18th Feb2019

Competition: Win pulp-noir superhero film ‘Rendel’ on DVD

by Phil Wheat

To celebrate the home entertainment release of Rendel, available on DVD and Digital on 25th February 2019, we have a copy of the DVD up for grabs, courtesy of 4Digital. Batman’s dramatic flair and The Punisher’s merciless morals collide in Finland’s violent, pulp noir answer to the booming superhero genre, as a masked vigilante wages […]

15th Feb2019

From VHS to VOD #8

by Phil Wheat

Welcome back to our ongoing From VHS to VOD column – our guide through the strange and obscure – the odd, unseen and unreleased (well unreleased on disc formats) films available on streaming and on-demand services. Once again we’re taking a look at the obscure movies hitting Amazon Prime Video – available for streaming and/or […]

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14th Feb2019

Movies You May Have Missed: ‘The Last Lovecraft’

by Phil Wheat

Welcome to the latest installment in our regular Movies You May Have Missed series here on Nerdly, in which I highlight some of, what I think, are the best movies that have flown under the radar of many or have been “forgotten” in the intervening years since its release. This time round its the comedy […]

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14th Feb2019

The History of Bad Ideas – Episode 267: Sugar High!

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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13th Feb2019

Competition: Win Aussie crime thriller ‘Outlaws’ on DVD

by Phil Wheat

To celebrate the home entertainment release of Outlaws, available on DVD 18th February 2019, we have a copy of the DVD up for grabs, courtesy of Altitude Entertainment. A violent power struggle threatens to tear a motorcycle gang apart, in a gritty crime thriller featuring the stars of Wolf Creek 2 and The Neon Demon, […]

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13th Feb2019

Competition: Win Frightfest flick ‘Videoman’ on DVD

by Phil Wheat

To celebrate the home entertainment release of Videoman, available on DVD and Digital 18th February 2019, we have a copy of the DVD up for grabs, courtesy of Signature Entertainment. The feature film debut from award-winning Swedish director Kristian A. Söderström, and one of Time Out’s top picks to see at FrightFest 2018, Videoman celebrates […]

13th Feb2019

The Filmmakers Podcast #95: How to Make a No-Budget Indie Thriller

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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12th Feb2019

Glasgow Frightfest Interview: Swedish exploitation icon Christina Lindberg

by Phil Wheat

Ahead of the UK premiere of Adrián García Bogliano’s hypnotic Black Circle at Arrow Video FrightFest Glasgow 2019, star and Swedish exploitation icon Christina Lindberg reflects on memorable moments, meeting Tarantino and making a comeback. How did your modelling career start and did that inevitably lead to your career as an actress? I was discovered […]

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12th Feb2019

Juliane Block to helm Brit zombie flick ‘Hobbes House’

by Phil Wheat

Zombie Project Ltd has joined forces with producer/director Juliane Block (8 Remains, 3 Lives) on a Brit Indie zombie action thriller, Hobbes House. Starring Mhairi Calvey (Abduct, Eden Grey), Kevin Leslie (Rise & Fall of the Krays), Makenna Guyler (King of Crime) and Waleed Elgadi (A Hologram for a King), the three-week shoot commences February […]

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12th Feb2019

Pop Addled: Episode 156 – Top 5 Iconic Songs In 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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11th Feb2019

‘Orb Gaming 240-in-1 Mini Arcade Machine’ Review

by Phil Wheat

The current trend of “mini-fying” retro gaming continues… First came the NES Mini Classic, then the SNES Mini, the Neo Geo Mini. Then Sony jumped on the bandwagon with the Playstation Classic and even Sega are planning a Megadrive Mini. And then came the mini arcade machines – some as small as keyrings, others a […]

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11th Feb2019

Cinema Geeks – Episode 178: 2019 Box Office Draft Results

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 178: 2019 Box Office Draft Results Today on Episode 178 […]

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08th Feb2019

Competition: Win a limited edition ‘Piercing’ poster!

by Phil Wheat

To celebrate the release of the twisted giallo-inspired love story Piercing – in select cinemas from 15th Feb. 2019 and available on digital 22nd Feb. 2019 – we are giving away a limited edition quad poster. Crimson Peak’s Mia Wasikowska and future A-lister Christopher Abbott star in a slick and twisted love story from the […]

08th Feb2019

‘Crucible of the Vampire’ Blu-ray Review

by Phil Wheat

Stars: Katie Goldfinch, Florence Cady, Neil Morrissey, Charles O’Neill, Brian Croucher, Aaron Jeffcoate, Larry Rew, Babette Barat, Lisa Martin, John Stirling, Angela Carter, Phil Hemming | Written by Darren Lake, Iain Ross-McNamee, John Wolskel | Directed by Iain Ross-McNamee [NOTE: With the film now available on Blu-ray, here’s a reposting of my original review of […]

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08th Feb2019

Pop Addled: Doom Addled Live – Top 3 One Hit Wonders

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 Feb2019

‘Undisputed: Fight For Freedom’ DVD Review

by Phil Wheat

Stars: Scott Adkins, Teodora Duhovnikova, Martyn Ford, Brahim Achabbakhe, Emilien De Falco, Alon Aboutboul, Julian Vergov, Valentin Ganev | Written by David N. White | Directed by Todor Chapkanov Infamous Russian MMA fighter Yuri Boyka (Scott Adkins) returns to the ring in the latest instalment of the Undisputed franchise, Undisputed: Fight For Freedom (aka Boyka: […]

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07th Feb2019

Interview: Director Tom Paton on ‘Redwood’, ‘Stairs’ & fake-news horror ‘The Manuscript’

by Phil Wheat

Ahead of Horror Channel’s UK TV premiere of Redwood, director Tom Paton reveals the secrets of his prolific work-rate, talks about tackling the subject of fake news and the twists and turns of his new film Stairs. REDWOOD gets its UK TV premiere on Friday 8th February, courtesy of Horror Channel. Excited or what? Honestly, […]

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07th Feb2019

The History of Bad Ideas – Episode 266: Unbalanced Load!

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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06th Feb2019

Competition: Win gritty British drama ‘VS.’ on DVD

by Phil Wheat

To celebrate the release of the gritty British drama VS. – available on DVD 11th February 2019 – we are giving away a copy. Throw down some rhymes in this street smart rites of passage drama set against the thrilling, confrontational world of rap battles, that Metro calls, “Authentic and punchy”. Featuring a stand-out, emotionally-charged […]

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06th Feb2019

The Filmmakers Podcast #94: How to raise finance & get distribution for your indie film

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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04th Feb2019

Glasgow Frightfest Interview: Jack McHenry talks ‘Here Comes Hell’

by Phil Wheat

Ahead of the World premiere of the stand-out period horror comedy Here Comes Hell at Arrow Video FrightFest Glasgow 2019, director Jack McHenry tells us about the challenges of a £22,000 budget. casting his mum and why nothing beats puppets and real blood. Here Comes Hell is to receive its world premiere at Arrow Video […]

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04th Feb2019

Pop Addled: Movie Special – Glass

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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