There is an invite you might think twice about, yet it is hard to resist. The Final Party is on its way to UK digital this December, brought in by Trinity Content Partners, and it comes dripping with trouble. Bilal Kalyoncu, known for Dogulu, throws open the doors to a high school horror that leans right into the gore.
At the centre of it all is Alex, played by David Christian. He is an outsider who wants one good memory before school is out. He and his mates head to the biggest party of the year, expecting nothing more than loud music and a last bit of freedom. Things unravel fast once Andre storms in with his unhinged crew. What begins as a bit of fun turns brutal as they tie everyone up and force them into a card game that can cost them far more than pride.
It becomes a plunge into fear, each choice sharper than the last. The games are grisly. The threat is real. The night is a trap they never saw coming.
The Final Party arrives on digital in the UK on 1 December, courtesy of Trinity Content Partners.
At first glance, Ben Leonberg’s Good Boy sounds like a gimmick. A horror film told almost entirely through the eyes of a dog could have fallen apart under its own novelty. Instead, Leonberg’s feature debut is something quietly remarkable, a tense and emotional supernatural story unlike anything else released this year.
Running just seventy-three minutes, the film wastes no time. We follow Indy, a Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever, and his owner Todd (Shane Jensen) as they swap city life for a crumbling family home buried deep in the woods. The tone shifts the moment Indy steps inside. The floors groan, the air feels thick, and Indy senses something unseen. Leonberg’s approach keeps the camera low, never fully taking Indy’s literal view but staying close enough that we experience everything through his presence. Each glance, pause, and movement becomes the heart of the story.
Leonberg resists the temptation to humanise Indy. There’s no voiceover, no inner dialogue, just body language and instinct. The audience fills in the emotion, which makes the film all the more unsettling. Indy’s loyalty to Todd and confusion as his owner’s health declines are devastating. When Todd’s illness worsens and he turns cruel towards the dog he once loved, the horror becomes deeply personal.
Indy’s performance is extraordinary. Whether through direction, editing, or sheer instinct, every subtle reaction feels alive with meaning. He senses danger long before the humans do, creating a slow, inevitable dread that carries the film.
Leonberg’s filmmaking is lean and assured. The cinematography sticks to muted tones, giving the house a sickly, decaying look. The score hums quietly in the background, letting tension build naturally instead of forcing scares. A standout scene sees Indy exploring the cellar, discovering the skeleton of another dog, Bandit. It’s eerie and strangely touching, more sorrowful than shocking.
The film isn’t without flaws. Some may find the concept too strange or detached, and without a strong human anchor, a few emotional beats drift. The dialogue between Todd and his sister Vera (Arielle Friedman) sometimes slips into exposition, briefly breaking the film’s spell. The short runtime also means parts of Todd’s decline and his bond with Indy could have been explored more fully.
Even so, Good Boy stands out as one of the year’s most original and haunting horror films. It trusts the audience to connect with an animal’s perspective without overexplaining, turning what could have been a gimmick into a moving reflection on loyalty and loss.
It’s a rare debut that feels this confident and this strange. Good Boy may be small in scale, but it stays with you long after it ends. A bold, haunting piece of work that earns its 9 out of 10 rating.
Ronald is a writer of horror, the strange and the mysterious, and is from Ottawa, Canada. He’s published short stories, scripts, novellas and novels. His short horror story collection, Tales From The Parkland, his novella, James’ Journey To Dreamland, and his two novels, Cutter’s Deep and The Candy Witch have all reached #1 on Amazon and have been read in over a dozen countries.
He wrote the script for the film, The Storm, which was chosen to be screened at the World Horror Convention as well as at the Shocklines Film Festival in New York City.
His story, Head Case, was made into a film produced by Columbia College in Chicago.
Our intreped writer and interviewed David Kempf, decided to catch up with Ronald andfind out a bit more about the man.
1. When did you first become interested in horror?
In the mid 70’s, I was on vacation with my family and an acquaintance of my parents asked if I liked scary stories. He then gave me two paperbacks he’d just finished reading. One was, Carrie by Stephen King and the other was, The Rats by James Herbert. A few years later I watched, The Night of the Living Dead by George Romero and I have been hooked on horror ever since.
2. Did you always enjoy wring?
I’ve been writing since I was in grade school. I’ve always had story ideas in my head.
I prefer writing short stories. Mostly because I have so many ideas, I’m always in a hurry to get to my next one.
4. Is there another genre that you write in?
A lot of my stories cross genres. I’ve written humorous horror, mystery horror, fantasy horror, and even a horror/detective novel.
5. Are there topics you would not write about in your books?
I would never write anything that had little or no interest to me. I generally write stories that amuse or engage me. Having said that, I’d never write a medical thriller because I know nothing about the medical world. I would also stay away from religion.
6. Do you ever edit or do ghostwriting for others?
I did when I used to do scriptwriting. I haven’t since I started writing prose.
7. Do you believe readers need to hooked from the first sentence?
I wouldn’t say by the first sentence but definitely within the first chapter. I would even dare to say, by the first few paragraphs.
8. Why do you think horror books and movies remain so popular?
Today, I would say, because the world is in a scary place and horror gives us an outlet for controlled chaos and our deep-seated anxieties. Generally, though, I believe people like the thrill of the unknown and the adrenaline rush it provides. The same kind of thrill people get by riding a rollercoaster. I’d never ride a rollercoaster myself, but to each their own.
9. Why do you think that people are obsessed with being scared?
I don’t know if people are obsessed with being scared, so to speak, but I do think that many enjoy the safety of being scared on their couch or in their beds tucked under their safe, warm sheets. It’s a form of escapism.
10. Who inspires you?
Anyone creative inspires me, especially musicians and artists, I guess because they do something creative that I’m not accomplished at. Writing wise, I would have to give the nod to Stephen King, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, Richard Matheson, Rod Serling, Robert B. Parker, Joe R Lansdale, George Romero, and last but not least Alistair MacLean who actually got me into reading in the first place.
11. What are some of your favorite horror books?
Definitely, I Am Legend by Richard Matheson.
Salem’s Lot by Stephen King
The Hound of the Baskervilles by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
The Drive-In by Joe R. Lansdale
Ghost Story by Peter Straub
The Hellbound Heart by Clive Barker
Let the Right One In by John Ajvide Lindqvist
The Haunting of Hill House by Shirley Jackson
The Body Snatchers by Jack Finney
12. What are some of your favorite horror movies?
Night of the Living Dead
Dawn of the Dead
Jaws
The Thing
The Texas Chainsaw Massacre
Alien
An American Werewolf in London
Invasion of the Body Snatchers
13. What are your current projects?
I have three novels partially started but stopped them when I had a new idea that I was more interested in. Sadly, they may never see the light of day. We’ll see. Currently I’m trying my hand at a collection of novellas.
Discover this Pearl of a movie in horror maestro Ti West’s devastatingly brilliant prequel, that breaks open the origin story of one of modern horrors most iconic figures, played by the queen of horror herself Mia Goth (Frankenstein, Infinity Pool, Suspiria). The film is the latest to receive a Second Sight Films Limited Edition makeover.
And to celebrate we have a copy on 4K Standard to give away!
Synopsis:
The award-winning second movie in the X trilogy heralds the return of Goth in a career defining performance as the young Pearl, a woman so desperate for stardom it drives her to the point of insanity and murderous mayhem. Praised by audiences and critics alike, the film immediately found its rightful place as a horror classic on its 2022 release with The Guardian saying: ‘Goth is now the Judy Garland of horror’ and the legendary Martin Scorsese calling it ‘mesmerising… powered by a pure, undiluted love for cinema’.
Now, witness the technicolour majesty like never before, as the new Pearl 4K UHD Limited Edition Box Set is set to arrive on 17 November, alongside a Standard Edition.
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Raw and unflinching, Trapped tells the story of Raye, a woman trapped in an abusive relationship, battling to reclaim her freedom and survive. The film follows her desperate bid to break away while exposing the devastating reach of violence and control. It premieres at Genesis Cinema in London on 8 November 2025, ahead of its digital release on Amazon Prime, Google Play, and iTunes from 17 November 2025.
Behind the camera, Trapped represents a key partnership between Shane McCormick’s new outfit, Move Mountains Production, and actor, writer, and producer Josh Witcher. Manookian’s screenplay expands on an original story conceived by Witcher.
Drawing comparisons to Gary Oldman’s Nil by Mouth, the film delves deep into the emotional and psychological cost of domestic abuse, showing how far its damage spreads. Gritty and character-driven, Trapped promises to challenge, disturb, and move its audience in equal measure.
Trapped premieres on 8 November at Genesis Cinema, London, with its digital release following on 17 November 2025.
Black Mandala has unveiled Portrait of the Apocalypse, a bold and visceral new entry in the zombie genre from directors Nicanor Loreti, Fabián Forte, and Luca Castello. Set in a collapsing city where survival teeters on the edge of morality, the film unfolds through four interwoven stories that dissect human instinct, love, and the will to endure when civilisation has crumbled.
Described as brutal, emotional, and visually striking, Portrait of the Apocalypse doesn’t just revel in horror, it questions it. At its heart lies a chilling thought: how far would you go to save the people you love when everything familiar turns to ash?
The film reunites Ezequiel RodrÃguez and Demián Salomón, the two leads from When Evil Lurks, a standout of modern Latin American horror that won acclaim at Sitges and became a streaming hit on both Shudder and Netflix. Here, they once again find themselves amid terror, though in a very different world where humanity’s darkest and most tender impulses collide.
Told through four perspectives, the story tracks the outbreak from its chaotic beginning to the desperate, fractured attempts at survival. Each segment offers a distinct tone and moral weight, painting a collective portrait of fear, resilience, and fleeting hope within an urban apocalypse.
Written and directed by Luca Castello, Fabián Forte, and Nicanor Loreti, and featuring Lorena Vega, Paula Manzone, Rodrigo Raffeto, Natalia Santiago, Paula Rubinsztein, and Melisa Fernández, Portrait of the Apocalypse promises a raw, unflinching vision of the end times, one where the monsters aren’t always the ones already dead.
Acorn Media International has announced that Tales of the Walking Dead is set to arrive on Blu-ray and DVD on 10 November 2025, following its transmission on Sky Max. All episodes are available on digital now, perfect for a post Halloween bingewatch.
And to celebrate we have a copy to give away!
Synopsis:
This riveting collection of stories features an acclaimed ensemble cast including Terry Crews (Brooklyn Nine-Nine, The Expendables), Olivia Munn (The Newsroom, X-Men: Apocalypse), Parker Posey (The White Lotus, Dazed and Confused), Anthony Edwards (ER, Top Gun), Jessie T. Usher (The Boys, Smile), Danny Ramirez (Top Gun: Maverick, Captain America: Brave New World), Daniella Pineda (Jurassic World: Dominion), Jillian Bell (Workaholics, 22 Jump Street), Poppy Liu (Hacks) and Samantha Morton (The Serpent Queen, The Walking Dead), who each offer a different perspective into the apocalypse, capturing not just the monsters that roam the earth, but the ones that live within us.
Set in the months and years following the outbreak, the series follows the unique lives of new and familiar survivors, each facing the undead world in their own way. We follow doomsday prepper Joe (Crews) as he leaves his bunker on a quest to find his online friend and meets an unlikely ally in Evie (Munn) as they embark on a roadtrip that helps them find what they’re really looking for. There’s a tale of two hostile co-workers (Posey and Bell) who try to escape Atlanta, and each other, but find themselves in a time loop, reliving the hours before their deaths over and over again. And the origin story of The Walking Dead character Alpha (Morton) is revealed when we meet her as a mother trying to protect her child Lydia in a refuge.
Other stories involve a settler (Liu), who seeks to convince a scientist (Edwards), that humanity must reclaim the land from the dead; a man (Usher) who wakes with no memory and is accused of murder and a traumatised couple (Pineda and Ramirez) who take refuge in a secluded house where terror may already lurk inside.
The highly anticipated Tales of the Walking Dead is jam packed with gripping performances, cinematic storytelling and the much loved franchises’ trademark blend of adventure, survival, gore and heart. With a mix of dread, suspense and unexpected wit, each self-contained saga dives deep into the psyche of its characters – this is a must-have for fans and newcomers alike.
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