14th Jul2020

‘High Moon’ Review

by Phil Wheat

Stars: Chad Michael Collins, Chelsea Edmundson, Matthew Thompkins, Sean Patrick Flanery | Written and Directed by Josh Ridgway Colt (Chad Michael Collins)—a gunslinging werewolf slayer from the old west—mysteriously rises from the grave, only to find that the band of werewolves that brutally murdered his wife are still running rampant generations later. Aided by a beautiful widow (Chelsea Edmundson), […]

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14th Jul2020

Latest images from sci-fi movie ‘Marfa’ released

by Phil Wheat

Headlined by Tony Todd (Candyman, Final Destination 5), writer-director Andy Stapp’s Marfa sees four lifelong friends veer off the road and venture into a small West Texas town known as Marfa. While on a road trip from a long weekend at the Terlingua cookoff, four lifelong friends decide to veer off road and venture into […]

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14th Jul2020

‘Game of Death’ DVD Review

by Phil Wheat

Stars: Erniel Baez D, Victoria Diamond, Sam Earle, Emelia Hellman, Catherine Saindon, Nick Serino, Thomas Vallieres | Written by Edouard Bond, Philip Kalin-Hajdu, Sebastien Landry, Laurence Baz Morais | Directed by Sebastien Landry, Laurence Baz Morais [NOTE: With the film out now on DVD in the US from Cleopatra Entertainment, here’s a reposting of our […]

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14th Jul2020

Grimmfest announce first films for their 2020 virtual festival

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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14th Jul2020

Shmup ‘Sisters Royale’ finally comes to Xbox One

by Phil Wheat

Chorus Worldwide and Alfa System have finally released Sisters Royale: Five Sisters Under Fire, the Japanese shmup from veteran Japanese developers Alfa System, on Xbox One for $13.99 / €13.99 / £11.74. After successfully bursting onto PS4 and Switch in January, Xbox One gamers will finally be able to experience the cheeky, frenetic, bullet-hell joy […]

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13th Jul2020

The NeverEnding Story’s Tami Stronach to produce & star in ‘Man & Witch’

by Phil Wheat

Tami Stronach, the Childlike Empress from timeless 80’s classic The NeverEnding Story (pictured below), will star in and executive produce a new children’s fantasy film titled Man & Witch, written by her husband Greg Steinbruner. Produced and Directed by indie stalwart Rob Margolies (She Wants Me, producer of The Duffer Brothers first short film We […]

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13th Jul2020

‘Vampire Burt’s Serenade’ VOD Review

by Phil Wheat

Stars: Kevin Scott Richardson, Diva Zappa, Brian Gaskill, Brandon Heitkamp, Dylan Kenin, Clay Wilcox, Max Faugno, Sharon Ferguson, Lori Scarlett, Laura Martin, Jabez Zuniga, Tracey Leigh, Sam Given, Henry McMillan, Lucy Griffin, Marvin ‘Josh’ Solomon, Kenneth Hughes, Shannon Hart Cleary, Lake Sharp, Sharyn-Genel Gabriel, Danièle Watts, Denna Thomsen, Julie Bolene, Suzie Q, May-Har Li, Catherine […]

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13th Jul2020

First trailer for horror comic adaptation ‘Random Acts of Violence’

by Phil Wheat

A cult-hit in the making, Jay Baruchel’s long-anticipated Random Acts of Violence, adapted from the popular 2010 horror graphic novel by the same name, is a force to reckon with. The Canadian filmmaker and actor, best known for his comedic bow in This is the End and as the voice of Hiccup in the How […]

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13th Jul2020

First trailer & image for horror comedy ‘Slaxx’

by Phil Wheat

Produced by The Horror Collective parent company Entertainment Squad, Slaxx is the latest collaboration between Anne-Marie Gélinas and Shaked Berenson, who brought the world 2015’s cult hit Turbo Kid – and tells the story of a possessed pair of jeans which come to life and terrorizes the staff of a trendy, vapid clothing boutique! Set […]

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13th Jul2020

MVD & Rue Morgue launch ‘Midnight Movie Unchained’ VOD service

by Phil Wheat

Last September, MVD and Rue Morgue launched Midnight Movie Society, a curated Subscription Video on Demand (SVOD) service specializing in Extreme Underground, Taboo and Cult Horror movies. This gave genre fans access to a film library of shocking underground, outrageous gore, creature features, cult classics, and traditional horror – which is available for $4.99 per […]

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13th Jul2020

The Filmmakers Podcast #171: How to Make Independent Action Films with Ross Boyask

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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10th Jul2020

365Flicks Podcast: Indie Talk with Paul Biddiss

by Phil Wheat

Here’s the latest episode of the 365Flicks podcast, part of our growing podcast roster here on Nerdly. If you haven’t heard the show yet, you can check out previous episodes on Libsyn, whilst we’ll be featuring each and every new episode as it premieres. 365Flicks Podcast – Indie Talk: Paul Biddiss – 1917, Strike Back, […]

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09th Jul2020

Competition: Win a DVD of ‘WWE Backlash 2020’

by Phil Wheat

To celebrate the DVD release of Backlash 2020 (available to buy from 27th July 2020) – we are giving away a DVD for one lucky winner. It’s WWE Backlash, an event with more than 20 years of history that continues to deliver top Superstar action. And not just any action, but “The Greatest Wrestling Match […]

09th Jul2020

‘Ultracore’ Review (Nintendo Switch)

by Phil Wheat

For those of us unlucky enough (or not made of money) to have grabbed one of the many limited physical versions of retro-shooter Ultracore, ININ Games have finally released the game digitally across all the major consoles – surprisingly including the PS Vita! We’re looking at the Nintendo Switch version which, given the platforms current […]

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09th Jul2020

The History of Bad Ideas – Episode 341: Do The Magic!

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 […]

08th Jul2020

Pop Addled – Episode 210: Yeah… That’s The Word!

by Phil Wheat

Another week, another episode of the Pop Addled podcast, part of the ever-growing podcast roster here on Nerdly! Pop Addled is a pop culture podcast with nerd tendencies. Join Keenan, Sam and Timmy as they discuss movies, music, video games, sports, TV, comics, and any intersection thereof. Their brains have been thoroughly addled by pop […]

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07th Jul2020

‘Catherine: Full Body’ Review (Nintendo Switch)

by Phil Wheat

Wow, where to begin with Catherine: Full Body? Originally released in Japan in February 2011 and the US in July of the same year, in the UK we had to wait some seven months after its US debut to enjoy the “epic-weirdness” that was Catherine. And now, years later, Nintendo’s flagship console gets its first […]

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07th Jul2020

‘Death of a Vlogger’ VOD Review

by Phil Wheat

Stars: Graham Hughes, Annabel Logan, Paddy Kondracki, Joma West, Stephen Beavis, Patrick O’Brien, Josie Rogers | Written and Directed by Graham Hughes [NOTE: With the film out now, here’s a reposting of our review of the excellent Death of a Vlogger from it’s screening at last years Frightfest] Death of a Vlogger tells the story of […]

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06th Jul2020

The Filmmakers Podcast #170: Horror legend Danny Draven!

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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03rd Jul2020

Terror Films expands into Europe via Italy’s HODTV

by Phil Wheat

Terror Films have announced a further worldwide digital expansion for their brand, with its latest partnership with Italian streamer HODTV. On the heels of direct partnerships with international platforms Horrify (Netherlands) and iFlix (Malaysia), HODTV will now help position the genre distributor’s content in Italy and surrounding European countries. The initial launch will consist of […]

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03rd Jul2020

Indiegogo launched for 80s-style slasher ‘School Hall Slaughter

by Phil Wheat

L&G Productions have launched an Indiegogo campaign to fund the feature horror School Hall Slaughter – a slasher movie inspired by filmmakers such as Lucio Fulci, Mario Bava and John Carpenter. School Hall Slaughter tells the story of a young teacher Miss Franklin (played by Emma Stacey) who becomes trapped inside her school by an […]

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03rd Jul2020

Watch Now: Retro horror show ‘Hex Talks’ debut episode!

by Phil Wheat

Hex Studios, the horror house behind The Devil’s Machine and The Black Gloves has recently been making waves with their new YouTube channel Channel Hex. In the few short months since its inception, the channel has showcased indie horror shorts and features, hosted an online horror film festival, and produced two brand new movie review […]

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