STACK #260 June 2026

MOVIES & TV PREVIEWS

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WHAT’S OUT THIS MONTH? Adding to the hot slate of releases featured throughout this issue, these brand new arrivals offer a diverse range for the month ahead. From an unexpected rom-com, and a kid’s flick, to acclaimed dramas, horror, comedy, and cult curiosities, there’s something for everyone. Words Glenn Cochrane

HOW TO MAKE A KILLING AID RELEASE DATE: Jun 10 GENRE: Thriller FORMAT: BD, DVD Glen Powell continues his Hollywood hot streak with this cheeky comedy-thriller remake of the 1949 classic Kind Hearts and Coronets . Directed by Emily the Criminal filmmaker John Patton Ford, it follows a man disowned by his wealthy

RETURN TO SILENT HILL Umbrella RELEASE DATE: Jun 3 GENRE: Horror FORMAT: 4K, BD, DVD A new Silent Hill movie spent so long in development that most fans gave up hope. Now it’s finally here, and we’ll take it! Christophe Gans, director of the 2006 original, returns to adapt Silent Hill 2 , widely

EDITOR’S PICK SOLO MIO AID RELEASE DATE: Jun 17 A Kevin James movie brimming with heart? We’re as surprised as you. Yet Solo Mio stands as one of the year’s most unexpected feel-good films. James plays Matt, a lovable guy left at the altar in Rome who, unable to refund his honeymoon, is forced to tour Italy solo alongside a group of newlyweds. Bittersweet, funny, and genuinely charming, the film balances romance with self-discovery against stunning Italian Coates co-star, while Andrea Bocelli delivers a memorable extended cameo that adds even more warmth to the journey. backdrops. Nicole Grimaudo, Alyson Hannigan, and Kim GENRE: Comedy FORMATS: DVD

family at birth who plots revenge by eliminating relatives standing between him and the family fortune. Packed with dark humour and twisted charm, the film boasts a killer cast including Ed Harris, Margaret Qualley, Topher Grace, and Jessica Henwick.

regarded as the game franchise’s darkest and most emotional chapter. Expect the same oppressive atmosphere and dread that defined the first film, only this time with the horror dialled up even further for a more disturbing descent into madness.

REMINDERS OF HIM AID RELEASE DATE: Jun 17 GENRE: Drama FORMAT: BD, DVD Based on Colleen Hoover’s best-selling novel, Reminders of Him is a tearjerker with its heart firmly on its sleeve. Maika Monroe plays a young mother fresh out of prison who returns home hoping to reconnect with the daughter

PILLION AID RELEASE DATE: Jun 10 GENRE: Comedy FORMAT: BD, DVD This critically acclaimed kinky arthouse comedy arrived seemingly out of nowhere and quickly raised eyebrows. Alexander Skarsgård and Harry Melling star in the story of a timid young man drawn into the dangerous orbit of

she barely knows, only to find the town unwilling to forgive her past. Equal parts romance and redemption story, it leans hard into the emotion without losing sight of its hopeful core. Tyriq Withers, Lauren Graham, and Bradley Whitford co-star.

a charismatic biker, plunging him into an intense world of BDSM and self-discovery. Edgy, provocative and darkly funny, Pillion won’t be for everyone, but those willing to embrace its offbeat energy and confronting themes are in for a wild ride.

GOAT AID RELEASE DATE: Jun 17 GENRE: Family FORMAT: 4K, BD, DVD From Sony Pictures Animation, the studio behind Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse and K-Pop Demon Hunters , comes GOAT , a fast and funny animated sports comedy bursting with energy. Set in a world where animals dominate the sporting arena,

QUEEN OF BONES Defiant RELEASE DATE: Jun 17 GENRE: Horror FORMAT: DVD From the director of Delia’s Gone and Stockholm , Queen of Bones , comes a gothic horror steeped in mystery and folklore. Martin Freeman, Jacob Tremblay, and Taylor Schilling star in the story of twin siblings

it follows an undersized young goat determined to prove he belongs amongst the greats. Packed with colourful visuals, cheeky humour, and plenty of heart, it embraces the classic underdog formula while delivering the inventive animation style Sony has become famous for.

living on an isolated Oregon farm in 1932 who uncover an ancient Icelandic spell book hidden in the attic. As secrets surrounding their mother’s death begin to surface, they suspect a sinister force lurking within the nearby forest.

FATHER MOTHER SISTER BROTHER Madman RELEASE DATE: Jun 10 GENRE: Drama FORMAT: BD, DVD American auteur Jim Jarmusch returns with this thoughtful exploration of family dynamics and the complicated bonds between parents and their adult children. Presented in Jarmusch’s signature style, the

THE CREEP TAPES: SEASON 2 Madman RELEASE DATE: Jun 3 GENRE: Horror FORMAT: BD The Duplass Brothers expand their Creep universe with The Creep Tapes: Season 2 , delivering another dose of demented found footage horror. Mark Duplass returns as Peachfuzz, the socially awkward serial killer who lures unsuspecting videographers with

promises of paid documentary work. As the cameras roll, his increasingly bizarre behaviour reveals far more sinister intentions. Equal parts funny, disturbing, and skin-crawlingly tense, the series continues to blur the line between cringe comedy and psychological horror with unnerving effect.

Coming in JULY Following a slight delay, Baz Luhrmann’s EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert finally arrives across all formats, alongside crowd-pleasers Michael and The Super Mario Galaxy Movie . Also on the horizon are Crime 101 , The Magic Faraway Tree , and more. film weaves together three interconnected stories to form an intimate portrait of family life. Cate Blanchett, Adam Driver, Charlotte Rampling, Mayim Bialik, and Tom Waits lead an impressive ensemble in a drama that balances emotion, warmth, and dry humour with the filmmaker’s unmistakable offbeat sensibility.

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