28th Aug2013

‘Firefly’ returns!

by Phil Wheat

Firefly should be happy to hear that the beloved, if short-lived, series is set to return in comic book form from Dark Horse – who released the following teaser and message via their official blog. Joss Whedon’s beloved “Firefly” series and “Serenity” film’s lifespan may have been short-lived, but managed to produce one of the […]

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28th Aug2013

New poster for season 2 of ‘Arrow’

by Phil Wheat

Coming courtesy of the official CW Arrow Twitter feed here’s the new poster for season two of the hit DC Comics series that stars Stephen Amell as the titular character, aka Oliver Queen, Katie Cassidy (Laurel Lance), Manu Bennett (Slade Wilson aka Deathstroke The Terminator), Emily Bett Rickards (Felicity Smoak), David Ramsey (John Diggle), Willa Holland […]

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25th Aug2013

‘Missionary’ Review

by Phil Wheat

Stars: Mitch Ryan, Connor Christie, Dawn Olivieri, Jesse Malinowski, Kip Pardue | Written by Bruce Wood, Scott Poiley | Directed by Anthony DiBlasi Despite having seen both of Anthony DiBlasi’s previous films, Dread and Cassadaga, on the big screen at Frightfest, it’s safe to say I’m not the biggest fan of his work – his two […]

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25th Aug2013

Get your nerd on with Nerd Block!

by Phil Wheat

If, like me, you watch a lot of gamers vlogs on YouTube, you may have seen a few of them unbox a “Loot Crate” every now and again. Well  now us nerds (again, like me) that aren’t heavy into gaming have our own monthly mystery-box service we can subscribe to – Nerd Block. The idea […]

25th Aug2013

‘The Desert’ Review

by Phil Wheat

Stars: Lautaro Delgado, Victoria Almeida, William Prociuk, Lucas Lagre, Maria Figueras | Written and Directed by Christoph Behl Axel, Jonathan and Ana live together in a fortified house, a safe haven bunker after a global catastrophe. Outside is a threatening apocalyptic landscape – inside was once a perfect three-way bond of supportive friendship. Now that […]

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24th Aug2013

‘WWE Payback 2013’ Blu-ray Review

by Phil Wheat

WWE reinvigorates its pay-per-view line up with a fresh new concept that will answer the question, how far will the Superstars of WWE go for payback? Following on the from the events of Extreme Rules 2013, WWE Payback features WWE roster of superstars try to settle their long simmering grudges and set the stage for […]

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23rd Aug2013

New images from ‘Thor: The Dark World’

by Phil Wheat

Marvel’s Thor: The Dark World continues the big-screen adventures of Thor, the Mighty Avenger, as he battles to save Earth and all the Nine Realms from a shadowy enemy that predates the universe itself. In the aftermath of Marvel’s “Thor” and “Marvel’s The Avengers,” Thor fights to restore order across the cosmos…but an ancient race […]

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22nd Aug2013

‘Daylight’ Review

by Phil Wheat

Stars: Jennifer Bacon, David McCracken, Josh Riedford, Sydney Morris, Jeanine Cameron | Written by David McCracken, Joel Townsend | Directed by David McCracken, Joel Townsend, Kaidan Tremain Remember the Satanic abuse panic that originated in the United States in the 1980s, spreading throughout the country and eventually to many parts of the world? Reports proliferated about […]

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22nd Aug2013

Frightfest competition: Win ‘The Dyatlov Pass Incident’ on DVD

by Phil Wheat

To celebrate the release of the captivating return of acclaimed Hollywood director Renny Harlin (Die Hard 2; Cliffhanger; Deep Blue Sea) with his conspiracy theory horror The Dyatlov Pass Incident – out on DVD and Blu-ray 26th August 2013 – we have a copy to give away to one lucky winner! Based on the bizarre […]

22nd Aug2013

‘Cannon Fodder’ Review

by Phil Wheat

Stars: Emos Ayeno, Erez Eisenstein, Liron Levo, Roi Miller, Omer Ninyo, Gome Sarig, Yafit Shalev | Written and Directed by Eitan Gafny Three years ago Israel exploded on to the horror scene with Aharon Keshales and Navot Papushado’s Rabies (Kalevet). The success of that film has seemingly opened the flood gates for filmmakers in the […]

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21st Aug2013

Competition: Win a horror DVD bundle, signed poster & T-shirt with ‘You’re Next’

by Phil Wheat

Directed by Adam Wingard and starring Sharni Vinson, Rob Moran, Barbara Crampton, Ti West and Amy Seimetz; You’re Next will be in cinemas across the UK from August 28th 2013. To celebrate we’re giving away a bundle of horror DVDs, which includes: Cabin in the Woods Possession Saw 3 – 7 Texas Chainsaw 3D Open […]

20th Aug2013

Interview: Richard Moll & Griff Furst talk ‘Ghost Shark’

by Phil Wheat

Last Fourth of July, teenager Christy Bruce disappeared from a high school beach party. Her severed arm washed ashore a day later. Drunken sea captain Blaise Shaw became a hero to the small seaside community of Harmony after killing the great white shark that was deemed responsible, but the Christy Bruce murder was no shark […]

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20th Aug2013

‘Man of Steel’ Blu-ray & DVD release outlined

by Phil Wheat

Man of Steel arrives onto Blu-ray 3D, Blu-ray 3D Steelbook, Blu-ray, DVD, and Digital Download on 2nd December from Warner Bros. Home Entertainment and we have your first look at the details, including all the packshots,  of the UK release. A young boy learns that he has extraordinary powers and is not of this Earth.  […]

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20th Aug2013

Competition: Win a DVD of Stephen King’s ‘Bag of Bones’

by Phil Wheat

Based on the award-winning bestselling novel by Stephen King, Stephen King’s Bag of Bones is an unforgettable psychological thriller that is out now on DVD from Sony Pictures Home Entertainment – and we’ve got a copy to giveaway! Two-time Golden Globe Award nominee Pierce Brosnan (Die Another Day) stars as Mike Noonan, a novelist who suffers […]

19th Aug2013

Albert Pyun retires – My thoughts

by Phil Wheat

Earlier today (Aug 19th) one of my all-time favourite directors, Albert Pyun, announced via his Facebook and Twitter pages that he would be stepping away from movie-making and all that it ensues, due to health reasons… He’s since expanded on the problems with his health in a further post on his Facebook page, that I […]

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19th Aug2013

The Ten Best: Characters from Steven Spielberg movies

by Phil Wheat

A big part of what makes Stephen Spielberg such a standout director is his ability to tell a story. Within that ability is a subcategory that is just as important. That is the ability to develop and maintain quality characters. Keeping that in mind this list is dedicated to the top ten characters Spielberg created. […]

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19th Aug2013

‘The Last Days’ Review

by Phil Wheat

Stars: Quim Guttierez, Jose Coronado, Marta Etura, Leticia Dolera, Isak Ferriz | Written and Directed by Alex & David Pastor The directing duo behind the underrated Carriers, Alex and David Pastor, return for yet another slice of post-apocalyptic horror with The Last Days, which sees a mysterious epidemic known as The Panic spread across the planet […]

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18th Aug2013

‘Sawney: Flesh of Man’ Review

by Phil Wheat

Stars: Elizabeth Brown, Lisa Cameron, Lindsay Cromar, Shian Denovan, Samuel Feeney, David Hayman, William Houston, Jean-Paul Jesstiece | Written by Rick Wood | Directed by Ricky Wood Jr. The legend of Sawney Bean has been the inspiration (at least partially) for a lot of horror movies over the years: The Hills Have Eyes, The Texas […]

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18th Aug2013

‘The Paranormal Diaries: Clophill’ Review

by Phil Wheat

Stars: Michael Bartlett, Kevin Gates, Craig Stovin, Criselda Cabitac, Mark Jeavons | Written by Kevin Gates | Directed by Michael Bartlett, Kevin Gates In March 1963, a black mass was held at a ruined church in Clophill, Bedfordshire by a coven of dark witches. Tombs were looted, animals sacrificed and human bones arranged during a […]

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17th Aug2013

‘Inseparable’ Review

by Phil Wheat

Stars: Daniel Wu, Kevin Spacey, Beibi Gong, Ni Yan, Peter Stormare, Kenneth Tsang, Mo Zhang | Written and Directed by Dayyan Eng Originally filmed in 2011, Inseparable is one of those movies that defies pigeon-holing. Pegged as a “buddy-cop” superhero movie, the film actually deals with the breakdown of a marriage, mental health issues and […]

17th Aug2013

Remember Nintendo’s Power Glove? You will after this documentary!

by Phil Wheat

Recently there’s been a huge upswell in documentaries that take a look at 1980s pop culture – be it VHS, toys, video games, anything! And now comes a new documentary based on the Nintendo NES’s most famous accessory…The Power Glove! Released in 1989, the Power Glove was THE first gesture-based controller, way before the likes […]

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16th Aug2013

Exclusive clip from ‘Phantom’ starring Ed Harris & David Duchovny

by Phil Wheat

The suspenseful submarine thriller Phantom, starring Academy Award-nominee Ed Harris and David Duchovny, is out on DVD and Blu-ray August 19th – and we’ve got an exclusive clip so share with you! At the height of the Cold War, the world holds its breath when a Soviet submarine armed with nuclear missiles goes missing in the Pacific. […]

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