PREVIEW: Jitters (2026 Film) - A British Horror Thriller That Will Keep You Up at Night

 

By Jon Donnis

Get ready for a horror experience that pushes you to your limits, as Jitters invites viewers into a dark and twisted game of fear. Premiering this March from Reel2Reel Films, the film promises to confront every phobia, every nightmare, and every chilling thought you’ve ever had.

Written by George Willcox and directed and produced by Marc Zammit. James Fuller and Richard Oakes co-produce alongside lead actor Fabrizio Santino, known for Captain America: The First Avenger and Hollyoaks, who plays Detective Collymore, a world-weary investigator haunted by his past. Anto Sharp returns from Witch as Detective Harding, with Daniel Jordan of Palindrome as the titular Jitters. The cast also features Boo Miller, Jess Impiazzi, Lauren Budd, Richard Wisker, Ritchi Edwards, and Chloe Hews, bringing a mix of talent from Bridgerton, Celebrity Big Brother, Cinderella’s Curse, Flatmates, Werwulf, and Jinx.

Detective Collymore thought he had seen it all, balancing work with raising his child, until a seemingly routine case shakes him to his core. The sudden, unexplained death of a young woman, ruled as “natural causes”, quickly spirals into a web of mystery and terror. His investigation leads him not only through the darkest corners of the internet but also deep into his own psyche, uncovering a disturbing video game known only as Jitters. Far from innocent, this underground simulation forces players to confront their deepest fears, weaponising them in ways no one could anticipate.

As Collymore delves further into the deadly online world, he discovers that survival depends on more than skill or courage. To save himself and his family, he must confront the horrors within the game and the darkness lurking inside himself. Jitters promises a relentless, pulse-pounding ride that blends psychological terror with high-stakes thriller, a chilling journey that guarantees no one escapes unscathed.

Jitters arrives on UK digital platforms on 16 March 2026 and in the US on 17 March 2026 from Reel2Reel Films.

REVIEW: Primate (2026 Film) - Starring Johnny Sequoyah, Jessica Alexander, and Troy Kotsur

Primate opens with a brutally effective scene that makes its intentions clear. In a remote part of Hawaii, a veterinarian is killed by a pet chimpanzee in a moment of shocking violence. It is a blunt, ugly start, and director Johannes Roberts never really lets the film soften from there.

The story then rewinds to follow Lucy, a college student returning home after years away, bringing friends with her to an isolated cliffside house. The location is instantly striking. Built into rock and surrounded by open space and sheer drops, the house feels impressive but exposed. That sense of vulnerability becomes central once Ben, the family’s unusually intelligent chimpanzee, begins to behave erratically after being bitten by a rabid mongoose.

Ben is the film’s greatest strength. Taught to communicate through a tablet created by Lucy’s late mother, he already feels uncanny before the horror escalates. Once the rabies takes hold, that intelligence turns him into something far more dangerous than a typical animal threat. He is not just violent but calculating, stalking the house and exploiting its layout with alarming ease. Every scene involving Ben crackles with tension, and he dominates the film in a way few creature features manage.

Roberts keeps the storytelling lean and vicious. There is little interest in character development beyond what is strictly necessary. Instead, the film focuses on sustained pressure and escalation. The extended pool sequence is particularly effective, using Ben’s inability to swim to create a cruel stalemate that feels both inventive and nerve shredding. The kills are graphic, efficient, and unapologetic, leaning fully into slasher territory.

The cast largely exists to be placed in danger, but the performances do what is required. Johnny Sequoyah gives Lucy enough presence to anchor the chaos, while Troy Kotsur adds weight as Adam, the deaf father whose delayed understanding of the danger heightens the tension. The film’s final moments, especially the use of Ben’s soundboard in the aftermath, provide a chilling note rather than emotional release.

Primate does rely heavily on familiar horror clichés. Isolated locations, poor decisions, and disposable characters are all present. The film makes no effort to disguise this and seems comfortable with its lack of originality. The narrative is thin, and if the momentum ever slowed, it would quickly unravel.

Thankfully, it never does. At under 90 minutes, Primate moves at a relentless pace that prevents overthinking. It is a straightforward, visceral B movie with a solid budget and a clear focus on delivering tension, gore, and entertainment. There is little depth, but plenty of bite.

Primate is not subtle, clever, or especially original. What it is, however, is sharp, nasty, and highly efficient. For horror fans looking for a fast, brutal thrill, it scratches the itch.

I score Primate a generous 7.5 out of 10.

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