28th Sep2021

Dark Star Pictures announce release of mystery thriller ‘Time Now’

by Phil Wheat

Dark Star Pictures have announced the theatrical and on demand release of Time Now, writer/director Spencer King’s highly anticipated new mystery-thriller starring Eleanor Lambert and Claudia Black (Farscape, The Nevers) for October 26th. Several years after a falling out with her family in Detroit, a young woman returns to the city she grew up in […]

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28th Sep2021

Wales Interactive announce new FMV horror game ‘Bloodshore’

by Phil Wheat

Wales Interactive, acclaimed for its FMV games, narrative-driven stories, and interactive movies, have revealed Bloodshore; a brand new title from the producers of The Complex and Five Dates. This follows a deadly televised battle royale between high-profile streamers, entertainers, and death row inmates, and features eight hours of FMV footage, the most Wales Interactive has […]

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28th Sep2021

Switch Review Round-Up: Spelunker HD Deluxe / Cotton Reboot

by Phil Wheat

SPELUNKER HD DELUXE Good god I forgot how much I hate Spelunker! Originally released waaaay back in 1983, Spelunker is – to this day – a hard as nails platformer that sees you play as the titular spelunker, traversing caves… Walking, running, climbing and jumping around. Oh and dying, a LOT. Yes, the evil that […]

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28th Sep2021

Lucca Comics & Games 2021 in-person festival to honor Dante Alighieri

by Phil Wheat

Lucca Comics & Games to go ahead in-person from October 29th to November 1st in the historic town of Lucca, Italy. To rebehold the stars: light is the claim of the 55th year of Lucca Comics & Games festival; honouring Dante Alighieri, the poet and philospher, by celebrating the 700th anniversary of his death and […]

28th Sep2021

UK trailer and poster for revenge noir thriller ‘#LIKE’

by Phil Wheat

Central City Media have released a new poster and trailer for Sarah Pirozek’s auteur-driven, revenge noir thriller #LIKE, which will be available to rent and buy on all major digital platforms from 1st November. On the first anniversary of her younger sister’s death Woodstock teen, Rosie (Sarah Rich; Orange is the New Black, Law & […]

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28th Sep2021

Trailer & Poster for Tom Savini doc ‘Smoke and Mirrors’

by Phil Wheat

Special Makeup Effects legend, Actor, Director, Stuntman. Tom Savini has redefined the horror genre with his arsenal on talents. But who is the man behind the “King of Splatter?” From his his childhood in Pittsburgh, PA; to his tour of duty during Vietnam, to his beginnings with George A. Romero and beyond. Smoke and Mirrors […]

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28th Sep2021

Unboxing: 80s and Horror ‘Top Trumps’

by Phil Wheat

Check out our unboxing of two new Limited Edition Top Trumps sets from Winning Moves – Lets Go Back to the 80s set and the 30 Scary Flix set. LETS GO BACK TO THE 80s The 1980s had it all: video games, big hair, sci-fi movies and a slew of pop, rap and punk rock […]

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27th Sep2021

‘Dementer & Jug Face’ Blu-ray Review (Arrow Video)

by Phil Wheat

DEMENTER Stars: Katie Groshong, Brandy Edmiston, Larry Fessenden, Eller Hall, Scott Hodges, Stephanie Kinkle | Written and Directed by Chad Crawford Kinkle Cults are a classic horror film troupe for good reason… In Dementer our protagonist Katie (Katie Groshong) runs away from a cult and takes a job caring for people with special needs in a […]

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27th Sep2021

The Filmmakers Podcast #239: Film funding with NFTs, Blockchain & Crypto with Orlando Pedregosa

by Phil Wheat

Here’s the latest episode of the The Filmmakers Podcast, part of the ever-growing podcast roster here on Nerdly. If you haven’t heard the show yet, you can check out previous episodes on the official podcast site, whilst we’ll be featuring each and every new episode as it premieres. For those unfamiliar with the series, The […]

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24th Sep2021

‘The 100 Candles Game’ DVD Review

by Phil Wheat

Stars: Magui Bravi, Luz Champané, Amparo Espinola, Clara Kovacic, Agustin Olcese, Amy Smart, James Wright | Written by Mauro Croche, Guillermo Lockhart | Directed by Victor Catala, Brian Deane, Oliver Lee Garland, Guillermo Lockhart, Tony Morales, Nicolás Onetti, Nicholas Peterson, Daniel Rübesam, Christopher West [NOTE: With the film out next week in the UK, here’s […]

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24th Sep2021

Feature: Wicked Kids on the Silver Screen

by Phil Wheat

“IN THEIR WORLD, ADULTS ARE NOT ALLOWED… TO LIVE.” So runs the chilling tagline for the 1984 cult classic horror Children of the Corn, based on the short story by horror maestro Stephen King. Set in an agricultural town in Nebraska, the film tells the story of 12-year-old Isaac, a real little charmer who indoctrinates […]

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23rd Sep2021

‘AEW: Dark’ Review (Sept 21st 2021)

by Phil Wheat

Welcome to this weeks review of AEW: Dark, the second episode of the show to eminate from Universal Studios in Orlando. Yes, AEW is bringing studio wrestling to their brand FINALLY making a distinction between AEW’s various programmes. Match #1: Wardlow def. JDX My Thoughts: JDX gets in a thrust kick before Wardlow takes over […]

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22nd Sep2021

‘The Reckoning’ DVD Review

by Phil Wheat

Stars: Joe Anderson, Charlotte Kirk, Sean Pertwee, Steven Waddington | Written by Edward Evers-Swindell, Charlotte Kirk, Neil Marshall | Directed by Neil Marshall England. 1665. The great plague has caused a frenzy of fear, distrust and death. Desperate and terrified, the population turns to superstition, the Catholic Church taking cruel advantage of the grim witch-hunting […]

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22nd Sep2021

The History of Bad Ideas – Episode 405: Sensual and Smooth!

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 […]

21st Sep2021

‘AEW Dark: Elevation – Episode 29’ Review

by Phil Wheat

Welcome to this weeks review of AEW Dark: Elevation. I’m Phil and this weeks episode features a match between Sonny Kiss and Joey Janela – their feud apparently culminating/continuing on Dark, where most of this story has played out…AND the breakdown of the Dark Order. It really is interesting to see both stories play out […]

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20th Sep2021

‘Jack Wyatt and the Gun from Hell’ Review

by Phil Wheat

Stars: Drew Hirschboeck, Jeffrey T. Smith, Miranda Byers, Lyle DeRose, Tim Atnip, Rodrigo Tactaquin, David Iannotti | Written and Directed by Clay DuMaw Imagine possessing unlimited power in the form of a pistol that never misses. When Jack Wyatt (Drew Hirschboeck), a gold miner, discovers a cursed weapon – the titular Gun From Hell – […]

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20th Sep2021

‘Voyage to the Stars’ Graphic Novel Review

by Phil Wheat

Written by Ryan Copple, James Asmus | Art by Connie Daidone, Reggie Graham | Published by IDW Publishing | Format: Paperback, 96pp Voyage to the Stars is a bonafide podcast phenomenon starring Colton Dunn (Superstore), Felicia Day (Supernatural), Janet Varney (Legend of Korra), Kirsten Vangsness (Criminal Minds), and Steve Berg (Drunk History)! With 2.5 million […]

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20th Sep2021

‘Impact Wrestling: Victory Road 2021’ PPV Review

by Phil Wheat

Welcome to this review of Impact Wrestling’s 2021 Victory Road pay per view… which is often seen as the build to Impact’s massive Bound For Glory PPV, ending some feuds, starting others and sometimes providing some interesting new angles for Impact programming. Sometimes… Anyway let’s get right to it. Match #1: Steve Maclin def. TGP […]

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20th Sep2021

The Filmmakers Podcast #238: Navot Papushado talks ‘Gunpowder Milkshake’

by Phil Wheat

Here’s the latest episode of the The Filmmakers Podcast, part of the ever-growing podcast roster here on Nerdly. If you haven’t heard the show yet, you can check out previous episodes on the official podcast site, whilst we’ll be featuring each and every new episode as it premieres. For those unfamiliar with the series, The […]

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16th Sep2021

Interview: Tom Paton talks ‘G-LOC’

by Phil Wheat

Ahead of the Horror Channel premiere of his sci-fi action thriller G-LOC, director Tom Paton reflects on why making movies is like solving a puzzle, his passion for survival stories and being compared to Roger Corman. Horror Channel will be broadcasting the UK TV premiere of your Sci-fi adventure G-LOC. Excited or what? It’s honesty […]

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16th Sep2021

‘AEW: Dark’ Review (Sept 14th 2021)

by Phil Wheat

Welcome to this weeks review of AEW: Dark, the first episode of the show to eminate from Universal Studios in oprlando. Yes, AEW is bringing studio wrestling to their brand FINALLY making a distinction between AEW’s various programmes. Match #1: The Butcher & The Blade def. Rosario Grillo & Hunter Knott My Thoughts: Good god […]

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16th Sep2021

The History of Bad Ideas – Episode 404: My Favorite Dominican Nun!

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 […]

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