With the year fully underway and the Oscars on the horizon. It’s time to look at what Indie Fantasy/Horror Films we have to look forward to for the rest of 2026. This time of year is always a tricky time for film, but it’s always good to look forward to what’s in store for the future.

The Slave and the General – October 2026

The long awaited sequel to 2024’s The Slave and the Sorcerer. The British Horror Studios return to the Sword and Sorcery world as we see the return of Tyrol the Slave (Chris Black) and Princess Meyra (Briony Monroe). As someone who has fallen in love with BHS, I’m extremely excited to watch this. Although, the wait is long with a potential October release, I’m sure it’ll be worth it. I am unsure if it will playing at Festivals in 2026, maybe 2027, but it is worth keeping an eye out for.

See my review of Slave and the Sorcerer here!

Night Born – July 2026

Hannah Bergholms English language debut film, starring Rupert Grint and Seidi Haarla as new parents living in a Finnish Forest. The film recently premiered at the 76th Berlin International Film Festival. Bergholm directed the film Hatching in 2022, a fantastic addition to the Indie horror genre, so I am highly anticipating another horror film from her! 

Gale: Yellow Brick Road – Already Released February 2026

If you’re like me, and love to see a dark twist on an old classic, then this is the film for you. Set years after the events of Dorothy, her granddaughter enters the world of Oz. Except it is not quite as we remember it, a once beautiful land now twisted by horrors. Daniel Alexander’s piece has already been released and is a fine addition to the fantasy genre in 2026 and worth checking out!

Bone Keeper – April 2026

Coming at Frightfest Glasgow in April, Howard J. Ford directs six explorers who are being hunted by an ancient creature deep underground in an unexplored cave system. Featuring the fantastic John Rhys Davies, this film looks tense and frightening. Almost reminiscent of John Carpenter’s The Thing at first glance. This should be an interesting one and worth keeping an eye out for.

Micro budget fantasy films often get overlooked by the titan budget films that dominate the film sphere. However, I often find that the most magical films don’t need millions, and I want to appreciate all the hard work that goes into making a micro budget film. I’m looking forward to watching and reviewing these films later in the year, with one coming very soon! 

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