14th Mar2013

‘John Dies at the End’ Review

by Phil Wheat

Stars: Chase Williamson, Rob Mayes, Paul Giamatti, Clancy Brown, Glynn Turman, Doug Jones, Jonny Weston, Angus Scrimm | Written and Directed by Don Coscarelli Sometimes there are films that are so hyped up, be it by your own mind or by others, that they could never live up to your expectations. Then there are films […]

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14th Mar2013

‘The FP’ Review

by Phil Wheat

Stars: Jason Trost, Lee Valmassy, Art Hsu, Caitlyn Folley, Nick Principe, Brandon Barrera, James DeBello, Sean Whalen, James Remar | Written by Brandon Trost, Jason Trost | Directed by Brandon Trost, Jason Trost It seems everyone and their uncle is trying to make instant cult movies these days. Whether they be grindhouse-inspired genre flicks or […]

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14th Mar2013

‘noobz’ Review

by Phil Wheat

Stars: Blake Freeman, Jason Mewes, Zelda Williams, Casper Van Dien, Moises Arias, Jon Gries, Matt Shively, Bill Bellamy, Lin Shaye, Adam Sessler | Written by Blake Freeman, Marvin Willson | Directed by Blake Freeman Filmmaker Blake Freeman writes, directs and stars in noobz, a comedy about video gaming that follows four friends, and Gears of […]

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14th Mar2013

First trailer and poster for ‘Kick-Ass 2’

by Phil Wheat

After Kick-Ass’ insane bravery inspires a new wave of self-made masked crusaders, led by the badass Colonel Stars and Stripes, our hero joins them on patrol. When these amateur superheroes are hunted down by Red Mist — reborn as The Mother F%&*^r — only the blade-wielding Hit Girl can prevent their annihilation. When we last […]

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14th Mar2013

‘Hell Yeah! Pocket Inferno’ Review (iOS)

by Phil Wheat

Manufacturer: Sega Specs: Requires iOS 4.3 or later (iPhone, iPod touch and iPad). RRP: 69p Rating: 4/5 Arkedo Studios, the makers of the console hit Hell Yeah! Wrath of the Dead Rabbit, have returned with a brand new game, Hell Yeah! Pocket Inferno, that sees Ash the prince of hell return in this hot-headed run […]

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14th Mar2013

‘Dead Space: Liberation’ Review

by Phil Wheat

DEAD SPACE: LIBERATION Written by Ian Edginton | Art by Christopher Shy | Published by Titan Books | Format: Hardback, 128pp The third in the series of Dead Space graphic novel tie-ins, Dead Space: Liberation once again is drawn by Christopher Shy, who took over artwork duties in the previous book, Salvage, however this time […]

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13th Mar2013

Watch Now: The ‘Bravoman’ teaser!

by Phil Wheat

The Bravoman animated series is coming soon, but here’s your first look at the comedic action that’s in store for everyone’s favorite stretchy hero! Subscribe the official Shiftylook YouTube channel so you’ll be the first get all the Bravoman animated series episodes right to your inbox and be sure to read the free Bravoman webcomic […]

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01st Mar2013

‘Beezlebabe #1’ Review

by Phil Wheat

Gentlemen Comics is a new publishing company exclusively showcasing and selling adult-themed graphic novels and at the tail-end of last year they officially launched the company’s website, releasing thirteen original titles available for online purchase: Maya, Scarlet Lady, Krystopia, Beezlebabe, F.E.R.A.L., Conquest of Semal, Sexual Tension, The Trap, Revenge of the Ravaged, Winter in India, Miss […]

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27th Feb2013

World Exclusive Reveal: First poster for ‘One Night in Istanbul’

by Phil Wheat

Following-up his well received freshman feature I Against I, director James Marquand (son of Return of the Jedi director Richard Marquand, fact fans!) returns with One Night in Istanbul, the screen adaptation of the hit play about the exploits of a group of Liverpool Football fans at the European Cup final in Istanbul. Starring Steven […]

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27th Feb2013

Watch Now: Awesome fan-made ‘Wonder Woman’ trailer

by Phil Wheat

Director: Jesse V. Johnson: facebook.com/jesse.johnson.942 WW: Nina Bergman: n-i-n-a.com/ Cast: Peter Stormare facebook.com/pages/Peter-Stormare/11096889471 Timothy V. Murphy facebook.com/Tadhgomurchu?fref=ts Matthias Hues facebook.com/mathias.hues.3?fref=ts

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19th Feb2013

‘The Corridor’ DVD Review

by Phil Wheat

Stars: Stephen Chambers, James Gilbert, David Patrick Flemming, Matthew Amyotte, Glen Matthews, Nigel Bennett | Written by Josh MacDonald | Directed by Evan Kelly Popping The Corridor into my DVD player I was first reminded of Lawrence Kasdan’s film adaptation of Stephen King’s Dreamcatcher – after all the plots are eerily similar: A group of […]

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17th Feb2013

Nerdly – Episode 2 (Feb 17th 2013)

by Phil Wheat

Welcome to the [much delayed] second episode of Nerdly. Hope you enjoy it! SHOW LINKS: http://www.threadless.com http://www.subversivecomics.com

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12th Feb2013

Watch Now: ‘Dead Man’s Lake’ – one of the best horror shorts EVER!

by Phil Wheat

Based on true events, that took place in 1984, in Norfolk, England… When 3 campers visit a private lakeside hideaway for some summer fun, little do they know the horror that awaits them… Dead Man’s Lake, an homage to the classic slasher flicks of the ’80s, is the sixth episode in the Bloody Cuts anthology, as […]

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04th Feb2013

You’ll believe a Man of Steel can fly!

by Phil Wheat

Here’s yet another example of some great fan-at, this time from Dwayne-L. Make sure you check out his DeviantArt page for more cool artwork.

04th Feb2013

Awesome fan poster for ‘Star Wars: Episode VII’

by Phil Wheat
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29th Jan2013

Horror Channel’s ‘Horror Bites’ – February Edition

by Phil Wheat

Welcome horror fans to the UK debut of the February edition of Horror Bites, the Horror Channel’s monthly guide to some of the highlights coming your way next month… Yes, you did read that right folks, our good friends at the Horror Channel have let us have the exclusive UK debut of their monthly show […]

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21st Jan2013

Watch Now: ‘Video Shelf’ – A portrait of a small time video store

by Phil Wheat

Check out this fantastic (and award-winning) short film, entitled Video Shelf, which is a fab portrait of a small town video store struggling to keep the doors open in an age of streaming media and downloads.

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19th Jan2013

Blazing Magnum Screenings presents ‘A Day of Crime’

by Phil Wheat

Blazing Magnum Screenings presents A Day of Crime, 1st June 2013, A Small Cinema, Manchester. The line up for the day is as follows: The Italian Connection (La Mala Ordina) Eurocrime! The Italian Cop and Gangster Films that Rule the 70’s Rome Armed To The Teeth (Roma A Mano Armata) Ticket prices and times to […]

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19th Jan2013

‘Death Race 3: Inferno’ Blu-ray Review

by Phil Wheat

Stars: Luke Goss, Danny Trejo, Ving Rhames, Dougray Scott, Tanit Phoenix, Fred Koehler, Robin Shou | Written by Tony Giglio | Directed by Roel Reine Universal have made quite a stock in trade of taking some of their fan-favourite franchises and cranking out straight to DVD sequels: Darkman, Tremors, The Scorpion King, American Pie, hell […]

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18th Jan2013

Awesome fan-made live-action trailer for video game ‘Deadlight’

by Phil Wheat

It’s not often a fan produces a live-action trailer for a videogame, and certainly not of this quality, but that’s exactly what Californian filmmaker Jason Forge has done with this fan-made trailer inspired by the video game Deadlight, entitled Escaping Deadlight. Jason describes himself as “a dude who loves to film and edit with a dose of VFX” – please […]

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14th Jan2013

Nerdly – Episode 1 (Jan 13th 2013)

by Phil Wheat

Welcome to the first episode of Nerdly. Hope you enjoy it! Buy the Rise of the Guardians Artbook @ TitanBooks.com

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13th Jan2013

Trailer Mash-up: Pacific Rim meets Power Rangers

by Phil Wheat

Check out this awesome trailer mash-up combining Pacific Rim and The Mighty Morphin’ Power Rangers… Makes me want to see the film even more!

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