23rd Apr2018

Point & Click horror ‘Without Escape’ launches tomorrow

by Phil Wheat

Without Escape –  a point-and-click horror game inspired by classics such as Myst, Night Trap, and The Adventures of Willy Beamish – is set to launch April 24 on Steam (Windows, Mac, and Linux), itch.io, and Windows Store. In Without Escape, you’ll explore a new dimension of horror as you face demonic forces and unearth […]

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23rd Apr2018

First look at artwork for new Hereford Films horror ‘Aura’

by Phil Wheat

Hereford Films, the London-based production outfit best known urban thrillers such as We Still Kill the Old Way and Vendetta, are making the move into more horrific genre fare under the companies brand new “Hereford Horror” banner and has unveiled the artwork for its first venture: the US-set, Blumhouse-style supernatural shocker, Aura. The film is […]

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20th Apr2018

Watch Now: First two minutes of ‘Batman Ninja’

by Phil Wheat

The visually stunning Batman Ninja is the creative result of a trio of anime’s finest filmmakers – director Jumpei Mizusaki (Opening Animation of JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure), writer Kazuki Nakashima (Gurren Lagann), and character designer Takashi Okazaki (Afro Samurai) produced the original movie with Warner Bros. Japan. The script was then reinterpreted and rewritten for English-language […]

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20th Apr2018

Competition: Win horror ‘Pyewacket’ on DVD

by Phil Wheat

To celebrate the home entertainment release of Pyewacket available now on Digital HD and on DVD from the 23rd April 2018, we have a copy of the DVD up for grabs, courtesy of Signature Entertainment! Forget teen-friendly jump scares and Ouija board pranks – this the real deal, that goes deep into the dark heart […]

20th Apr2018

Two posters & ANOTHER trailer for ‘Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom’

by Phil Wheat

Starring Chris Pratt and Bryce Dallas Howard, James Cromwell, Ted Levine, Justice Smith, Geraldine Chaplin, Daniella Pineda, Toby Jones, Rafe Spall, with BD Wong and Jeff Goldblum reprising their franchise roles, Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom is directed by J.A. Bayona (The Impossible), and written by Jurassic World’s director, Trevorrow, and its co-writer, Derek Connolly. It’s […]

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20th Apr2018

First look at ‘The Equalizer 2’

by Phil Wheat

Sony Pictures have released the first trailer and poster AND a handful of images from the forthcoming Equalizer sequel, which sees director Antoine Fuqua return – along with with stars Denzel Washington, Melissa Leo and Bill Pullman; who are joined by Pedro Pascal and Ashton Sanders in the film which sees Washington reprise the role […]

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20th Apr2018

‘Better Watch Out’ Blu-ray Review

by Phil Wheat

Stars: Virginia Madsen, Patrick Warburton, Olivia DeJonge, Dacre Montgomery, Levi Miller, Ed Oxenbould, Aleks Mikic | Written by Zack Kahn, Chris Peckover | Directed by Chris Peckover On a quiet suburban street tucked within a ‘safe neighbourhood’, Ashley has turned up to babysit 12-year-old Luke for the evening while his parents are out for a […]

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20th Apr2018

‘Fantastic Four’ – Cover Reveal & Teaser Trailer

by Phil Wheat

As the Fantastic Four prepare to make their return to the Marvel Universe, Marvel have released a special Fantastic Four teaser trailer celebrating new adventures of Reed, Sue, Ben, and Johnny! Celebrate the Fantastic Four with a view into their past and a look towards the future, from their debut in Stan Lee and Jack […]

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19th Apr2018

First poster for ‘Halloween’ reveals Michael Myers!

by Phil Wheat

Universal Pictures will release Trancas International Films, Blumhouse Productions and Miramax’s Halloween on Friday October 19th 2018. The films sees Jamie Lee Curtis return to her iconic role as Laurie Strode, who comes to her final confrontation with Michael Myers, the masked figure who has haunted her since she narrowly escaped his killing spree on […]

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19th Apr2018

New UK trailer & poster for ‘Deadpool 2’

by Phil Wheat

20th Century Fox have released a new UK trailer and poster Deadpool 2 (confirming that YES, that IS Shatterstar as part of Deadpool’s X-Force, YES!!!!), which comes from director David Leitch (John Wick) and stars Ryan Reynolds, Morena Baccarin, T.J. Miller, Brianna Hildebrand, Stefan Kapicic, Leslie Uggams and Karan Soni; alongside newcomers Zazie Beetz, Josh […]

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19th Apr2018

‘Accident Man’ DVD Review

by Phil Wheat

Stars: Scott Adkins, Ray Stevenson, Michael Jai White, Ray Park, Ashley Greene, David Paymer, Nick Moran, Tim Man, Ross O’Hennessy | Written by Scott Adkins, Stu Small | Directed by Jesse V. Johnson Not all comic-book movies have to be about superheroes… or heroes at all for that matter. Case in point: Accident Man. Originally […]

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19th Apr2018

Netflix’s ‘GLOW’ gets a Season 2 debut date & “maniacal” new trailer

by Phil Wheat

Netflix has revealed, during the streaming service’s See What’s Next event in Rome, that the ladies of GLOW are returning for a brand-new 10-episode second season on Friday June 29th. The new season will focus on the women adjusting to their new lives as professional wrestlers, and the trials and tribulations of putting together a […]

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19th Apr2018

Digital Shorts: ‘Radiation Island’ Review (Nintendo Switch)

by Phil Wheat

In DIGITAL SHORTS we review some of the latest video games that are only available digitally (at least in the UK), in a short-form review format. In this edition we take a look at Radiation Island, a new walking sim/adventure game now available on the Nintendo Switch. Another mobile game making the move to console, […]

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19th Apr2018

New trailer for ‘LEGO The Incredibles’

by Phil Wheat

Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment have today released a new LEGO The Incredibles trailer featuring the first look at gameplay from the upcoming release, which is based on Disney/Pixar’s The Incredibles and Incredibles 2. The video shows each of the Parr Family’s amazing powers, including Elastigirl’s flexible transformations, Mr. Incredible’s unparalleled super strength, Violet’s indestructible force-fields, […]

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19th Apr2018

What’s that? Another ASM #800 variant!?!

by Phil Wheat

It’s all been building to this – the biggest Peter Parker and Norman Osborn story of all time, and the first Marvel comic EVER to hit 800 issues! In celebration of the 800th issue of Amazing Spider-Man and the now historic run of Dan Slott, Marvel have revealed ANOTHER variant cover – this time from […]

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19th Apr2018

The History of Bad Ideas – Episode 224: Scrappy Doo, Paladin!

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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18th Apr2018

Final trailer for ‘Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom’

by Phil Wheat

Starring Chris Pratt and Bryce Dallas Howard, James Cromwell, Ted Levine, Justice Smith, Geraldine Chaplin, Daniella Pineda, Toby Jones, Rafe Spall, with BD Wong and Jeff Goldblum reprising their franchise roles, Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom is directed by J.A. Bayona (The Impossible), and written by Jurassic World’s director, Trevorrow, and its co-writer, Derek Connolly. It’s […]

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18th Apr2018

Classic British Fleetway/IPC comics characters stage a Rebellion!

by Phil Wheat

Back in 2016 Rebellion, the company behind 2000AD and a myriad of video games, acquired the old Fleetway and IPC libraries and with them a wealth of classic British heroes. Well now Rebellion have announced that they are launching the ‘Rebellion-verse’, a new interconnected world of British superheroes, beginning with The Vigilant, a special one-shot […]

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18th Apr2018

‘Suicide Squad: Hell To Pay’ Blu-ray Review

by Phil Wheat

Stars: Christian Slater, Billy Brown, Liam McIntyre, Kristin Bauer van Straten, Gideon Emery, Tara Strong, Vanessa Williams, C. Thomas Howell, Dania Ramirez, James Urbaniak, Julie Nathanson, Jim Pirri, Greg Grunberg, Dave Fennoy, Cissy Jones, Natalie Lander, Trevor Devall, Dave Boat, Matthew Mercer | Written by Alan Burnett | Directed by Sam Liu Belle Reve penitentiary […]

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18th Apr2018

New IMAX featurette for Marvel’s ‘Avengers: Infinity War’

by Phil Wheat

Here’s a brand-new IMAX featurette for Marvel Studios’ Avengers: Infinity War, which is set to be the epic “end” of the current Marvel Cinematic Universe as we know it and the start of a whole new chapter (or “phase” as Marvel like to call it) for the interconnected universe – which is set to less […]

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18th Apr2018

First Look: Star Wars #50

by Phil Wheat

Since the comic’s launch in 2015, fans have followed the legendary journey of Luke Skywalker, Princess Leia, Han Solo, and more fan-favorite characters as the Rebellion pushed forward in their fight against the Galactic Empire. After taking over as the series writer in fall 2017, Gillen’s masterful storytelling is reaching new heights in this monumental […]

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18th Apr2018

‘Baskin’ Blu-ray Review

by Phil Wheat

Stars: Gorkem Kasal, Ergun Kuyucu, Muharrem Bayrak, Mehmet Cerrahoglu, Fatih Dokgöz | Written by Ogulcan Eren Akay, Can Evrenol, Cem Ozuduru, Ercin Sadikoglu | Directed by Can Evrenol It’s safe to say there has been a considerable amount of hype surrounding Baskin within the horror community. From glowing reviews to – bizarrely – action figures […]

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