STACK #250 August 2025

MOVIES & TV PREVIEWS

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WHAT’S OUT THIS MONTH? This month brings an assortment of curiosities to physical media, from the magic of The Legend of Ochi to The Weeknd’s experimental musical odyssey Hurry Up Tomorrow . Here are some highlights arriving in August. Words Glenn Cochrane

EDITOR’S PICK THE LEGEND OF OCHI MADMAN RELEASE DATE: Aug 27 Fans of ’80s adventure movies are in for a real treat with this quirky coming-of-age fantasy that recalls the magic of Jim Henson’s The Dark Crystal . Set in a timeless world between modern society and medieval times, it follows a young girl who befriends a lost baby monster and defies her village to return it home. Helena Zengel stars alongside Willem Dafoe, Emily Watson, and Finn Wolfhard in a charming adventure filled with practical effects and puppetry. Like the classic kids’ films of the ’80s, it’s a little dark at times, but remains wholesome and delightful. A unique, heartwarming story from A24, shot in the Carpathian Mountains, The Legend of Ochi is one of this year’s standout family films. GENRE: Adventure FORMATS: BD, DVD

ALL SOULS Eagle RELEASE DATE: Aug 6 GENRE: Thriller FORMAT: DVD This year’s Academy Award-winner Mikey Madison ( Anora ) delivers a gripping performance as River, a single mother forced to inform on a drug kingpin - the father of her

DOCTOR WHO: SEASON 1 MADMAN RELEASE DATE: Aug 13 GENRE: TV Sci-Fi FORMAT: BD, DVD Whether you’re a longtime fan or new to the series, the latest iteration of Doctor Who is the perfect revamp for both seasoned Whovians and curious

child. When the sting unravels, she must outwit both sides in a deadly fight for survival, where trust is scarce and her daughter’s life hangs in the balance.

newcomers. Introducing the 15th Doctor, played by the charismatic Ncuti Gatwa ( Barbie ), the new series also marks the highly anticipated return of former showrunner Russell T Davies.

FOG OF WAR Eagle RELEASE DATE: Aug 6 GENRE: Drama FORMAT: DVD In Fog of War , injured pilot Gene (Jake Abel) and fiancée Penny (Brianna Hildebrand) seek refuge at her family’s estate, but Gene is secretly spying on them. With classified

BONHOEFFER Madman RELEASE DATE: Aug 13 GENRE: Drama FORMAT: DVD

Bonhoeffer tells the true story of German theologian Dietrich Bonhoeffer, whose faith is tested when he joins a plot to assassinate Adolf Hitler. Torn between spiritual conviction

secrets about the upcoming D-Day invasion missing and a mole suspected, danger escalates in this tense twist-filled WWII thriller co-starring Mira Sorvino and John Cusack.

and the horrors of genocide, he faces an impossible moral choice. This powerful WWII drama explores courage, sacrifice, and the cost of standing against tyranny.

HURRY UP TOMORROW Roadshow RELEASE DATE: Aug 13 GENRE: Thriller FORMAT: DVD Hurry Up Tomorrow marks The Weeknd’s bold filmmaking debut, co-starring Jenna Ortega and Barry Keoghan. He plays Abel, a sleepless musician whose bond with a

THE LAST FRONT Roadshow RELEASE DATE: Aug 13 GENRE: Thriller FORMAT: DVD The Last Front is a gripping WWI drama about Leonard Lambert, a farmer turned reluctant hero, leading villagers to safety while pursued by a ruthless German lieutenant. As danger closes in, the film explores courage, survival, and the resilience of ordinary people facing extraordinary odds, in this tense, emotional tribute to bravery amid the horrors of war.

mysterious fan spirals into obsession, violence, and surreal revelations. This psychological thriller explores identity, fame, and creative disillusionment, serving as a visual companion to The Weeknd’s album of the same name. A must for fans.

THE DAMNED Madman RELEASE DATE: Aug 13 GENRE: Thriller FORMAT: BD, DVD Thordur Palsson’s The Damned is a haunting and atmospheric folk horror set in a 19th century Icelandic village. Odessa Young stars as a widow facing starvation, paranoia,

THE MAN IN THE WHITE VAN Defiant RELEASE DATE: Aug 27 GENRE: Thriller FORMAT: DVD Ali Larter and Sean Astin star in The Man in the White Van , a tense true-crime thriller set in 1975 Florida. When spirited teenager

and ancient Nordic legends. As reality unravels, survival and superstition collide in this eerie, slow-burn tale praised for its chilling atmosphere and echoes of The Witch and The Lighthouse .

Annie becomes the target of a menacing stalker, she must summon her courage to survive. Dark secrets, fear, and suspense collide in this gripping edge-of-the-seat story of terror in suburbia.

Coming in SEPTEMBER Looking ahead to September, some massive titles are on the way. Make room for Ballerina , 28 Years Later , and Karate Kid: Legends , not to mention Bring Her Back , Dangerous Animals , and the long-awaited Yellowstone Season 5: Part 2 .

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