22nd Sep2023

Fantasia 2023: ‘Transylvanie’ Review (Short)

by Phil Wheat

Stars: Katell Varvat, Lucien Le Ho, Emma Gautier, Marylou Sampeur, Théodore Laloe, Djack Hazan-Guéguin | Written by Rodrigue Huart, David A. Cassan, Axel Wursten | Directed by Rodrigue Huart Ewa is a lonely 10-year-old girl who believes she is a vampire. She longs to vampirize a neighbourhood boy for companionship and devises a plan to […]

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22nd Sep2023

‘Dark Asset’ VOD Review

by Kevin Haldon

Stars: Byron Mann, Robert Patrick, Helena Mattsson, Shani Rigsbee, Sabina Gadecki, Truong Ngoc Anh, Erica Muñoz, Paul Savage | Written by Micheal Winnick, Terri Farley-Teruel | Directed by Micheal Winnick I do love a director with a steady hand! So many out there would be worried about a slow-burn thriller/espionage film not keeping people’s attention (I […]

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22nd Sep2023

‘Impact Wrestling 1000’ Review (Sept 21st 2023)

by Phil Wheat

Welcome to this week’s review of Impact Wrestling, which this week opens with a Before the Impact match for the Knockouts World Tag Team Championship that saw MK Ultra (Masha Slamovich & Killer Kelly) defeat Death Dollz (Jessicka & Courtney Rush). Let’s get into the review… Match #1: #1 Contenders Ultimate X Match – Alan […]

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22nd Sep2023

‘AEW Dynamite: Grand Slam’ Review (Sept 20th 2023)

by Phil Wheat

Welcome to this week’s review of AEW Dynamite: Grand Slam, which was broadcast live from the Arthur Ashe Stadium in New York. We’ve got Excalibur, Tony Schiavone and Taz on commentary so let’s get into the review! Match #1: Title vs. Title Match – NJPW STRONG Openweight Champion Eddie Kingston def. ROH World Champion Claudio […]

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21st Sep2023

Venice Film Festival 2023: ‘Humanist Vampire Seeking Consenting Suicidal Person’ Review

by Matthew Turner

Stars: Sara Montpetit, Félix-Antoine Bénard, Steve Laplante, Sophie Cadieux, Noémie O’Farrell, Marie Brassard, Patrick Hivon, Marc Beaupré | Written by Ariane Louis-Seize, Christine Doyon | Directed by Ariane Louis-Seize The feature debut of director / co-writer Ariane Louis-Seize, this splendidly titled French-Canadian vampire flick is a blackly comic coming-of-ager that’s basically a cult movie waiting […]

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21st Sep2023

Frightfest 2023: ‘Transmission’ Review

by Phil Wheat

Stars: Angela Cela, Charles Chudabala, Nicole Cinaglia , Sheri Davis, Marcella Di Pasquale, Jessica Cameron, Felissa Rose, Jennifer Nangle, Sadie Katz, Alan Maxson, Dave Sheridan, Vernon Wells, Noel Jason Scott, Maria Shapley | Written and Directed by Michael Hurst Directed by Michael J. Hurst, who has vast genre experience – helming films such as House […]

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21st Sep2023

‘The Wendigo’ VOD Review

by Jim Morazzini

Stars: Tyler Gene, Jake Robinson, Hunter Redfern, Matthias Margraves, Laura Rodriguez, Taylor-Grace Davis, Paul Hurley | Written by Jake Robinson, James S. ‘Jamie’ Brown | Directed by Jake Robinson I’m beginning to think that, cinematically at least, the Wendigo hit its peak back in 1995 with Frostbiter: Wrath of the Wendigo, an absolutely batshit mix […]

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21st Sep2023

‘What Remains’ Review

by Phil Wheat

Stars: Cress Williams, Kellan Lutz, Anne Heche, Juliana Destefano, Stelio Savante, Korey Scott Pollard, Major Dodge, Lindsay Walker, Brannon Cross, Marcus Gladney Jr., Maria Gajdosik | Written and Directed by Nathan Scroggins A small-town pastor is forced to reckon with an act of forgiveness when the convict he forgave for murdering his wife returns to […]

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21st Sep2023

‘WWE NXT’ Review (Sept 19th 2023)

by Phil Wheat

Welcome to this week’s review of NXT, right here on Nerdly. Let’s get straight into it and see what went down in this episode… Match #1: NXT Global Heritage Invitational – Butch def. Tyler Bate The following is courtesy of wwe.com: Group A belongs to Butch as the Brawling Brute overcomes his rival, Tyler Bate, […]

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20th Sep2023

Frightfest 2023: ‘Rain, Rain, Go Away’ Review (Short)

by James Rodrigues

Stars: Carolina Lopes, Mike Sweeney-Collier, Gaz Hayden | Written by Thalia Kent-Egan | Directed by Sebastiano Pupino Director Sebastiano Pupino opens his short film with foreboding music, leading up to a horrific sight that will haunt judgemental conservatives; a tattoo being permanently inked onto a person. To commemorate her recently deceased grandfather, Clari (Carolina Lopes) is […]

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20th Sep2023

‘Elevator Game’ Review (Shudder)

by Jim Morazzini

Stars: Megan Best, Gino Anania, Verity Marks, Alec Carlos, Nazariy Demkowicz, Madison MacIsaac, Liam Stewart-Kanigan | Written by Travis Seppala | Directed by Rebekah McKendry Elevator Game is the new film by Rebekah McKendry, a director who caught my attention with All the Creatures Were Stirring and impressed me with Glorious. On the other hand, […]

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20th Sep2023

‘WWE Raw’ Review (Sept 18th 2023)

by Phil Wheat

Welcome to this review of this past Monday’s episode of WWE Raw, right here on Nerdly… Let’s see what went down on this week’s show! Match #1: Cody Rhodes def. “Dirty” Dominik Mysterio The following is courtesy of allelitewrestling.com: In a rematch from WWE Money in the Bank, “The American Nightmare” Cody Rhodes took on […]

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19th Sep2023

‘Final Summer’ VOD Review

by James Rodrigues

Stars: Jenna Kohn, Thom Mathews, Carl Bailey, Bishop Stevens, Myles Valentine, Seth Boyer, Jace Jamison, Jessica Kadish, Charlee Amacher, Rico Whitehead, Farbota Lynn, Gabriel SolisKimmy Schofield | Written and Directed by John Isberg Writer/Director John Isberg opens Final Summer in traditional fashion, as summer camp attendees are told about a murderous legend over a campfire. As […]

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19th Sep2023

‘Another Day To Live Through’ VOD Review

by James Rodrigues

Stars: Lene Kqiku, Timo Torikka, Vincent Willestrand | Written and Directed by Peter Simmons Writer/director Peter Simmons’ feature debut Another Day To Live Through opens with the foreboding words “Evil men don’t die easily. God doesn’t want them, and the devil can wait” and follows Satu (Lene Kqiku) during a hike, as she intends to […]

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19th Sep2023

Unboxing: The Film Vault #005 & #008 – The Shawshank Redemption / Apollo 13

by Phil Wheat

The Film Vault, launched at the end of last year, is a brand-new collector’s range featuring titles across the Warner Bros. Discovery and Universal Pictures catalogues, with highly collectable and beautifully packaged titles on 4K Ultra HD and Blu-ray, featuring striking, newly commissioned artwork based around a key scene from each of the films, and […]

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19th Sep2023

‘AEW: Collision’ Review (Sept 16th 2023)

by Phil Wheat

Welcome to this week’s review of AEW’s latest television show, Collision, which brings wrestling back to Saturday nights! We’ve got the commentary team of Nigel McGuinness and Kevin Kelly calling the action, with JR commentating on the main event as well this week, so let’s get into the review! Match #1: Ricky Starks & Big […]

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18th Sep2023

‘Accused’ Review

by Kevin Haldon

Stars: Chaneil Kular, Lauryn Ajufo, Robbie O’Neil, Nila Aalia, Nitin Ganatra, Frances Tomelty, Ollie Teague | Written by Barnaby Boulton, James Cummings | Directed by Phil Barantini Director Phil Barantini has become one of my go-to directors in terms of pure quality homegrown filmmaking. From my introduction to his work with Craig Fairbrass driven feature […]

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18th Sep2023

‘Mercy Falls’ Review

by Kevin Haldon

Stars: Lauren Lyle, Layla Kirk, Joe Rising, James Watterson, Eoin Sweeney, Nicolette McKeown | Written by Ryan Hendrick, Meliá Grasska | Directed by Ryan Hendrick Going into this review, I don’t think I have much to say about Mercy Falls other than, with all respect to the cast and crew, you all came together and […]

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18th Sep2023

‘AEW: Rampage’ Review (Sept 15th 2023)

by Phil Wheat

It’s Monday so you know what that means, it’s time for our weekly review of AEW: Rampage! This week’s show was broadcast from the Heritage Bank Center in Cincinnati and featured Excalibur, Chris Jericho and Tony Schiavone on commentary. Now let’s get to the review… Match #1: The Lucha Brothers (Penta El Zero Miedo & […]

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18th Sep2023

Friday Night Smackdown – Sept 15th 2023: Results & Review

by Phil Wheat

Welcome to this review of this past Friday’s episode of Friday Night Smackdown, right here on Nerdly. Let’s see what went down on this week’s episode! Match #1: Finn Bálor def. AJ Styles The following is courtesy of wwe.com: Damian Priest and Damian Priest of The Judgment Day got themselves removed from ringside for causing […]

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15th Sep2023

’10/31 Part III’ Review

by Jim Morazzini

Stars: Jennifer Nangle, James Morris, Emily Ashby, Derric Hyde, Rose Spencer, Taylor Rhoades, Yasmin Qudah, Brucellious Morris Jr., Justin P. Martin, Rosaria Eraso | Written by Michael Ballif, Jacob Perrett, Melissa Sapienza, Todd Martin, Zane Hershberger | Directed by Michael Ballif, Jacob Perrett, Brad Twigg, Zane Hershberger It’s taken a few more years than expected […]

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15th Sep2023

‘Impact Wrestling 1000’ Review (Sept 14th 2023)

by Phil Wheat

Welcome to this week’s review of Impact Wrestling, which this week opens with a Before the Impact match that saw Jody Threat defeat KiLynn King. Let’s get into the review… Match #1: Feast or Fired – Briefcase Winners: Chris Bey, Crazzy Steve, Yuya Uemura & Moose The following is courtesy of imapctwrestling.com: Briefcases hang high […]

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