Greetings, physical media fiends and collectors! Your pals at Beyond the Jumpscare are here with your essential guide to what horrors are hitting DVD, Blu-ray, and glorious 4K Ultra HD this week. Get your shelves ready, because Monday, July 28th, 2025, brought some serious scares to your home cinema setup!
This week is an absolute feast for horror fans, with highly anticipated sequels, critically acclaimed new originals, and stunning 4K restorations of beloved classics. Whether you're looking for fresh terror, international frights, or iconic gore, this week's physical media drop has something for every horror appetite. Remember, by using the links below, you're also helping to support Beyond the Jumpscare – so thank you for feeding our horror habit!
This Week's Essential Horror Releases (July 28th, 2025):
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1. When Evil Lurks
(4K Ultra HD Blu-ray, Blu-ray)
Prepare yourself for one of the most talked-about and utterly brutal horror films of recent years. Demián Rugna's Argentinian masterpiece, When Evil Lurks, is making its highly anticipated physical media debut. This film is a relentless, visceral journey into a rural community plagued by a malevolent demonic presence. Two brothers discover a "rotten" man – an almost fully possessed individual – and their desperate attempt to dispose of him unleashes unimaginable horrors. Praised for its unflinching depiction of evil and its shocking set pieces, When Evil Lurks is a truly disturbing and unforgettable experience that pushes boundaries. If you seek genuinely unsettling and effective horror, this is your pick.
Bring the evil home:
2. Terrifier 3
(4K Ultra HD Blu-ray, Blu-ray, DVD)
He's back, and he's bringing the holiday cheer... of terror! The highly anticipated Terrifier 3 also made its gruesome debut on 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray (and likely other formats) this week. Damien Leone's latest installment sees the infamous Art the Clown unleash another wave of sadistic mayhem. Known for its relentless practical effects, extreme gore, and a truly unforgettable villain, Terrifier 3 promises to push boundaries even further than its predecessors. If you're a fan of extreme horror and the uncompromising vision of Art the Clown, this is an absolute must-have for your collection, in stunning 4K detail.
Welcome Art the Clown home:
3. Zombie Flesh Eaters (4K Ultra HD Blu-ray)
(New Limited Edition 4K Restoration)
For the classic horror connoisseur, prepare to feast your eyes on Lucio Fulci's infamous Zombie Flesh Eaters (also known as Zombi 2) in glorious Limited Edition 4K! This seminal Italian zombie flick, a spiritual successor to Romero's Dawn of the Dead, is renowned for its visceral practical effects, relentless pacing, and iconic moments (yes, that shark scene!). Witness the undead rising from their graves to terrorize an island in stunning, newly restored detail. A vital addition to any serious horror collection.
Add this zombie classic to your collection:
4. Jaws 50th Anniversary Limited Edition 4K Steelbook
(4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Steelbook)
Celebrate half a century of terror with Steven Spielberg's masterpiece, Jaws, now available in a stunning 50th Anniversary Limited Edition 4K Steelbook! This is the film that created the summer blockbuster and still delivers unparalleled suspense as a small island community battles a monstrous great white shark. The 4K presentation brings new life to every terrifying moment, and the steelbook is a collector's dream. A must-own for film buffs and horror fans alike.
You're gonna need a bigger shelf:
5. The Old Dark House (4K Ultra HD Blu-ray)
(New Limited Edition 4K Restoration)
Journey back to the atmospheric, gothic horror of James Whale (director of Frankenstein and Bride of Frankenstein) with The Old Dark House! This Universal horror classic from 1932, starring Boris Karloff and Gloria Stuart, finds a group of stranded travelers seeking shelter in a remote, decaying mansion inhabited by the bizarre, eccentric, and potentially homicidal Femm family. A masterclass in suspense, dark humor, and creepy character work, this beautifully restored 4K edition is perfect for a stormy night in.
Step inside the Old Dark House:
6. Hearts of Darkness: A Filmmaker's Apocalypse
(4K Ultra HD Blu-ray / Blu-ray)
While not strictly a horror film, this seminal documentary pulls back the curtain on the famously troubled production of Francis Ford Coppola's Apocalypse Now, a film that delves into the darkest corners of the human psyche. The harrowing real-life events behind the camera are almost as unsettling as the fiction itself, making it a compelling watch for anyone fascinated by the grim side of filmmaking and the psychological toll of creative endeavors. Presented in stunning 4K, it's a deep dive into cinematic chaos.
Descend into the madness:
There you have it! A truly packed and incredible week for horror home video releases. Don't miss out on adding these essential titles to your physical media library.
Which of these new releases are you most excited to pick up? Let us know in the comments below!
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