11th Sep2019

The Filmmakers Podcast #125: How to Cast & Work with Major Actors

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 Sep2019

‘Seeds’ Review

by Phil Wheat

Stars: Trevor Long, Andrea Chen, Garr Long, Kevin Breznahan, Chris McGarry, Michelle Liu Coughlin, Adrian Enscoe, Shannon Hartman, John Emigh, Abby Mills, Lowry Marshall | Written by Owen Long, Steven Weisman | Directed by Owen Long [NOTE: With the film now set for release in the US this week, here’s a re-posting of our review […]

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10th Sep2019

Competition: Win ‘The Curse of La LLorona’ on Blu-ray

by Phil Wheat

To celebrate the release of The Curse of La Llorona – out now on Digital Download and available on Blu-ray & DVD 9th September – we are giving away a Blu-ray. From producer James Wan, The Curse of La Llorona – brings the iconic Latin American legend to terrifying life in an original horror film, marking […]

09th Sep2019

Watch Now: The Vampi Show – Top 10 Bloodiest Horror Films

by Phil Wheat

Check out the first episode in a collaboration between friends of Nerdly Black Forest Films and The Vampi Show: Vampi’s Top 10 Bloodiest Horror Films. In this Top 10 resident sexy bloodsucker Vampi lists her top ten bloodiest horror films. Prepare for a bit of the ol’ ultra violence and kick back with your favourite […]

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09th Sep2019

‘Double Date’ Blu-ray Review

by Phil Wheat

Stars: Michael Socha, Georgia Groome, Danny Morgan, Kelly Wenham, Dougie Poynter | Written by Danny Morgan | Directed by Benjamin Barfoot Meet innocent Jim, terrified of girls and on a reluctant quest to prove his manhood the night before he turns 30. He and his cocky friend Alex think they’ve hit the jackpot when they meet […]

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06th Sep2019

2019 FilmFear lineup announced!

by Phil Wheat

HOME and Film4 have announce the programme for the fourth annual FilmFear season – the biggest programme yet will comprise six days of horror, extreme cinema, cult favourites and special guests coming to Manchester this October. Kicking off the season on Tuesday 29 October will be a special preview of The Lighthouse, director Robert Eggers’ […]

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06th Sep2019

‘Killer Therapy’ is a who’s who of 80s slasher stars!

by Phil Wheat

Rellik Pictures has released the first look at Barry Jay’s Killer Therapy. The latest scream from the director of Ashes and executive producer of Never Hike Alone, Killer Therapy tells the story of Brian, a disturbed young man seeking revenge for slights real and imagined, from the family that is terrified of him to the […]

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06th Sep2019

Pop Addled: Episode 172 – Top 5 Nicholas Cage roles!

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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05th Sep2019

Frightfest 2019: ‘Ready or Not’ Review

by Phil Wheat

Stars: Samara Weaving, Adam Brody, Mark O’Brien, Henry Czerny, Andie MacDowell, Melanie Scrofano, Kristian Bruun, Nicky Guadagni, Elyse Levesque, John Ralston | Written by Guy Busick, Ryan Murphy | Directed by Matt Bettinelli-Olpin, Tyler Gillett We all know that, for some, weddings can be a tricky experience – the happiest day of your life seemingly […]

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05th Sep2019

The History of Bad Ideas – Episode 296: Dueling Heart Attacks!

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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04th Sep2019

The Filmmakers Podcast #124: ‘Daniel Isn’t Real’ director Adam Egypt Mortimer

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 Sep2019

Frightfest 2019: ‘Satanic Panic’ Review

by Phil Wheat

Stars: Hayley Griffith, Ruby Modine, Rebecca Romijn, Jerry O’Connell, Jordan Ladd, Arden Myrin, Jeff Daniel Phillips, Michael Polish, Mike E. Winfield, Clarke Wolfe, AJ Bowen, Hannah Stocking, Gina Marie Hughes | Written by Grady Hendrix, Ted Geoghegan | Directed by Chelsea Stardust For those of you out there that grew up in the 80s, the phrase […]

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03rd Sep2019

‘The Ninja Saviors: Return of the Warriors’ Review (Nintendo Switch)

by Phil Wheat

I absolutely ADORE side-scrolling beat ‘em-ups. Like REALLY love them. Really. Which is why I’ve got tons of the ACA Neo Geo/Arcade titles on my Switch, alongside the Capcom Beat ‘Em-Up collection plus a whole heap more titles on the PS4. It’s one genre that I love and one genre that had, until this current […]

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02nd Sep2019

‘Leo Da Vinci: Mission Mona Lisa’ Review

by Phil Wheat

Stars: Johnny Yong Bosch, Cherami Leigh, Bryce Papenbrook, Faith Graham, Landen Beattie, Michael Sorich, Keith Silverstein, Jamieson Price, Darrel Guilbeau | Written by Anna Manfio, Francesco Manfio, Sergio Manfio, Davide Stefanato | Directed by Sergio Manfio Life is idyllic in the quiet town of Vinci. The young genius inventor, Leo da Vinci (voiced by Power […]

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02nd Sep2019

Competition: Win ‘Getting Rowdy: Unreleased Matches of Roddy Piper’ on DVD

by Phil Wheat

To celebrate the DVD release of WWE: Getting Rowdy – The Unreleased Matches of Roddy Piper (available to buy from 2nd September) – we are giving away a copy to one lucky winner. Unearthed from deep within the WWE vault comes unreleased matches and interviews from one of the most controversial and entertaining Superstars in […]

30th Aug2019

Frightfest 2019: ‘Tales From the Lodge’ Review

by Phil Wheat

Stars: Mackenzie Crook, Laura Fraser, Sophie Thompson, Johnny Vegas, Kelly Wenham, Dustin Demri-Burns | Written and Directed by Abigail Blackmore A group of middle-aged friends gather at a remote lodge to honour a friend who recently drowned in a nearby lake. With emotions running high, everyone makes the most of a gloomy situation by celebrating […]

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30th Aug2019

Frightfest 2019: ‘The Black String’ Review

by Phil Wheat

Stars: Frankie Muniz, Jackie Moore, Chelsea Edmundson, Ravi Patel, Blake Webb, Alexander Ward, Colby French, Cullen Douglas, Laura Richardson, Mary K. DeVault | Written by Richard Handley, Brian Hanson | Directed by Brian Hanson Lonely slacker Jonathan is stuck working night shifts at a convenience store. When he goes on a blind date with a […]

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30th Aug2019

‘Expo’ VOD Review

by Phil Wheat

Stars: Derek Davenport, Amelia Haberman, Hayley Vrana, Richard Lippert, Shepsut Wilson, Titus Covington, Michael C. Alvarez, Jay Alfonso Lopez Jr., Richard O. Ryan | Written and Directed by Joseph Mbah The director of Krampus Origins, Joseph Mbah, tries his hand at a different kind of movie with his third feature film, the action thriller Expo. The film tells the […]

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30th Aug2019

Pop Addled: Episode 171 – Top 23 MCU Movies

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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29th Aug2019

Frightfest 2019: ‘Rabid’ Review

by Phil Wheat

Stars: Laura Vandervoort, Benjamin Hollingsworth, Mackenzie Gray, Hanneke Talbot, Ted Atherton, Stephen Huszar | Written by John Serge, Jen Soska, Sylvia Soska | Directed by The Soska Sisters After their second feature, American Mary, exploded on to the horror scene, Canadians writer/directors Jen and Sylvia Soska were crowned the queens of body horror. Now, some […]

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29th Aug2019

The History of Bad Ideas – Episode 295: Based on the First Movie!

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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28th Aug2019

New trailer & poster for ‘Joker’

by Phil Wheat

Director Todd Phillips Joker centers around the iconic arch nemesis and is an original, standalone fictional story not seen before on the big screen. The film explores the world of Arthur Fleck, played by Joaquin Phoenix, a man struggling to find his way in Gotham’s fractured society. A clown-for-hire by day, he aspires to be […]

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