10th Oct2015

First trailer, poster and stills for ‘Krampus: The Reckoning’

by Phil Wheat

From director Robert Conway (The Encounter) comes the most frightening film of the festive season. Meet Santa’s dark companion in Krampus: The Reckoning, gift-wrapped with fear this November 3rd from Uncork’d Entertainment. Zoe is a strange little girl, with a not so imaginary friend the Krampus who is the dark companion of kindly old St. […]

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10th Oct2015

First trailer for throwback slasher ‘Easter Sunday’

by Phil Wheat

Northgate Pictures have released the official trailer (which is embedded below, along with the poster from SadistArt Designs and four still) from Easter Sunday, which stars the late Robert Z’Dar (Manaic Cop), who passed away earlier this year. The film will be dedicated in his memory. A throwback to the campy and gory slashers of […]

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10th Oct2015

LFF 2015: Danny Stack talks ‘Who Killed Nelson Nutmeg?’

by Phil Wheat

Four misfit kids on a summer camp holiday think the camp’s mascot has been murdered so they try to find out Who Killed Nelson Nutmeg? With the film screening at LFF, Nerdly writer and host of the Britflicks podcast, Stuart Wright, speaks to co-writer/director/producer Danny Stack about making his debut feature film and the prospect […]

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10th Oct2015

‘Cooties’ Review

by Paul Metcalf

Stars: Elijah Wood, Rainn Wilson, Alison Pill, Jack McBrayer, Leigh Whannell, Nasim Pedrad, Ian Brennan, Jorge Garcia, Cooper Roth | Written by Leigh Whannell, Ian Brennan | Directed by Jonathan Milott, Cary Murnion We all remember our school years and the battlefield known as the playground. What if the little terrors the poor teachers have […]

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10th Oct2015

‘Tales of Halloween’ Review

by Paul Metcalf

Stars: Greg Grunberg, Lin Shayne, Sam Witwer, Barbara Crampton, Pollyanna McIntosh, Clare Kramer, John Landis | Directed by Adam Gierasch, Andrew Kasch, Axelle Carolyn, Darren Lynn Bousman, Dave Parker, John Skipp, Lucky Mckee, Mike Mendez, Neil Marshall, Paul Solet, Ryan Schifrin For many horror fans October is like Christmas come early, a chance to celebrate […]

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10th Oct2015

‘V/H/S Viral’ DVD Review

by Paul Metcalf

Stars: Emmy Argo, Amanda Baker, Rim Basma, Nick Blanco, Dan Caudill, Stephen Caudill, Greyson Chadwick, Lindsay Clift, Jawed El Berni, Laura Eschmann, Natalia Ferreiro, Michael Flores, Angela Garcia | Written and Directed by Justin Benson, Gregg Bishop, Aaron Moorhead, Marcel Sarmiento, Nacho Vigalondo As the third film in the series, V/H/S: Viral runs the risk […]

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10th Oct2015

‘WWE Beast In The East’ Review

by Paul Metcalf

As a WWE Network Special Beast In The East was somewhat of a smart move. Although aired live at a time too early for America, the nature of the online service meant it could be re-watched at anytime. Somewhat of a glorified house show though, was it any good? The first thing noticeable about WWE […]

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09th Oct2015

‘Monday Night War Vol. 2 – Know Your Role’ DVD Review

by Paul Metcalf

When WWE defeated WCW and the Monday Night War were over the world of Sports Entertainment was changed forever. It also paved the way for WWE to boast about the fact they ended their main opponent. This is what they continue to do in WWE: Monday Night War Vol. 2 – Know Your Role. After […]

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09th Oct2015

Awesome new poster for sci-fi horror ‘The Diabolical’

by Phil Wheat

The Diabolical is the petrifying new film from hot new genre producer Ross Dinerstein, the man behind The Pact franchise and Xavier Gens’ cult favourite The Divide; which tells the story of Madison, a single mother of two, who is awoken nightly by an increasingly strange and intense presence. She seeks help from her scientist […]

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09th Oct2015

‘Afro Samurai 2’ Review (PS4)

by Phil Wheat

Based on the animated series of the same name, the original Afro Samurai game was something of an underground hit with gamers, especially those that also enjoyed the TV show on which is was based. Whilst the game didn’t reach the dizzy heights of being a mainstream (aka financial) success, it did garner enough of […]

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09th Oct2015

NYCC 2015: New ‘LEGO Marvel’s Avengers’ trailer

by Phil Wheat

Today at New York Comic Con, Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment released the latest trailer for LEGO Marvel’s Avengers, showcasing key cinematic moments from Marvel’s The Avengers and Avengers: Age of Ultron, as well as content based on additional Marvel Studios blockbuster films, including Captain America: The First Avenger, Iron Man 3, Thor: The Dark World […]

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09th Oct2015

‘Danny Collins’ DVD Review

by Paul Metcalf

Stars: Al Pacino, Annette Bening, Jennifer Garner, Bobby Cannavale, Christopher Plummer, Katarina Cas, Giselle Eisenberg, Melissa Benoist, Josh Peck, Brian Smith, Scott Lawrence | Written and Directed by Dan Fogelman It is fair to say that Al Pacino has made some questionable decisions as to what movies he has starred in recently. With Danny Collins […]

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09th Oct2015

‘Steven Universe 2×20: Back to the Barn’ Review

by Gretchen Felker-Martin

“What a cluster-“ “As it seems I have no other options,” Peridot monologues as the episode opens, “I have conceded to reveal some important information to you Crystal Gems.” With Steven’s aid she gives a brief audio/visual presentation on the threat posed by the Cluster, something we spent all of last week learning about in […]

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08th Oct2015

First Look: Howling Commandos of S.H.I.E.L.D. #1

by Phil Wheat

Here’s your first look at Howling Commandos of S.H.I.E.L.D. #1, the brand new series from writer Frank Barbierie and Brent Schoonover, showing that to fight the monsters of this world, we need the monsters of the night! Hidden deep beneath Area 13 lies the clandestine headquarters of S.T.A.K.E. – a top-secret division of S.H.I.E.L.D. housing […]

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08th Oct2015

First details, screens and trailer for ‘Marvel Battlegrounds’

by Phil Wheat

Disney have today revealed details for Marvel Battlegrounds, the upcoming Play Set for Disney Infinity 3.0, featuring a new four-player, arcade brawler style of gameplay, and an original Marvel storyline. Developed by United Front Games, in partnership with Avalanche Software, Marvel Battlegrounds is the first Disney Infinity Play Set to feature four-player gameplay, and features […]

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08th Oct2015

‘The Physician’ DVD Review

by Paul Metcalf

Stars: Tom Payne, Ben Kingsley, Stellan Skarsgard, Olivier Martinez, Emma Rigby, Elyas M’Barek, Fahri Yardim, Makram Khoury, Michael Marcus, Stanley Townsend | Written by Jan Berger, Philipp Stölzl, Simon Block, Christoph Müller | Directed by Philipp Stölzl When nine-year-old Rob Cole (Tom Payne) feels the life force slipping from his mother’s hand upon her death he is unaware that […]

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08th Oct2015

The Scream Cast – Episode 79: Fantastic Fest 2015 Re-cap!

by Phil Wheat

Welcome to the latest episode of The ScreamCast! Each episode sees hosts Sean Duregger and Brad Henderson take a look at another slice of home video horror. Brad survived Fantastic Fest 2015… barely. This week Brad recaps his Austin, TX adventures involving amazing BBQ at The Salt Lick, experiencing Itchy-O in all it’s glory, Fantastic […]

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08th Oct2015

The Scream Cast – Episode 78: Does horror need Green Inferno to save it?

by Phil Wheat

Welcome to the latest episode of The ScreamCast! Each episode sees hosts Sean Duregger and Brad Henderson take a look at another slice of home video horror. This episode sees the ScreamFest gang tackle a hot topic amongst the US horror community… This week, Brad has been in Austin raising all kinds of hell and […]

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08th Oct2015

LFF 2015: ‘High-Rise’ Review

by Mark Allen

Stars: Tom Hiddleston, Sienna Miller, Jeremy Irons, Luke Evans, Elisabeth Moss, Keeley Hawes, Sienna Guillory, Reece Shearsmith, James Purefoy, Stacy Martin, Alexandra Weaver | Based on the Novel by JG Ballard | Screenplay by Amy Jump | Directed by Ben Wheatley First we’re given a glimpse at the end of the story we’re about to see unfold: Tom Hiddleston’s neurosurgeon Robert […]

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08th Oct2015

LFF 2015: ‘When Marnie Was There’ Review

by Mark Allen

Stars: Sara Takatsuki, Kasumi Arimura, Nanako Matsushima | Written by Keiko Niwa, Masashi Ando, Hiromasa Yonebayashi | Directed by Hiromasa Yonebayashi Many a tear will be shed in the presence of Studio Ghibli’s latest – and possibly last – feature film. The company holds such emotional sway over its audiences unrivalled by any other animation studio (except for, say, Pixar) […]

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08th Oct2015

The History of Bad Ideas – Episode 92: Get Off That Crucifix and Cash That Check!

by Phil Wheat

Emanating from their studio in Cincinnati, Ohio, The History of Bad Ideas sees hosts Jason, Jeff and Blake talk about all things geeky on their podcast. Whether it’s rumors of the latest comic book movies, debating who really is the worst villain of all time, discussing the latest comic issues or just wondering about life […]

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07th Oct2015

‘Nintendo Quest’ Review

by Phil Wheat

Featuring: Jay Bartlett, Billy Mitchell, Walter Day, Patrick Scott Patterson, Warren Davis, Tommy Tallaric | Written by Robert McCallum, Jordan Christopher Morris | Directed by Robert McCallum Confession time. Between working a full time job and keeping Nerdly going, I don’t have a lot of downtime. Working all day and well into the night also […]

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