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Blu-ray Review: Chris Smith’s ‘Triangle’
Playing a little catch up we’ve got David Harley’s review for Chris Smith’s (Severance, Creep) psychological thriller Triangle, which is now available on DVD and Blu-ray everywhere. Starring Melissa George (Turistas, Amityville Horror, 30 Days of Night), the film is a psychological thriller set inside the Bermuda Triangle. 
Christopher Smith seems to get better and better with each film. Creep is essentially a reimagining of Raw Meat, albeit a more interesting take, even if it does drag a bit. Severance has several inspired comedic moments and death scenes and is a tad more fun, even if it too slows down a tad too much. With his latest feature, Triangle, Smith once again manages to outdo his last feature and actually made something that I can totally get into: a really violent and sometimes WTF-worthy Twilight Zone episode.
Melissa George stars as Jess, a stressed out mom who decides to take the day off and join her friend Greg (Michael Dorman) and a few others out on the high seas. Their relaxing day comes to a screeching halt when a huge storm sends their yacht off course and into the Bermuda Triangle. Struggling to stay afloat and alive, the group spots a seemingly abandoned cruise ship floating by and takes refuge in it. Of course, in true horror fashion, it’s not really abandoned and pretty soon after, the bodies start piling up.
Like Moon, the twist is revealed pretty early on and works similarly, with the main characters’ reaction to the shocks and surprises much more interesting than the audience’s. There are some genuinely tense moments, including one scene with a pile of bodies on the deck of the boat that‘s definitely going to stick with anyone that watches it. As long as you can make it through the extremely typical first half-hour setup, the rest of the film is something that deserves your utmost attention, with a few “blink and you’ll miss it” plot points and revelations. If there’s one thing I can say about watching Triangle, it’s that you shouldn’t get up and go to the bathroom in the middle of it, otherwise you’ll be lost.
The film sets up its rules and plays by them for the most part – ANY film that covers this particular ground will have a few holes and unexplained moments – and since it requires your complete attention and demands repeat viewings, it has a sort of audience participation that few other flicks can pull off without being extremely gimmicky.
Unfortunately, the special features on the Blu-Ray are quite dire. Aside from a few trailers, the only actual extra is a cast and crew interview montage, which features a bunch of different interviews cobbled together – very poorly, I might add. The 1080p transfer is somewhat uneven, alternating between crisp and soft picture throughout. Although not the transfers fault, the clarity of the picture does make the cheap CGI look even cheaper. Considering the budget and how engaging the film is, it’s a minor grievance, even if it is somewhat jarring at times. The Dolby True HD track, on the other hand, is exceptional. Mixing is at the right levels, giving proper representation on the sound effect and soundtrack fronts.
Regardless of the forgettable extras, Triangle is definitely worth picking up on Blu-Ray or DVD, simply because it’s a great cerebral thriller, worthy of repeated viewings, dissections and late night discussions.
Film: 4/5
Blu-Ray: 2.5/5
July may not be as densely packed with horror releases as May, but it brings one of the year’s most anticipated titles along with a few new surprises and a long-awaited return of a visionary director.
It’s also the month of sharks. July marks the return of Shark Week, and horror is following suit accordingly with new shark horror.
Here are five new horror movies releasing in July 2026.
Lockbox – In Theaters July 3
The Last Exorcism director Daniel Stamm and Dark Castle Entertainment are back with Lockbox, adapting Soren Narnia‘s Knifepoint Horror Podcast story “Winthrop” by Emmy-winning playwright Justin Yoffe.
Lou Taylor Pucci (Touch Me, Evil Dead), Carla Gugino (The Haunting of Hill House, Gerald’s Game, The Fall of the House of Usher) and Katharine Isabelle (Ginger Snaps, Backrooms) star.
In Lockbox, “Seeking peace after her mother’s death, Ellen retreats to a rural town and takes in her severely traumatized cousin Winthrop. Their fragile domestic balance shatters when an erratic neighbor warns that Winthrop is dangerous. As strange phenomena escalate, Ellen must put everything on the line to defend Winthrop from a dangerous otherworldly entity determined to track him down.”
Watch the official trailer for Lockbox below.
Evil Dead Burn – In Theaters July 10
After shattering nerves with spider creature feature Infested, director Sébastien Vaniček will unleash Deadite carnage in what might be a continuation of Evil Dead Rise. The filmmaker co-wrote the screenplay with Florent Bernard.
Evil Dead Burn is said to “unleash the franchise’s most savage and terrifying ride to date, blazing onto big screens with an all-new chapter of carnage and demonic mayhem.”
Souheila Yacoub, Tandi Wright, and Hunter Doohan lead the cast of the brand new Evil Dead movie alongside Luciane Buchanan, Errol Shand and Maude Davey.
In the film, “After the loss of her husband, a woman seeks solace with her in-laws in their secluded family home. As one by one they are transformed into Deadites—turning the gathering into a family reunion from hell—she comes to discover that the vows she took in life… live on even in death.”
Watch the official trailer for Evil Dead Burn below.
The Bay – In Theaters and on VOD July 17
Thanks to Jaws, July belongs to shark horror and the next shark attack horror movie swimming our way this summer features an animatronic shark that’s been created by SFX and animatronics company Bischoff’s.
“I’m delighted with the scale and performances we’ve delivered onscreen,” writer/director Phil Volken said. “The Bay’s going to completely immerse and terrify audiences worldwide!”
Francesca Eastwood (M.F.A., Clawfoot), Alexander Wraith, Dani Oliveros, and Ta’imua star.
In The Bay, “When their tour boat sinks in a shark sanctuary, two best friends must fight for survival to escape the shark-infested waters.”
Watch the official trailer for The Bay below.
Pinocchio Unstrung – In Theaters July 24
The “Poohniverse” continues to expand, this time with a gory reimagining of a certain little wooden puppet. Rhys Frake-Waterfield (Winnie-the-Pooh: Blood and Honey) writes and directs the fifth entry in the Twisted Childhood Universe, following Winnie-the-Pooh: Blood and Honey and its sequel, Peter Pan’s Neverland Nightmare, and Bambi: The Reckoning.
Richard Brake (Barbarian) stars in Pinocchio Unstrung as the obsessive Geppetto, with horror icon Robert Englund (Nightmare on Elm Street) as the voice of Cricket.
Pinocchio is voiced by Jude Evan Lloyd and brought to life via a practical animatronic created by Todd Masters (“Tales from the Crypt,” Slither). Cameron Bell, Jessica Balmer, Jack Art Gray, and Peter De Souza-Feighoney round out the horror movie’s cast.
Pinocchio Unstrung unfolds “inside an elite London prep school. Created by Geppetto and influenced by a sinister Cricket, Pinocchio launches a violent crusade to carve himself into a real boy like his brother, one piece at a time…”
Watch the official trailer for Pinocchio Unstrung below.
Her Private Hell – In Theaters July 24
The Neon Demon director Nicolas Winding Refn gives his visionary spin on giallo film with his first feature in a decade, co-written with Esti Giordani (“Vida”). Pino Donaggio (Carrie, Don’t Look Now) composed the score. Expect vibrant style here.
Sophie Thatcher (“Yellowjackets”), Charles Melton (“Riverdale”), Kristine Froseth (How to Blow Up a Pipeline), Havana Rose Liu (No Exit), and Diego Calva (Babylon) star.
The ensemble also includes Dougray Scott (Hitman), Aoi Yamada (Perfect Days), Shioli Kutsuna (Deadpool & Wolverine), and Hidetoshi Nishijima (Shin Ultraman).
In the film, “when a mysterious mist engulfs a futuristic metropolis, unleashing a deadly and elusive entity, a troubled young woman searches for her father. Her quest collides with an American GI on a harrowing odyssey to rescue his daughter from Hell.”
Watch the official teaser for Her Private Hell below.
Which of these July 2026 horror movies are you most excited for?
Other new nightmares this month include the psychological thriller Night Nurse releasing in select theaters on July 10 and dark fable Nightborn debuting on Shudder on July 31. Throwback horror Dead Media arrives in theaters on July 16 ahead of its Digital release on July 28, while Kathryn Newton kickstarts July with YA shark horror The Devil’s Mouth on Prime Video.
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