COMPETITION: Win Zulu Dawn on 4K-UHD and Blu-ray

DOUGLAS HICKOX’S 1979 SEMINAL WAR FILM AND PREQUEL TO ZULU GETS A STUNNING NEW PHYSICAL RELEASE FROM SEVERIN FILMS.

And to celebrate we have a copy on 4K-UHD and a copy Blu-ray to give away!

Synopsis:

Screen legends Burt Lancaster, Peter O’Toole, Simon Ward and Bob Hoskins lead an all-star cast in this “fascinating and awesome” (DVD Talk) prequel to the 1964 classic ZULU.

In January 1879, officials of the British colony of Natal, Africa issued a list of ultimatums to the Zulu Nation. When the Zulu King refused, the Empire declared war. And in a series of grave tactical blunders, a garrison of 1,500 British soldiers faced 25,000 enraged Zulu warriors in what would become the most horrific disaster in British military history.

Nigel Davenport (CHARIOTS OF FIRE), Denholm Elliott (RAIDERS OF THE LOST ARK) and Simon Sabela (SHAKA ZULU) co-star in this “eye-filling, spectacular experience” (Mondo Digital), directed by Douglas Hickox (THEATRE OF BLOOD) from a screenplay by ZULU writer/director Cy Endfield, now scanned in 4K from the interpositive with 6+ hours of new and archival Special Features, plus an exclusive 100 page book, poster and art cards.

Also available is a Special Limited Edition:

Pre-Order from https://link.amazon/B09BpEcVZ

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Who directs Zulu Dawn?

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1. Closing date 28-09-26

2. No alternative prize is available

3. When the competition ends as indicated on this page, any and all entries received after this point will not count and emails blacklisted due to not checking this page first.

4. Winners will be chosen randomly and will be informed via email.

5. Entries that come directly from other websites will not be accepted.

PREVIEW: Crushed (2026 Film) - Starring Steve Oram

Preview by Jon Donnis

Crushed is set to bring a particularly bleak vision of horror to UK audiences this October, with filmmaker Simon Rumley turning his attention to faith, revenge and the darkest aspects of human exploitation.

Starring Steve Oram in the lead role, the new thriller follows Daniel, an English vicar living with his wife May and their 10-year-old daughter Olivia in the suburbs of Bangkok. On the surface, the family appears to have a quiet and happy life. That changes after Olivia is exposed to a disturbing animal cruelty video, setting in motion a chain of events that ends with her abduction.

For Daniel and May, what follows is a desperate attempt to find their daughter and bring her home. Their search takes them into a world of fear, desperation and human depravity, while the support of their close-knit community offers some hope amid an increasingly horrific situation.

Daniel's position as a man of faith gives the story another dimension. He has spent his life preaching about God, forgiveness and faith, but when confronted with an unimaginable evil, those beliefs are put under extraordinary pressure. The central question is whether Daniel can practise what he has preached throughout his life, or whether the need for revenge will prove stronger.

Rumley, whose previous work includes Red White & Blue and The Living and the Dead, expands the disturbing ideas explored in his 2012 short film P is for Pressure, which featured in The ABCs of Death. Crushed takes the subject of exploitation crush videos and develops it into a feature-length story, while exploring the wider themes of trauma, religion, forgiveness and revenge.

Steve Oram should also prove an intriguing choice to carry such a dark and dramatic story. Best known to many audiences for Sightseers, as well as appearances in The End of the F***ing World and DI Ray, Oram takes on the role of a father pushed to the limits by an unimaginable situation.

Shot entirely on location in Thailand, Crushed promises a raw and unflinching thriller that is not afraid to confront uncomfortable subject matter. Alongside its fictional story, the film aims to raise awareness of contemporary issues surrounding child trafficking and animal cruelty.

With its combination of psychological pressure, religious themes and a disturbing central premise, Crushed looks set to be an unsettling addition to the thriller landscape when it arrives in the UK.

Crushed will be released on UK digital on 5 October 2026 through GrimmVision.

PREVIEW: Connected (2026 Film) - Starring Rose Muirhead

Preview by Jon Donnis

Connected brings together crime, romance and high-octane action in a new British heist thriller that sees two very different women caught up in a dangerous game involving stolen diamonds and a priceless family heirloom.

Directed by Deborah Hadfield, whose previous work includes The Kindness of Strangers, the film follows street-smart motorbike courier Stevie, played by Rose Muirhead, whose life takes an unexpected turn when she accidentally swaps phones with international jewellery designer Angel, played by Fern Taylor.

The seemingly innocent mistake plunges the pair into each other's very different worlds. While Stevie finds herself enjoying a taste of Angel's lavish lifestyle, Angel is forced to experience the less glamorous reality of multi-drop deliveries. What begins as a comedic case of mistaken identity soon develops into something far more dangerous.

As Stevie and Angel's paths eventually cross again, they discover they have become caught in the middle of a high-stakes robbery involving a secret stash of diamonds and a priceless heirloom handbag that once belonged to a fleeing movie star.

Their differences in status and lifestyle mean the unlikely pair must put their differences aside and work together. Their target is Neil, played by Sam Patrick, a seductive and ruthless playboy thief intent on escaping to Monaco with the stolen treasure.

With Neil's glamorous lifestyle proving difficult to resist, Stevie faces a choice between helping Angel and being drawn further into a world of wealth and luxury. As the twists continue to unfold, the pair must stay one step ahead if they are to outmanoeuvre their dangerous adversary.

Following its World Premiere at London Rolling Film Festival, Connected promises an adrenaline-fuelled female-led thriller packed with secrets, lies, criminal action, romance and plenty of danger.

Connected arrives on UK digital on 5 October from Trinity Content Partners.

PREVIEW: Chinese Whispers (2026 Film) Starring Jonathan Bremner

Preview by Jon Donnis

Chinese Whispers looks set to offer a sharp mix of drama, romance, comedy and unexpected twists when Deborah Hadfield’s multi-award-winning British feature arrives on UK digital this September.

The film follows a group of old university friends who reunite on Christmas Eve for a Chinese meal in honour of their late friend Bryan. What begins as an opportunity to remember someone they once knew quickly becomes a night of revelations, as buried secrets and hidden agendas begin to emerge.

At the centre of the story is Jay, played by Jonathan Bremner, a jet-setting host who hires Cindy, played by Rose Muirhead, to pose as his girlfriend for the evening. However, Jay is unaware that Cindy has motives of her own, setting the stage for a reunion where appearances cannot be trusted.

Elsewhere, superstar sportsman Anthony, played by renowned sports commentator Arlo White, finds that his public image hides deeper problems, while surfer Harry, played by Howard J. Davey, carries a tragic story of his own. John Ian Mason plays the mysterious Ian, a man consumed by a dark obsession with death and determined to uncover the truth, whatever the consequences.

Jay's seemingly glamorous lifestyle also conceals a shameful past, and as the evening descends into chaos, the carefully constructed stories surrounding the friends' supposedly successful lives begin to unravel.

Directed by Hadfield, whose previous work includes The Kindness of Strangers, Chinese Whispers has earned plaudits and multiple awards during its festival run. With a cast that also includes Tim Bryn Smith, the film promises a compelling story of deception, trauma, love, loss, regret and acceptance.

As secrets continue to surface and relationships are put under pressure, Chinese Whispers looks set to keep audiences guessing about what is really happening behind the stories its characters tell.

Chinese Whispers arrives on UK digital on 21 September 2026 from Trinity Content Partners.

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PREVIEW: Swallowtail & Dragonfly (2026 Film) - A Remarkable Story of Art, Love and Survival

Preview by Jon Donnis

Swallowtail & Dragonfly tells the remarkable true story of Chinese artist Lianxia ‘Ziyi’ Zhou, following her journey from a young woman fighting against the restrictions of early 20th Century China to a celebrated artist whose life is transformed by love, war and revolution.

Written and directed by Julia Jay Pierrepont III, the period drama is produced by Zhou’s granddaughter Evelyn Xu. The film stars Vanessa Yao, Vivian Dawson, Russell Wong, Jim Lau and Cici Lau, and arrives in the UK following an award-winning run on the festival circuit.

The story begins in 1914, when Ziyi's adventurous spirit is constrained by a cruel stepmother and the patriarchal expectations of the time. Her circumstances change when she is given the rare opportunity to study under some of China's most prominent painting masters, an honour previously reserved for men.

Her talent soon opens doors, allowing Ziyi to establish herself within Shanghai's dazzling art scene. It is there that she meets photographer Wanping Xu, played by Dawson, and the two fall in love. Their creative partnership and glamorous lifestyle bring them into a circle of prominent international artists and creatives.

But their happiness is shattered by the outbreak of World War II. Separated from Xu, Ziyi is left to raise their five children in increasingly desperate circumstances as war and political upheaval transform the country around them.

Refusing to give up hope of being reunited with the man she loves, Ziyi fights to keep her family together while continuing to paint. Her determination becomes central to a story about love, survival and the ability to hold on to a sense of identity when everything else is being taken away.

Swallowtail & Dragonfly promises a moving portrait of a woman who forged her own path in a world determined to limit her choices. With its sweeping historical backdrop and deeply personal story, the film offers a glimpse into a remarkable life shaped by both extraordinary success and devastating adversity.

Swallowtail & Dragonfly makes its UK digital debut on 14 September 2026, courtesy of Miracle Media.

Apple TV - https://apple.co/3TphLgV