22nd May2014

Metrodome announce UK release of ‘Goal of the Dead’

by Phil Wheat

Metrodome have announced the UK DVD release of Goal of the Dead, which is Directed by The Horde’s Thierry Poiraud and Benjamin Rocher, and stars Ahmed Sylla and Alban Lenoir, on July 7th. The film sees professional football team arrive at their lowly local-rivals stadium for an end of season friendly, when a zombie apocalypse […]

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22nd May2014

‘Livid’ & ‘Deadheads’ get UK TV premieres on Horror Channel

by Phil Wheat

Horror Channel gets some gaellic-flavoured supernatural chills this June with the UK TV premiere of Livid, the highly-rated and unusually twisted gothic nightmare from ‘Inside’ directors Julien Mauray and Alexandre Bustillo. It will be aired on Saturday June 14, 10.50pm. This really is one to watch. Lucie (Chloe Coulloud) is facing her first day as […]

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21st May2014

Video Interview: Hugh Jackman talks ‘X-Men: Days of Future Past’

by Phil Wheat

The ultimate X-Men ensemble fights a war for the survival of the species across two time periods in X-Men: Days of Future Past. The beloved characters from the original X-Men film trilogy join forces with their younger selves from X-Men: First Class, in an epic battle that must change the past – to save our […]

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21st May2014

‘Video Nasties: The Definitive Guide Part 2 – Draconian Days’ gets a release date & Preview screening!

by Phil Wheat

Prepare to be corrupted and depraved once more as Nucleus Films releases the sequel to the definitive guide to the Video Nasties phenomenon – the most extraordinary and scandalous era in the history of British film. Video Nasties: The Definitive Guide Part 2, a three-disc collector’s edition box set, is being released on DVD on […]

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20th May2014

Holiday horror with ‘Krampus: The Christmas Devil’

by Phil Wheat

Whilst Kevin Smith is hard at work prepping his Krampus movie, Anti-Claus, it seems he’ll be beaten to the punch by director Jason Hull, whose film Krampus: The Christmas Devil is currently being shopped at Cannes by independent film distribution/acquisitions company ITN. The film, which stars Nerdly favourite Bill Oberst Jr., follows… Jeremy, a local […]

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20th May2014

First look at creepy Cannes sales art for ‘Awakened’

by Phil Wheat

Awakened, the psychological thriller headlined by Julianne Michelle, Steven Bauer, Stelio Savante, Ed Furlong and John Savage, is currently at Cannes as part of leading independent film distribution/acquisitions company ITN’s slate of films at the festival. Awakenedrecently won Best Feature Producers at the La Femme film festival, Best Feature at NYC Independent film festival and […]

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20th May2014

Poster Round-Up v2.0 – What If Transformers were Done In by Interstellar

by Phil Wheat

Welcome to the latest installment of the Nerdly poster round-up, where we bring you up to speed on some of the best movie posters to have hit the interwebs in recent weeks. Including posters for short film Done In, Interstellar, What If, Transformers: Age of Extinction, V/H/S Viral, Lets be Cops, Maleficent, Cinderella, How to […]

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20th May2014

Watch Now: The Winn Team’s ‘KitaCon 2014’ Cosplay music video

by Phil Wheat

Last month our friends TheWinnTeam were on hand at KitaCon to shoot yet another of their fantastic cosplay music videos, featuring an array of cosplayers who also attended the event. Check it out below, and be sure to check out the TheWinnTeam’s YouTube page for more awesome videos.

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19th May2014

Zombies + Safari Park = New horror flick ‘Zafari’

by Phil Wheat

Matador Pictures, Captain Starlight Company and Umedia have announced that pre-production has commenced on feature film Zafari, shooting on location in the UK and Spain from July 2014. Casting is still to be announced, however the film comes from writer Paul Gerstenberger (All Stars) and is helmed by Outpost 1 and II director Steve Barker […]

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19th May2014

9 Dangerous Female Movie Criminals

by Phil Wheat

Male criminal activity in the movies is so frequent that we barely bat an eyelid. Violence is often celebrated as a cool, almost heroic, indicator of virile masculinity. But it’s a very different story when it comes to dangerous women in films. Usually these types aren’t cool or aspirational, but just stark raving mad (Fatal […]

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18th May2014

‘Libratone Zipp’ Speaker Review

by Phil Wheat

It’s been a while since I’ve reviewed a Libratone speaker – but when you have something as superb as the Libratone Live there’s not really any need to upgrade is there? Well that is until now. Copenhagen-based audio company Libratone have taken the concept of the Airplay speaker to the next level with the Libratone […]

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16th May2014

Fashionably Nerdy – Episode 4: Free Comic Book Day Pt.1

by Phil Wheat

Fashionably Nerdy is a new vlog centered around finding the hottest, best and newest trends in Geek Chic Fashion. Unlike other nerdy fashion vlogs that focus primarily on Cosplay, the show is committed to bringing the very best in everyday fashion that can also be worn on a fancy date night, to the beach or […]

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16th May2014

‘Warehouse 13’ – Series Finale Review (Spoiler Free)

by Phil Wheat

Stars: Eddie McClintock, Joanne Kelly, Saul Rubinek, Allison Scagliotti, Aaron Ashmore | Written by John-Paul Nickel | Directed by Jack Kenny Series creator Jack Kenny gets behind (and in front of) the camera for the last-ever episode of one of my (and Nerdly’s) favourite sci-fi/fantasy shows of all-time, Warehouse 13. Coming hot on the heels […]

15th May2014

EXCLUSIVE: The Horror Show VODCast: Episode 4 – Zombies!

by Phil Wheat

Described by VODzilla.co as “the iTunes of horror”, TheHorrorShow.TV launched in 2013 and is the first UK-based video-on-demand streaming service specialising in horror and fantasy films. It is one of the fastest-growing VOD destinations in the UK, carrying over 120 films (to stream and/or download) from cult classics by the likes of Lucio Fulci, Dario Argento and Mario […]

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15th May2014

‘X-Men: Days of Future Past’ Review

by Phil Wheat

Stars: Patrick Stewart, James McAvoy, Ian McKellan, Michael Fassbender, Hugh Jackman, Jennifer Lawrence, Halle Berry, Bingbing Fan, Shawn Ashmore, Ellen Page, Peter Dinklage | Written by Simon Kinberg | Directed by Bryan Singer It was with trepidation that I approached the gigantic BFI IMAX screen for this week’s screening of X-Men: Days of Future Past. Since X-Men broke the mould of cheesy […]

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14th May2014

‘BeeWi Bluetooth Controlled Mini Cooper S’ Review

by Phil Wheat

Coming from wireless accessory manufacturer BeeWi, this Bluetooth controlled Mini Cooper S (in 1:20 scale) can easily and quickly turn the kitchen, office or front room into a race track. Fully controlled by a free downloadable app on either a smartphone or tablet and featuring a super fast motor promising hours of high speed action […]

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14th May2014

What’s on at this May’s MCM London Comic Con?

by Phil Wheat

The UK’s biggest and best celebration of pop. culture, MCM London Comic Con returns to ExCel London on 23-25 May for a long weekend packed with special guests, sci-fi, movies, videogames, comic books, eSports, online video, anime and cosplay. Here’s a taste of what will be on show. Special Guests Special guests meeting fans, presenting […]

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14th May2014

Trailer and poster for ‘The Search for Weng Weng’

by Phil Wheat

Monster Pictures have released the brand new trailer and poster for Andrew Leavold’s feature documentary The Search for Weng Weng – Leavold’s obsessive quest to find out what happened to Weng Weng, the 2’9” kung-fu kicking ‘James Bond’ of Filipino cinema and one of his country’s biggest stars in the 1980’s. Fresh from it’s success […]

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13th May2014

First images from ‘World War Dead’

by Phil Wheat

Anchor Bay Entertainment UK have released 2 exclusive stills from the homegrown production of World War Dead. These exclusive stills give a first look into the much anticipated film, which is due out early 2015 and stars Ray Panthaki (28 Days Later, Kidulthood), Wendy Glenn (You’re Next) and Kacey Barnfield (Resident Evil,Green Street 3). World […]

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13th May2014

Horror Channel, FrightFest & Movie Mogul announce ‘Shortcuts to Hell 2’

by Phil Wheat

Horror Channel, FrightFest and Movie Mogul have teamed up again, with new partner Wildseed Studios, to create Shortcuts to Hell 2, a nationwide search for new filmmaking talent who are primed and ready to make their first horror feature film. The winning filmmaker will have their film produced by Movie Mogul and Wildseed Studios, entering […]

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13th May2014

‘The Dead 2: India’ gets new Cannes poster

by Phil Wheat

The Ford Brothers, the British director, writer and producer team behind the acclaimed The Dead 2: India, the first-ever International production of a zombie film shot in India, have revealed new poster artwork ahead of their arrival in Cannes. The film, represented by Jinga Films, will be screening on Thursday, ahead of a planned Zombie […]

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13th May2014

‘SteelSeries 9H Gaming Headset’ Review

by Phil Wheat

Product: SteelSeries 9H Gaming Headset Manufacturer: SteelSeries Input: 3.5mm jack(s) RRP: £135 I’ve reviewed and tested plenty of different makes and models of headphones/earphones over the years and for many years my go-to’s were the iLuv earphones that I’ve had almost five years. That was until I tried out the Sol Republic headphones back in March of […]

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