Heyyy, summer! Hot days, sun and sweat, but we still want to make you sweat in a different way. Genre fans have plenty to see look forward to in cinemas and on streaming this summer – with titles like Ryan Coogler’s musical/horror classic–in–the–making Sinners, spy -thriller Black Bag and the fourth season of fan favourite series Love, Death + Robots. Get ready for a summer full of Fantastic media!
Fear Street: Prom Queen
Streaming on Netflix since 23 May
Slasher fans will be treated well this summer with the return of Netflix’ original film series Fear Street. Following the initial trilogy, Prom Queen is a more unique entry into the series as it’s the first installment that hasn’t been directed by Leigh Janiak. The film follows the ‘It Girls’ of Shadyside High trying to get votes to become this year’s prom queen until an unusual nominee appears and the competition starts disappearing.
Lost in Starlight
Streaming on Netflix 30 May
Anime fans, tis one’s for you. Netflix is releasing its first original Korean animated film! Lost in Starlight, starring The Handmaiden‘s Kim Tae-ri and K-Drama sweetheart Hong Kyung, follows the story of star-crossed lovers Nan-young and Je-i in a romance drama that crosses the cosmos when one of them leaves for Mars.
The Life of Chuck
In cinemas 5 June
A life divided into three stories in fantasy/science-fiction drama The Life of Chuck from Doctor Sleep director Mike Flanagan. This adaptation of horror-legend Stephen King’s novella by the same name stars Tom Hiddleston as the unassuming Charles Kruntz, a.k.a. Chuck, who experiences the wonder of love, the heartbreak of loss, and the multitudes contained in all of us.
28 Years Later
In cinemas 19 June
23 years after having made 28 Days Later, Danny Boyle finally returns to finish what he started with part three of his zombie trilogy, aptly called 28 Years Later. Returning with the likes of Jodie Comer (The Bikeriders) and Aaron Taylor-Johnson (Bullet Train), this (final?) installment follows a group of survivors living in a ruthless dystopia created by the original film’s rage virus, which is still plagueing the world 28 years later.
The Old Guard 2
Streaming on Netflix 2 July
Another immortal fantasy action epic awaits! Continuing where The Old Guard left of, the immortal warriors are again threatened by a powerful enemy, while grappling with a long-lost immortal making it damn difficult to protect humanity from destruction.
Rosario
In cinemas 10 July
Occultists, witches, family secrets, supernatural entities and gore. Promising new director Felipe Vargas’ debut feature has it all! Rosario follows the story of Rosario Fuentes encountering the supernatural after she discovers occult artifacts in her late grandmother’s home.
Brick
Streaming on Netflix 10 July
If you’re claustrophobic, Brick will definitely do it for you. When Tim and Olivia’s apartment building is suddenly surrounded by an impenetrable brick wall, they must collaborate with their neighbours to find a way out.
I Know What You Did Last Summer (2025)
In cinemas 17 July
Take a trip down memory-lane with this remake of the 1997 teen-slasher classic! Starring an all-new cast (and some throwback cameos, as per the trailer), the story is again about a group of teenagers who cause a deadly car accident and decide to never tell a soul. That’s until they start receiving threatening letters…and dying. Get ready for a new interpretation of a fan-favourite by promising director Jennifer K. Robinson of Do Revenge fame.
Bring Her Back
In cinemas 21 July
After taking the horror world by storm with Talk To Me, the Philippou brothers – also known for YouTube channel RackaRacka – are back with another terrifying horror story. Bring Her Back follows a sister and brother get adopted into a – seemingly – loving family following the death of their father. Sally Hawkins shines.
Freakier Friday
In cinemas 6 August
It’s about to get freaky! Freaky Friday returns after 22 years with a sequel starring both Jamie Lee-Curtis and Lindsay Lohan (!). Lightning indeed strikes twice!
The Ritual
In cinemas 21 August
Al Pacino enters the realm of the macabre in David Midell’s The Ritual. Pacino teams up with Dan Stevens of Cuckoo fame as two priests set to perform a risky exorcism while struggling with their own personal problems.
