian forces while being pursued by the ruthless Russian captain Dunin (Robert Więckiewicz). Ignac, initially distrusted, finds himself at the centre of these historic events and must decide whether to chase his own ambitions or stand with Kos in the fight for freedom.

Scarborn has already claimed top honours at the Gdynia Film Festival, winning the Golden Lion for Best Film, alongside awards for Best Editing, Best Makeup, and Best Supporting Actor for Więckiewicz. With a Directors Guild of Poland nomination and multiple festival accolades, the film promises a gripping and modern tale of courage, unity, and justice.

UK Premiere on Viaplay UK, 27 April 2026 - https://amzn.to/4c7bCwm

Polish with English subtitles

PREVIEW: Itch! (2026 Film) - Starring Bari Kang

Preview by Jon Donnis

Bari Kang steps into the horror spotlight with Itch!, a tense and unsettling debut that has already stirred attention following its UK premiere at Grimmfest. Set for a digital release on 20 April 2026 through Seven Tales, the film arrives with a strong sense of purpose and a premise that feels uncomfortably close to the bone.

Kang wears several hats here, writing, directing, producing, and taking on the central role of Jay. It is a bold move, but one that gives the film a clear, personal edge. Jay is not a typical horror lead. He is a widower, weighed down by grief, trying to hold himself together as the world around him begins to unravel. That emotional grounding becomes the backbone of the story, giving the chaos that follows something human to cling to.

The outbreak at the centre of Itch! is as brutal as it is immediate. A fast spreading infection known as The Itch drives its victims into violent, self destructive states, turning everyday people into unpredictable threats. Against this backdrop, Jay and his daughter, played by Kang's real life daughter Olivia Kang, search for safety in a city that is quickly losing any sense of order.

Their refuge comes in the form of a convenience store, a setting that feels ordinary at first glance but soon reveals itself to be anything but safe. What begins as shelter becomes something far more claustrophobic. The danger is not just outside. It seeps into the room, carried by fear, suspicion, and the fragile instincts of survival.

As tensions rise within the group trapped inside, the film leans into the psychological strain of confinement. Trust becomes a luxury no one can afford. Every glance, every decision carries weight. The infection is relentless, but the real question is how far people will go when pushed to the edge. It is here that Itch! finds its sharpest edge, exploring the uneasy space between protecting others and preserving oneself.

The relationship between Jay and his daughter adds a layer of emotional urgency that cuts through the horror. Their bond is tested at every turn, shaped by loss, fear, and the desperate need to endure. The film does not shy away from the cost of survival, building towards a climax that promises to leave a lasting impression.

With a cast that includes Patrick Michael Valley, Ximena Uribe, Mia Ventura Lucas, and Douglas Stirling, Itch! positions itself as more than just another outbreak thriller. It aims to unsettle not only through its premise, but through the choices its characters are forced to make.

Arriving in the UK on 20 April and the US a day later, Itch! looks set to deliver a bleak, gripping experience that lingers long after the credits roll.

Legend Channel April Film Premieres Line Up

By Jon Donnis

It is action, suspense and high stakes drama all the way as LEGEND presents eleven star studded Channel premieres in April, led by Brian De Palma's brutal crime classic CARLITO'S WAY, starring Al Paciino, the high octane action comedy MR. AND MRS. SMITH, starring Bratt Pitt and Angelina Jolie, Spike Lee's critically acclaimed heist thriller INSIDE MAN, and Timor Bekmambetov's all guns blazing WANTED, starring James McAvoy, Morgan Freeman and Terence Stamp.

Then there is the Cold War spy thriller BULLET TO BEIJING, starring Michael Caine as a retired Harry Palmer, the buddy cop film MONEY TRAIN, starring Wesley Snipes and Jennifer Lopez, and two explosive action thrillers directed by Peter Hyams, THE PRESIDO, starring Sean Connery, and SUDDEN DEATH, starring Jean Claude Van Damme.

Further Channel premieres include the revenge driven Western SHOOT OUT, starring Gregory Peck, the science fiction action adventure CONGO, based on the 1980 novel by Michael Crichton, and the gangster thriller MOBSTERS, inspired by the rise of notorious New York City mobsters during the 1920s, starring Christian Slater as Charlie Lucky Luciano.

Thursday 2 April at 21:00, BULLET TO BEIJING (1995), Channel Premiere. When former British agent Harry Palmer, played by Michael Caine, is forced out of retirement after the Cold War ends, he is drawn into a covert mission involving a stolen biochemical weapon and a dangerous journey by train towards Beijing.

Saturday 4 April at 21:00, MONEY TRAIN (1995), Channel Premiere. Foster brothers John and Charlie, played by Wesley Snipes and Woody Harrelson, work as NYC transit cops, but when gambling debts and pressure from loan sharks push Charlie to plan a robbery of the heavily guarded money train, loyalty and survival collide.

Sunday 5 April at 21:00, INSIDE MAN (2006), Channel Premiere. Detective Frazier, played by Denzel Washington, enters a tense battle of wits with bank robber Dalton Russell, played by Clive Owen, while Madaline White, played by Jodie Foster, adds another layer of manipulation to an already unstable hostage situation.

Thursday 9 April at 21:00, SHOOT OUT (1971), Channel Premiere. Clay Lomax, played by Gregory Peck, is released from prison and seeks revenge on the former partner who betrayed him, while unexpectedly taking responsibility for a young girl named Decky during his journey.

Saturday 11 April at 21:00, CONGO (1994), Channel Premiere. Scientist Karen Ross, played by Laura Linney, travels to the Congo to investigate the disappearance of a diamond hunting expedition, only to uncover a far more dangerous threat than anyone anticipated.

Sunday 12 April at 21:00, MOBSTERS (1991), Channel Premiere. This crime drama follows the rise of Lucky Luciano, Meyer Lansky, Bugsy Siegel and Frank Costello as they move from street level crime into building a powerful empire during the Prohibition era in New York.

Saturday 18 April at 21:00, MR. AND MRS. SMITH (2005), Channel Premiere. John and Jane, played by Bratt Pitt and Angelina Jolie, discover their marriage hides a deadly secret when both are revealed to be assassins working for rival organisations, forcing their relationship into violent confrontation and unexpected renewal.

Sunday 19 April at 21:00, THE PRESIDO (1988), Channel Premiere. Lt. Col. Caldwell, played by Sean Connery, is forced to work alongside Inspector Jay Austin after a murder investigation, despite a history of conflict between them, complicated further by Austin's growing relationship with Caldwell's daughter Donna.

Sunday 19 April at 23:05, CARLITO'S WAY (1993), Channel Premiere. Carlito Brigante, played by Al Paciino, attempts to leave his criminal past behind after early release from prison, but is gradually pulled back into the New York underworld through his connections and circumstances that refuse to let him go.

Thursday 23 April at 21:00, SUDDEN DEATH (1995), Channel Premiere. Darren McCord, played by Jean Claude Van Damme, finds himself at the centre of a hostage crisis during a major hockey final, as a terrorist plot threatens to destroy the arena unless demands are met.

Saturday 25 April at 21:00, WANTED (2008), Channel Premiere. Wesley Gibson, played by James McAvoy, is pulled from an ordinary life into a secret society of assassins led by Sloan, played by Morgan Freeman, and trained by Fox, played by Angelina Jolie, as he begins to uncover the truth behind his father's death and his own hidden abilities.

TV: Sky 148 / Virgin 149 / Freeview 41 / Freesat 137

REVIEW: Project Hail Mary (2026 Film) - Starring Ryan Gosling

Review by Jon Donnis

Project Hail Mary arrives as a rousing interstellar science fiction adventure, with Phil Lord and Christopher Miller pulling out all the stops to deliver something that feels both vast in scale and surprisingly human at its core. From the outset, it is clearly a big budget Hollywood epic, with its ambition and visual scope evident in every frame.

The story follows Ryland Grace, played by Ryan Gosling, who wakes aboard a spacecraft with no memory of who he is or how he got there. As his recollection slowly returns, the film builds its central mystery around a dying sun and a dangerous microorganism known as Astrophage. The unfolding narrative, split between his mission and his past on Earth, gives the film a steady sense of momentum while allowing the science driven elements to take centre stage.

Gosling's performance is a major strength throughout. His self deprecating charm and sharp comic timing bring a welcome lightness to what could have been a far more rigid and technical story. That balance of humour, heart, and suspense is where the film thrives, with his presence carrying the emotional weight and keeping the audience engaged even during its more complex moments.

Visually, the film is staggering in scale. The design embraces a sense of organic construction that helps ground the more outlandish ideas. There is a risk that something this large could overshadow its characters, yet the film manages to hold onto its human element. Even at its most unusual, there is a sense of authenticity that keeps everything consistently engaging.

The unexpected friendship that develops along the way adds another layer, giving the story warmth and a sense of connection that elevates it beyond a straightforward survival narrative. It reinforces the film's central idea that even in the most extreme circumstances, companionship can make the impossible feel achievable.

That said, the film is not without its issues. At times, it feels like it is trying too hard to be a feelgood experience, pushing its emotional beats more than necessary. Its running time of 156 minutes also begins to show, with pacing that can feel slow in places and moments that linger longer than they should.

Even with those drawbacks, Project Hail Mary remains a beautifully strange and monumentally entertaining science fiction epic. It may not be the most original concept, but it is well made, looks impressive, and benefits greatly from a strong central performance.

It earns a very strong 9 out of 10.

Out In Cinemas now