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Simone Ashley steps away from the world of Bridgerton and couture for This Tempting Madness, a dark and unsettling psychological thriller arriving on UK digital platforms on 10 August 2026 courtesy of Plaion Pictures.
Inspired by a true story that had a profound impact on writer-director Jennifer E. Montgomery, the film follows Mia (Ashley), who suffers a near-fatal fall and awakens from a coma with serious brain damage and amnesia.
Desperate to return to the life she shared with her husband Jake (Austin Stowell) and their young daughter Aurora, Mia's world is shattered when she discovers that Jake has been arrested for her attempted murder. With the evidence seemingly pointing towards him, Mia is forced to question whether the man she loves could really have committed such a shocking crime.
As she struggles to reconstruct her fragmented memories, Mia finds herself caught between her protective family and the opposing influence of her brother (Suraj Sharma) and husband. Battling psychosis and a distorted reality, she must try to uncover what really happened on the night that changed everything.
With the truth seemingly beyond her grasp, Mia faces an increasingly terrifying question: can she trust the people around her when she cannot even trust her own memories?
Alongside Ashley and Stowell, the cast includes Suraj Sharma, Zenobia Shroff and Amol Shah. Ashley delivers a transformative lead performance in what promises to be a gripping mystery thriller that explores the fragility of memory and the terrifying consequences of losing faith in yourself.
This Tempting Madness arrives on UK digital platforms on 10 August 2026.
Burner arrives as a new female led action thriller from writer and director Robert Orr, set to make its UK digital debut on 1 June courtesy of Seven Tales. It follows a familiar but combustible setup, where a second chance at life is quickly threatened by the weight of a violent past that refuses to stay buried.
At the centre of the story is Kiki, played by Kacy Owens, who is released from prison and regains custody of her teenage daughter Lola Ray, played by Akina Wylie. Kiki is determined to stay on the straight and narrow, trying to build something stable after her release, with motherhood giving her a clear focus and a reason to move forward.
That fragile stability does not last long. Her violent drug dealing ex husband, played by James Oliver Wheatley, reappears and drags her back towards the criminal world she has tried to leave behind. His return brings immediate danger and the kind of pressure that threatens not just her freedom, but her relationship with her daughter as well.
As the situation tightens, Kiki is forced into a position where avoidance is no longer an option. The story pushes her towards confronting her past directly, with the suggestion that the only way out might involve destroying the ties that once defined her life, even if that comes at a heavy cost.
Burner positions itself as a fast moving, tension driven thriller built around survival, loyalty and consequence. With its focus on a mother fighting to protect her daughter while facing down a criminal past that refuses to let go, it is shaping up as a release that leans heavily into personal stakes and escalating danger.
Action thrillers rarely hinge on an idea as unusual as this. Rememory arrives on UK digital 29 June, with a premise that blends reincarnation with a relentless crime chase, setting the stage for a story that moves as quickly as it intrigues. At its centre is David, a French police officer drawn far from home to Thailand, following a lead that sounds almost impossible to believe.
That lead comes in the form of Ravi, a young boy who claims to remember a previous life as Floyd, a man once connected to a dangerous criminal network. Rather than dismiss it, David sees an opportunity. Alongside his colleague Joanna, he begins to piece together the fragments of Floyd’s past through Ravi’s memories, using them to track a criminal enterprise that has remained just out of reach. It is an uneasy alliance, built on something neither fully understands, yet too valuable to ignore.
The stakes rise quickly as those same memories place Ravi in immediate danger. The closer David and Joanna get to the truth, the clearer it becomes that the organisation they are pursuing will do anything to silence the boy. What follows looks set to be a tense race against time, where protection and pursuit become one and the same. With its mix of high-speed action and a concept rooted in memory and identity, Rememory promises a thriller where the past is not just relevant, it is the key to everything.
Rememory, arriving on UK digital 29 June, thanks to Miracle Media.
A new haunted house tale with a mischievous streak is on the way, as Forever Home prepares to land on UK digital platforms on 20 April. Marking the feature debut of director Sean Oliver, this award winning paranormal chiller leans just as heavily into comedy as it does into creeping dread, setting the tone for a lively and unpredictable ride.
At the centre of the chaos are Jules and Ryan, a young couple eager to start fresh in a place they can finally call their own. That optimism does not last long. Their dream home comes with a problem that no survey could have picked up. It is already occupied, and the previous tenants have no intention of leaving.
What begins as a nuisance soon turns into something far more unsettling. Strange disturbances build from irritating to outright disturbing, with sleepless nights, eerie sounds and unsettling sights becoming part of daily life. A phantom violinist makes sure peace is never an option, while more violent supernatural intrusions push the couple to their limit.
Desperate for a solution, Jules and Ryan turn to psychic medium Meg, hoping she can restore some sense of normality. Instead, her intervention opens the door to something far worse. A séance spirals out of control, trapping them inside the house and unleashing a far more dangerous presence, one that threatens not just their lives, but whatever might come after.
Forever Home plays with the familiar haunted house setup but refuses to stay in one lane. It balances absurd humour with genuine menace, shifting from playful to sinister without warning. The result feels knowingly chaotic, as if the film itself is enjoying the mayhem as much as its characters are trying to survive it.
With its mix of eccentric ghosts, escalating horror and sharp comic timing, this is a film that aims to entertain on multiple levels. Whether it is the creeping sense of danger or the sheer ridiculousness of the situation, there is always something happening.
Forever Home arrives on digital platforms in the UK from Miracle Media on 20 April, promising an evening of laughter, shocks and supernatural disorder that refuses to settle down.
A quiet village. A buried crime. A woman who refuses to let the past stay hidden. Daggers Inn arrives on UK digital from 23 March, bringing with it a cold, calculated thriller from director James Smith, known for Best Geezer and Casting Kill. After making its way through the global festival circuit, this tightly wound whodunnit looks ready to draw audiences into its uneasy world of suspicion and buried truths.
The story follows Donna Revan, played by Anna Danvers, who arrives in the mediaeval village of Haxanbury under a cloud of mystery. Her presence does not go unnoticed for long, though the locals have no idea just how personal her visit really is. Two years earlier, her sister Sybil was found dead in the village lake, bound to a chair in a case that was ruled murder but never solved. Donna is not there to mourn. She is there to uncover what really happened.
As she begins to work her way into the lives of the townspeople, Donna starts exposing secrets that many would prefer remain hidden. Her attention soon turns to Toby Vass, a powerful financier played by James Hamer-Morton, whose confidence and status may not be as secure as they appear. Seeing an opportunity, Donna uses her own carefully honed methods to manipulate and destabilise him, pushing ever closer to the truth behind her sister's death.
There is more at play here than a straightforward investigation. The film weaves in a thread of the supernatural, adding an extra layer of unease to an already tense story. Daggers Inn promises an atmosphere thick with suspicion, where every character feels like a potential suspect and no one is beyond reach when it comes to the consequences of revenge.
Set for release on digital platforms from 23 March through Seven Tales, Daggers Inn invites viewers into a world where secrets linger, justice is personal, and the past refuses to stay buried.
It's beginning to look a lot like murder. The Naughty List of Mr. Scrooge is here to turn Christmas cheer into festive fear, bringing a sinister twist to Dickens' classic tale. The film arrives on UK digital platforms on 3 November, just in time to kick off the season with something far more chilling than tinsel and eggnog.
Written, directed and produced by Jake Helgren (Dashing in December, Bad Connection), this gruesome holiday slasher takes a group of old college friends and traps them in a snow-dusted nightmare. Their cosy reunion turns macabre when memories of a friend's death a decade earlier resurface. The mood darkens further with the arrival of an uninvited guest wearing an Ebenezer Scrooge mask and a taste for vengeance.
What follows is a wild mix of festive nostalgia and blood-soaked terror, as the killer methodically crosses each victim off his "naughty list". The film balances knowing wit with grisly creativity, leaning into its Christmas setting with twinkling lights, dark humour and enough jump scares to make even the hardiest horror fan flinch.
Early praise from genre outlets hints at a cult hit in the making. Hysteria Lives calls it "a future Christmas slasher classic", while Macabre Daily describes it as "a present you definitely want to open". Between the sharp script, stylish cinematography and committed performances, The Naughty List of Mr. Scrooge looks set to become a must-watch for horror fans who prefer their Christmas stories blood-red.
So, pour the mulled wine, lock the doors and prepare for a frightfully festive night in. The Naughty List of Mr. Scrooge is one Christmas gift that bites back.
The Naughty List of Mr. Scrooge on digital 3 November from Miracle Media
A desperate night drive turns into a fight for survival in Delivery Run, a tense new horror starring Alexander Arnold and arriving on UK digital platforms on 6 October 2025 through Plaion Pictures. Directed and co-written by Joey Palmroos, the film made waves at Grimmfest 2024 and is already earning praise for its mix of brutal tension and sly humour. Horror Fuel calls Arnold "terrific as a likeable loser we can't help but cheer for," while Screen Sphere hails it as "a bloody and fun rollercoaster of a horror film" that delivers both thrills and a few dark laughs.
The story follows Lee, a down-on-his-luck delivery driver with gambling debts and dangerous enemies closing in. Played with weary charm and raw energy by Arnold, Lee takes on a late-night shift in the icy backroads of Minnesota, hoping to scrape together the money he needs. But a seemingly minor road-rage encounter with a menacing snow plough spirals into a deadly cat-and-mouse chase. What begins as petty intimidation turns into a relentless pursuit across frozen rivers, deserted truck stops and endless winter highways, with each turn tightening the grip of danger.
Armed with nothing more than his battered car, a dying phone and a stubborn will to survive, Lee must outwit a relentless driver who seems intent on grinding him into the snow. The result is a nerve-shredding road-trip from hell that blends survival horror with the adrenaline rush of a high-speed thriller. With strong performances from Liam James Collins, Arthur Sylense, Jussi Lampi and Nadine Higgin rounding out the cast, Delivery Run promises a sharp, chilling ride that keeps its foot on the accelerator right to the final frame.
Asian Persuasion arrives on UK digital this August thanks to Miracle Media, following its win at the SoHo International Film Festival and a premiere in the US.
The film stars Dante Basco (Hook, Avatar: The Last Airbender) as Mickey, a down-on-his-luck chef who's struggling to keep up with his alimony payments. Desperate for a fix, he hatches a wild plan to find his ex-wife Avery, played by KC Concepcion (For the First Time, When I Met U), a new husband. With the help of his loyal mate Caspian (Kevin Kreider, Bling Empire, The Traitors), Mickey sets up a fake online dating profile in her name and soon stumbles across the handsome Lee, played by Paolo Montalban (Cinderella).
At first the scheme goes better than anyone could have hoped, but as Avery starts to open her heart to the idea of a new man, Mickey realises he's not ready to let go. The big question is whether it's already too late to win her back.
Behind the camera is Jhett Tolentino, a Grammy and three-time Tony Award winner making his directorial feature debut. The film doubles as a love letter to New York City, celebrating its iconic landmarks, cultural mix and that spark of magic the city is famous for, all through the lens of the modern Asian American experience.
With its charismatic cast and heartfelt story, Asian Persuasion looks like a soulful and playful celebration of love, community and second chances.
Asian Persuasion on UK digital from 25 August (Miracle Media)
Comedian, quick-fire insult artist and infamous high-stakes gambler, Vinnie Favorito is the subject of Vinnie Plays Vegas, a new documentary charting his meteoric rise and dramatic downfall. Directed by Brian Burkhardt in his debut feature, the film offers an unflinching portrait of a man who once had the Las Vegas comedy scene in the palm of his hand, only to lose it all to a crippling gambling addiction. Set for a UK digital release on 18 August via Miracle Media, it promises a compelling mix of laughs, scandal and sobering reality.
Vinnie's journey began in the bustling Boston stand-up scene in 1986, performing alongside soon-to-be comedy heavyweights like David Cross, Joe Rogan, Nick Di Paolo and Louis C.K. His sharp tongue and unfiltered approach to comedy quickly became his signature, carving a path that led straight to Las Vegas. It was here that Favorito truly thrived, and where the seeds of his downfall were sown. Vegas seemed tailor-made for his style, a city that embraced his brashness and gave him the stage to perfect his craft. But as Vinnie Plays Vegas reveals, the same environment that brought him success also fed his worst habits.
The documentary doesn't shy away from the darker chapters of his life. From his long-running Vegas residency to the spiralling gambling debts and desperate loans that eventually torched his reputation, the film paints a portrait of a man both celebrated and scorned. Through candid interviews with friends, fellow comedians and those left burned by his schemes, audiences are given rare insight into the highs and lows of the Vegas comedy circuit, as well as the personal cost of living life in the fast lane.
Vinnie Plays Vegas also raises the question of whether redemption is even possible for someone who has betrayed so many. Is there a path back for a performer who made audiences roar but left a trail of mistrust behind him? Burkhardt's film doesn't offer easy answers, instead letting viewers draw their own conclusions about guilt, forgiveness and the price of ambition.
Hitting UK digital platforms on 18 August, Vinnie Plays Vegas invites audiences to take a seat in the front row for a story that's as outrageous as it is sobering, a raw look at a comedian whose greatest gamble was on himself, and who learned the hard way that the house always wins.
Vinnie Plays Vegas is on UK digital 18 August (Miracle Media)
The Boatyard drops anchor this July on UK digital, bringing with it a savage new horror from director Dale Stelley. Mike Ferguson (The Amityville Rising) and genre veteran Susan Lanier (The Hills Have Eyes) star as a pair of cannibalistic killers in a film that doesn't hold back on the gore. Released by Reel 2 Reel Films, this twisted survival story is designed to unsettle, shock and provoke.
It begins with five college students enjoying a wild day out at sea. But their fun cuts short when their boat suddenly breaks down, leaving them stranded in open water. A mysterious man appears offering help, and they follow him back to a nearby boatyard, hopeful for a quick fix. What they don't realise is they've just stepped into a nightmare. Their rescuer isn't there to save them. He's lured them into a trap.
As the sun goes down, the group find themselves hunted and tortured by a pack of deranged murderers. Each kill is more gruesome than the last, as the captors use their victims for sport, pleasure and food. The boatyard becomes a claustrophobic killing ground, and escape seems less likely by the minute.
With its focus on sadism and shock, The Boatyard leans into the nastier corners of the slasher genre. There's no subtlety here, just full-throttle horror delivered with grim precision. Viewers who can stomach it will find a film that doesn't pull its punches. But if you're squeamish, this may be one ocean trip best avoided.
The Boatyard is available on UK digital from 22 September.
A fractured love story told through the lens of time travel, Futra Days arrives on UK digital platforms on 21 July via Reel 2 Reel Films.
Written and directed by Ryan David, the sci-fi thriller stars Brandon Sklenar (It Ends with Us, 1923, Drop) as Sean, a musician left reeling from a painful breakup. When he meets the mysterious Nichole, played by Tania Raymonde (Lost, Goliath), something shifts. Determined not to let history repeat itself, Sean is offered a strange opportunity by Dr Felicia Walter (Rosanna Arquette). She can send him into the future to see how things turn out.
Despite warnings not to interfere, Sean can't help himself. His journey into what might come reveals unexpected consequences. As his past and future selves start to collide, reality begins to unravel. What started as an attempt to avoid heartbreak leads to something much more complicated.
Futra Days explores time, memory and the cost of emotional risk, blending science fiction with psychological tension. The cast includes Emmy nominee Rosanna Arquette (Desperately Seeking Susan, Pulp Fiction), alongside Sklenar and Raymonde, with direction from Ryan David, known for Seattle Road.
The film is released on digital in the UK from 21 July.
Tom DeLonge, best known as a founding member of Blink-182, turns his long-held obsession with the paranormal into a full-blown sci-fi feature with Monsters of California. Arriving on UK digital platforms on 7 July 2025 via Plaion Pictures, this teenage adventure drama dives into government secrets, UFO lore and unexplained phenomena, all through the lens of one teenager's search for the truth.
Set in sunny Southern California, the story follows Dallas Edwards, played by Jack Samson, a teenager still reeling from the unexplained disappearance of his father. While his family has slowly begun to move forward, Dallas remains fixated on the idea that something larger is at play. Alongside his friends Riley (Jared Scott) and Toe (Jack Lancaster), he spends his days in abandoned buildings, chasing ghosts, and speculating about extraterrestrial life. When they stumble across classified documents connected to Dallas's father, a former fighter pilot, things quickly spiral beyond their control.
What begins as a curious search turns into a dangerous pursuit. With the help of Dr Walker, one of his father's former colleagues played by Richard Kind, Dallas tries to uncover the meaning behind the files. Meanwhile, his Uncle Myers, portrayed by Casper Van Dien, is part of the military force determined to keep those secrets hidden. As they dig deeper, the friends are pulled into a web of hidden truths and shadowy organisations, and the mission becomes more than just personal.
DeLonge's inspiration comes from the sci-fi classics of his youth. He has described the film as a mix of UFOs, skateboarders and Bigfoot, referencing the early Amblin films that sparked his imagination. That influence shapes the tone of the film, which balances its science fiction elements with humour, friendship and a sense of youthful defiance. Echoes of E.T. and The Goonies are present, but the story keeps its feet planted in a contemporary world where the line between conspiracy and reality feels increasingly thin.
The supporting cast includes Gabrielle Haugh and Arianne Zucker, both known for their work in Days of Our Lives, adding extra weight to the film's emotional core. The script moves between light-hearted moments and high-stakes revelations, keeping the tension grounded in the characters' relationships rather than special effects alone.
What gives Monsters of California its distinct flavour is not just the plot, but the way DeLonge blends real-world paranoia with the restless energy of teenagers who refuse to accept easy answers. Dallas and his friends are not heroes in the traditional sense. They are just kids asking the kind of questions that grown-ups have stopped trying to answer. That stubborn curiosity pushes the film forward and lends it a human edge, even as the story edges into the strange and unbelievable.
While the mystery around Dallas's father drives the plot, the heart of the film lies in the bond between the characters and the fear that sometimes the truth is not just out there, but much closer than anyone realised. It is a film about chasing something impossible and finding yourself somewhere unexpected. And for DeLonge, it is a project that connects the obsessions of his youth with a story that feels personal.
Monsters of California does not try to hide what it is. It is loud, curious, and unapologetically interested in the unexplained. For anyone drawn to stories of hidden files, secret bases and teenage rebellion, it offers a ride worth taking.
Jon Foo takes the spotlight in Last Resort, a high-octane action thriller arriving on UK digital platforms on 16 June, courtesy of Miracle Media. Known for his roles in Tekken, Rush Hour and Batman Begins, Foo brings his martial arts and stunt background to the fore in this intense new feature from writer and director Jean-Marc Minéo.
The story follows Michael, a former special forces soldier, whose world is thrown into chaos when his wife and daughter are taken hostage during a violent bank robbery. Foo's character is thrown into action, determined to do whatever it takes to get them back. The gang behind the heist is led by Cooper, played by Clayton Norcross, and they've seized control of the high-rise bank with deadly intent.
As Michael fights to reach his family, he finds himself facing an unexpected figure from his past. What begins as a rescue mission soon reveals something far more dangerous, and the stakes quickly rise. It's not just his loved ones in danger. The situation threatens to spiral into a crisis with much wider consequences.
Minéo, known for Rebirth and God's Soldier, directs with a focus on full-throttle action and high-stakes tension. Julaluck Ismalone joins the cast as Michael's wife, reuniting with Minéo following her appearances in Rebirth and Mystic Blade.
Last Resort combines personal stakes with explosive confrontations, placing Foo in a lead role that puts his physical skill and screen presence to strong use. The film is set for digital release in the UK on 16 June.
Last Resort is on digital from 16 June (Miracle Media)
Renowned filmmaker and provocateur Uwe Boll (Rampage, In the Name of the King, Postal) is back with his latest high-octane crime thriller, First Shift, which makes its UK debut this May. This gripping film stars Gino Anthony Pesi and Kristen Renton as an unlikely pair of detectives who must join forces to take down a ruthless criminal gang. First Shift will be available on digital from Plaion Pictures this May.
Prepare for a heart-pounding ride as the story follows two New York law enforcement officers on their very first shift together. Their day on the job quickly escalates, with challenges ranging from dealing with drug lords and solving a murder, to rescuing a stranded dog when its owner falls ill.
Angie (Renton) is a rookie cop who documents every moment of her life on social media, while Deo (Pesi) is an experienced, old-school detective with little patience for the modern world and its trends. As they clash over their differing views, sparks fly, but they must find a way to work together to survive the dangers that await them on the streets.
Get ready for First Shift, a thrilling, action-packed buddy cop adventure that will keep you on the edge of your seat.
First Shift is scheduled for release on 19 May 2025 on UK digital platforms.
