17th Jul2024

‘Despicable Me 4’ Review

by Jasmine Valentine

Stars: Steve Carrell, Joey King, Will Ferrell, Miranda Cosgrove | Written by Mike White, Ken Daurio | Directed by Chris Renaud, Patrick Delage In the fourth installment of the Despicable Me franchise, Gru (Steve Carrell) is officially a dad thanks to Gru Jr., who’s intent on tormenting him. However, peaceful family bliss soon comes grinding […]

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17th Jul2024

Frightfest 2024 Preview: Matt Devino & David Michael Yohe’s Lovecraftian ‘The Daemon’

by Phil Wheat

Co-directors Matt Devino & David Michael Yohe have announced the World Premiere of their new film The Daemon, at London’s Pigeon Shrine FrightFest 2024. The Lovecraftian slow burn follows a family attempting to reconcile past traumas, only to face demons infinitely more sinister than their own. Haunted by the aftermath of his father’s suicide, Tom […]

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17th Jul2024

‘Action Jackson’ Blu-ray Review (Warner Archive)

by Phil Wheat

Stars: Carl Weathers, Craig T. Nelson, Vanity, Sharon Stone, Tom Wilson, Bill Duke, Robert Davi, Jack Thibeau, Mary Ellen Trainor, Ed O’Ross | Written by Robert Reneau | Directed by Craig R. Baxley Action Jackson (1988), directed by Craig R. Baxley, stands as a remarkable fusion of the blaxploitation genre’s legacy and the dynamic, explosive […]

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17th Jul2024

Trailer & Poster for ‘Apex Predators 2: The Spawning’

by Phil Wheat

Vernon Wells (The Road Warrior, Commando) encounters horror from the heavens in the forthcoming sequel to Apex Predators. Also starring Christopher Showerman (Supergirl), Brinke Stevens (The Slumber Party Massacre), Mel Novak (Game of Death), Dawna Lee Heising (Bad President) and Jennifer Nangle (Transmission), Apex Predators 2: The Spawning is the feverishly fun new horror film […]

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17th Jul2024

‘Bigfoot Exorcist’ Review

by Jim Morazzini

Stars: Crystal Quin, Steve Guynn, Dixie Gers, Ford Winstar, Jessa Flux, Kasper Meltedhair, Jocephus Brody | Written by Donald Farmer, Newt Wallen | Directed by Donald Farmer, Newt Wallen You have to hand it to Donald Farmer (Debbie Does Demons, Shark Exorcist), when the crowdfunding campaign for Bigfoot Exorcist raised just under $2,000 of the […]

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17th Jul2024

Frightfest 2024 Preview: Emma McDonald’s twisted love story ‘7 Keys’

by Phil Wheat

Jeva Films and 4 8 Fourteen Films have unveiled the first teaser and poster for the upcoming thriller, 7 Keys. Written and directed by Joy Wilkinson, the film stars Emma McDonald (Moonhaven, The Serpent Queen) and Billy Postlethwaite (SILO, The Winter King). This is not the first time the couple have shared lead roles, having […]

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17th Jul2024

‘WWE Raw’ Review (Jul 15th 2024)

by Phil Wheat

Welcome to this review of this past Monday’s episode of WWE Raw, right here on Nerdly. Let’s see what went down on this week’s show! Match #1: Sheamus def. “Big” Bronson Reed The following is courtesy of wwe.com: The Celtic Warrior took Reed on a tour at ringside, delivering 10 Beats of the Bodhran over […]

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17th Jul2024

Fantasia 2024 Preview: Scooter McCrae is back with ‘Black Eyed Susan’

by Phil Wheat

Legendary underground filmmaker Scooter McCrae (Shatter Dead, Sixteen Tongues) returns after a 21-year absence from feature filmmaking with the bold, vulgar, and deeply thought-provoking Black Eyed Susan. Simultaneously brutally challenging and deeply vulnerable, the latest from the New York-based provocateur appropriates bleeding-edge science fiction concepts to address the seemingly endless lengths that men will go […]

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17th Jul2024

Ten Best: Films of Godfrey Ho

by Phil Wheat

Godfrey Ho (pictured above), often regarded as a prolific and enigmatic figure in the world of low-budget cinema, is best known for his extensive catalogue of ninja-themed films, which often utilized unconventional methods such as splicing together unrelated footage. Here’s a list of the top 10 films from this cult director, known for their entertainment […]

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17th Jul2024

The Top 11 Themed Slot Games You Must Try

by James Smith

Slot games come in various themes and provide players with diverse and immersive gaming experiences. From ancient civilizations to popular movies and TV shows, themed slots offer something for everyone. Here, we present the top 10 themed slot games you must try, highlighting what makes each one unique and appealing. 1. Book of Ra Theme: […]

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16th Jul2024

‘Longlegs’ Review

by Jasmine Valentine

Stars: Maika Monroe, Nicholas Cage, Alicia Witt, Kiernan Shipka, Blair Underwood | Written and Directed by Osgood Perkins Special Agent Lee Harker (Maika Monroe) is assigned to an unusual serial killer case when she intuitively locates a separate suspect when her partner is shot. While on the case, she finds out about “Longlegs” (Nicholas Cage) […]

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16th Jul2024

Frightfest 2024 Preview: ‘Saint Clare’ starring Bella Thorne

by Phil Wheat

Saint Clare is a haunting, blood-soaked thriller set for its UK premiere in August at London’s FrightFest. Bella Thorne (Blended, Midnight Sun, Scream: The TV Series) delivers an outstanding performance as the eponymous lead in a spiritually charged small-town tale in which American Psycho meets Joan of Arc. In a small town, a solitary young […]

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16th Jul2024

‘Space Cadet’ Review (Amazon Prime)

by Phil Wheat

Stars: Emma Roberts, Tom Hopper, Poppy Liu, Gabrielle Union, Kuhoo Verma, Desi Lydic, Sebastián Yatra, Sam Robards, Dave Foley, Josephine Huang | Written and Directed by Liz W. Garcia Space Cadet, which stars Emma Roberts as Florida party girl Rex, who finds herself unexpectedly becoming an astronaut candidate, comes from director by Liz W. Garcia (The […]

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16th Jul2024

First look at ‘The Karate Kid: Street Rumble’

by Phil Wheat

Get ready to get your ‘Wax On!’ Experience the original The Karate Kid trilogy in pixel-art, retro glory in The Karate Kid: Street Rumble, an action-packed beat ’em up featuring solo play and local co-op for up to four players! Set in the iconic locations of the first three classic The Karate Kid movies, The […]

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16th Jul2024

Fantasia Festival 2024 – Ten films to check out

by Alain Elliott

My favourite festival of the year is soon to be upon us and Fantasia has another insanely brilliant line-up ready for you! Here are ten films – in no particular order – that I cannot wait to check out. Samara Weaving in a new horror film. That’s all I need to say really but I […]

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16th Jul2024

Forget Sharknado! Forget Birdemic! Here’s ‘Catnado’

by Phil Wheat

From directors Donald Farmer, Tim Ritter, Curtis Everett, Alaine Hungington and more, comes Catnado – which sees twisters unleash hordes of enraged and deadly cats upon humanity! The world faces a horrific onslaught of tornadoes, each unleashing hordes of enraged and deadly cats upon humanity! As chaos reigns, a disparate group of individuals have one […]

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16th Jul2024

‘AEW: Collision’ Review (Jul 13th 2024)

by Phil Wheat

Welcome to this week’s review of AEW’s latest television show, Collision, which brings wrestling back to Saturday nights! We’ve got the commentary team of Tony Schiavone and Nigel McGuinness calling the action, so let’s get into the review! Match #1: Konosuke Takeshita def. “Dynamite Kid” Tommy Billington The following is courtesy of allelitewrestling.com: Takeshita shoved […]

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16th Jul2024

Fantasia 2024 Preview: Feminist horror short ‘Berta’

by Phil Wheat

Berta, the new short by Spanish director Lucía Forner Segarra, will have its World Premiere at the Fantasia International Film Festival in Montreal as part of the Official Selection of the highly popular Born of Woman showcase. Berta tells the story of a woman called Berta who seeks understanding from a man that hurt her […]

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16th Jul2024

Ten Best: Movies Featuring Time Travel as a Plot Device

by Phil Wheat

In the latest in our new “top 10” series of our personal picks for Cinematic Top 10s. This time we bring you our Top 10 movies that use Time Travel as a plot device… Time travel has always captured my imagination from a young age, consistently giving us the ultimate “what if?” scenario from the […]

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16th Jul2024

12 Tips For Maximum Returns When Gambling Online

by James Smith

Online gambling offers both excitement and the potential for profit, but success hinges on a strategic approach to maximise returns. Choosing a casino known for its high payouts can substantially enhance your chances of winning and ensure that your efforts are fruitful. Here are 12 crucial tips to help you optimise your online gambling returns. […]

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15th Jul2024

‘Sleep’ Review

by Matthew Turner

Stars: Jung Yu-mi, Lee Sun-kyun, Kim Gook-hee | Written and Directed by Jason Yu Just when you think it’s nigh-on impossible to put an original spin on a possession / exorcism story, along comes Korean chiller Sleep, from writer-director Jason Yu, previously an Assistant Director to Bong Joon-ho. Creepy, darkly funny, and filled with great […]

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15th Jul2024

Frightfest 25th Anniversary line-up announced!

by Phil Wheat

Pigeon Shrine FrightFest 2024, the UK’s No.1 horror & fantasy film festival, will, for the first time, present its five-day extravaganza at The ODEON Luxe Leicester Square, London, taking over all seven screens, including the two ODEON Luxe West End screens. Running from Thursday August 22nd – Monday 26th August, Pigeon Shrine FrightFest will showcase […]

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