PREVIEW: Scarborn (Kos) (2026 Film) - Starring Bartosz Bielenia

Preview by Jon Donnis

Prepare for an exhilarating ride with Scarborn (Kos), a Polish period drama inspired by true events, hitting Viaplay UK on 27 April 2026. Set in 18th-century Poland, the film blends historical intrigue with high-octane action in a style reminiscent of Tarantino, offering audiences both intensity and drama.

The story follows Ignac, an illiterate peasant played by award-winning Bartosz Bielenia (Corpus Christi), who discovers he is the illegitimate son of a nobleman. When his father dies, Ignac must flee his scheming half-brother and deliver a stolen will to court within two days to claim his heritage. Along the way, he crosses paths with Domingo, a loyal friend of the revolutionary General Tadeusz "Kos" Kościuszko, portrayed by Jacek Braciak (Leave No Traces). Domingo is played by Jason Mitchell (Straight Outta Compton, Mudbound), who brings depth to the story of loyalty and unexpected alliances.

The backdrop is spring 1794, a Poland on the brink of rebellion. Kościuszko plans an uprising against Russian forces while being pursued by the ruthless Russian captain Dunin (Robert Więckiewicz). Ignac, initially distrusted, finds himself at the centre of these historic events and must decide whether to chase his own ambitions or stand with Kos in the fight for freedom.

Scarborn has already claimed top honours at the Gdynia Film Festival, winning the Golden Lion for Best Film, alongside awards for Best Editing, Best Makeup, and Best Supporting Actor for Więckiewicz. With a Directors Guild of Poland nomination and multiple festival accolades, the film promises a gripping and modern tale of courage, unity, and justice.

UK Premiere on Viaplay UK, 27 April 2026 - https://amzn.to/4c7bCwm

Polish with English subtitles

PREVIEW: Content (2026 Film) - Stars Adam Meilech

Preview by Jon Donnis

Content arrives as a sharp, uneasy blend of satire and psychological horror, with Adam Meilech, known for The Leak and Junk Male, pushing found footage into the era of constant scrolling and online performance. It takes the DNA of Creep meets Unfriended and reshapes it into something built for the modern attention economy.

Following a strong festival run, including Grimmfest 2025, the film is now set for its digital debut on 27 April through GrimmVision, bringing its unsettling vision to home screens.

At the centre is AJ, played by Meilech himself, a modern-day renaissance figure in the influencer world who presents as an actor, writer and director. Beneath that curated identity sits something far darker, a stalker, kidnapper and outright psychopath who treats real lives as raw material.

Using hacked phones and laptops, AJ surveils his targets as though they are characters in a private production, erasing the boundary between reality and fiction in pursuit of what he believes is his cinematic masterpiece. The result is a world where every screen becomes both stage and trap.

Already described as “unpredictable, unhinged and batshit crazy” by Slasher Reviews, Content positions itself as a scarily charged piece of digital horror, landing on 27 April for its online release.

Apple TV - https://apple.co/4muEqCH

PREVIEW: Super Troopers 3 (2026 Film) - Starring Jay Chandrasekhar, Kevin Heffernan, Steve Lemme, Paul Soter, and Erik Stolhanske

Preview by Jon Donnis

The Broken Lizard team return with Super Troopers 3, a third outing that leans straight into the chaos that made the original a cult favourite. This time, the story pivots around Farva’s wildly over-the-top engagement, which quickly unravels into something far messier than anyone expected. What should be a celebration becomes the spark for conflict, dragging the entire crew into a situation that feels both personal and predictably ridiculous.

Thorny sits at the heart of that tension, quietly working against the relationship and trying to break it apart. That subplot runs alongside a new drug ring investigation, giving the film its familiar structure. Personal drama collides with law enforcement antics, and the Troopers find themselves juggling both at once. It is a setup that sticks closely to what the series has always done, just with the volume turned up.

The core team of Jay Chandrasekhar, Kevin Heffernan, Steve Lemme, Paul Soter, and Erik Stolhanske all return, both in front of and behind the camera. Chandrasekhar directs once again, working from a script written by the group, with production handled by Richard Perello. It keeps the creative control firmly within the same circle, which has always been key to the tone.

Returning cast members include Brian Cox as Captain John O’Hagan and Marisa Coughlan as Ursula Hanson. Alongside them, new additions such as Hannah Simone, Nat Faxon, Chace Crawford, and Andrew Dismukes join the cast, suggesting a few fresh dynamics within the usual madness.

At its core, this third instalment sticks to what the franchise does best. A mix of exaggerated characters, escalating situations, and a storyline that never quite stays under control. Between the collapsing engagement and the hunt for a new drug ring, the film looks set to deliver more of the same brand of comedy, just pushed a little further this time.

Coming Soon

LEGEND announces May 2026 premieres

By Jon Donnis

May on LEGEND brings together a lively mix of classic favourites and more modern thrillers. Leading the charge is Sergio Leone’s Once Upon a Time in America, with Robert De Niro and James Woods delivering standout performances. Alongside it sits Joel Schumacher’s courtroom drama The Client, starring Susan Sarandon and Tommy Lee Jones, plus Spike Lee’s neo noir take on Old Boy, originally made famous by Park Chan wook. Rounding out that group is Sydney Pollack’s Three Days of the Condor, often seen as one of the defining films of 1970s paranoia cinema.

The month also features Immortals, Tarsem Singh’s bold and intense spin on Greek mythology with Henry Cavill and Mickey Rourke, as well as Andrew Niccol’s In Time, a dystopian sci fi thriller starring Justin Timberlake and Cillian Murphy. The Young Americans joins the schedule too, a British crime film from Danny Cannon, featuring Harvey Keitel and Viggo Mortensen.

There are also several channel premieres to look out for. These include the police thriller S.W.A.T. with Samuel L Jackson, Colin Farrell and Michelle Rodriguez, the survival drama The Ice Road starring Liam Neeson, and the hard edged crime story The Yards, featuring Mark Wahlberg, Joaquin Phoenix, Charlize Theron, James Caan and Faye Dunaway.

Saturday 2 May @ 21:00 – IMMORTALS (2011) *Channel Premiere

 

The brutal King Hyperion (Mickey Rourke) searches for the legendary Epirus Bow to release the imprisoned Titans and destroy the Olympian gods. Zeus chooses a mortal stonemason, Theseus (Henry Cavill), to lead the fight against Hyperion and save humanity. Also stars Freida Pinto, Luke Evans, Stephen Dorff, John Hurt and Isabel Lucas.

 

Sunday 3 May @ 21:00 – THE CLIENT (1994) *Channel Premiere

 

A streetwise 11-year-old boy (Brad Renfro) witnesses the suicide of a mob lawyer and learns where a senator's body is buried. Worried for his family, he hires a lawyer (Susan Sarandon) to protect him from both the Mafia and a ruthless federal prosecutor (Tommy Lee Jones) who seems more concerned with making headlines than with his young witness’s safety.

 

Saturday 9 May @ 21:00 – S.W.A.T. (2003) *Channel Premiere

 

Inspired by the ‘70s hit TV series, Colin Farrell plays Jim Street, a former S.W.A.T. team member demoted after a controversial decision made during a robbery standoff. He gets a chance to redeem himself when team commander Dan Harrelson (Samuel L. Jackson) is assigned to recruit and train five top-notch cops for a new Special Weapons and Tactics unit.

 

Sunday 10 May @ 21:00 – OLD BOY (2013) *Channel Premiere

 

Joe Doucett (Josh Brolin), an alcoholic advertising executive, is kidnapped and imprisoned in a hotel-like cell for 20 years without knowing why. Upon his sudden release, he hunts for his captor, uncovering a dark, orchestrated conspiracy and a twisted, personal vendetta against him. Spike Lee’s remake of Park Chan-wook's 2003 masterpiece, also stars Elizabeth Olsen and Samuel L. Jackson.

 

Thursday 14 May @ 21:00 – THREE DAYS OF THE CONDOR (1975) *Channel Premiere

 

CIA analyst Joe Turner (Robert Redford) returns from lunch to find all his co-workers murdered. As the code-named "Condor" goes on the run to escape a rogue agency cell, he kidnaps a photographer (Faye Dunaway) to help uncover a conspiracy involving oil and the CIA.

 

Saturday 16 April @ 21:00 – IN TIME (2011) *Channel Premiere

 

Welcome to a world where time has become the ultimate currency. You stop aging at 25, but there's a catch: you're genetically-engineered to live only one more year, unless you can buy your way out of it.  When a man from the wrong side of the tracks is falsely accused of murder, he is forced to go on the run with a female hostage. Justin Timberlake and Amanda Seyfried co-star.

 

Saturday 24 May @ 21:00 – THE ICE ROAD (2021) *Channel Premiere

 

Liam Neeson stars as Mike McCann, a truck driver who leads a dangerous rescue mission across frozen Canadian lakes to deliver equipment to trapped miners. Alongside his brother, he battles thawing ice, a massive storm, and corporate sabotage to save them in time.

 

Sunday 25 May @ 21:00 – ONCE UPON A TIME IN AMERICA (1984) *Channel Premiere

 

In 1968, the elderly David "Noodles" Aaronson (Robert De Niro) returns to New York, where he had a career in the criminal underground in the '20s and '30s. Most of his old friends are long gone, yet he feels his past is unresolved. Told in flashbacks, the film follows Noodles from a tough kid in a Jewish slum in New York's Lower East Side, through his rise to bootlegger and then Mafia boss, a journey marked by violence, betrayal and remorse.

 

Saturday 30 May @ 23:05 – THE YOUNG AMERICANS (1993) *Channel Premiere

 

Harvey Keitel stars as a NYC detective assisting London police in dismantling a ruthless drug syndicate. The syndicate, led by an American expat (Viggo Mortensen), recruits local troubled teens to become gangsters and infiltrate a dangerous, new criminal network. Also stars Iain Glen and Thandiwe Newton.

 

Sunday 31 May @ 21:00 – THE YARDS (1995) *Channel Premiere

 

Leo Handler (Mark Wahlberg), returns home after serving a prison sentence for car theft. Seeking a legitimate fresh start, Leo turns to his uncle, Frank Olchin (James Caan), a contractor who manages the city's subway car repairs. He soon discovers that Uncle Frank has turned the family business into a dangerous world of sabotage, high-stakes payoffs, and murder. From James Gray, director of the upcoming 2026 crime drama, Paper Tiger.

 

LEGEND is the ultimate destination for action-packed movies and series that bring back the thrill of the classics. From nostalgic favourites to modern hits, it’s the place where unforgettable stories and intense action come to life.

 

LEGEND is available to watch on various platforms: Sky (148), Virgin Media (149), Freeview (41), Freesat (137) and Freely (38).

 

REVIEW: Lee Cronin's The Mummy (2026 Film) Starring Jack Reynor, Laia Costa, May Calamawy, Natalie Grace, and Verónica Falcón

Review by Jon Donnis

Lee Cronin's The Mummy arrives carrying the weight of a famous name, but it quickly becomes clear that Lee Cronin is far more interested in pushing his own brand of feral, body horror than honouring the legacy of the franchise. That choice will split audiences. Some will feel misled. Others will quietly admire the nerve.

"The young daughter of a journalist disappears into the desert without a trace. Eight years later, the broken family is shocked when she's returned to them. However, what should be a joyful reunion soon turns into a living nightmare as she starts to transform into something truly horrifying."

The opening stretch is easily the film at its strongest. Set against the oppressive heat of Aswan, the early descent into the buried pyramid lands with real menace. Cronin builds dread patiently, letting unease seep in before unleashing something far uglier. It feels controlled, deliberate, and genuinely eerie. Once the story shifts to the Cannon family, the emotional angle also lands well. Jack Reynor plays Charlie with a convincing sense of exhaustion, while Laia Costa gives Larissa a quiet fragility that grounds the chaos.

When the horror escalates, it does so without restraint. This is not a subtle film. It is grotesque, often shockingly so, and at times borders on the deranged. Cronin clearly leans into practical effects and visceral imagery, and the result is a series of moments that are hard to shake. The infamous toenail scene alone will test even seasoned horror fans, and the film keeps finding new ways to unsettle. It has that grim, sticky texture that lingers long after the credits roll.

There is also something undeniably creative in how the possession is handled. The use of ancient scripture embedded in living skin is a strong concept, (Sound familiar Evil Dead fans?) and the gradual peeling away of those bindings gives the film a ticking clock. The Morse code communication adds a strange, almost tragic layer beneath the violence, hinting at the trapped child still fighting inside.

Yet for all its strengths, the film struggles to hold itself together over its full runtime. At over two hours, it begins to sag. The pacing becomes uneven, with stretches that feel padded rather than purposeful. Tension builds, then dissipates, then has to be rebuilt again. That stop start rhythm weakens the overall impact, especially in the second half.

There is also the unavoidable issue of identity. Despite the title, this rarely feels like a reimagining of The Mummy in any traditional sense. Instead, it plays more like a demonic possession story that happens to involve ancient Egyptian elements. At times it even drifts into territory that feels closer to Cronin’s previous work than anything associated with the franchise. For viewers expecting sweeping adventure or gothic mythology, this will likely come as a disappointment.

Even so, the film rarely becomes dull. Its commitment to excess keeps it watchable, even when it loses focus. The kills are inventive, the imagery is bold, and there is a certain reckless energy that carries it through its weaker stretches.

In the end, this is a film that works best when taken on its own terms. Forget the title for a moment and it becomes a brutal, often effective horror piece with flashes of real originality. Hold it up against expectations of what The Mummy should be, and it starts to falter.

It is messy, too long, and occasionally unfocused. But it is also memorable, unsettling, and unafraid to go places most mainstream horror avoids. For that alone, it earns a degree of respect.

Lee Cronin’s The Mummy settles as a flawed but striking entry, one that will divide opinion but rarely be forgotten. A fair 7 out of 10.

In Cinemas now

And coming soon to digital

Apple TV - https://apple.co/4tTPmvU