15th Nov2017

‘Office Christmas Party’ DVD Review

by Phil Wheat

Stars: Jason Bateman, Olivia Munn, T.J. Miller, Jennifer Aniston, Kate McKinnon, Courtney B. Vance, Jillian Bell, Rob Corddry, Vanessa Bayer, Randall Park, Sam Richardson, Jamie Chung | Written by Justin Malen, Laura Solon, Dan Mazer | Directed by Josh Gordon, Will Speck Josh Gordon and Will Speck, co-directors of one of, if not THE, greatest […]

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15th Nov2017

‘The Walking Dead 8×04: Some Guy’ Review

by Paul Metcalf

While there has been so much happening in The Walking Dead at the start of season 8, one thing that has been glaringly obvious to horror fans, the King was heading towards a downfall. Last week we saw the start of that, but that wasn’t the end of the cost of Ezekiel’s (Khary Payton) over […]

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14th Nov2017

‘American Horror Story – Cult 7×10: Charles (Manson) in Charge’ Review

by Paul Metcalf

Charles Manson is a cult leader that is arguably the most entrenched in pop culture than the others. This is why American Horror Story: Cult probably saved him as the most influential on Kai (Evan Peters). The problem with this of course is that when Manson’s crimes are so well-known, American Horror Story struggles to […]

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14th Nov2017

‘Star Trek: Discovery 1×09 – Into the Forest I Go’ Review

by Paul Metcalf

Last week’s episode ended on a cliff-hanger with the U.S.S. Discovery awaiting the arrival of the Klingons. This week comes the battle, and with it important events that set up the return of Star Trek: Discovery after its short break until January. With the Klingon ship due to arrive, Lorca (Jason Isaacs) is given orders […]

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14th Nov2017

‘Chokeslam’ Review

by Phil Wheat

Stars: Chris Marquette, Amanda Crew, Michael Eklund, Niall Matter, Gwynyth Walsh, Mick Foley, Harry Smith, Laurel Van Ness, Lance Storm, Paul James Saunders, Graham Bell, Agam Darshi, Meghan Heffern | Written by Robert Cuffley, Jason Long | Directed by Robert Cuffley Corey Swanson has problems. He’s almost 30, still lives in his mom’s basement, doesn’t […]

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14th Nov2017

‘The Gifted 1×06: Got Your siX’ Review

by Paul Metcalf

The Gifted is a show that maybe about mutants and their powers, but it is more than just another X-Men themed show. It is about family, and this week we see how the Strucker parents have to adapt to the fact their children are different. For those looking for more mutant action, we also see […]

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13th Nov2017

‘Ultimate Justice’ Review

by Phil Wheat

Stars: Mark Dacascos, Matthias Hues, Mike Möller, Brandon Rhea, Mike Leeder, Wolfgang Riehm, Martin Baden, Henry Muller, Verena Konietschke, Bartholomäus Kowalski, Yazmeen Baker, Gerrit Grass, Mathis Landwehr, Sandra Tauro, Susen Ermich | Written by Marco Theiss | Directed by Martin Christopher Bode Ultimate Justice follows a group of Special Forces operatives who come back together […]

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13th Nov2017

‘Rivers of London: Cry Fox #1’ Review

by Dean Fuller

Written by Andrew Cartmel, Ben Aaronovitch | Art by Lee Sullivan | Published by Titan Comics Always a pleasure when a new issue of Rivers of London arrives, even more so when it is the start of a new story arc. You never quite know where this book will be going, so rich is the […]

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13th Nov2017

‘Blood Beat’ Blu-ray Review (Vinegar Syndrome)

by Mondo Squallido

Stars: Helen Benton, Terry Brown, Dana Day, James Fitzgibbons, Claudia Peyton, Peter Spelson, Franck Miley, Carol Wagner, Charlie White, Andrea Cauchon | Written and Directed by Fabrice A. Zaphiratos Siblings Dolly (Dana Day) and Ted (James Fitzgibbons) – as well as Ted’s new girlfriend Sarah (Claudia Peyton) – are visiting their mother Cathy (Helen Benton) […]

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13th Nov2017

‘Ghost Witch’ VOD Review

by Phil Wheat

Stars: Chase Steven Anderson, Mandi Christine Kerr, Josh Sinyard, Christina Pykles, Jessie Bockenek, Joseph Lavender, Elizabeth Barrett, Mandee Bloodworth | Written by Joseph Lavender, Jarrod Musselwhite | Directed by Joseph Lavender Ghost Witch tells of a group of paranormal investigators that, thanks to one of their number being rescued by a local girl at a […]

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10th Nov2017

‘Channel Zero – Season One: Candle Cove’ Review

by Paul Metcalf

If you are a fan of scary stories you’ll already be aware of Creepypastas on the Internet, even if you didn’t know that was what you are reading. Channel Zero is a show that is born out of these made up but disturbing stories, with the first season based on Candle Cove… When child psychologist […]

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10th Nov2017

‘Robotech #4’ Review

by Dean Fuller

Written by Brian Wood | Art by Marco Turini | Published by Titan Comics With three issues under the belt it is time for a mid-term assessment of Robotech. I’m thinking a solid B, though a book that only looks like getting better rather than dropping off. I have been finding myself enjoying the nostalgia, […]

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10th Nov2017

‘Krampus Unleashed’ Review

by Phil Wheat

Stars: Amelia Brantley, Bryson Holl, Caroline Lassetter, Taylor Buckley, Tim Sauer, Emily Lynne Aiken, Daniel Link, Tori Osborn, Michael Harrelson, Linda Cushma, Travis Amery, Dujhan Brown, Juliet Rose Serrato, Kerry Keepers, William ‘Bill’ Connor | Written and Directed by Robert Conway An in-name only sequel to writer/director Robert Conway’s 2015 DTV flick Krampus: The Reckoning […]

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10th Nov2017

Digital Shorts: ‘Earth Atlantis’ Review (Nintendo Switch)

by Phil Wheat

In DIGITAL SHORTS we review some of the latest video games that are only available digitally (at least in the UK), in a short-form review format. In this edition we take a look at Earth Atlantis, a submarine-themed shmup available now on the Nintendo Switch. Shoot ’em-ups have been a mainstay of my gaming existence […]

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09th Nov2017

‘Captain America #695’ Review

by Dan Clark

Written by Mark Waid | Art by Chris Samnee | Published by Marvel Comics Captain America #695 is everything this new Marvel Legacy relaunch should be modeling itself after. First and foremost it is a great issue that encapsulates everything that is great about the character of Steve Rogers. For those who would argue a […]

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09th Nov2017

‘Demon Gaze II’ Review (PS4)

by Matthew Smail

In Demon Gaze II, players take on the role of a mysterious, amnesiac hero who awakens in the bowels of the autonomous, steampunk inspired city of Asteria. Mysteriously lost in a cellar filled with steaming brass pipes and adorned with valves and levers, he or she has no choice but to follow the only people that […]

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09th Nov2017

‘Monster X’ Review

by Philip Rogers

Stars: Leslie Easterbrook, Matt Tatroe | Written and Directed by Jaysen P. Buterin, Daniel B. Iske, Patrick Rea, Sean van Leijenhorst Monster X is a fun monster flick which gives a twist to some of the classic monsters of the genre. As with most horror anthologies it has varying degrees of success, but with the […]

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08th Nov2017

‘Doctor Who: The Lost Dimension #8 – Omega’ Review

by Dean Fuller

Written by George Mann, Cavan Scott | Art by Mariano LacLaustra | Published by Titan Comics Two things can make or break a mini-series. Having a great concept, to draw the reader in, and both knowing when to end the story and making the conclusion good enough to justify the time and money the reader […]

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08th Nov2017

‘Perception’ Review (Nintendo Switch)

by Paul Metcalf

If you’ve played the Outcast or Amnesia games then you’ll know all too well the experience of running through corridors escaping an unknown entity. Perception is a similar game, but to complicate things it removes your vision, and pushes you into the world of the unknown. In Perception, you play the role of Cassie, a […]

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08th Nov2017

‘Dawning of the Dead’ VOD Review

by Philip Rogers

Stars: Ruth Galliers, Leo Gregory, Andrew McHale, Fabien Buller, Kristofer Dayne, Ian Saynor, Tim Heath, Paul Lavers, Kimberly Jaraj, Linny Bushey, Honey Holmes | Written by Stuart Bedford, Andy Davie, Tony Jopia, Stu Jopia | Directed by Tony Jopia When a deadly virus which reanimates the recently deceased is deliberately exposed across the world causing an […]

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08th Nov2017

Pop Addled: Retro Movie Special – Resident Evil: Afterlife

by Phil Wheat

Another week, another episode of the Pop Addled podcast, part of the ever-growing podcast roster here on Nerdly! Pop Addled is a pop culture podcast with nerd tendencies. Join Keenan, Sam and Timmy as they discuss movies, music, video games, sports, TV, comics, and any intersection thereof. Their brains have been thoroughly addled by pop […]

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07th Nov2017

‘Star Trek: Discovery 1×08: Si Vis Pacem, Para Bellum’ Review

by Paul Metcalf

In the first episode of Star Trek: Discovery, one thing that the Klingons made clear is the fact the Federation may say they come in peace, but many times they don’t. This week that peacefulness is put to the test on a new planet. When U.S.S. Discovery takes a high priority mission to a planet […]

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