Happy Halloween from Road Rash Reviews!
The Witching Hour is almost upon us again, the clocks have gone back, the nights are getting longer and colder and the things that go bump in the night grow ever bolder.
With this in mind, here at Road Rash, we have put together a selection of our favourite horror releases this year, so carve out a spot on your sofa and settle in for a (trick or) treat!
The 4K revolution continues at speed and has resulted in lots of horror gems enjoying glorious and gruesome restorations, bringing them kicking and screaming into the modern viewing era. First up for your collection, two very different films from the spook master Clive Barker, Nightbreed and Underworld, closely followed by Stephen King classic Misery and seminal summer camp slasher Friday the 13th.
5 stars, a glorious restoration of a horror classic.
Nightbreed is written and directed by renowned horror author Clive Barker (Hellraiser, Candyman), based on his novella, Cabal. It was originally released in 1990 and is presented here on 4K UHD with a host of special features courtesy of Arrow Video. This release includes both the theatrical cut and the radically different
...more4 star excellent restoration of pure eighties indulgence.
Underworld was originally released in 1985 and was the result of a collaboration between Clive Barker (Hellraiser, Nightbreed, Candyman) and director George Pavlou (Rawhead Rex), who co-wrote the screenplay. This British sci-fi horror film carries the unmistakable mark of Clive Barker’s imagination.
Following hot on the heels of the excellent remastered release of Nightbreed,
...more5 stars, a truly scary remastered classic.
Misery is an American horror/thriller film, which crashed onto our screens during a blizzard in 1990, traumatising a generation. Based on the 1987 novel of the same name written by Stephen King (Sleepwalkers, Castle Rock, A Good Marriage), it is directed by Rob Reiner (The Princess Bride, Shock and Awe), from a screenplay by
...more4 stars, a remastered slasher for the ages.
Friday the 13th is a seminal 1980 American horror slasher flick, written by Victor Miller (Jason X, Crystal Lake) and directed by Sean S. Cunningham (DeepStar Six, Spring Break).
This groundbreaking and highly successful film spawned a massive media franchise and has enjoyed a 4K Restoration. It is available to own in the UK
...moreWe were also treated to the original sparkly brooding vampires in Interview with the Vampire, creepy cave action in The Descent, demonic possession in The Devil’s Candy and the harrowing but brilliant Japanese horror, Audition.
5 star lavish restoration of a nineties gothic gem.
In 1994, the world of the big screen was introduced the world of The Vampire Chronicles written by Anne Rice (Interview With the Vampire (TV Series), Mayfair Witches (TV Series), Talamasca: The Secret Order (TV Series)) with her adaptation of the first novel in the series, Interview With the Vampire: The Vampire
...more5 stars, a cracking restoration of an atmospheric horror treat.
The Descent is a 2005 British horror film, written and directed by Neil Marshall (Dog Soldiers, Hellboy). This acclaimed horror has enjoyed a 4K restoration and is available on 4K UHD Steelbook from 29th June 2026, courtesy of STUDIOCANAL.
“I’m an English teacher, not f***ng tomb raider.”
Sarah (Shauna Macdonald – Jailbroken, Filth)
...more4 star restoration of a very metal horror film.
The Devil’s Candy is a 2017 haunted house horror, the second feature film from the talented and imaginative Australian writer and director Sean Byrne (The Loved ONes, Dangerous Animals).
This disturbing and atmospheric film has enjoyed a 4K UHD restoration and is available in the UK on Limited Edition and Standard Edition 4K
...more5 star restoration of a brilliantly horrifying Japanese thriller.
First released in 1999, this iconic J-horror classic is based on the novel by Ryu Marakami (Tokyo Decadence) and adapted for the screen by Daisuke Tengan (The Eel, 13 Assassins).
It was directed by Takashi Miike (The Happiness of the Katakuris, Ichi the Killer) and is regarded as something of a turning point in Japanese cinema.
It has enjoyed a
...moreThere have been a couple of seriously good new titles on Blu-ray, in the form of the twisty and brilliantly written Marshmallow and the terrifying third series of The Terror: Devil In Silver.
4 star clever and unusual slasher flick.
Marshmallow is a 2025 American horror, sci-fi film, written by Andy Greskoviak (Black Friday) and directed by Daniel DelPurgatorio (Tales of the Black Freighter).
It is available to own in the UK on Blu-ray from 14th September 2026, courtesy of Toy Robot Video.
“You get to go and flirt and screw around and take it from
...more4 star slick and scary horror tale.
The Terror: Devil in Silver is the third instalment in The Terror horror anthology series (don’t worry, it’s a standalone story, but if you want to watch the first two, they are also available). It is based on the 2012 novel of the same name written by Victor LaValle (The Changeling (TV Series)), who
...moreThis has also been a great year for horror fans like us who enjoy a big healthy dose of comedy with their horror and here are our favourites. In order of age we start with the eighties classics, madcap musical Little Shop of Horrors, kids versus evil in The Monster Squad and the very metal Trick or Treat. From the nineties we have homely witching action Practical magic, representing the noughties, we have the gooey Slither and from this year the hilarious Cold Storage.
4 stars, a glorious remaster of a madcap and macabre eighties musical.
In 1986, the mighty Frank Oz (The Dark Crystal, Bowfinger, The Muppets Take Manhattan) brought his considerable puppeteering skills to bear on a delightfully dark adaptation of the 1982 off-Broadway musical by composer Alan Menken (Enchanted, Tangled) and writer Howard Ashman (The Little Mermaid, Beauty and the Beast.
It has
...more4 Star
80s Monster Fun
What a day to be alive, or reborn, as Arrow Video brings us a slice of 1980s lighthearted horror, in the 4K UHD release of “The Monster Squad“. Directed by Fred Dekker (Night of the Creeps, RoboCop 3) who does what they say not to do, “work with kids”. As a bunch of kids take on the
...more4 stars, a belting restoration, crank up the volume.
Metal Heads rejoice! Just in time for Halloween we see the release of Trick or Treat, a 1986 American comedy supernatural horror film and very impressive directorial debut for Charles Martin Smith (Stone of Destiny, Dolphin Tale).
It has enjoyed a 4K UHD restoration and is available to own on in the UK
...more4 star restoration of a fun and quirky classic.
Practical Magic is an American gothic romantic comedy drama film, originally released in 1998. Based on the 1995 novel by Alice Hoffman (Aquamarine), it is directed by Griffin Dunne (An American Werewolf in London, Dallas Buyers Club).
It has enjoyed a 4K restoration and is available to own now on 4K UHD and
...more4 stars, a great restoration of a gloriously gruesome cult body horror.
From the fertile and indeed disturbing imagination of James Gunn (Guardians of the Galaxy, The Suicide Squad) comes this 2006 small town America comedy sci-fi body horror, which was his incredible feature directorial debut.
To celebrate the 20th anniversary of its release, it has enjoyed a 4K restoration and is
...more4 stars, hilariously horrible B-movie action.
Cold Storage is a 2026 American science fiction horror comedy action adventure film, adapted for the screen by David Koepp (Jurassic Park, Mission: Impossible), from his 2019 novel of the same name.
Directed by Johnny Campbell (Eric and Ernie, Alien Autopsy), this thoroughly entertaining and gore drenched comedy horror is available to own in the UK
...moreSomething for everyone. So get your costumes on, assemble your treats and/or tricks and let’s all have a great time this Halloween. Stay safe and above all HAVE FUN!
