16th Nov2015

Competition: Win horror ‘The Gallows’ on Blu-ray

by Phil Wheat

On 16th November 2015, The Gallows arrives onto Blu-ray, DVD and Digital HD from Warner Bros. Home Entertainment. To celebrate, we have a copy on Blu-ray to giveaway. Twenty years after an accident caused the death of the lead actor during a high school play, students at the same small town school resurrect the failed […]

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16th Nov2015

‘Blastfighter’ Blu-ray Review (88 Films)

by Phil Wheat

Stars: Michael Sopkiw, Valentina Forte, George Eastman, Stefano Mingardo, Ottaviano Dell’Acqua, Massimo Vanni, Elizabeth Forbes, Carl Savage, Michele Soavi, George Williams | Written by Luca De Rita, Massimo De Rita, Morando Morandini Jr., Dardano Sacchetti | Directed by Lamberto Bava Number four in 88 Films Italian Collection, Blastfighter is one of those movies that, at […]

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16th Nov2015

First pics of LEGO superhero racing range ‘Mighty Micros’

by Phil Wheat

Here’s your first look at a new series of racer sets, called Mighty Micros, which consist of two figures and two small vehicle builds – featuring a range of Marvel and DC Comics characters – who, given the title and the fact they come with sports cars, are taking part in some presumed race/battle. According […]

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16th Nov2015

‘WWE Christmas Collection’ DVD Review

by Phil Wheat

If you’re a wrestling fan you’ll know just how much the WWE loves Christmas. Seasonal shows have been a staple of their television output for as long as I can remember going as far back as Captain Lou Albano reading Christmas stories on WWE programming; through the Attitude era, where the fun of Xmas was […]

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15th Nov2015

The Scream Cast: Episodes 80 and 81

by Phil Wheat

Welcome to the latest episode of The ScreamCast! Each episode sees hosts Sean Duregger and Brad Henderson take a look at another slice of home video horror. Don’t forget to check out TheScreamCast.com for the show notes and for more news and reviews of Scream Factory releases and make sure to follow them on Twitter […]

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14th Nov2015

‘Zombi Holocaust’ Blu-ray Review (88 Films)

by Phil Wheat

Stars: Ian McCulloch, Alexandra Delli Colli, Sherry Buchanan, Peter O’Neal, Donald O’Brien, Dakar, Walter Patriarca, Roberto Resta | Written by Fabrizio De Angelis, Romano Scandariato | Directed by Marino Girolami (aka Frank Martin) One of the bizarrest horror films to come out of Italy in the early 80s, Zombi Holocaust is – as the title […]

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14th Nov2015

‘Murderous Intent / Fright House’ Review (Vinegar Syndrome)

by Phil Wheat

One of the perks of backing Vinegar Syndrome’s move into video on demand (the now-launched Exploitation.TV) was a double bill limited edition DVD of Len Anthony’s Murderous Intent and Fright House, offered only to those who, like me, backed the Indiegogo campaign. Now I’d never heard of either movie. But given the fact that – […]

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13th Nov2015

New poster for ‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’

by Phil Wheat

Easily the years most anticipated movie, Lucasfilm and visionary director J.J. Abrams join forces to take you back again to a galaxy far, far away as Star Wars returns to the big screen this December with Star Wars: The Force Awakens – in both traditional and IMAX cinemas… And here’s a brand new poster to […]

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13th Nov2015

Competition: Win two Warner Bros. Blu-ray boxsets!

by Phil Wheat

On November 2nd, Warner Bros. Home Entertainment (WBHE) release the Johnny Depp: 4 Film Collection, two coming to Blu-ray for the first time, and the Harrison Ford: 5 Film Collection, three of which are also brand new to Blu-ray! To celebrate, we have Blu-ray copies to giveaway! The Johnny Depp 4 Film Collection sees the […]

13th Nov2015

Competition: Win ‘A Christmas Horror Story’ on DVD

by Phil Wheat

A Christmas Horror Story comes to DVD on 9th November and we have a copy to give away courtesy of Entertainment One. From the producers of Splice and Ginger Snaps comes the next chapter in classic Christmas horror. Genre legend William Shatner (Star Trek) narrates four interwoven stories that delve into the darker side of […]

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12th Nov2015

‘Maneater’ DVD Review

by Phil Wheat

Stars: James Remar, Sherilyn Fenn, Ron Carlson, Graham Greene, Gregory Cruz, Ray Wise, Q’orianka Kilcher, Allegra Carpenter, Ivana Korab, Stephanie Hodes | Written by Arch Stanton | Directed by Hank Braxton A photographer and his group set out in the dead of winter for the Alaskan wilderness to take advantage of the limited, but beautiful […]

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12th Nov2015

Cannon’s Ninja Trilogy comes to UK from Eureka!

by Phil Wheat

Eureka Entertainment have announced they are to release The Ninja Trilogy, a trio of crazed martial-arts classics from the 80s starring Sho Kosugi, in a Dual Format (Blu-ray & DVD) edition in the UK on 18th January 2016. The wild world of Cannon Films rarely became more delirious or influential than this trio of rollocking, […]

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12th Nov2015

The History of Bad Ideas – Episode 97: Like a Bossk!

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 rumors 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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11th Nov2015

Talking In Circles: Episode 90 – If We Ruled The World

by Phil Wheat

Talking in Circles is a pop culture talk show/podcast where hosts Dan, Greg, and Chuck wax poetic about comic books, movies, television shows, and pretty much anything else in geek culture. Come for the witty banter stay for the exciting games, hilarious skits, and “crazy but true” news stories. This week’s theme: We are the […]

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10th Nov2015

Fright Rags celebrate 30 years of ‘Day of the Dead’

by Phil Wheat

30 years ago, George A. Romero unleashed the darkest day of horror the world has ever known: Day of the Dead. And today, Fright-Rags is honoring the zombie classic with a collection of exclusive apparel. The line includes five new shirts. Steve Holliday, Francis Minoza, Chris Lovell, Paul Shipper and Dave Moscati each offer a […]

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10th Nov2015

Titan Comics announce new Fourth Doctor mini-series

by Phil Wheat

Titan Comics and BBC Worldwide have today announced a brand-new mini series starring the Fourth Doctor and Sarah Jane Smith, as played by Tom Baker and the late Elisabeth Sladen. Entitled Gaze Of The Medusa, the five-part series will hit stores in March 2016 and will be penned by Gordon Rennie (Missionary Man, Judge Dredd) and […]

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10th Nov2015

‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’ TV Spot – Yet more new footage!

by Phil Wheat

Star Wars: The Force Awakens. Do I need to say any more? Easily the years most anticipated movie, Lucasfilm and visionary director J.J. Abrams join forces to take you back again to a galaxy far, far away as Star Wars returns to the big screen this December. And as if seeing one trailer and the […]

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10th Nov2015

Teaser trailer and poster for Pixar’s ‘Finding Dory’

by Phil Wheat

Ahead of the release of their next film, The Good Dinosaur on 27th November, Disney•Pixar have launched a teaser trailer for their next eagerly awaited movie, Finding Dory. Disney•Pixar’s Finding Dory reunites everyone’s favorite forgetful blue tang, Dory, with her friends Nemo and Marlin on a search for answers about her past. What can she […]

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10th Nov2015

First Look: Scarlet Witch #1

by Phil Wheat

Witchcraft is broken. And the Scarlet Witch is the only one who can fix it. Her globetrotting quest to repair the magical forces across the Marvel Universe begins this December in Scarlet Witch #1, from Eisner Award winning writer James Robinson – who is joined by a rotating crew of some of the industry’s hottest creators including Vanesa […]

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09th Nov2015

Competition: Win ‘Frank Sinatra: 3 Film Collection’ on Blu-ray

by Phil Wheat

To celebrate “The Chairman of the Board’s” centennial, Warner Bros. Home Entertainment (WBHE) release Frank Sinatra: 3 Film Collection DVD & Blu-ray on November 16th and we have a Blu-ray up for grabs! This collection includes newly re-mastered releases of Anchors Aweigh, On the Town and Robin and the 7 Hoods for the first time […]

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09th Nov2015

Competition: Win body-horror sequel ‘Contracted: Phase II’ on DVD

by Phil Wheat

To celebrate the release of Contracted: Phase II, out on DVD & Digital Download 26th October, we have a copy on DVD to giveaway! Prepare to be shocked all over again as the zombie/body-horror hybrid returns with a new cast of characters literally going to pieces from the deadly virus. Having premiered at this year’s […]

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09th Nov2015

Nerd Buy: ‘The H8ful Eight’ Funko Pop line

by Phil Wheat

The H8ful Eight is the new eagerly-anticipated Quentin Tarantino film, hitting cinemas in early 2016. Like Django Unchained it is set in the years around the American civil war and sees Tarantino again playing with the conventions of the traditional western. We’re all looking forward to the movie and these new tie-in figures from Funko look […]

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