STACK #246 April 2025

MOVIES & TV PREVIEWS

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WHAT’S OUT Get ready – there’s a stack of new titles hitting the shelves this month, with something for everyone, from family adventures to gritty crime shows and powerful dramas. Let’s dive in! Words Glenn Cochrane

JOAN Madman RELEASE DATE: Apr 2 GENRE: TV crime FORMAT: DVD

DEN OF THIEVES 2: PANTERA Roadshow RELEASE DATE: Apr 9 GENRE: Action adventure FORMAT: 4K, DVD, BD Fans of Den of Thieves (2018) won’t want to miss this gritty, action-packed sequel, reuniting Gerard Butler, O’Shea Jackson, and director Christian Gudegast. This time, the action shifts to Europe, where Butler’s LA sheriff teams up with the very man he once tried to take down for the heist of a lifetime.

Sophie Turner ( Game of Thrones ) stars in this gripping six-part British true crime series, based on the life of Joan “The Godmother” Hannington. Set in 1980s London, it follows her transformation from housewife to feared criminal mastermind. Critically acclaimed and edgy, this must-see series is perfect for fans of Underbelly and true crime dramas. AUTUMN AND THE BLACK JAGUAR AID RELEASE DATE: Apr 9 GENRE: Family FORMAT: DVD This heartfelt family drama follows a young New York City girl who, having grown up in the Amazon, returns to rescue her beloved jaguar from ruthless poachers near her childhood village. In the spirit of Free Willy and The Jungle Book , this uplifting adventure is perfect for family viewing. From the director of The Wolf and the Lion . BLACK CAB Madman RELEASE DATE: Apr 9 GENRE: Horror FORMAT: DVD, BD Nick Frost ( Shaun of the Dead ) delivers a chilling performance as a psychotic cab driver in this intense thriller. A married couple finds themselves trapped in his taxi, at the mercy of a disturbed driver whose motives are more terrifying than they could ever imagine. Packed with twists and turns, Black Cab will do for taxis what Jaws did for the beach.

EDITOR’S PICK ALIEN COUNTRY Eagle RELEASE DATE: Apr 2 Hold on to your boots, because Alien Country is a wild ride. This outrageous comedy sci-fi horror tells of hordes of aliens who invade Earth through a portal opened by a derby car driver at a town fair, and the driver and his pregnant wife’s efforts to send them packing. In the vein of Eight Legged Freaks and Tremors , this one is a must-see for genre lovers. Super fun! GENRE: Sci-Fi FORMAT: DVD

GRAFTED Umbrella RELEASE DATE: Apr 9 GENRE: Horror FORMAT: BD

Not for the faint of heart, Grafted is a grotesque New Zealand horror-comedy about a teenage girl’s obsessive quest for perfection to boost her social status. In the vein of The Substance , it delivers sharp social commentary wrapped in a wildly entertaining horror experience.

NOCEBO Madman RELEASE DATE: Apr 9 GENRE: Thriller FORMAT: BD, DVD

Before the upcoming Aussie psycho-thriller The Surfer starring Nicolas Cage, director Lorcan Finnegan made several tense thrillers, including Nocebo , starring Eva Green and Mark Strong. This gripping film follows a fashion designer suffering from a mysterious illness who turns to a mystic healer - only to uncover a terrifying secret.

DEAD SEA Eagle RELEASE DATE: Apr 9 GENRE: Thriller FORMAT: DVD

OLD GUY Roadshow RELEASE DATE: Apr 16 GENRE: Action FORMAT: DVD

In the spirit of Dead Calm , this open water chiller follows three friends stranded at sea, rescued by a mysterious fishing boat captain, but unaware of the horror lurking below deck. Stylish and well-paced, this tense, claustrophobic thriller is a must-watch for fans of high-seas suspense. It also features ’80s teen star Dean Cameron.

Christoph Waltz, Lucy Liu, and Cooper Hoffman team up with the director of Con-Air for a crazy action-thriller about an ageing hitman forced out of the game due to arthritis, who’s given a new opportunity to train up-and-coming assassins. Super fun and loaded with laughs, this is one for fans of In Bruges and The Mechanic .

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