STACK #257 March 2026

PREVIEWS MOVIES & TV PREVIEWS MOVIES & TV

WHAT’S OUT THIS MONTH? March offers an eclectic selection of new releases. Alongside all the hot new titles featured elsewhere in this issue, here are a few more bangers worth reserving shelf space for. Words Glenn Cochrane

EDITOR’S PICK

A HISTORY OF SOUND AID RELEASE DATE: Mar 25 GENRE: Drama FORMAT: BD, DVD One of the most talked-about festival hits of the year, The History of Sound is a lyrical, deeply moving drama about music, memory and connection.

THE POUT POUT FISH AID RELEASE DATE: Mar 25 GENRE: Family FORMAT: BD, DVD Fun for the whole family, The Pout-Pout Fish is a star-studded Aussie/US co production featuring the voices of Nick Offerman, Miranda Otto, Nina Oyama,

Paul Mescal and Josh O’Connor star as two young men who travel through rural America during World War I, collecting and preserving folk songs. Sweeping, romantic, and quietly powerful, it’s a film that lingers long after the final note fades, marking it as one of the year’s standouts.

Amy Sedaris, Mark Cole Smith, and Nazeem Hussain, among others. Based on the popular children’s book, the film follows two mismatched fish, a recluse and an extrovert, on a quest to find a magical fish and save their home. Fans of Finding Nemo and Shark Tale are in for a real treat.

FRONTIER CRUCIBLE Defiant RELEASE DATE: March 18 GENRE: Western FORMAT: DVD The cover art for Frontier Crucible boasts “From the producer of Bone Tomahawk ,” but what it doesn’t mention is that the film is also written by Bone Tomahaw k writer director Craig S. Zahler, a strong drawcard given his track record with Brawl in Cell Block 99 and Dragged Across Concrete . A gritty western starring Myles Clohessy, William H. Macy, Thomas Jane, Armie Hammer, and Ryan Masson, Frontier Crucible follows a group of men transporting medical supplies through hostile territory. Featuring striking cinematography by Maxime Alexandre (T he Hills Have Eyes, Crawl) , it delivers a classic action-western with a brutal edge.

IF I HAD LEGS I’D KICK YOU AID RELEASE DATE: Mar 4 GENRE: Drama FORMAT: BD, DVD Rose Byrne delivers a blistering performance in If I Had Legs I’d Kick You , a darkly comic drama earning major acclaim. As Linda, a woman whose life

DEAD OF WINTER AID RELEASE DATE: Mar 4 GENRE: Thriller FORMAT: BD, DVD Emma Thompson delivers a career-best performance in this chilling cat-and mouse thriller set in Minnesota’s frozen wilderness. With shades of Fargo ,

is collapsing, she juggles her child’s mysterious illness, an absent husband, and a therapist relationship turning hostile. With sharp support, including a serious turn from Conan O’Brien, this bold, unsettling film is daring, character-driven storytelling at its most talked-about.

Dead of Winter follows a grieving widow who travels to a remote lake to scatter her husband’s ashes, only to stumble upon a live kidnapping. Directed by the filmmaker behind 21 Bridges and co-starring Judy Greer, Marc Menchaca, and Lauren Marsden, it’s a gripping, must-see thriller.

SILENT NIGHT, DEADLY NIGHT AID

ANNE RICE’S TALAMASCA: THE SECRET ORDER SEASON 1 Madman RELEASE DATE: Mar 18 GENRE: TV horror FORMAT: BD, DVD Expanding the Anne Rice Immortal Universe, Anne Rice’s Talamasca - Secret Order: Season 1 pulls back the curtain

RELEASE DATE: Mar 4 GENRE: Horror FORMAT: BD, DVD The cult horror classic Silent Night, Deadly Night gets another contemporary makeover, and this one has bite. Leaning

into the original’s grimy, grindhouse aesthetic, this gnarly reimagining pays respect to the OG while throwing in an alternative plot that refuses to play it safe. Billy’s traumatic childhood and murderous Christmas Eve legacy remain, but director Mike P. Nelson ( Wrong Turn ) delivers enough curveballs to keep even die-hard fans guessing, and bloodshed comes thick and fast.

on the mysterious society that tracks and contains the supernatural. Blending intrigue, gothic atmosphere, and slow-burn suspense, the series deepens the mythology introduced in earlier shows while telling a gripping story of its own. Fans of Mayfair Witches and Interview with the Vampire should consider this mandatory viewing, as key connections and revelations await.

SEXY BEAST: SEASON 1 MADMAN RELEASE DATE: Mar 25 GENRE: TV Crime FORMAT: DVD Returning to the world of the 2000 cult British crime classic, Sexy Beast: Season 1 serves as a stylish prequel that digs into the early days of Gal,

CHRISTY AID RELEASE DATE: Mar 18 GENRE: Biography FORMAT: DVD Riding a wave of Hollywood dominance, Sydney Sweeney steps into the ring with Christy , the true story of trailblazing boxer Christy Martin. Following in the

Don, and Teddy Bass. Packed with sharp dialogue, dark humour, and simmering tension, the series captures the swagger and menace that made the original film so unforgettable. Gritty, character-driven, and unapologetically bold, it’s essential viewing for crime fans who like their drama dangerous.

footsteps of recent fact-based sports dramas like The Smashing Machine and The Iron Claw, the film packs both emotional punch and hard-hitting action. Gritty, inspiring, and driven by a fierce central performance, Christy is a knockout addition to this month’s lineup.

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