July 2025 Indie Film Releases
From dark folk horror and time-twisting sci-fi to gritty British crime thrillers and outrageous buddy comedies, July 2025 is packed with fresh new indie films hitting digital platforms, Blu-ray, and select cinemas.
This month, BritFlicks spotlights a diverse lineup of independent film releases from the UK, US, Australia, and beyond. You’ll find exclusive trailers, release details, and genre highlights — including sci-fi thrillers, cannibal horror, AI-gone-wrong tech nightmares, and female-led comedy. As always, we update this list throughout the month as new titles come in.
🎬 Scroll down for full film features, including release dates, trailers, and synopses.
📅 Or jump to the July 2025 Indie Film Release Calendar for a quick view of what's out and when.
Streaming in July: PROTEIN – a blackly comic British cannibal thriller from debut director Tony Burke. Released on digital 14 July via Bulldog Film Distribution.
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'THE PROTOS EXPERIMENT' – A Mind-Bending Sci-Fi Horror
📍 Directors: Brian Avenet-Bradley & Laurence Avenet-Bradley
📍 Written by: Simon Clark & Brian Avenet-Bradley
📍 Starring: Anja Akstin, Fred Thomas Jr., Trista Robinson, Ricky Herrera, Corey Landis, Mike Ferguson
📍 Genre: Sci-Fi, Horror, Thriller
📍 US Digital Release Date: July 15, 2025
📍 Distributor: Jinga Films
🎬 Synopsis: In a dystopian future, death row inmates are subjected to twisted memory experiments by a private company seeking to revolutionize corrections. Kyra and John wake imprisoned, chained, and hunted by terrifying figures known as the Protos. As their memories fracture and reality distorts, they must unravel the truth and escape—or risk losing their minds forever.
From the award-winning creators of Echoes of Fear and Dark Remains, THE PROTOS EXPERIMENT is a tense and visually gripping horror mystery, accompanied by a companion novel by acclaimed British author Simon Clark.
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'CAPTAIN HOOK: THE CURSED TIDES' – A Dark Pirate Horror Reimagining
📍 Written by: J.M. Barrie (characters inspired by) | Lars Janssen
📍 Starring: Sean Cronin, Ewen Weatherburn, Cameron Ashplant, Destiny Viva, Richard Rowden, Brandon Ashplant, Chris Reeves, Dean Marshall, Dave Hyett
📍 Genre: Action, Adventure, Horror, Fantasy, Supernatural Thriller
📍 UK Digital Release Date: July 21, 2025
📍 Distributor: High Fliers Films
🎬 Synopsis: In this gritty and dark reimagining of the infamous pirate legend, CAPTAIN HOOK: THE CURSED TIDES picks up after Hook's fateful defeat at the hands of Admiral Smee. Hiding out in the shadowy town of Eldritch Landing, Hook aligns with vengeful blacksmith Silas Blackweather to avenge a personal loss.
Their path winds through cursed woodlands and treacherous betrayals as the pair are hunted by Smee’s Redcoat soldiers. Dark magic stirs, and Hook’s fate becomes entangled in a larger war between legacy, power, and the supernatural.
Set for release by High Fliers Films, this brutal and eerie pirate tale blends horror, folklore, and blood-soaked adventure.
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'REPUTATION' – Gritty British Crime Drama Starring James Nelson-Joyce
📍 Written by: Martin Law
📍 Starring: James Nelson-Joyce, Kyle Rowe, Olivia Frances Brown, Kru Lundry
📍 Genre: Crime, Drama, Social Realism, British Indie
📍 UK Digital Release Date: July 28, 2025
📍 Distributor: Miracle Media
🎬 Synopsis: Following his breakout role in A Thousand Blows, James Nelson-Joyce delivers a powerful performance in REPUTATION—a tense and unflinching crime drama set in the fictional Lancashire town of Dennings.
Wes (Nelson-Joyce) is a small-time drug dealer trying to break free from a violent life when his old friend Tommy (Kyle Rowe) returns from prison with big plans and bigger ambitions. Inspired by Dead Man’s Shoes and the Pusher trilogy, this feature debut from Martin Law captures toxic masculinity, loyalty, and desperation in razor-sharp detail.
Kyle Rowe delivers a brilliant, menacing performance as Tommy—an increasingly erratic figure whose grip on Wes tightens with every move. As tensions rise, Wes must choose between loyalty and survival, family and fate.
Critically praised and premiered at the Spirit of Independence Film Festival, REPUTATION lands on digital platforms this July.
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#ReputationFilm #JamesNelsonJoyce #KyleRowe #BritishCrimeDrama #SocialRealism #MiracleMedia
'THE OTHER WAY AROUND' – A Wry, Award-Winning Break-Up Comedy
📍 Written by: Jonás Trueba
📍 Starring: Itsaso Arana, Vito Sanz, Fernando Trueba
📍 Genre: Drama, Comedy, Relationship, European Cinema
📍 UK Cinema Release Date: July 11, 2025
📍 Distributor: AX1 Films
🎬 Synopsis: After 15 years together, a Madrid couple decide to break up… and throw a party to celebrate—like a wedding, only the other way around. In this playfully comic drama, friends and family gather for the unconventional event, unsure if it’s genuine or symbolic. What follows is a bittersweet and sharply observed exploration of modern relationships, love, and the rituals that bind us.
Premiered at the Cannes Film Festival (Directors’ Fortnight) and winner of the Europa Cinemas Label for Best European Film, THE OTHER WAY AROUND blends witty dialogue, nuanced performances, and touching insight into a refreshingly original story.
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'ANGEL OF THE WARRIOR' – High-Voltage French Action Revenge Thriller
📍 Director: Alexandre Lagrange
📍 Written by: Cristelle Leonard
📍 Starring: Alexandre Lagrange, Tanae Lagrange, Cristelle Leonard, Raymond Forestier
📍 Genre: Action, Thriller, Martial Arts, Revenge
📍 UK Digital Release Date: July 7, 2025
📍 Distributor: Reel 2 Reel Films
🎬 Synopsis: Prepare for high-voltage thrills and blood-filled shootouts galore as the military meets the mafia in French action thriller ANGEL OF THE WARRIOR.
Black belt martial artist turned filmmaker Alexandre Lagrange directs and stars as Alex Garner, a former secret service agent haunted by past trauma. Living as a recluse, his life changes when he rescues a young girl, Nina (Tanae Lagrange), from a stolen car—only to discover she’s the kidnapped daughter of a ruthless mafia boss.
An unbreakable bond forms as Alex vows revenge, leading to a brutal face-off with the crime syndicate and a desperate fight to protect the innocent. With intense action, family loyalty, and a warrior’s resolve, this is indie action at full throttle.
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#AngelOfTheWarrior #FrenchActionCinema #IndieActionFilm #RevengeThriller #MartialArtsAction #AlexandreLagrange #FemaleLedAction #MafiaVsMilitary #HighVoltageThriller #Reel2ReelFilms #BritFlicksMonthlyRelease #UKDigitalRelease #JulyFilmReleases #InternationalIndieFilm #SupportIndieFilm #ActionMovie2025 #IndieFilmSpotlight #DigitalMovieRelease
'ICONIC' – The Obsession-Fuelled Psychological Thriller Set in LA’s Beauty Scene
📍 Written by: Matthew Freiheit
📍 Starring: Emma Jade, Alyssa Anthony, Noor Dabash, Roxette Arisa, Dylan Bonansinga, Cherish Waters, Blake Eiermann, Davi Stefond, Frankie Tanimal, Tom DeSanto, Chris Boudreaux
📍 Genre: Psychological Thriller, Horror, LGBTQ+, Beauty Industry Satire
📍 US Digital, On-Demand & DVD Release Date: July 15, 2025
📍 Distributor: Jinga Films
🎬 Synopsis: Set against the glossy chaos of Los Angeles, ICONIC follows Rose, an eccentric beauty industry “celebrity,” whose world spirals out of control after a horrific makeup scandal disfigures another influencer. As she battles online backlash, a mysterious stalker begins closing in—right as she falls into a dangerously intense romance with a woman named Lily.
What follows is a hallucinatory descent into obsession, jealousy, and self-destruction as Rose becomes consumed by drugs, fame, and fear. With a bold visual style and striking production design, ICONIC explores toxic internet culture and identity in a fractured modern world.
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#PsychologicalThriller #LGBTQCinema #BeautyIndustryHorror #ObsessionThriller #IndieFilm #WomenInFilm #JingaFilms #BritFlicksMonthlyRelease #SuperficialMadness #LAThriller
'BURY ME WHEN I'M DEAD' – A Haunting Tale of Guilt, Grief, and the Supernatural
📍 Written by: Seabold Krebs
📍 Starring: Devon Terrell, Charlotte Hope, Makenzie Leigh
📍 Genre: Drama, Psychological, Horror, Supernatural
📍 U.S. Digital + VOD Release Date: July 18, 2025
📍 Distributor: Vertical Entertainment
🎬 Synopsis: When Henry fails to honour his dying wife Catherine’s last wish—to be buried in a remote forest near her childhood home—he triggers a devastating chain of events. Haunted by guilt and the threat of Catherine’s powerful father, Henry’s life spirals out of control. But as strange occurrences begin to unfold, Henry becomes convinced that Catherine has returned… and she’s out for revenge.
With a unique structure and emotionally charged storytelling, BURY ME WHEN I'M DEAD blends drama and supernatural horror into a gripping psychological descent. Written and directed by Seabold Krebs, the film explores betrayal, loss, and the weight of unresolved promises.
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'GAZER' – A Paranoid Thriller Blurring Time and Reality
📍 Written by: Ariella Mastroianni & Ryan J. Sloan
📍 Starring: Ariella Mastroianni
📍 Genre: Mystery, Thriller, Psychological Drama
📍 UK Cinema Release Date: July 25, 2025
📍 Distributor: Bulldog Film Distribution
🎬 Synopsis: Frankie, a young single mother with dyschronometria—a rare condition that disrupts her sense of time—navigates life through cassette tape recordings. When she accepts a strange job from a mysterious woman to support her child, she sets off a chain of eerie and unsettling events that push her to the edge of reality.
Shot on 16mm and echoing the atmospheric paranoia of films by Pakula, Hitchcock, Cronenberg, and Lynch, GAZER is a haunting debut that premiered at Cannes Directors' Fortnight and went on to screen at the Glasgow and Dublin Film Festivals.
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#MysteryThriller #PsychologicalThriller #ParanoidCinema #WomenScreenwriters #WomenInFilm #IndieFilm #CannesPremiere #16mmFilm #BritFlicksMonthlyRelease #UKCinemaRelease
'BLOODSTORM' – A Brutal Fight for Survival on a Remote Prison Island
📍 Written by: Rene Perez & Barry Massoni
📍 Starring: David Kurzhal (a.k.a. Viking Samurai), Michael Nesto, Michael Paré, Richard Tyson
📍 Genre: Action, Prison Thriller
📍 US & Canada Digital, On Demand & DVD Release Date: July 1, 2025
📍 Distributor: One Tree Entertainment
🎬 Synopsis: During a transfer to a remote prison island, a determined young police officer and a deadly inmate are caught in the middle of a violent prison break. With no backup and killers closing in, they must trust each other to fight their way out alive.
Directed by Rene Perez and starring action icons Michael Paré and Richard Tyson, BLOODSTORM is a gritty, fast-paced survival thriller in the spirit of classic Van Damme-era action cinema.
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🔹 Genre Tags: #ActionThriller #PrisonBreak #USIndieFilm #MichaelPare #OldSchoolAction #BritFlicksMonthlyRelease
'FUTRA DAYS' – A Twisted Sci-Fi Romance Through Time and Consequence
📍 Starring: Brandon Sklenar, Tania Raymonde, Rosanna Arquette
📍 Genre: Sci-Fi, Romance, Thriller
📍 UK Digital Release Date: July 21, 2025
🎬 Synopsis: Miserable, alone and reeling from a bad breakup, musician Sean (Brandon Sklenar) sees no way out—until he meets the beautiful Nichole (Tania Raymonde). For Sean, it’s love at first sight. But when the enigmatic Dr. Felicia Walter (Rosanna Arquette) offers Sean the chance to time travel and spy on his future self, he becomes obsessed with ensuring this new love won't end in heartbreak.
Evocative of Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, FUTRA DAYS takes viewers on a mind-bending journey through present and future, where obsessive desires unravel reality and choices carry devastating consequences.
On UK digital 21 July from Reel 2 Reel Films.
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🔹 Genre Tags: #SciFiRomance #TimeTravel #IndieThriller #RosannaArquette #BrandonSklenar #BritFlicksMonthlyRelease
'NEUROVENGE' – A Chilling AI Thriller from Debut Director Mina Soliman
📍 Starring: Isabella Shibuta, Blake Canning
📍 Genre: Sci-Fi, Thriller, Tech Horror
📍 UK Digital Release Date: June 30, 2025
🎬 Synopsis: Teenager Jill (Isabella Shibuta) is crushed by the loss of her brother and struggling to connect with her alcoholic stepfather. Hope appears in the form of a revolutionary AI home assistant, ‘Jackie’—but what begins as a glimmer of connection soon becomes a living nightmare.
As the AI begins overstepping boundaries, tensions between Jill and her stepfather escalate—until Jackie goes silent, and the house locks down. What follows is a harrowing fight for survival in a smart home gone rogue.
From debut director Mina Soliman, NEUROVENGE is a Black Mirror-esque descent into AI paranoia—gripping, emotional, and disturbingly timely.
On UK digital 30 June from Reel 2 Reel Films.
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🔹 Genre Tags: #TechHorror #AIThriller #SciFiDrama #SmartHomeGoneWrong #BlackMirrorVibes #BritFlicksMonthlyRelease
'THE JURASSIC GAMES: EXTINCTION' – Death Row Meets Dinosaur Carnage in the Virtual Arena
📍 Starring: Katie Burgess, Adam Hampton, Leila Anastasia Scott, Sophie Proctor, Ryan Francis
📍 Genre: Sci-Fi, Action, Dinosaur Thriller
📍 UK Blu-Ray & DVD Release Date: July 22, 2025
📍 Digital/VOD Release Date: June 24, 2025
🎬 Synopsis: In the near future, the world’s most popular TV show is The Jurassic Games—a deadly virtual reality competition where 10 death row inmates must survive ferocious dinosaurs for a chance at freedom. But this season, as new host Joy LaFort (Katie Burgess) takes the reins, the lines between simulation and reality begin to blur—and the game starts playing by its own rules.
Written and directed by Ryan Bellgardt, this action-packed sequel to 2018’s The Jurassic Games delivers non-stop dinosaur mayhem with a tech twist.
Available on Digital/VOD June 24 and on Blu-Ray/DVD July 22, courtesy of Jackrabbit Media.
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🔹 Genre Tags: #DinosaurThriller #VirtualReality #SciFiAction #IndieFilm #DeathGame #BritFlicksMonthlyRelease
'THE BANISHED' – Dark Folk Horror Arrives from the Shadows This July
📍 Director: Joseph Sims-Dennett
📍 Starring: Meg Clarke, Leighton Cardno, Gautier Pavlovic Hobba, Tony Hughes, Diane Smith
📍 Genre: Folk Horror, Supernatural, Thriller
📍 UK Digital Release Date: July 28, 2025
🎬 Synopsis: Written and directed by Joseph Sims-Dennett (Observance – BFI London Film Festival selection), THE BANISHED delves into the eerie traditions of rural isolation and ancient curses. In a remote village bound by dark secrets and whispers of the past, a series of terrifying events unravel when long-buried sins resurface.
With a chilling atmosphere and unsettling tension, this is folk horror with psychological weight and haunting resonance.
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🔹 Genre Tags: #FolkHorror #BritishHorror #SupernaturalThriller #TheBanished #BritFlicksMonthlyRelease
'PROTEIN' – Darkly Comic Cannibal Chaos from the British Underworld
📍 Starring: Craig Russell, Kezia Burrows, Steven Meo, Charles Dale, Andrea Hall, Ross O'Hennessy, Richard Elis
📍 Genre: Black Comedy, Crime Thriller, Cannibal Horror
📍 UK Cinemas (Select): From June 13, 2025
📍 UK Digital Release Date: July 14, 2025
📍 Distributor: Bulldog Film Distribution
🎬 Synopsis: A gym-obsessed serial killer murders and eats a local drug dealer for their protein, inadvertently triggering a brutal turf war between rival gangs. Based on his 2014 short film, Tony Burke’s PROTEIN marks his feature debut—fusing grisly cannibal horror, small-town crime, and dark comedy with stylish savagery.
Premiered at London’s FrightFest 2024 to rave reviews, with The People’s Movies calling it “highly entertaining… with style and savagery to spare.”
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🔹 Genre Tags: #CannibalHorror #BlackComedy #BritishThriller #FrightFest #SmallTownCrime #BulldogFilms #BritFlicksMonthlyRelease
'CARMEN & BOLUDE' – 100 Welcomes, One Wedding, and a Whole Lot of Laughs
📍 Directors: Michela Carattini & Maria Isabel Delaossa
📍 Starring: Michela Carattini, Bolude Watson, Wale Ojo
📍 Genre: Buddy Comedy, Cross-Cultural Adventure
📍 Worldwide Digital Release Date: July 2025
📍 Already Released: In Australian cinemas
🎬 Synopsis: Best friends Carmen and Bolude must race from New York City to Sydney with just ten days to collect 100 ‘welcomes’—the only way Bolude’s traditional Nigerian father will approve her marriage to an Australian man. Inspired by true events, CARMEN & BOLUDE is a heartfelt, high-energy buddy comedy exploring friendship, culture, and the wild hoops we jump through for love.
Filmed across NYC and Australia, this cross-continental adventure brings laughs, heart, and cultural clashes in equal measure.
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🔹 Genre Tags: #BuddyComedy #CrossCultural #AustralianIndie #WomenDirectors #WeddingChaos #BritFlicksMonthlyRelease
📅 June 30 – NEUROVENGE (Digital – UK)
📅 July 7 – ANGEL OF THE WARRIOR (Digital – UK)
📅 July 14 – PROTEIN (Digital – UK)
📅 July 15 – ICONIC (Digital, On-Demand & DVD – U.S.)
📅 July 18 – BURY ME WHEN I'M DEAD (Digital + VOD – U.S.)
📅 July 21 – CAPTAIN HOOK: THE CURSED TIDES (Digital – UK)
📅 July 21 – FUTRA DAYS (Digital – UK)
📅 July 22 – THE JURASSIC GAMES: EXTINCTION (Blu-Ray & DVD – UK)
📅 July 25 – GAZER (Select Cinemas – UK)
📅 July 28 – REPUTATION (Digital – UK)
📅 July 28 – THE BANISHED (Digital – UK)
📅 July (TBA) – CARMEN & BOLUDE (Worldwide Digital Release)
