Five female friendships we’re loving in lockdown


In this golden age of television, complex female friendships are being explored more than ever. We all love to see ladies supporting each other, but nothing can beat a good rivalry either, and there’s always the question of who can we really trust? Frenemies have fascinated audiences since the likes of Single White Female, but…

71 years in the making, Inmate #1: The Rise of Danny Trejo. A fantastic look into the life of a film legend ( @officialDannyT )


71 years in the making, Inmate #1: The Rise of Danny Trejo is the feature documentary experience revealing the extraordinary life journey of one of Hollywood’s heroes, Danny Trejo. Taking us through a feature length journey from an early life of drugs, armed robbery and hard prison time, to the red carpets of Hollywood blockbusters…

Shudder to present 2 panels at this years Comic Con at Home : ‘Scary good time TV’ with horrors top showrunner and ‘Horror is Queer’ ( @shudder ) #ComicConAtHome


‘Scary Good TV’ Panel to Feature Nick Antosca (Channel Zero), Meredith Averill (Locke & Key), Don Mancini (Chucky), Greg Nicotero (Creepshow), Jami O’Brien (NOS4A2) and Moderator Tananarive Due (Horror Noire: A History of Black Horror) ‘Horror Is Queer’ Panel to Feature Sam Wineman, director of Shudder’s upcoming on LGBTQ horror doc, Nay Bever (Attack of…

A colourful crew of misfits attempt to slay the hellish sea monster that prowls the murky depths in ‘Lake Michigan Monster’ this August


On the shores of Lake Michigan, the eccentric Captain Seafield enlists a colourful crew of misfits in a bid to slay the hellish sea monster that prowls the murky depths. But as Seafield’s obsession with exacting revenge on the creature that killed his father threatens to consume him, can weapons expert Sean Shaughnessy, sonar whiz…

Technology has no boundaries in PERIPHERAL, by renowned visionary director Paul Hyett ( @paul_hyett ) on digital in the UK now


Technology has no boundaries in PERIPHERAL, the latest film by renowned visionary director Paul Hyett, set to be digitally released in the UK courtesy of Blue Finch Films on August 3, 2020. The sinister and unsettling sci-fi horror fantasy will be available on iTunes, Amazon, Google, Sky and Virgin. This film is beautifully weird. and for me…

Producer Autumn Bailey-Ford (Through the Glass Darkly, Reach) secures film rights to YA novel I’m Not Dying With You Tonight, by Kimberly Jones and Gilly Segal.


Atlanta, GA-Producer Autumn Bailey-Ford (Through the Glass Darkly, Reach), has secured the film rights to YA novel I’m Not Dying With You Tonight, co-written by activist Kimberly Jones and attorney Gilly Segal.  The project is a collaboration between Bailey and Cameron Burnett (Alibi, The Bench) of Prominent Productions and Radar Pictures (the Jumanji franchise, Karn Evil 9).  Michael Napoliello…

Timothée Chalamet and Elle Fanning head an all-star cast in Woody Allen’s charming New York-set romantic comedy on Blu-ray, DVD and Digital Download from 27 July


Timothée Chalamet (Call Me By Your Name) and Elle Fanning (The Neon Demon) head an all-star cast in Woody Allen’s charming New York-set romantic comedy. A Rainy Day in New York tells the story of college sweethearts, Gatsby (Timothée Chalamet) and Ashleigh (Elle Fanning), whose plans for a romantic weekend together in the city are dashed…

‘Normal People’ available to download from 3 July from iTunes, Amazon, Google Play and Virgin Media and from 13 July on Sky Store


The much-lauded TV adaptation of Sally Rooney’s international literary phenomenon, Normal People, arrives on digital download for fans and viewers to own from 3 July. This exquisite and compulsive modern love story will be released on the following digital platforms: iTunes, Amazon, Google Play, Sky Store and Virgin Media . Starring Daisy Edgar-Jones (War Of The Worlds, Cold Feet) as…

Nigel Kneale’s spine-tingling adaptation of Susan Hill’s gothic novel The Woman in Black creeps onto Blu-ray from 10 August


Nigel Kneale’s spine-tingling adaptation of Susan Hill’s gothic novel The Woman in Black creeps onto Blu-ray for the first time ever in this restored special edition, with an audio commentary from horror experts Mark Gatiss (Sherlock, The League of Gentlemen) and Kim Newman (author, Anno Dracula), and star Andy Nyman (Ghost Stories). When a friendless old widow dies…

Ryland Tews’ Lake Michigan Monster Washes Ashore from Arrow Video Absurdist Urban Legend To Have 24 Hour Virtual Premiere July 31st Available on the Arrow Video Channel and Digital Download August 3rd


As the COVID-19 pandemic forces creatives around the world to find new opportunities to share their work, Arrow Video is proud to announce the virtual premiere of Lake Michigan Monster, an action-packed black-and-white nautical nightmare. Writer, director and star Ryland Brickson Cole Tews has crafted an inventive and irreverent homage to the classic monster films of yore…

The world of wrestling meets the bloody battlefields of horror in this July’s Parts Unknown. ( @WildEyeMovies ) #filmtwitter #movies


The world of wrestling meets the bloody battlefields of horror in this July’s Parts Unknown. After losing their livelihoods, a crazed family of disgraced professional wrestlers embarks on a spree of murder and carnage to satisfy a deal made with a demonic entity from another dimension. William DeCoff, Alexandra Cipolla, and Sarah Michelle star in a…

Miami Fox Publishing release a revised version of Bram Stokers ‘Lair of the White Worm’ on ebook ( @miamifoxpub )


Bram Stokers classic vampire horror story ‘Lair of the White Worm’ is the latest novel to be released by Miami Fox Publishing as part of the EBOOK CLASSIC series and features a new retro style cover. In keeping with several new titles releases by Miami Fox Publishing such as The Complete History of the Howling and the upcoming Complete History of Ghoulies – for Lair of…

Join Producer Lucinda Rhodes for an informative, fun and relaxed Sunday ‘Webinar’ on Zoom 6pm BST July 5th. Book Now. ( @LucindaRhodes) #supportindiefilm #filmtwitter


  Lucinda Rhodes: Actor ( TV’s Harry & Cosh, Cavegirl, Clubbing to Death, Fall of the Essex Boys, Serial Kaller, & K Shop) Lucinda Rhodes. Producer ( Hooligan Legacy, Undercover Hooligan, No Reasons, Robin Hood:The Rebellion, and the up and coming Arthur & Merlin:Knights of Camelot) Join her for an informative, fun and relaxed Sunday …

Arrow Video FrightFest to present August digital edition ( @frightfest )


Arrow Video FrightFest will go virtual over the August Bank Holiday, presenting up to twenty-five films from Friday 28th August to Mon 31st August inclusive. There will also be additional online content including special guest intros, Q & A’s, and a short film showcase. Plus, some free Live events are at the planning stage. Passes and individual tickets…

Echoes of Fear is a ‘Terrifying…fresh, new take on the haunted house film’ set for UK release on-demand / download 20 July and DVD 3 August


Creating waves on the US festival circuit and garnering best feature awards galore Echoes of Fear is set to scare the living daylights out of UK audiences as it arrives on digital and DVD this summer from Second Sight Films. Turning the haunted house genre on its head, this chilling scare-fest, will have you clamouring for a…

What Happened to Cynthia Rothrock?


  Cynthia Rothrock is a martial arts expert and athlete, who went on to become a film actress, starring in a number of highly successful action movies starting in the mid to late 80s and right through the 90s.  She was always a familiar face on many VHS boxes in my video store, and gave…

Altitude announce theatrical release of ‘BLACK WATER: ABYSS’ from Friday 10 July.


With cinemas across the country set to reopen in July, Altitude have announced the theatrical release of BLACK WATER: ABYSS from Friday 10 July. BLACK WATER: ABYSS sees adventure-seeking couple Eric (Luke Mitchell AGENTS OF S.H.I.E.L.D.) and Jennifer (Jessica McNamee THE MEG) convincing their friends Yolanda (Amali Golden THE INVISIBLE MAN) and Viktor (Benjamin Hoetjes 10×10) to explore…

Acorn TV Original is ready for its close up with DEAD STILL, a morbidly comic period drama starring Michael Smiley – TV Premiere on 29 June ( @AcornTVUK @mrmichaelsmiley )


A brand-new Acorn TV Original is ready for its close up; DEAD STILL, a morbidly comic period drama, like never before seen, gets its UK premiere on Acorn TV this summer. Offering a contemporary take on the genre, we’re transported to Victorian Dublin, in the heyday of the macabre practice of postmortem photography, taking portrait…

MADAGASIKARA is the story of three women fighting for the survival of their families and the education of their children makes its debut on Amazon Prime and Docurama from Friday, June 26th


GLOBAL DIGITAL RELEASING, the indie distributor known for taking on the release of award winning fare including 3-Time BAFTA Winning Welch drama “The Passing”, the award winning mental health drama, “Elizabeth Blue” and the recently released critically acclaimed documentary, “Film School Africa” has acquired the worldwide rights to Cam Cowan’s political documentary, “MADAGASIKARA” In 2009, fed up with increased poverty and…

‘Sultry, intriguing’ period drama The Luminaries comes to DVD and Digital from 20 July from Acorn Media International


AN EPIC tale of star-crossed lovers, destiny, gold and greed, The Luminaries is a lush six-part period drama based on the Man Booker prize-winning novel by Eleanor Catton. After its run on BBCOne this summer, this stunning story of fate and fortune arrives on DVD and digital on 20 July 2020 from Acorn Media International. 1865, New Zealand: welcome to…

Jack and Yaya, the LGBTQ+ feature documentary from filmmaker Jennifer Bagley, will be available On Demand June 19th from Freedom Cinema LLC.


Jack & Yaya, the LGBTQ+ feature documentary from filmmaker Jennifer Bagley, will be available On Demand June 19th from Freedom Cinema LLC. Jack & Yaya captures a year in the life of childhood best friends who go from swapping gendered Christmas gifts as kids to transitioning in their twenties. The titular next-door neighbors grew up together in…

Exquisitely cinematic’ My Brilliant Friend, adapted from Elena Ferrante’s Neapolitan Novels, comes to DVD 27 July


As seen on Sky Atlantic MY BRILLIANT FRIEND SERIES 2: THE STORY OF A NEW NAME The award-winning, beloved Neapolitan Novels by Italian author Elena Ferrante tell an epic, riveting tale of love, loss, hardships and the enduring power of female friendship. After its run on Sky Atlantic this summer, the second series of this stunning, Italian-language adaptation My Brilliant…

Titans of terror George A. Romero and Stephen King deliver yet another selection of blood-curdling tales in Creepshow 2 from Arrow 13th July, 2020 ( @arrowfilmsvideo )


Titans of terror George A. Romero and Stephen King deliver yet another selection of blood-curdling tales in Creepshow 2, the follow-up to the 1982 horror classic. In “Old Chief Wood’nhead”, a group of young hoodlums face retribution from an unlikely source after looting a local hardware store. Meanwhile, “The Raft” sees a group of horny…

Finchers Classic ‘The Game’ – On Limited Edition Blu-ray/DVD 27th July from Arrow Academy ( @Academy_Arrow ) #movies #filmtwitter


Made in between Seven and Fight Club, David Fincher’s edge-of-your-seat thriller The Game remains arguably his most underappreciated film, bolstered by an exceptional star performance by Michael Douglas. Despite his large mansion and intimidating bank balance, multimillionaire Nicholas Van Orton is haunted by the childhood memory of his father’s suicide. On the day he reaches…

Altitude announce theatrical release of STAGE MOTHER from Friday 31 July. ( @AltitudeFilms )


With cinemas across the country set to reopen in July, Altitude are excited to announce the theatrical release of STAGE MOTHER from Friday 31 July. STAGE MOTHER sees conservative, Texas church-choir director Maybelline (Jacki Weaver, SILVER LININGS PLAYBOOK, ANIMAL KINGDOM) inheriting her recently deceased son’s drag club, and surprising her closed-minded husband, and everyone else…

SCHITT’S CREEK The Complete Collection, out on DVD from 29th June and available on Digital Download now. 


Witness the full riches-to-rags drama of the inimitable Rose family in six seasons of the smash hit comedy series SCHITT’S CREEK The Complete Collection, out on DVD on 29th June and available on Digital Download now. Created and starring father and son team Eugene Levy (American Pie, Finding Dory) and Daniel Levy (Admission), and also starring Catherine O’Hara (Best…

Wild Eye Releasing acquires IT’S JUST A GAME for October 2020 release ( @WildEyeMovies ) #movies #filmtwitter


This Halloween, a teenage girl is kidnapped by a bizarre theatre cult intent on summoning an ancient witch in the bloodcurdling IT’S JUST A GAME. From writer-director Daniel Emery Taylor, and starring Hannah Cohen-Lawlor, Sarah Kopkin, Leah Hudspeth, Rachel Marshall, Alicia Clark, and G Larry Butler, is an Alabama-lensed indie that has been lauded for…

‘cinematic work of art spanned over 10 hours’ Gangs of London is one hell of a show! #gangsoflondon available to own on Blu-ray, DVD and Digital from 27th July ( @DazzlerMedia )


From Directors Gareth Evans (The Raid), Corin Hardy ( The Hallow ) and Xavier Gens (Hitman)  comes one of the most cinematic shows to hit TV screens this year is now gearing up for its digital, DVD and blu ray release from Dazzler Media.. Gangs Of London tells the story of  modern day London being…

Lionsgate UK presents crime thriller Arkansas on Digital Download 13 July and DVD 20 July ( @lionsgateuk )


Based on the best-selling novel from John Brandon, Arkansas is a thrilling slice of southern-fried organised crime from debut director Clark Duke (The Office, Hot Tub Time Machine), with a stellar cast including Liam Hemsworth, Vince Vaughn, Vivica A. Fox, John Malkovich and Michael Kenneth Williams. Kyle (Liam Hemsworth) and Swin (Clark Duke) live by the orders…