04th Oct2022

100 Word Hits – Comic Reviews #11

by Guest

Welcome to the latest installment of our new column 100 Word Hits, in association with comics retailer The Unreality Store, in which Matthew De Monti brings us short, sharp reviews of the latest books to hit comic stores over the past month or so! Avengers 1,000,000 BC #1 Written by Jason Aaron | Art by […]

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04th Oct2022

‘Ru Paul’s Secret Celebrity Drag Race 2×08’ Review

by Rhys Payne

The journey to this week’s final episode of Ru Paul’s Secret Celebrity Drag Race has been a rather unique one considering that the celebrities were forced to reveal themselves a few weeks ago. I don’t fully understand why this decision was made but I think that it sort of negates the inclusion of “secret” in […]

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04th Oct2022

‘Walking Against the Rain’ Video Review

by Kevin Haldon

In his latest video, Kev takes to the booth to review director Scott Lyus’ debut feature Walking Against the Rain, which recently screened at Frightfest (check out our written review here). Walking Against the Rain tells the story of two strangers, Blair and Tommy who are navigating their way across a barren landscape in a […]

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03rd Oct2022

‘Smile’ Review

by Matthew Turner

Stars: Sosie Bacon, Jessie T. Usher, Kyle Gallner, Robert Weigert, Caitlin Stasey, Kal Penn, Rob Morgan, Gillian Zinser | Written and Directed by Parker Finn Sosie Bacon (daughter of Kevin) plays a therapist who believes she’s being haunted by a sinister curse in this chilling horror from debut writer-director Parker Finn. The plot may be […]

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03rd Oct2022

‘Bad Bones’ Review

by Alain Elliott

Stars: Maddison Bullock, Chris Levine, Jamie Nelson, April Beardslee, Danielle Rabinovitch, Robin Thompson | Written and Directed by Scott Eggleston On the face of things, not the most inspiring of titles for a mystery/sci-fi/horror movie but there is sense in the title, at least after you’ve seen it. We see a couple move into a […]

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03rd Oct2022

‘DC Horror Presents: Sgt. Rock vs. the Army of the Dead #1’ Review

by Dean Fuller

Written by Bruce Campbell | Art by Eduardo Risso | Published by DC Comics This is one of those projects that surely started with just a tagline. Something like ‘what if we had Sgt Rock fight Nazi zombies, and have Bruce Campbell write it.’ That’s ‘take my money’ territory right there, and personally I couldn’t […]

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03rd Oct2022

‘AEW: Rampage’ Review (Sep 30th 2022)

by Phil Wheat

It’s Monday morning, so you know what that means, it’s time for this week’s review of AEW: Rampage! This week’s show was broadcast from the Liacouras Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and featured Excalibur, Tony Schiavone and Jim Ross on commentary… Now let’s get to the review! Match #1: AEW World Tag Team Championship Match – […]

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03rd Oct2022

Friday Night Smackdown – Sep 30th 2022: 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 this week… Match #1: Sami Zayn & Solo Sikoa def. Ricochet & Madcap Moss The following is courtesy of wwe.com: After Solo Sikoa’s backstage attack last week, The One and Only & Madcap […]

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30th Sep2022

‘Bring It On: Cheer or Die’ Review

by Jim Morazzini

Stars: Megan Best, Kerri Medders, Tiera Skovbye, Missi Pyle, Samuel Braun, Gino Anania | Written by Dana Schwartz, Rebekah McKendry | Directed by Karen Lam No, you’re not imagining things, I’m reviewing a film from the Bring It On franchise. Bring It On: Cheer or Die takes the never-ending series into horror territory and revisits […]

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30th Sep2022

‘My Best Friend’s Exorcism’ VOD Review (Amazon Prime)

by Jim Morazzini

Stars: Amiah Miller, Elsie Fisher, Rachel Ogechi Kanu, Cathy Ang, Clayton Royal Johnson | Written by Jenna Lamia | Directed by Damon Thomas Based on the bestseller by Grady Hendrix, My Best Friend’s Exorcism is the 1980s set tales of Gretchen (Amiah Miller; The Water Man, War for the Planet of the Apes) and Abby […]

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30th Sep2022

‘Impact Wrestling’ Review (Sep 29th 2022)

by Phil Wheat

Welcome to this week’s review of Impact Wrestling, which this week opens with a Before the Impact match that saw Yuya Uemura defeat Jason Hotch! Let’s get into the review… Match #1: Bullet Club (Ace Austin & Chris Bey) def. Trey Miguel & Laredo Kid The following is courtesy of impactwrestling.com: The young guns of […]

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30th Sep2022

‘AEW: Dynamite’ Review (28th Sep 2022)

by Phil Wheat

Welcome to this week’s review of AEW: Dynamite, which was broadcast live from the Liacouras Center in Philadelphia. We’ve got Excalibur, Tony Schiavone and Taz on commentary so let’s get into the review! Match #1: Bryan Danielson def. Matt Menard The following is courtesy of allelitewrestling.com: William Regal joined the commentary team for this match. […]

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30th Sep2022

‘Ru Paul’s Drag Race UK 4×02’ Review

by Rhys Payne

From a very young age, I was always told that first impressions are the fundamental step in showcasing yourself as a person. Whether you are at a job interview or meeting new colleagues etc then making sure you portray yourself in a positive light is vital and the ideas formed from this first meeting are […]

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29th Sep2022

‘Blonde’ Review (Netflix)

by Guest

Stars: Ana de Armas, Adrien Brody, Bobby Cannavale, Garret Dillahunt, Sara Paxton | Written and Directed by Andrew Dominik Blonde reimagines the life of one of Hollywood’s most enduring icons, Marilyn Monroe. From her volatile childhood as Norma Jeane, through her rise to stardom and romantic entanglements, Blonde blurs the lines of fact and fiction […]

29th Sep2022

‘Terror on the Prairie’ DVD Review

by Jim Morazzini

Stars: Gina Carano, Donald Cerrone, Tyler Fischer, Gabriel Kane Day-Lewis, Heath Freeman, Nick Searcy, Rhys Becker, Matthias Hues | Written by Josiah Nelson | Directed by Michael Polish Terror on the Prairie opens with a gang of outlaws, Long Hair (Tyler Fischer; Jr Lab Ratz, Giving Up), The Kid (Gabriel Kane Day-Lewis; Adolphe), and Gold […]

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29th Sep2022

‘The Stranger in Our Bed’ Video Review

by Kevin Haldon

Friend of Nerdly, and co-host of The Filmmaker’s Podcast, director Giles Alderson is back for his second film release of September 2022; this time adapting the Samantha Lew Howe thriller The Stranger in Our Bed for the screen. A happily married woman leaves her husband for a lover who mysteriously disappears. Directed by Giles Alderson […]

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29th Sep2022

‘AEW: Dark’ Review (Sep 27th 2022)

by Phil Wheat

Another week, another episode of AEW: Dark which, after the incredibly short Elevation, is a whopping 11-match card! Let’s just say I prefer the shorter shows… So on with the review! Match #1: Fuego Del Sol def. Jay Malachi My Thoughts: After what seems like spending ages working the indies, AEW’s Fuego Del Sol is […]

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29th Sep2022

‘AEW Dark: Elevation – Episode 82’ Review

by Phil Wheat

Welcome to this week’s review of AEW Dark: Elevation, the opening salvo in the AEW wrestling week. Once again we’ve got Matt Menard on commentary again this week joined by ROH’s Ian Riccaboni. So let’s see what the show has to offer! Match #1: Kip Sabian and Penelope Ford def. Skye Blue and Shawn Dean […]

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28th Sep2022

‘Carnival Zombie: Second Edition’ Board Game Review

by Matthew Smail

Sometimes you play a game and you realise how much care and attention to detail has gone into it. Carnival Zombie: Second Edition is most definitely one such game, and whilst there is no doubt that the fact it is effectively the second bite at the cherry for designer Matteo Santus gives it a bit […]

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28th Sep2022

‘Painted in Blood’ DVD Review

by Phil Wheat

Stars: Deiondre Teagle, Deborah Seidel, Brad Belemjian, Zach Lazar Hoffman, Allison Shrum, Alice Raver, David Ditmore, Dylan A. Young | Written and Directed by Aaron Mirtes [NOTE: With the film finally getting a UK release, here’s a reposting of my review of Painted in Blood from its US VOD debut] Director Aaron Mirtes has been […]

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28th Sep2022

100 Word Hits – Comic Reviews #10

by Guest

Welcome to the latest installment of our new column 100 Word Hits, in association with comics retailer The Unreality Store, in which Matthew De Monti brings us short, sharp reviews of the latest books to hit comic stores over the past month or so! Love Everlasting #1 Written by Tom King | Art by Elsa […]

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28th Sep2022

‘WWE NXT 2.0’ Review (Sep 27th 2022)

by Phil Wheat

Welcome to this week’s review of NXT 2.0, which featured bizarre scenes of Gallus being arrested following their match! With that let’s get into the review… Match #1: Mandy Rose def. Fallon Henley The following is courtesy of wwe.com: Looking to beat some respect into Fallon Henley, NXT Women’s Champion Mandy Rose taunted Henley while […]

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