Horror Highlights: THE GUYVER, THE BABY IN THE BASKET, DIARY OF THE DEAD, IDIOT BOY

The Guyver starring Mark Hamill Arriving on 4K, Blu-ray & DVD: “On June 25th, Unearthed Films brings the Sci-Fi/Fantasy classic The Guyver, starring Mark Hamill, to Limited Collector’s Edition 4K UHD and Collector’s Edition Blu-ray for the first time. Each edition features a new 4K restoration packed with bonus materials.

When college student Sean Barker (Jack Armstrong) finds the Guyver, an alien device that transforms him into a cyborg fighting machine, he inadvertently makes himself a target of the evil Chronos Corporation, who will stop at nothing to get the Guvyer back, including kidnapping Sean’s girlfriend Mizuki (Vivian Wu). Sean’s only hope is a mysterious CIA agent named Max Reed (Mark Hamill). Together they fight to save Mizuki, keep the Guyver out of Chronos’ hands and stop their ultimate goal of world domination. Directed by Screaming Mad George (Freaked) and Steve Wang (Drive) and produced by Brian Yuzna (Re-Animator, Honey, I Shrunk the Kids) The Guyver is an epic superhero action adventure that you won’t soon forget.

The 4K UHD + Blu-ray + CD Soundtrack Limited Collector’s Edition includes new commentary with co-directors Screaming Mad George and Steve Wang, a new interview with producer Brian Yuzna and co-director Screaming Mad George, outtakes with commentary by co-directors Screaming Mad George and Steve Wang, a new gag reel, a new production and artwork gallery, an alternate title sequence, trailers, and The Guyver soundtrack, composed by Matthew Morse.

The Blu-ray Collector’s Edition includes new commentary, a new interview with producer Brian Yuzna and co-director Screaming Mad George, outtakes with commentary by co directors Screaming Mad George and Steve Wang, a new gag reel, a new production and artwork gallery, an alternate title sequence, and trailers.

The DVD Edition special features include a commentary with co-directors Screaming Mad George and Steve Wang, moderated by Dom O’Brien, the author of Budget Biomorphs: The Making of The Guyver Films. “

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THE BABY IN THE BASKET: “Strive Global Media (Fabrication Films label) has secured the worldwide sales rights on the gothic horror THE BABY IN THE BASKET starring Amber Doig-Thorne (Winnie-the-Pooh: Blood and Honey), Michaela Longden (How to Kill Monsters), Elle O’Hara (When Darkness Falls), Lisa Riesner (Charlie’s Angels) and Nathan Shepka (Lock & Load) alongside veteran British talent Annabelle Lanyon (Legend), Maryam d’Abo (The Living Daylights) and Paul Barber (The Full Monty). 

Produced by Shepka Productions and Flickering Myth, THE BABY IN THE BASKET is set in 1942 where, as World War II rages on as the nuns of isolated Scottish monastery St. Augustine’s prepare for an incoming storm front. During the night a baby in a basket is left on the doorstep and the sisters take it in to care for it. As the evening goes on, one nun, Sister Agnes (Doig-Thorne) soon suspects the child is the son of the Devil.

The film is directed by Nathan Shepka and Andy Crane from an award-winning script by Tom Jolliffe (Cinderella’s Revenge). Shepka and Jolliffe produce alongside Gary Collinson of Flickering Myth, with Sanatan Kadakia (Control) executive producing via Hidden Ridge Productions.

“We do not often find stylish horror films like THE BABY IN THE BASKET in the marketplace which is very flooded with repetitive horror titles. This film is really something special and stands out as a film to see. We are so pleased to be representing it.” says Miriam Elchanan, President of Sales & Acquisitions at Strive Global Media.

“THE BABY IN THE BASKET has been a passion project that has been brought to the screen by a fantastic cast and crew,” states writer and producer Tom Jolliffe. “We can’t wait for the world to see the finished film and we’re delighted that Strive Global Media has secured worldwide sales rights and will be debuting the film at Cannes Film Market.”

“We are thrilled to be partnering with Miriam and the team at Strive Global Media on THE BABY IN THE BASKET and thank them for the enthusiasm they have shown towards the film,” added Gary Collinson of Flickering Myth. “It is testament to the work of our wonderful cast and crew, and we look forward to being able to share it with audiences around the world.” 

In addition to THE BABY IN THE BASKET, Shepka Productions and Flickering Myth are also set to reunite for an as-yet-untitled action thriller, which is targeting an early 2025 shoot in the UK. THE BABY IN THE BASKET is produced by Shepka Productions, Flickering Myth and Hidden Ridge Productions in association with Jolliffe Productions and Nerdly UK.”

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George A. Romero’s DIARY OF THE DEAD Coming to SteelBook July 2: “George A. Romero’s Diary of the Dead, the fifth installment in Romero’s Night of the Living Dead series of zombie films, arrives on Steelbook on July 2 from Lionsgate. A group of college film students record the pandemic rise of flesh-eating zombies while struggling for their own survival in this gruesome fright flick only available at Walmart on BD Steelbook for the suggested retail price of $24.99.

OFFICIAL SYNOPSIS
From legendary frightmaster George A. Romero comes “one of the most daring, hypnotic and absolutely vital horror films of the past decade” (Fangoria). Romero continues his influential “Dead” series, this time focusing on a terrified group of college film students who record the pandemic rise of flesh-eating zombies while struggling for their own survival. Intensely gruesome and relentlessly grisly – fueled by the director’s signature realistic special effects – Diary of the Dead is must-see horror that “is Romero at his finest” (Bloody Disgusting).”

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IDIOT BOY: “The residents of a small, decrepit town come to terms with the disappearance of a young girl. Told through a series of vignettes, the inhabitants of Ballymoss find odd and often destructive ways of passing time in a place that seems to have been forgotten. When a young man takes up the search, he discovers some dark secrets about his town.”

Directed & written by Luke De Brún. StarringDean Houlihan, Jack Holton-Murray, Thomas Quill, Eamonn Elliott, Hayley Doyle-Cummins, Dan Culbert, & Michael McDonagh. Musical score by ApXY

The film is currently on the festival circuit, with more details on a release expected later this year.