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‘Society,’ ‘Horror Express,’ ‘Bloody Birthday,’ ‘The Baby’ 4K Restorations Set for 2027 from Ignite Films
Ignite Films and Eagle Rock Pictures — the team behind last year’s Re-Animator 4K restoration — have announced their slate of genre titles set for 4K restorations in 2027.
Society leads the pack, targeted for an early 2027 release, followed by Horror Express, Bloody Birthday, and The Baby.
1989’s Society is directed by Brian Yuzna (Bride of Re-Animator), written by Zeph E. Daniel and Rick Fry, and stars Billy Warlock, Devin DeVasquez, Evan Richards, and Ben Meyerson.
In the body horror film, a troubled Beverly Hills teenager begins to suspect that his wealthy family and elite social circle are hiding a horrifying secret. As paranoia consumes him, he uncovers a grotesque world of privilege, corruption, and body-melting depravity lurking beneath the surface of high society.
1972’s Horror Express is directed by Eugenio Martín, written by Arnaud d’Usseau and Julian Zimet, and stars Christopher Lee, Peter Cushing, and Telly Savalas.
In the sci-fi/horror film, an American paleontologist transports a mysterious frozen creature aboard the Trans-Siberian Express, hoping to unveil a scientific breakthrough. But during the journey, passengers begin turning up dead with their memories drained and eyes glowing white. As panic spreads through the train, rival scientists and desperate survivors must confront an ancient extraterrestrial force capable of possessing human minds.
1981’s Bloody Birthday is directed by Ed Hunt (The Brain), written by Hunt and Barry Pearson, and stars Lori Lethin, Melinda Cordell, Julie Brown, Susan Strasberg, and José Ferrer.
In the slasher, during a rare solar eclipse, three children are born under a sinister planetary alignment said to eliminate all human emotion. Ten years later, the seemingly innocent trio embarks on a brutal killing spree in their quiet suburban town, targeting anyone who threatens their dark secrets. As the body count rises, a teenage girl and her younger brother begin uncovering the horrifying truth behind the murders.
1973’s The Baby is directed by Ted Post (Magnum Force), written by Abe Polsky, and stars Anjanette Comer, Ruth Roman, Marianna Hill, Suzanne Zenor, and David Manzy.
In the psychological horror film, a young social worker becomes increasingly obsessed with a disturbing case involving a grown man who is still treated like an infant by his manipulative family. As she investigates the bizarre household ruled by an overbearing mother and her cruel daughters, she uncovers a web of psychological abuse, exploitation, and deeply buried secrets.
“It’s incredibly exciting to continue building our release slate with films from the libraries of Ignite Films and Eagle Rock Pictures, and in just two short years we’re grateful to have received multiple Saturn Award nominations and wins,” said Ignite’s Jan Willem Bosman Jansen.
Up next from Ignite and Eagle Rock is Bride of Re-Animator, coming to 4K Ultra HD on June 11.
‘Horror Express’
After scaring up a strong theatrical run, Oddity director Damian McCarthy’s Hokum heads home to Digital this week.
Settle in for a spooky supernatural chiller as Hokum arrives on all Digital platforms to rent or own beginning June 2, followed by a Blu-ray/4K Ultra HD Combo and DVD release on August 11, 2026.
Adam Scott (“Severance”) stars in Hokum as reclusive novelist Ohm Bauman. When he retreats to a remote Irish inn to scatter his parents’ ashes, the staff’s tales of an ancient witch haunting the honeymoon suite take hold of his mind. Disturbing visions and a shocking disappearance draw Ohm into a nightmarish confrontation with the darkest corners of his past.
Peter Coonan (“The Alienist: Angel of Darkness”), David Wilmot (“Station Eleven”), Florence Ordesh (“Departure”), Michael Patric (“Frontier”), Will O’Connell (“Game of Thrones”), Brendan Conroy (“Bodkin”), and Austin Amelio (“The Walking Dead”) also star.
Get a peek at the upcoming physical media release below, including a few special features.
Spooky Pictures’ Roy Lee (Weapons) & Steven Schneider (Insidious) produce alongside Image Nation’s Derek Dauchy (Late Night with the Devil), Tailored Film’s Ruth Treacy, Julianne Forde, & Mairtín de Barra, and Cweature Features’ Ken Kao & Josh Rosenbaum.
I wrote in my review for Bloody Disgusting, “A quaint Irish hotel with a deeply haunted history awaits an American writer in McCarthy’s third outing, continuing his streak for folkloric tales of supernatural karma and spine-tingling terror with a dark sense of humor.”
What’s next from Damian McCarthy? He’s currently writing a haunted house movie, but recent comments suggest he may be moving into other genres beyond that upcoming project.
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