27th Oct2014

‘Kite’ Blu-ray Review

by Phil Wheat

Stars: Samuel L. Jackson, India Eisley, Callan McAuliffe, Carl Beukes, Deon Lotz, DeVille Vannik, Zane Meas, Lionel Newton, Jaco Muller, Terence Bridgett | Written by Brian Cox | Directed by Ralph Ziman Yasuomi Umetsu’s (chief animator for Arms Corporation who has also worked as a designer on Akira, Spriggan, Elfen Lied and Casshern) original anime […]

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27th Oct2014

MCM Expo: Five new characters revealed for ‘LEGO Batman 3’

by Phil Wheat

LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham is set for release very soon on Xbox One, Xbox 360, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 3, PlayStation Vita, Nintendo Wii U, Nintendo 3DS, and PC. Players will unlock more than 150 unique characters from the DC Comics universe, including members of the Justice League and LEGO big figures such as Killer Croc, […]

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27th Oct2014

Celluloid Screams 2014: ‘Dead Snow 2’ Review

by Phil Wheat

Stars: Stig Frode Henriksen, Martin Starr, Vegar Hoel, Orjan Gamst, Amrita Acharia, Jocelyn DeBoer, Ingrid Haas, Derek Mears, Kristoffer Joner, Christian Rubeck, Charlotte Frogner | Written by Stig Frode Henriksen, Tommy Wirkola, Vegar Hoel | Directed by Tommy Wirkola Over the years there has been a boom in Norwegian horror with films like Dark Woods, […]

26th Oct2014

‘The Art of the Steal’ Blu-ray Review

by Phil Wheat

Stars: Kurt Russell, Matt Dillon, Jay Baruchel, Chris Diamantopoulos, Katheryn Winnick, Kenneth Welsh, Jason Jones, Terence Stamp | Written and Directed by Jonathan Sobol [One of my favourite films of the year, so far, is heist movie The Art of the Steal; with the film set for release tomorrow, here’s a reposting of my review from […]

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26th Oct2014

‘The Killing: Complete Third Season’ Blu-ray Review

by Paul Metcalf

In the final season of The Killing, everything comes full circle and the past comes back to haunt Linden (Mireille Enos) who seemed to have finally escaped from the life of the homicide detective. Dragged back to the case that started her obsession, this is the one to make Linden question if her instincts were […]

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26th Oct2014

‘Gomorrah: The Complete Season One’ DVD Review

by Paul Metcalf

When you look at the fictional world of the crime families, especially those of the Mafia it’s about tradition and respect.  Gomorrah is a drama that looks at what happens when respect is not given and tradition is attacked. The falling of a family empire is rarely a peaceful death, it calls for blood and it […]

26th Oct2014

‘Sharknado 2: The Second One’ Blu-ray Review

by Phil Wheat

Stars: Ian Ziering, Tara Reid, Vivica A. Fox, Mark McGrath, Kari Wuhrer, Courtney Baxter, Dante Palminteri | Written by Thunder Levin | Directed by Anthony C. Ferrante Fin Shepard (Ziering) and his ex-wife April (Reid) are flying to New York City when their plane enters the most unnatural of storms and is battered by airborne […]

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26th Oct2014

‘The Shout’ & ‘The Medusa Touch’ Blu-ray Review (Network)

by Phil Wheat

“The British Film” collection was launched by Network Distributing in April 2013 as part of a five-year plan to release over 450 vintage British films through a deal with Studiocanal. Many of the films have never been available to own and will benefit from new transfers. We’ve already reviewed a couple of their previous releases, […]

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26th Oct2014

‘Doctor Who: 8×10 – In the Forest of the Night’ Review

by Paul Metcalf

Writing this I know that I have to point out that I love Doctor Who, I doubt anything would make me stop watching it…but I have to be honest.  In the Forest of the Night is placed before the final two episodes that make up the finale, and we all know what that means, this […]

25th Oct2014

‘MX vs. ATV: Supercross’ Review (Xbox 360)

by Phil Wheat

As a gamer there are genres that I don’t play as often as others, RPGs being one and racing games the other. When it comes to the latter I tend to find racers that I love and stick with those – games such as Outrun and its sequel, Burnout Paradise, and Split Second (which is […]

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24th Oct2014

SCOOP: New UK one-sheet for ‘Dumb and Dumber To’

by Phil Wheat

Reuniting the Farrelly Brothers, Bobby & Peter, with stars Jim Carrey and Jeff Daniels, Dumb and Dumber To is set 20 years after the dimwit duo of Lloyd and Harry set out on their first adventure, and sees the pair head out in search of one of their long lost children in the hope of […]

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24th Oct2014

The Golden Joystick Awards 2014 – Winners Announced

by Phil Wheat

The Golden Joystick Awards today rewarded the best of the best in international gaming. With over nine million votes cast, the Golden Joysticks once again proved, in its 32nd year, why it is the biggest award show in the world of video gaming. Dark Souls II was awarded the most prestigious gong of the afternoon […]

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24th Oct2014

First Look: Avengers vs X-Men AXIS #6

by Phil Wheat

This November, the X-Men are finished cowering in fear. The noble mutant nation is proud to rise up and take their rightful place as Homo Superior in the name of their new leader – Apocalypse! And they’ll put an end to anyone who stands in their way! Today, Marvel is pleased to present your first […]

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24th Oct2014

Competition: Win ‘Street Fighter: Assassin’s Fist’ on Blu-ray

by Phil Wheat

To celebrate the release of Street Fighter: Assassin’s Fist on DVD & Blu-Ray on Monday 27th October we have a Blu-Ray copy to give away, plus 2 randomly selected Manga UK DVD and/or Blu-Ray titles! Street Fighter: Assassin’s Fist tells the origin story of Street Fighter’s most famous duo, Ryu and Ken. Learning the way […]

24th Oct2014

‘Video Games: The Movie’ Review

by Dan Clark

Video Games: The Movie attempts to be the definitive documentary on this history of video games. With mountains of information and insight from fans, video game designers, and notable figures in the industry it goes deep into what video games where and what they are now. The issue is the topic is treated with such […]

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24th Oct2014

Celluloid Screams 2014: ‘The ABCs of Death 2’ Review

by Phil Wheat

Directed by Julian Barratt, Alexandre Bustillo, Larry Fessenden, Julian Gilbey, E.L. Katz, Aharon Keshales, Steven Kostanski, Julien Maury, Vincenzo Natali, Bill Plympton, Jen & Sylvia Soska and many more… It’s a second go around the alphabet of fear with the debut of The ABCs of Death 2 as part of this years Celluloid Screams film […]

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24th Oct2014

Preview: Doctor Who – The Eleventh Doctor #4

by Phil Wheat

Writer Al Ewing (Loki: Agent of Asgard) and artist Boo Cook (2000AD, Elephantmen) ramp up the claustrophobia for a terrifying space adventure in Doctor Who: The Eleventh Doctor #4, which hits comic stores on October 29th. Alice Obiefune always wanted to see a space station – one of those proper ones, like on the telly, […]

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24th Oct2014

Ten Best: Woodland Horrors

by Phil Wheat

Deep in stark woodland at the base of Mount Fuji, restless whispers echo as the light fades on a mid-winter afternoon. Here, amongst a maze of roots, a lone figure takes her life, binding her body to the branches and her spirit to the undergrowth. Years later, Miko and her college friends head into Suicide […]

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24th Oct2014

Competition: Win ‘All Cheerleaders Die’ on DVD

by Phil Wheat

To celebrate the release of All Cheerleaders Die on DVD and Download on Monday 27th October we have a DVD copy to give away! Mean Girls meets Scream by way of Spring Breakers in this all new feature from Lucky McKee. Smart, sassy, fun – a new wave of exciting terror comes to life in […]

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24th Oct2014

‘Found’ DVD Review

by Paul Metcalf

Stars: Gavin Brown, Ethan Philbeck, Phyllis Munro, Louie Lawless, Alex Kogin, Andy Alphonse, Shane Beasley, Angela Denton, Kitsie Duncan, Kate Braun, Edward Jackson, Adrian Cox-Thurmond | Written and Directed by Scott Schirmer When a serial killer is caught one of the questions that is often asked is why didn’t the family realise? For many the […]

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24th Oct2014

Celluloid Screams 2014: ‘Chocolate Strawberry Vanilla’ Review

by Phil Wheat

Stars: Glenn Maynard, Kyrie Capri, Aston Elliot, Louise Bremner, Benjamin Grant Mitchell, Kristen Condon, Lucinda Cowden | Written by Addison Heath | Directed by Stuart Simpson It’s been four years since Stuart Simpson hit my cinematic radar with El Monstro Del Mar a rockabilly meets monster movie that, despite its low budget nature, was a […]

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23rd Oct2014

Cool grindhouse poster for ‘Fetish Factory’

by Phil Wheat

In the gritty, sexy and scary old school tradition of exploitation and grindhouse art comes the kick-ass poster for Blanc/Biehn Productions’ latest fright flick, Fetish Factory, created by Los Angeles based artist Aaron Kai. Aaron Kai’s meticulously executed, photorealistic film-inspired artwork has been featured globally from Hollywood to Tokyo to commemorate high-profile landmark events including […]

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