Nerdly has always prided itself on honest, independent film criticism. That commitment to editorial integrity is the foundation of everything we publish, whether the review is glowing or critical. Following a public screening of Charlie Shaw’s Revenge at February’s Romford Horror Film Festival, Nerdly published a review of the film. Shortly after publication, members of […]
Portsmouth Comic Con – taking place at the Portsmouth Guildhall on Saturday 2nd and Sunday 3rd May 2026 – has announced a number of new comic artists and authors appearing in Artists Alley over the two-day celebration of the best in comics, film, TV and pop culture entertainment. Joining previously announced Chris Wildgoose, Mike Dowling […]
Finish him? Not quite yet… but the hype train has well and truly left the station. New Line Cinema has dropped the first poster and trailer for Mortal Kombat II, the long-awaited follow-up to 2021’s bone-snapping reboot, and it looks set to crank the fatalities up to eleven. This time around, Earthrealm’s champions are thrown […]
Merge, the indie sci-fi short film anthology featuring performances from Mandeep Dhillon (After Life, Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker) and Joe Dempsie (Game of Thrones, Skins), has quietly pulled off something most short-form projects never manage: cracking the Top 8 on Prime Video UK. For an independently produced anthology built entirely from short films, […]
John Rambo – yes, that Rambo – has officially entered production in Bangkok, Thailand, and honestly? This one already feels HUGE. The film rewinds the clock to tell the origin story of one of cinema’s most iconic badasses, with Noah Centineo (The Recruit) stepping into the boots of the ultimate one-man army. And if that […]
Hammer Films digs back into its shadowy post-war past with Mantrap, a sleek, early-1950s crime thriller from Hammer stalwart Terence Fisher, arriving on home entertainment for the very first time in a newly restored 4K edition. Set to hit shelves on 13th April, this long-overlooked noir curiosity is available to pre-order now—and it’s looking better […]
The poster for Spoiling You has dropped, and it’s every bit as unsettling as you’d hope. This ASMR-tinged horror marks the directorial debut of Megan Tremethick and promises a deeply uncomfortable plunge into digital obsession, parasocial intimacy, and the creeping horror of being truly, devastatingly alone. Taking cues from J-horror and extreme Asian cinema, with […]
Hammer horror fans are being seriously spoiled this April, as STUDIOCANAL digs deep into the studio’s vaults for not one, but two lavish worldwide 4K UHD debuts. Landing on 6th April 2026, both Demons of the Mind and Blood from the Mummy’s Tomb arrive as fully-loaded Collector’s Editions, complete with brand new Dolby Vision restorations, […]
Below is a gallery of images from the London Toy Fair 2026. These photos show the show floor as it actually looked. Stands. Displays. Products. The kind of stuff you walk past aisle after aisle when you’re there in person. It’s a simple visual walkthrough of the event. No spin. Just a snapshot of Toy […]
A Night of Horror International Film Festival is sharpening its knives and cracking open the crypt doors for 2026, officially unleashing the first wave of programming for its upcoming edition. Long hailed as Australia’s premier genre film festival, A Night of Horror has now fully sunk its claws into the United States, and its 18th […]
If there was ever any doubt that pop culture drives play, the UK toy market has just obliterated it. Off the back of a monster year at the box office: with juggernauts like Minecraft, Lilo & Stitch and Jurassic World pulling crowds, film-linked toys now make up 16% of the entire UK toy market. That’s […]
For the first time in five years, the UK toy industry isn’t just stabilising… it’s properly growing again! Fresh figures revealed this week at Toy Fair London by the British Toy & Hobby Association and Circana confirm that 2025 marked a long-awaited turning point, with the market surging 6% year-on-year to a hefty £3.9 billion. […]
Kato Kaelin, a name most people associate with comedy, pop-culture spectacle, and reality TV, is making a sharp left turn into much darker territory with the upcoming indie psychological horror A Soldier’s Descent, currently in post-production and slated for release in 2026. Directed by Carissa Pierson and written by Phil Herman, the film centres on […]
FrightFest is back in Glasgow… and it’s coming in hot. The UK’s undisputed heavyweight champion of horror, fantasy and genre cinema returns to the Glasgow Film Festival for its 21st year, running from Thursday 5 March to Saturday 7 March 2026 at the legendary Glasgow Film Theatre. This is the stuff nightmares (and lifelong fandoms) […]
Two of modern cinema’s most charismatic heavy-hitters are finally joining forces. The Wrecking Crew, directed by Ángel Manuel Soto (Blue Beetle) and written by Jonathan Tropper (The Adam Project, This Is Where I Leave You), will see Dave Bautista and Jason Momoa share the screen for the first time in a long-anticipated collaboration. Produced by […]
MidWest WeirdFest has announced its first programming wave of 2026 today. The cinematic celebration of all things fantastic, frightening, paranormal, and just plain weird, is celebrating its 10th anniversary when it returns to the Micon Downtown Cinema in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, March 5-8 2026. Says festival founder and director Dean Bertram: MidWest WeirdFest is delighted […]
Horror fans can officially start 2026 on a high note, because Hammer Films is expanding its legacy in a big way with the launch of Hammer Presents, a newly curated collection celebrating the very best of British horror. Rather than simply looking inward, Hammer Presents shines a spotlight on the studio’s peers, honouring the wider […]
Vilpa Films, the production company founded by Mexican producer, filmmaker and author Alejandro Vilpa, is stepping into the streaming space with the launch of its brand-new platform, Vilpa Max, arriving on January 31st. Designed specifically to champion short-form cinema, Vilpa Max aims to give short filmmakers from around the world a genuine shot at reaching […]
Hasbro Pulse is once again coming for collectors’ wallets, unveiling a new wave of Marvel Legends Series figures that leans hard into classic comics, fan-favourite characters, and display-first design. This latest lineup delivers exactly what Legends fans expect: premium deco, sharp sculpting, and plenty of articulation, all built for posing, photographing, and endlessly rearranging on […]
If you’re the kind of horror fan who still believes that physical media matters, then Terrifier: The ARTcade Game has your name written all over it… probably in blood. This is horror you can actually hold, with Physical Standard and downright indulgent Collector’s Editions that feel tailor-made for fans who proudly display their love of […]
DC Studios is ready to unleash its next cinematic powerhouse as Supergirl rockets into theatres worldwide this summer, with Milly Alcock stepping into the iconic cape as Kara Zor-El. Directed by Craig Gillespie and written by Ana Nogueira, this latest chapter in DC’s evolving cinematic universe promises a bold, emotional, and cosmic-scale take on one […]
