23rd Oct2013

First look at French tentacle horror ‘Dead Shadows’ (aka Patient X)

by Phil Wheat

As a film fan I’m always on the hunt for the strangest and the obscurest independent movies, in the hopes that one day I’ll find a hidden gem that I can shout out about to anyone who’ll listen – and even though who won’t! The latest horror to hit my radar is Dead Shadows, a French […]

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23rd Oct2013

Watch Now: Nights at the Round Table – Episode 5 “Halloween Special”

by Phil Wheat

As if it couldn’t be timed better, here’s the fifth episode – the “Halloween 2013 Special” of RedShirt Films new web series Nights at the Round Table, a romantic comedy set at a weekly tabletop gaming night starring Arron Dennis, Jennifer Jordan, Amelia Tyler and James Rotchell. When a possessed board game is delivered to […]

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23rd Oct2013

‘Anchorman 2’ goes regional in two new trailers!

by Phil Wheat

By the Hammer of Thor! The news team is back with not one but TWO brand new trailers (one English, one Irish) for their film Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues. Got to love the “regional” trailer approach… Roll on December 20th I say! With the 70’s behind him, San Diego’s top rated newsman, Ron Burgundy (Will […]

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22nd Oct2013

Brand new poster for ‘Captain America: The Winter Soldier’

by Phil Wheat

In anticipation of the films trailer release later this week, Marvel/Disney have released a new teaser poster for Captain America: The Winter Soldier, which once again stars Chris Evans as the titular hero, alongside Scarlett Johannson as Black Widow and Anthony Mackie as the Falcon, is set to hit cinemas in April 2014. After the cataclysmic […]

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22nd Oct2013

One-sheet poster for Slash-produced ‘Nothing Left to Fear’

by Phil Wheat

Nothing Left to Fear is the first terrific terror tale from Slasher Films (founded by Guns N’ Roses rock legend/horror nut Slash), directed by Gore Verbinski’s visionary protégé Anthony Leonardi III. Ahead of the films screening at this Saturday nights Frightfest Halloween All-Nighter we have the official poster to share with you, our horror-loving readers! If […]

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22nd Oct2013

31 Days of Horror: ‘The Clinic’ Review

by Phil Wheat

Stars: Tabrett Bethell, Andy Whitfield, Freya Stafford | Written and Directed by James Rabbitts Allegedly inspired by true events, but seemingly more inspired by the urban legend of waking up in a bath of ice with an organ removed, The Clinic tells the story of Cameron (Whitfield) and his pregnant fiancee Beth (Bethell) who are […]

22nd Oct2013

‘Green Street 3: Never Back Down’ Review

by Phil Wheat

Stars: Scott Adkins, Joey Ansah, James Backhouse, Kacey Barnfield, David Cheung, Tony Crookes, Jack Doolan, Billy Cook | Written by Ronnie Thompson | Directed by James Nunn Let’s be brutally honest, I absolutely detest the “football hooligan” sub-genre of British cinema, a genre which has – for reasons I personally can’t fathom – flourished on DVD […]

22nd Oct2013

Trailer for ‘The Yoda Chronicles Episode III: Attack of the Jedi’

by Phil Wheat

LEGO have unveiled the trailer for the third and final episode of The Yoda Chronicles. Due to hit US screens this November The Yoda Chronicles Episode III: Attack of the Jedi is the final animated short in the trilogy and concludes the year long celebration of all things Yoda. After the Sith failed to lure […]

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21st Oct2013

Competition: Win a Mini-Projector, Popcorn Maker and NowTV box

by Phil Wheat

#NOWTVNightsIn is back with a showing of Hotel Transylvania on 27th October 2013. To celebrate, fans can win all they need to host the perfect movie night, including a projector, NOW TV Box and popcorn maker! We all know that it’s much more fun to watch a film together with all your mates, and that’s […]

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21st Oct2013

Back This! – October 2013

by Phil Wheat

Welcome to the fourth edition of a new monthly feature here on Nerdly – Back This! – where we take a look at some of the cool content taking the crowdfunding route on sites such as Indiegogo, Sponsume and Kickstarter. This month we’re spotlighting two new projects – one comic/graphic novel and one (short) film, which comes […]

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20th Oct2013

31 Days of Horror: ‘Birdemic’ Review

by Phil Wheat

Stars: Alan Bagh, Whitney Moore | Written and Directed by James Nguyen Birdemic, described by director James Nguyen as a romantic thriller, is a story about a young couple falling in love against the backdrop of a batshit insane tale of a town under siege by homicidal eagles! Inspired by Alfred Hitchcock’s The Birds (in […]

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20th Oct2013

‘Halloween: 35th Anniversary Edition’ Review

by Phil Wheat

Stars: Jamie Lee Curtis, Donald Pleasence, P.J Soles, Kyle Richards, Charles Cyphers, Nancy Kyes, Brian Andrews | Written by John Carpenter, Debra Hill | Directed by John Carpenter Halloween must qualify as one of the most re-released horror films in history – especially in the digital era. It often felt like Anchor Bay (especially the […]

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20th Oct2013

Ubisoft announce ‘South Park: Stick of Truth’ pre-order bonuses

by Phil Wheat

This week Ubisoft, South Park Digital Studios and Obsidian Entertainment have announced details of the South Park: The Stick of Truth pre-order offers: two packs of additional in-game content only available through selected retailers. Pre-order the game now at ShopTo and get The Stick of Truth Ultimate Fellowship Pack including four exclusive Stick of Truth […]

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20th Oct2013

Castle’s Jon Huertas joined Blanc-Biehn productions ‘Altered Perception’

by Phil Wheat

Actor Jon Huertas, who can currently be seen on ABC’s hit series Castle as Detective Esposito, has joined the cast of Blanc-Biehn Productions (husband-and-wife team Jennifer Blanc and Michael Biehn) and Small Red Star productions’ Altered Perception. The film – which also stars Jennifer Blanc (Everly, Hidden in the Woods, Wrong Cops), Hallie Jordan (The […]

20th Oct2013

First Look: X-Men Gold #1

by Phil Wheat

Here’s your first look at X-Men: Gold #1, featuring all-new stories by legendary creators from the 50 years of rich X-Men history. The first issue features an all-new, feature length story by the legendary Chris Claremont and classic X-Artist Bob McLeod – an untold, in-continuity story of the X-Men featuring Cyclops, Wolverine, Nightcrawler, Colossus, Kitty […]

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19th Oct2013

First trailer & poster for supernatural horror ‘Another’

by Phil Wheat

Director Jason Bognacki (The Red Door) has completed production on his latest horror feature, Another. This supernatural shocker stars Paulie Rojas (The Last Resort) as Jordyn, a woman possessed by an evil twin and her twin is growing stronger. Maria Olsen (Paranormal Activity 3), Nancy Wolfe and David Landry co-star. Compelled by the possibility that […]

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19th Oct2013

31 Days of Horror: ‘Squirm’ Blu-ray Review

by Phil Wheat

Stars: Don Scardino, Patricia Pearcy, R.A. Dow, Jean Sullivan, Peter MacLean, Fran Higgins | Written and Directed by Jeff Lieberman The 70s was, shall we say, an “interesting” time in cinema. Whilst mainstream Hollywood was churning out some of its most revered movies – The Godafather, The Exorcist, Mean Streets, and pretty much the entire […]

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19th Oct2013

Book Review: ‘The Golden/Silver Age of DC Comics’ (Taschen)

by Phil Wheat

As a graphic designer I’ve always been a fan of the art book publisher TASCHEN. Founded in 1980 the company has, in it’s 20-odd year lifespan, built a reputation for publishing the widest variety of books, on an incredibly varied amount of subjects. In fact one of my all-time favourites art books, American Ads of […]

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18th Oct2013

Video Interview: Harrison Ford & Roberto Orci talk ‘Ender’s Game’

by Phil Wheat

With the film set for a UK release on October 25th, Nerdly sat down with actor Harrison Ford (Indiana Jones) and producer Roberto Orci (Fringe) to talk all things Ender’s Game, which is directed by Gavin Hood and also stars Ben Kingsley, Hailee Steinfeld, Abigail Breslin and Asa Butterfield. In the near future, a hostile alien […]

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18th Oct2013

MCM announce October’s London Comic Con guest line-up

by Phil Wheat

MCM Expo/London Comic Con returns to ExCel London on 25th – 27th October. As well as hosting a galaxy of great sci-fi, movie, games, comics, anime and cosplay content, they’ve also got their usual huge line up of special guests – with more guests being added all the time! see www.mcmcomiccon.com for the latest London […]

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18th Oct2013

Horror channel to air UK horror season this November

by Phil Wheat

November on Horror Channel sees network premieres for a memorable collection of strange cult oddities and forgotten British horror classics, kicking off with the network premiere of Nicolas Roeg’s The Man Who Fell to Earth, starring David Bowie. Joining Bowie in the realm of the weird and wonderful is Roy Boulting’s psychological ground-breaker Twisted Nerve, […]

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18th Oct2013

First trailer for zombie-horror game ‘How To Survive’

by Phil Wheat

505 Games and Eko Software have released the first trailer for action/survival zombie-horror game How To Survive, which is is scheduled for release later this year on XBLA, PSN and Steam. How would you adapt to survive on a Zombie infested island? Players must fulfil their most basic of needs – food, water and shelter – […]

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