Grimmfest, Manchester’s International Festival of Fantastic Film, celebrated its fifteenth anniversary this year with four days of the very best in genre cinema, screening at Odeon Manchester Great Northern from 5–8 October. The lineup included 16 feature films and three programmes of shorts, all new to Manchester, many receiving international, European or UK premieres…
Two of the UK’s most respected actors, Meera Syal (The Split, The Kumars at No. 42, Goodness Gracious Me) and Craig Parkinson (Line of Duty, Four Lions, Misfits), team up for Mrs Sidhu Investigates – a fantastic, feel-good, wryly witty new crime drama that offers an exciting, unique take on the mystery format, spearheaded by a refreshingly diverse…
From Director Michael Su (Bridge of The Doomed, Bermuda Island) and Mahal Empire Productions comes Bloodthirst, a post apocalyptic tale of Humans versus Vampires starring Costas Mandylor, Tara Reid and Robert LaSardo. Whilst Bloodthirst is a vampire film, it also has a fun western feel to the film and that does make it a little different from many…
London’s elite murder squad is back for more London Kills. The hit crime drama returns for its gripping fourth series and is set to be released on DVD and digital, courtesy of Acorn Media International, hot on the heels of its BBC transmission which airs 27th October 2023.. Following the success of the first three…
George Michael Portrait of an Artist is the definitive documentary about global megastar George Michael and will be arriving on collectors edition DVD and Bluray this December from Peccadilo Pictures. Directed by former Wham manager Simon-Napier Bell and featuring exclusive interviews with those who knew George best, George Michael Portrait of An Artist provides an in-depth insight into…
From director Conor Allyn ( No Mans Land, I’m No Longer Here) comes In The Fire, starring Amber Heard ( Aquaman, The Danish Girl), Lorenzo McGovern Zaini (Save Christmas, Dakota), Eduardo Noriega (Now and Then, Mark of the Devil) and Luca Calvani (The Bold and The Beautiful). Set in the 1890’s, Dr Grace Burnham (played…
The global box office sensation, based on an incredible true story, this gripping drama packed with tension shines a light on even the darkest of places. After rescuing a young boy from ruthless child traffickers, a federal agent learns that the boy’s sister is still captive and decides to embark on a dangerous mission to…
I remember over 20 years ago (back in 2001) when I first saw Richard Linklaters film ‘Waking Life’ I thought it was odd (not in a bad way) For those not familiar with that film, it was shot using rotoscoping. It was filmed as an actual film, but then animation was placed over it…
Satisfy your horror hunger with Feed Me a fantastic, wickedly warped, darkly disturbing, devilishly demented cannibal carve-up from writing–directing duo Richard Oakes and Adam Leader (Hosts). The film is set for its digital release on 13 November 2023 courtesy of Bingo Films following its award-winning festival run which saw it win Best Film at GrimmFest 2022 and four awards…
Santa Claus is coming to town and he wants more than milk and cookies… Werewolf Santa is out for flesh, blood and mayhem. Having received its World Premiere at FrightFest 2023, this bloody brilliant comedy horror from Airell Anthony Hayles (Punch, Midnight Peepshow) – and featuring a cameo from the venerable Joe Bob Briggs(Casino,…
Beware the Heir Of The Witch a hauntingly gothic supernatural horror that marks the striking directorial debut of Victoria U Bell, who also penned the script and takes on the lead role in this epic tale rooted in folklore. This chilling film will hit digital from November 20th courtesy of Miracle Media. Anna (Victoria U…
I woke up, I got up, I had a cup of coffee, and then thought about what my day would bring. So far my day has started off wonderfully. I sat down with my second cup of coffee and checked out Fck’n Nuts, a short film by writer-director Sam Fox (Bad Acid) and which took…
After watching Pit Stop (which you can read about my thoughts of the film here) by Jack Hill, I ventured into my pile of Arrow Films blurays and picked another title out that I hadn’t seen but had bought many months ago. That film was Switchblade Sisters and turns out also is a Jack…
Following its acclaimed theatrical bow, you can now visit Mercy Falls from the comfort of your own home. This wickedly enthralling survival horror starring acclaimed actor Lauren Lyle (Outlander, Karen Pirie) and directed by award-winning filmmaker Ryan Hendrick (Lost at Christmas, Sundown) is set to receive its highly anticipated digital release on 6 November 2023…
Prepare to be blown away by Dark Winds – the smash-hit, stunningly shot, atmospheric new crime-thriller crafted by Jack Ryan creator Graham Roland and exec–produced by Hollywood titan, Oscar®-winning Robert Redford and the creator of Game of Thrones himself, George R. R. Martin. Celebrated for its commitment to showcasing indigenous talent both on and off screen, this acclaimed six-part series – based on Tony Hillerman’s best-selling mystery novel series…
Last night I decided to watch one of the many Arrow Video purchases that Ive made over the past couple of years but hadn’t yet gotten around to watching. That film was Pit Stop (also known as The Winner) from 1969 (but which was filmed in 1967) by writer/director Jack Hill (Coffy, Foxy Brown).…
From writer and director Christopher Nolan comes the must-see masterpiece about the man and the moment that changed the world forever (and you can double up with Barbie if you wish) OPPENHEIMER is now available to own on 4K Ultra HD, Blu- ray, DVD & Digital from Universal Pictures Home Entertainment. With an all star…
I never understood why there weren’t more Anne Rice film or television adaptations after the hugely successful Tom Cruise/Brad Pitt starring film Interview With The Vampire back in 1994. Perhaps it was due to the less successful (but still very good 2002 film Queen of the Damned, but still…there definitely should have been more…
Prepare for some Wickedly Evil thrills and bloody chills, in this comedy horror caper that sees a group of hapless hodlums’ lives spiral out of control as they attempt to lay low in the Irish countryside after pulling off a heist. Marking the directorial debut of Garry Walsh (Older Than Ireland), the film is set for its UK digital release…
Wednesday 11th of October, in celebration of the release of Sumotherhood, only in cinemas from Friday the 13th of October, Paramount Pictures UK & Tundra Esports hosted a first-of-its-kind gaming event. In attendance were Director/Star Adam Deacon, co-star Jazzie Zonzolo, British grime MC & rapper PMoney. Sumotherhood’s Jazzie Zonzolo battled against PMoney…
Amazing Fantasy Fest, a new film festival created by cult filmmaker and Buffalo resident Gregory Lamberson (Slime City, Killer Rack) will debut in the Nickel City in 2024. Gregory previously co-founded Buffalo Screams Horror Film Festival, which ran for three years, and Buffalo Dreams Fantastic Film Festival, which just concluded an acclaimed ten-year run. Amazing Fantasy…
How to Kill Monsters, a love letter to the 80s and 90s horror movies that Director Stewart Sparke (Book of Monsters) grew up watching has just picked up the award for Best Feature Film at Dead Northern Horror Film Festival, UK. Congratulations to everyone involved in the making of the film. How to Kill Monsters…
Cleopatra Entertainment has set the North American and United Kingdom release date for LION-GIRL, a new Japanese Superhero film written and directed by cult film master Kurando Mitsutake and based on characters created by Japanese manga legend Go Nagai. The film will be released on Digital Platforms and on special Home Entertainment Blu Ray and…
Set over the Halloween weekend, this thrilling and hilarious comedy-horror follows an underachieving music teacher (Spencer Brown – Nathan Barley) and his dodgy colleague (James Lance – Ted Lasso) who end a big night out by unwittingly selling their souls to the devil for three days’ good fortune. Soon realising their grave mistake they find themselves…
Bite is the feature debut of real-life surgeon James Owen, whose 30 years of surgical experience, detailed knowledge of human dissection and vivid imagination will shock you in this gory and blood-soaked tale of a crime and cannibalism. Pursued by a dangerous criminal after a failed theft, con artists Nina and Yaz get way…
Shudder and Vertigo Releasing are releasing Shudder Original thriller-horror, Night of the Hunted. The film will be in UK Cinemas and on Shudder from 20th October, and then available on Digital Download from 20th November. Night of The Hunted is directed by Franck Khalfoun When an unsuspecting woman named Alice (played by Camille Rowe) stops at a remote gas…
NIGHTSIREN directed by Tereza Nvotová, with a screenplay by Barbora Namerova and Tereza Nvotová comes to digital October 24 via Breaking Glass Pictures. Set in a secluded mountain village, the film tells the story of two sisters who endure a tumultuous upbringing under the tyranny of their abusive mother. One fateful day, a tragic accident…
Based on the international anime sensation, KNIGHTS OF THE ZODIAC, featuring Sean Bean (Lord of the Rings, Game of Thrones) and Mackenyu (Rurouni Kenshin), brings the Saint Seya saga to life with gripping combat and fantastical adventures. The adrenaline-pumping spectacle is available to Buy & Rent on Digital & DVD now, courtesy of Sony Pictures Home Entertainment. Seya, a…
Comedian Seann Walsh stars in British independent feature film The Bystanders released exclusively in UK cinemas from 3rd November through Screenbound Pictures with special preview Q&A screenings in Manchester (17th Oct), Brighton (18th Oct) and London (3rd Nov). The Bystanders, from debut feature director Gabriel Foster Prior, is an off-the-wall sci-fi comedy set in a…
Based on writer/director Wendy Wilkins’ first-hand experiences as a policewoman prior to her filmmaking career, the film stars Shannon Elizabeth (AMERICAN PIE), Danny Trejo (MACHETE), Frank Whaley (PULP FICTION), Eric Roberts (THE EXPENDABLES), Kika Magalhães (THE EYES OF MY MOTHER), Iseluleko Ma’at El 0 (PORT CHARLES), Jay Hieron (BONEYARD), Robin McDonald (FINDING STEVE MCQUEEN), Dutch Johnson (MADE FOR LOVE), and Wilkins. Two women who have been wronged by a corrupt detective risk their lives…
In Olivier Peyon’s powerfully emotional drama Lie With Me, the successful novelist Stéphane Belcourt (Guillaume de Tonquédec) has returned to his hometown for the first time in decades. As a local celebrity, Stéphane has been invited to be the brand ambassador for its famous cognac distillery. On arrival he is stunned to discover that one of…
Actor, producer, director, and musician Courtney Gains is back with his latest EP. Safe Haven is now available not only in a digital download but you can also buy a physical CD (autographed by Courtney) direct from https://fakefangs.com/music or from Courtney at one of his gigs. Recorded in Savannah, GA and Charleston, SC, Safe…
With several viral internet hits, appearances on Mock The Week a debut performance on Comedy Central Live and an upcoming debut on 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown later this year, two sensational children’s books and a sell-out UK tour earlier this year under his (vegan leather) belt, Alasdair Becket King is thrilled to be…
The gory supernatural horror, which has its World premiere at Sitges on Friday 6th Oct, stars Lauren LaVera (Terrifier 2) as Lisa Gray, a budding art restorer, who is summoned to a small Italian village by Dutchess Malvisi (Claudia Gerini) to bring a medieval painting back to its former glory. Little does she know she is…
“City of Vultures 4,” the fourth installment of the acclaimed crime thriller series has now been released by Breaking Glass Pictures,. Directed by Marcus Carothers, the film takes audiences on an intense and suspenseful journey through the gritty world of crime, power, and redemption. In “City of Vultures 4,” viewers are immersed in…
National Amusements and Piece of Magic Entertainment are proud to present BLACKBERRY, the hugely enjoyable tech biopic and critics favourite starring Glenn Howerton and Jay Baruchel, releasing exclusively in UK & Irish cinemas from 6th October. The “true story” of the meteoric rise & catastrophic demise of the world’s first smartphone, BLACKBERRY is a smart, funny tech story with…
Considered a ‘lost’ Linnea Quigley movie, Scream Queen now enjoys it first ever wide release on home video. Horror star Malicia Tombs (Linnea Quigley) mysteriously dies after leaving the set of her latest, now unfinished, low budget Shot-on-video shocker. Soon, an unseen masked killer is chopping and hacking his/ her way through the cast and…
Author, comedian and Terry Pratchett fan, Marc Burrows invites audiences to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the landmark comic fantasy Discworld series with this beautiful tribute. In 2020, Marc penned the first ever biography of Sir Terry. The book received critical acclaim, won a Locus Award and was embraced by fans. This new, live…
Its a film that I have seen dozens of times over the years (and a soundtrack that is often playing through my earphones), its a film I never tire of, and its a film that was very relevant back in 1994 and still relevant today. Its a film that I also own more than…
Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora is a first-person, action-adventure game arriving on Playstation 5 this December. Set in the open world of the never-before-seen Western Frontier of Pandora. Abducted by the human militaristic corporation known as the RDA, you, a Na’vi, were trained and moulded to serve their purpose. Fifteen years later, you are free, but…
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