STACK #259 May 2026

MOVIES & TV PREVIEWS

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WHAT’S OUT THIS MONTH? April is a mixed bag of allsorts, where some of the year’s most peculiar and subversive titles share the spotlight with Oscar nominees and classic reimaginings. Take a look at what’s arriving this month… Words Glenn Cochrane

EDITOR’S PICK

DRACULA: A LOVE TALE AID RELEASE DATE: May 6 GENRE: Horror FORMAT: BD, DVD Luc Besson brings a sweeping, dramatic lens to Bram Stoker’s iconic tale, leaning into the tragic romance at its dark heart. Dracula: A Love Story stars Caleb Landry

ADULTHOOD Madman RELEASE DATE: May 20 GENRE: Comedy FORMAT: BD, DVD Alex Winter ( Bill & Ted , The Lost Boys ) steps behind the camera for a sharp, character-driven comedy starring Josh Gad and Kaya Scodelario. This dark, modern

Jones as the tortured Count, with Christoph Waltz and Zoë Bleu joining the gothic ensemble. Paired with a haunting score by Danny Elfman, this reimagining favours passion and melancholy over horror, delivering a lush, emotionally charged take on the classic legend.

noir follows siblings Megan and Noah, barely scraping by, who uncover a long-buried body in their parents’ basement. Returning home, they’re dragged into a spiralling web of crime, murder, and morbidly funny chaos. A must-see for fans of morbid black humour.

THE MOSQUITO COAST: THE COMPLETE SERIES Madman RELEASE DATE: May 20 GENRE: TV drama FORMATS: DVD Adapted from Paul Theroux’s novel, previously brought to the screen by Peter Weir with Harrison Ford, Helen Mirren, and River Phoenix, this series reimagines the story for a new generation. Theroux serves as a producer, with his real-life nephew Justin Theroux leading alongside Australia’s Melissa George. It follows a brilliant but

TASK: SEASON 1 Roadshow RELEASE DATE: May 6 GENRE: TV crime FORMAT: BD, DVD Task unfolds as a gripping FBI manhunt story, with Mark Ruffalo leading the charge. As

PRIMATE AID RELEASE DATE: May 6 GENRE: Drama FORMAT: BD, DVD One of the scariest movies of the year, Primate unleashes savage horror as nature bites back with brutal force. Trapped in a Hawaiian clifftop house with a rabid

agents close in on a dangerous target, a violent bank robbing crew, the investigation twists through layers of deception, shifting motives and high-stakes pursuit. Driven by tension and urgency, the series blends procedural grit with psychological drama, building a relentless game of cat and mouse where every lead matters and no one can be trusted.

pet chimp on a killing rampage, a group of friends must band together to survive. Blending creature feature thrills with claustrophobic tension, it delivers jolts, gore, and relentless suspense in a lean, feral ride that refuses to let up. Terrifying!

THE SECRET AGENT AID RELEASE DATE: May 13 GENRE: World cinema FORMAT: BD, DVD The Secret Agent is a gripping political thriller led by Wagner Moura, delivering a powerful and layered Oscar-nominated performance. Set against the backdrop of

NIRVANNA: THE BAND, THE SHOW, THE MOVIE Madman RELEASE DATE: May 20 GENRE: Comedy FORMAT: BD, DVD Nirvanna: The Band, The Show, The Movie arrives as a new cult hit, destined to become an indie classic. Expanding on the offbeat Canadian

radical inventor who uproots his family and drags them into hiding, forcing them to survive off-grid. Across two seasons, this polarising series is a taut eco terrorism thriller wrapped in a gripping, danger soaked jungle adventure. Well worth a look.

Brazil’s military dictatorship, it follows a man on the run as he becomes entangled in a dangerous web of surveillance and resistance. Nominated for four Oscars including 'Best Picture', this acclaimed drama blends tension, history, and character into a richly compelling cinematic achievement.

comedy series, it follows fictionalised versions of creators Matt Johnson and Jay McCarrol as they chase unlikely fame and increasingly absurd ambitions. Blurring reality and fiction with chaotic energy and deadpan humour, it’s a uniquely weird, wildly inventive ride that thrives on unpredictability and awkward charm.

SHELTER Roadshow RELEASE DATE: Apr 29 GENRE: Action FORMAT BD, DVD Shelter delivers the kind of gritty, no nonsense action Jason Statham does best. From the director of Greenland and Angel Has Fallen , it throws Statham into

FACKHAM HALL AID RELEASE DATE: May 27 GENRE: Comedy FORMAT: DVD Downton Abbey gets the Flying High! treatment in Fackham Hall , a cheeky new comedy spoof that gleefully skewers period drama tropes. If the title alone hasn’t tipped

another high-stakes fight for survival, packed with bone crunching brawls and relentless momentum. Lean, tough and unapologetically intense, it’s right in line with his recent hits The Beekeeper and Working Man , making it essential viewing for fans craving hard-edged action.

you off, say it out loud and you’ll get a pretty clear idea of the film’s irreverent tone. Featuring Thomasin McKenzie, Katherine Waterston, Emma Laird, Ben Radcliffe, Tom Felton, Damian Lewis, and Jimmy Carr, it’s packed with rapid-fire gags and absurdity.

Coming in JUNE

Looking ahead, next month delivers a crop of banger new releases leading a huge slate. Alongside these three hits, watch for How to Make a Killing , Cold Storage , and GOAT , among many others rounding out a stacked line-up.

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