14th Aug2020

Fantasia 2020: ‘Clapboard Jungle: Surviving The Independent Film Business’ Review

by Alain Elliott

Featuring: Chris Alexander, Dave Alexander, Chad Archibald, Charles Band, Yazid Benfeghoul, Justin Benson, Zack Bernbaum ana many more! | Directed by Justin McConnell If you watch independent movies, listen to the podcasts about them and follow the people that make them on social media, then Clapboard Jungle is the movie for you. Directed by Justin […]

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14th Aug2020

Trailer & Poster for horror anthology ‘Faces of Fear’

by Phil Wheat

Vestra Pictures in co-operation with Trash Arts have announced the release of Faces of Fear, and brand-new horror anthology out next month from Wild Eye Releasing. A chilling omnibus of terror tales from the cutting edge of the horror underground, featuring short but devilishly sweet bites of blood-soaked stories. Features the work of Kim Sønderholm […]

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14th Aug2020

Rewind: ‘Kill List’ Review

by Chris Thomas

In the first of a new series of Rewind reviews looking back at the career of writer/director Ben Wheatley, Chris takes a look at his 2011 hit, Kill List. Stars: Neil Maskell, Michael Smiley, MyAnna Buring, Harry Simpson, Emma Fryer, Struan Rodger | Written by Ben Wheatley, Amy Jump | Directed by Ben Wheatley My […]

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14th Aug2020

Trailer & Poster for Howard J Ford’s ‘The Lockdown Hauntings’

by Phil Wheat

Howard J Ford’s latest feature film is The Lockdown Hauntings, a supernatural serial killer movie. The award-winning director behind The Dead, The Dead 2 India, and Never Let Go, revealed that plans are underway to release the film, which was shot entirely in lockdown without a crew, exactly one year after the UK lockdown was […]

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14th Aug2020

Cinema Geeks – Episode 188: Top 10 Comic Book Films of The Last Decade

by Phil Wheat

Here’s the latest episode of the Cinema Geeks podcast, part of the podcast roster here on Nerdly. If you haven’t heard the show yet, you can check out previous episodes right here, whilst we’ll be featuring each and every new episode as it premieres. Episode 188: Top 10 Comic Book Films of The Last Decade […]

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13th Aug2020

‘G-LOC’ Review

by Kevin Haldon

Stars: Stephen Moyer, Tala Gouveia, Casper Van Dien, John Rhys-Davies, Mike Beckingham, Alana Wallace, Shayne Ward, Spencer Collings, Toby Osmond | Written and Directed by Tom Paton It’s pretty obvious by now that I am a fan of this man and his crew… I always look forward to seeing what he has cooked up in […]

13th Aug2020

Preview: Marvel Comics’ The Rise of Ultraman #1

by Phil Wheat

Ultraman’s incredible legacy expands next month when Marvel Comics and Tsuburaya Productions team up for The Rise of Ultraman #1, a comic series reimagining the fabled beginnings of this iconic hero. Crafted by an all-star cast of talent including writers Kyle Higgins (Mighty Morphin Power Rangers) and Mat Groom (Self/Made) and artists Francesco Manna (Avengers, […]

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13th Aug2020

Competition: Win ‘Deep Blue Sea 3’ on DVD!

by Phil Wheat

To celebrate the release of Deep Blue Sea 3 – available now on Digital and on DVD 24th August – we are giving away a copy courtesy of Warner Bros. Home Entertainment. New discoveries and predators emerge in the middle of the ocean in the highly anticipated feature film, Deep Blue Sea 3, from Warner […]

13th Aug2020

Grimmfest release official poster for their 2020 online event!

by Phil Wheat

This year has seen every film festival struggling to find ways to present new films to their audience safely, without risk of infection, in the midst of a global pandemic. And after long and serious discussion, Grimmfest will be going ahead in a new format for 2020 – offering a roster of feature film premieres […]

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13th Aug2020

‘Civilization VI: Frontier Pack 1 – Maya and Gran Colombia’ Review (PC)

by Matthew Smail

Even though I’ve played every single Civilization game, owned every expansion and even religiously explored every spin-off and related title, it wasn’t until Civilization VI came along that I realised just how fundamental the differences between the civilizations are to the gameplay experience. These days it seems obvious – and indeed the very existence of […]

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13th Aug2020

First look at FMV game ‘Jessika’

by Phil Wheat

Publisher Assemble Entertainment and developer TriTrieGames have this week released a new behind the scenes  video for Jessika, their new investigative Full Motion Video (FMV) game launching on Windows, Mac, and Linux. In Jessika, you’ll be tasked with the intensely emotional job of a lifetime as you investigate the suicide of the titular character. Hired […]

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13th Aug2020

‘Stargirl 1×13: Stars & S.T.R.I.P.E. – Part Two’ Review

by Jason Brigger

Stars: Brec Bassinger, Luke Wilson, Amy Smart, Yvette Monreal, Anjelika Washington, Trae Romano, Christopher Baker, Neil Jackson | Created by Geoff Johns It’s all leading to this, the season finale of Stargirl! It’s been a fun season and I’ve been looking forward to how the writers will tie everything together. The new Fiddler, Isaac Bowin, […]

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13th Aug2020

New trailer & poster for Ozploitation horror ‘The Faceless Man’

by Phil Wheat

From Freedom Cinema and director James Di Martino, The Faceless Man, the Australian horror film which took home 6 major awards at the Melbourne Underground Film Festival including Best Director and Best Film, premieres on Demand August 28th. Emily is a recovering cancer survivor of three years. Faced with her fear of getting sick again, […]

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13th Aug2020

Ten Best: WrestleMania Matches of the 2010s

by Chris Cummings

I’ve previously listed my opinions of the ten best WrestleMania matches of the 80s, 90s and 2000s, so I’ll bring things closer to modern day with my list of the ten best WrestleMania bouts of the 2010s. There have been some fantastic matches between the years 2010 and 2019, and it was a tough job […]

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13th Aug2020

More cast announced for human trafficking thriller ‘Pulled From Darkness’

by Phil Wheat

Stelio Savante (Running For Grace), Robia Scott (Unplanned), Jessica Koloian (Courageous Love), Robert Amaya (Mom’s Night Out), and Sharonne Lanier (The Resident) have joined the cast of writer/director George Johnson’s (NATAS LGL Emmy Award-Winning Director of “Haunted” by THE GUESS WHO) human trafficking thriller Pulled From Darkness. The cast also includes Todd Terry and Mark […]

13th Aug2020

The History of Bad Ideas – Episode 346: Back to Back Peanut Butter!

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 rumours 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 […]

12th Aug2020

‘Watergate’ Board Game Review

by Matthew Smail

Even before the Covid-19 lockdown came into force, I had always enjoyed the focus of a good, thoughtful, two player game. I think this fascination comes from repeatedly playing Draughts, Chess and Stratego with my dad and friends when I was much younger. Nowadays, I play two player games with my wife mostly, but we […]

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12th Aug2020

Preview: Venom #28 (Marvel Comics)

by Kat Wheat

“Venom Beyond,” the latest mind-melting story in Donny Cates’ acclaimed run on Venom continues in September with Venom #28! With incredible art by Juan Gedeon, “Venom Beyond” finds Eddie Brock and his son, Dylan, trying to find their way in a dangerous new world. This monumental story is packed with monstrous new threats, mysterious new […]

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12th Aug2020

Frightfest Interview: Alastair Orr talks ‘Triggered’

by Phil Wheat

Ahead of the UK premiere of Triggered, his cat-and-mouse slasher, Alastair Orr talks about being inspired by old console games and why he loves working in South Africa. We last saw you at FrightFest with FROM A HOUSE ON WILLLOW STREET, how’s life been treating you since that time? It’s been great. I got married, […]

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12th Aug2020

It’s a Summer Sleepover on Shudder’s ‘The Last Drive-In with Joe Bob Briggs’

by Phil Wheat

It’s a full house at the trailer park as director Adam Green (Frozen, Holliston) and actors Kane Hodder (the Friday the 13th franchise, Hatchet), Brian Quinn (Impractical Jokers), Felissa Rose (Sleepaway Camp) and Tiffany Shepis (Victor Crowley) join hosts Joe Bob and Darcy for “summer sleepover” installment of The Last Drive-In with Joe Bob Briggs. […]

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12th Aug2020

‘The Dreaming: Waking Hours #1’ Review (DC Black Label)

by Dean Fuller

Written by G. Willow Wilson | Art by Nick Robles | Published by DC Black Label Although at heart when I choose and read my comics I am a superhero guy, I do enjoy dipping into indie stuff and non-superhero stuff along the way. Variety is the spice of life after all. Although Superman, Spider-Man, […]

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12th Aug2020

Laurie Fortier joins the cast of western horror ’30 Seconds in Hell’

by Phil Wheat

Laurie Fortier (Unsolved, Hemlock Grove) has joined Michael Welch (Twilight), Richard Riehle (Casino), Stelio Savante (Running For Grace), Danny Winn (The Crossbreed) and Michelle Campbell (Modern Family) to round out the cast of writer-director Michael Anthony Giudicissi’s Western Horror film, 30 Seconds In Hell. The film is produced by Royd McCargish and executive produced by […]

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