31st Jan2026

The success of ‘Merge’ on Prime Video could change how Short Films survive

by Phil Wheat

Merge, the indie sci-fi short film anthology featuring performances from Mandeep Dhillon (After Life, Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker) and Joe Dempsie (Game of Thrones, Skins), has quietly pulled off something most short-form projects never manage: cracking the Top 8 on Prime Video UK. For an independently produced anthology built entirely from short films, […]

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31st Jan2026

They drew First Blood… Again! ‘John Rambo’ starts production

by Phil Wheat

John Rambo – yes, that Rambo – has officially entered production in Bangkok, Thailand, and honestly? This one already feels HUGE. The film rewinds the clock to tell the origin story of one of cinema’s most iconic badasses, with Noah Centineo (The Recruit) stepping into the boots of the ultimate one-man army. And if that […]

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31st Jan2026

A forgotten Hammer Noir steps into the light: ‘Mantrap’ comes to 4K

by Phil Wheat

Hammer Films digs back into its shadowy post-war past with Mantrap, a sleek, early-1950s crime thriller from Hammer stalwart Terence Fisher, arriving on home entertainment for the very first time in a newly restored 4K edition. Set to hit shelves on 13th April, this long-overlooked noir curiosity is available to pre-order now—and it’s looking better […]

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31st Jan2026

Horror ‘Spoiling You’ weaponises ASMR in unsettling first poster

by Phil Wheat

The poster for Spoiling You has dropped, and it’s every bit as unsettling as you’d hope. This ASMR-tinged horror marks the directorial debut of Megan Tremethick and promises a deeply uncomfortable plunge into digital obsession, parasocial intimacy, and the creeping horror of being truly, devastatingly alone. Taking cues from J-horror and extreme Asian cinema, with […]

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24th Jan2026

2 Hammer Classics, 1 Bloody Good April: ‘Demons of the Mind’ & ‘Blood from the Mummy’s Tomb’ hit 4K

by Phil Wheat

Hammer horror fans are being seriously spoiled this April, as STUDIOCANAL digs deep into the studio’s vaults for not one, but two lavish worldwide 4K UHD debuts. Landing on 6th April 2026, both Demons of the Mind and Blood from the Mummy’s Tomb arrive as fully-loaded Collector’s Editions, complete with brand new Dolby Vision restorations, […]

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24th Jan2026

London Toy Fair 2026 – Photo Gallery

by Phil Wheat

Below is a gallery of images from the London Toy Fair 2026. These photos show the show floor as it actually looked. Stands. Displays. Products. The kind of stuff you walk past aisle after aisle when you’re there in person. It’s a simple visual walkthrough of the event. No spin. Just a snapshot of Toy […]

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24th Jan2026

18th ‘A Night of Horror International Film Festival’ announces films for 2026 fest!

by Phil Wheat

A Night of Horror International Film Festival is sharpening its knives and cracking open the crypt doors for 2026, officially unleashing the first wave of programming for its upcoming edition. Long hailed as Australia’s premier genre film festival, A Night of Horror has now fully sunk its claws into the United States, and its 18th […]

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24th Jan2026

‘Blood Barn’ Trailer Promises a Bloody, Barn-Raised 80s Throwback

by Phil Wheat

Set during the sweat-soaked summer of 1985, Blood Barn is a neon-lit, blood-splattered throwback that knows exactly what kind of movie it is, and leans into it hard. The story centres on Josie, a former camp counsellor who pulls her closest friends back together for one final weekend at her family’s long-abandoned barn before adulthood […]

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20th Jan2026

Screens to Shelves: Why Licensed Toys are Winning – and Nerdly’s here to cover it all!

by Phil Wheat

If there was ever any doubt that pop culture drives play, the UK toy market has just obliterated it. Off the back of a monster year at the box office: with juggernauts like Minecraft, Lilo & Stitch and Jurassic World pulling crowds, film-linked toys now make up 16% of the entire UK toy market. That’s […]

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20th Jan2026

The UK Toy Market is Back and Building Momentum!

by Phil Wheat

For the first time in five years, the UK toy industry isn’t just stabilising… it’s properly growing again! Fresh figures revealed this week at Toy Fair London by the British Toy & Hobby Association and Circana confirm that 2025 marked a long-awaited turning point, with the market surging 6% year-on-year to a hefty £3.9 billion. […]

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17th Jan2026

Kato Kaelin goes dark in indie Psychological Horror ‘A Soldier’s Descent’

by Phil Wheat

Kato Kaelin, a name most people associate with comedy, pop-culture spectacle, and reality TV, is making a sharp left turn into much darker territory with the upcoming indie psychological horror A Soldier’s Descent, currently in post-production and slated for release in 2026. Directed by Carissa Pierson and written by Phil Herman, the film centres on […]

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17th Jan2026

FrightFest Glasgow 2026 Is Coming… And It’s Going to Be Savage

by Phil Wheat

FrightFest is back in Glasgow… and it’s coming in hot. The UK’s undisputed heavyweight champion of horror, fantasy and genre cinema returns to the Glasgow Film Festival for its 21st year, running from Thursday 5 March to Saturday 7 March 2026 at the legendary Glasgow Film Theatre. This is the stuff nightmares (and lifelong fandoms) […]

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10th Jan2026

Dave Bautista & Jason Momoa team up in ‘The Wrecking Crew’

by Phil Wheat

Two of modern cinema’s most charismatic heavy-hitters are finally joining forces. The Wrecking Crew, directed by Ángel Manuel Soto (Blue Beetle) and written by Jonathan Tropper (The Adam Project, This Is Where I Leave You), will see Dave Bautista and Jason Momoa share the screen for the first time in a long-anticipated collaboration. Produced by […]

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10th Jan2026

Midwest Weirdfest announce first films for 2026 festival

by Phil Wheat

MidWest WeirdFest has announced its first programming wave of 2026 today. The cinematic celebration of all things fantastic, frightening, paranormal, and just plain weird, is celebrating its 10th anniversary when it returns to the Micon Downtown Cinema in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, March 5-8 2026. Says festival founder and director Dean Bertram: MidWest WeirdFest is delighted […]

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27th Dec2025

Hammer Presents: A New Home for Restored British Horror Classics

by Phil Wheat

Horror fans can officially start 2026 on a high note, because Hammer Films is expanding its legacy in a big way with the launch of Hammer Presents, a newly curated collection celebrating the very best of British horror. Rather than simply looking inward, Hammer Presents shines a spotlight on the studio’s peers, honouring the wider […]

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27th Dec2025

Vilpa Max Launches in January – A New Global Platform for Award-Winning Short Cinema

by Phil Wheat

Vilpa Films, the production company founded by Mexican producer, filmmaker and author Alejandro Vilpa, is stepping into the streaming space with the launch of its brand-new platform, Vilpa Max, arriving on January 31st. Designed specifically to champion short-form cinema, Vilpa Max aims to give short filmmakers from around the world a genuine shot at reaching […]

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20th Dec2025

Hasbro is coming for your shelf with a new Marvel Legends wave

by Phil Wheat

Hasbro Pulse is once again coming for collectors’ wallets, unveiling a new wave of Marvel Legends Series figures that leans hard into classic comics, fan-favourite characters, and display-first design. This latest lineup delivers exactly what Legends fans expect: premium deco, sharp sculpting, and plenty of articulation, all built for posing, photographing, and endlessly rearranging on […]

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20th Dec2025

‘Terrifier: The ARTcade Game’ out now in indulgent Collector’s Editions!

by Phil Wheat

If you’re the kind of horror fan who still believes that physical media matters, then Terrifier: The ARTcade Game has your name written all over it… probably in blood. This is horror you can actually hold, with Physical Standard and downright indulgent Collector’s Editions that feel tailor-made for fans who proudly display their love of […]

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13th Dec2025

Hope Has a New Hero: The First ‘Supergirl’ Trailer Is Finally Here!

by Phil Wheat

DC Studios is ready to unleash its next cinematic powerhouse as Supergirl rockets into theatres worldwide this summer, with Milly Alcock stepping into the iconic cape as Kara Zor-El. Directed by Craig Gillespie and written by Ana Nogueira, this latest chapter in DC’s evolving cinematic universe promises a bold, emotional, and cosmic-scale take on one […]

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13th Dec2025

‘The Dead 3’ Confirmed – The Ford Brothers Return

by Phil Wheat

In 2010, The Dead didn’t just shuffle into the zombie genre… it ripped it open! Shot on location in some of the most dangerous regions of West Africa, The Ford Brothers’ uncompromising vision brought back slow, relentless undead and a suffocating sense of dread that reminded audiences why zombies were terrifying in the first place. […]

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06th Dec2025

TNA secures massive new TV deal in the US

by Phil Wheat

AMC Networks and TNA Wrestling have dropped a massive bombshell: Thursday Night iMPACT! has a brand-new home in the U.S., and it’s none other than AMC. Yes, that AMC – the network behind some of the biggest, boldest, most obsessively-watched shows on television like The Walking Dead, Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul. Now they’re […]

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06th Dec2025

Horror maestro Federico Zampaglione returns with ‘The Nameless Ballad’

by Phil Wheat

Filming has officially begun in Fara, Sabina on The Nameless Ballad, the latest cinematic fever dream from Federico Zampaglione – and honestly, I’m losing my mind with excitement. As anyone who knows me knows, I’ve been a ride-or-die Zampaglione fan since day one. Shadow, Tulpa, The Well… this man has never missed, and we will […]

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