If you’re anything like me your probably already planning your Halloween horror movie marathon. Well cult film label 88 Films has revealed its exciting line-up of UK Blu-ray and 4K UHD releases for October 2025, offering a mix of vintage slashers, sci-fi horror and much much more.
Horror fans in the UK can pre-order these limited editions right now, with titles arriving throughout the month.
With that said here is your complete guide to the 88 Films October 2025 Blu-ray and 4K Ultra HD releases including technical specifications, special features and UK pre-order pricing details.
What Are the 88 Films UK Horror Blu-ray Releases for 13 October 2025?
The first set of releases arrives on 13th October 2025, featuring the cosmic sci-fi comedy Bad Channels, the classic British sci-fi horror Prey, and the slasher Uncle Sam.
Bad Channels (1992) Blu-ray: Sci-Fi Horror Comedy
A low-budget cult favourite which combines sci-fi, horror and comedy, this one’s directed by Ted Nicolaou.
Details Specification
- Director: Ted Nicolaou
- Stars: Robert Factor, Martha Quinn, Aaron Lustig
- Genre: Sci-fi Horror Comedy
- UK Release Date: 13 October 2025
- Running Time: 80 mins approx
- UK Rating: 12
Blu-ray Technical Specs (Region B)
- Discs: 1
- Video: 1080p High Definition
- Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1
- Audio: 2.0 LPCM Stereo / 5.1 DTS-HD MA
Limited Edition Features
- Rigid Slipcase with New Artwork
- Audio Commentary by Director Ted Nicolaou
- Audio Commentary by Film Journalists Dave Wain & Matty Budrewicz
- Ted Talk Bad Channels: Interview with Director Ted Nicolaou
- Archive Making Of Documentary
- Archive Original Videozone
- Archive Interview with Director Ted Nicolaou
- Remastered Original Trailer
UK Pre-Order Price: £14.99 on Blu-ray from Amazon (Price correct as of 8th October 2025).
Prey (1977) Blu-ray: Classic British Sci-Fi Horror
Norman J. Warren’s acclaimed sci-fi horror gem about an alien hunting for prey in the British countryside.
Details Specification
- Director: Norman J. Warren
- Stars: Barry Stokes, Sally Faulkner, Glory Annen
- Genre: Sci-fi Horror
- UK Release Date: 13 October 2025
- Running Time: 85 mins approx
- UK Rating: 18
Blu-ray Technical Specs (Region B)
- Discs: 1
- Video: 1080p High Definition
- Aspect Ratio: 1.66:1
- Audio: 2.0 LPCM Dual-Mono
- Optional English Subtitles
Limited Edition Features
- First Pressing Double Walled O-ring
- First Pressing Booklet Notes
- Audio Commentary by Nathaniel Thompson & Troy Howarth
- Stephen Thrower on Prey
- Theatrical Trailer
- Image Gallery
UK Pre-Order Price: £16.99 on Blu-ray from Amazon (Price correct as of 8th October 2025).
Uncle Sam (1996) Blu-ray: Slasher Horror from William Lustig
William Lustig (Maniac Cop) brings you this patriotic slasher where a soldier killed in action returns as a killer on the Fourth of July.
Details Specification
- Director: William Lustig
- Stars: William Smith, David ‘Shark’ Fralick, Christopher Ogden
- Genre: Slasher Horror
- UK Release Date: 13 October 2025
- Running Time: 89 mins approx
- UK Rating: 18
Blu-ray Technical Specs (Region B)
- Discs: 1
- Video: 1080p High Definition from a 4K Restoration
- Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1
- Audio: 5.1 DTS-HD MA / 2.0 LPCM Stereo
- Optional English Subtitles
Limited Edition Features
- First Pressing Double Walled O-ring
- First Pressing Booklet Notes
- Audio Commentary #1 with Director William Lustig, Writer Larry Cohen & Producer George G. Braunstein
- Audio Commentary #2 with Director William Lustig & Star Isaac Hayes
- Fire Stunts with Audio Commentary by Stunt Coordinator Spiro Razatos
- Deleted Scene
- Gag Reel
- Theatrical Trailer
- Poster & Still Gallery
UK Pre-Order Price: £16.99 on Blu-ray from Amazon (Price correct as of 8th October 2025).
Mid-Month Horror Movies is Released on 20 October 2025
The 20 October 2025, sees the release of the 1970s slasher, The Town that Dreaded Sundown.
The Town that Dreaded Sundown (1976) Blu-ray
This terrifying true-crime-inspired horror film follows the hunt for a hooded serial killer terrorizing a small town.
Details Specification
- Director: Charles B. Pierce
- Stars: Ben Johnson, Andrew Prine, Dawn Wells
- Genre: Slasher Horror
- UK Release Date: 20 October 2025
- Running Time: 90 mins approx
- UK Rating: 15
Blu-ray Technical Specs (Region B)
- Discs: 1
- Video: Remastered High Definition Blu-Ray Presentation in 1080p
- Aspect Ratio 2.35:1
- Audio: 2.0 LPCM Dual-Mono
- Optional English Subtitles
Limited Edition Features
- First Pressing Double Walled O-ring
- First Pressing Premium A3 Double Sided Poster
- Audio Commentary with Film-maker / Author Sean Hogan & Novelist / Critic Kim Newman
- Audio Commentary with Film Journalists Dave Wain & Matty Budrewicz
- Piercing Insights (Stephen Thrower on The Town that Dreaded Sundown)
- Theatrical Trailer
- Image Gallery
UK Pre-Order Price: £16.99 on Blu-ray from Amazon (Price correct as of 8th October 2025).
What is the Big 4K UHD Release from 88 Films for 27 October 2025?
Rounding off the month on 27th October 2025 is the controversial 1970s Italian exploitation film, SS Experiment Love Camp, which arrives on both 4K UHD and Blu-ray formats.
SS Experiment Love Camp (1976) 4K UHD + Blu-ray / Blu-ray
A notorious horror thriller from the Italian exploitation canon, presented from a brand new 4K restoration.
Details Specification
- Director: Sergio Garrone
- Stars: Mircha Carven, Paola Corazzi, Giorgio Cerioni
- Genre: Horror Thriller
- UK Release Date: 27 October 2025
- Running Time: 95 mins approx
- UK Rating: 18
4K UHD Technical Specs (Dual Format: 2 Discs)
- Video: 4K UHD 2160p Brand New 4K Remaster from the Original Negatives
- Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
- Audio: 2.0 LPCM Stereo
Blu-ray Technical Specs (Region B)
- Discs: 1
- Video: 1080p High Definition
- Aspect Ratio 1.85:1
- Audio: English 2.0 LPCM Stereo / Italian 2.0 LPCM Mono
- Optional SDH Subtitles / Newly Translated English Subtitles (for Italian Audio)
Limited Edition Special Features
- 4K UHD Exclusive: Rigid Slipcase With Notorious Original Artwork
- Blu-ray Exclusive: First Pressing Double Walled Slipcase With Art By Joel Robinson
- Booklet With Notes From Tim Murray (Included in both editions)
- Audio Commentary by Italian Cinema Experts Eugenio Ercolani and Nanni Cobretti
- Interviews: Sadistically Yours, Sergio G. (Interview with Director Sergio Garrone), SSadist Sound (Interview with Music Historian Pierpaolo De Sanctis), The Alibiso Dynasty (Interview with Editor Eugenio Alabiso), Framing Exploitation (Interview with Cinematographer Maurizio Centini)
- Italian Opening & Closing titles
- Original Trailer
UK Pre-Order Prices: 4K UHD + Blu-ray: £24.99 or Blu-ray Only: £19.99 for Amazon (Prices correct as of 8th October 2025).
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Final Thoughts: Which 88 Films Horror Blu-rays Will You Buy?
From the cult film, SS Experiment Love Camp in 4K to the slasher terror of The Town that Dreaded Sundown, 88 Films has a exciting line-up for UK horror collectors this Halloween / October 2025.
Which of these 88 Films October 2025 Blu-ray releases are you most excited about? Let me know your thoughts on these new titles and their special features over on my Popcorn Cinema Facebook page!
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