Review: Hard Time Bus (2015)

Hard Time Bus is the directorial debut from Dean Charles; written by Owen Mowatt.
The film stars Neil Reidman, Roger Griffiths and Naomi Ryan.

img_2447After a rude awakening, Mark Bishop’s carefree and complacent lifestyle comes crashing back to reality, forcing him to make hasty plans to marry devoted girlfriend, Denise. He turns to best mate Fitzy for advice only to be ridiculed for not following the ‘Fitzy Rules’ – “never marry and never settle”. Mark’s life begins to unravel as he tries to manage the expectations of those closest to him and soon learns that with complacency comes risk.

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Han Solo spin off film gets it’s leading man !!!

In recent months reports surfaced that actor Alden Ehrenreich was in final negotiations to play the role of young Han Solo in a new standalone film, and today at Star Wars Celebration the casting was confirmed.

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During the “Future Filmmakers” panel in London, directors Phil Lord and Christopher Miller explained that they had auditioned 3,000 actors across the world for the coveted role, before finally landing on their choice. Ironically, Ehrenreich was not only the final choice — he was actually the first actor the directors ever saw for the role. Continue reading

Horror and the LGBT community

Written by Lewis Mainwaring (Horror fan, writer & LGBT activist)


Forbidden passion and dark, dangerous desires are often central themes in classic Gothic stories which has gone on to form the groundwork of popular Gothic/Horror cinema.

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Therefore it doesn’t take much reasoning to discover why many of the LGBT community, who are often taught that their sexuality is wrong and does not fit society’s view – connect to gothic cinema often on an emotional level; relating and sympathising with the ‘monster’ who has been shunned from society. Whilst harbouring the necessity of secrecy, the persistence of a forbidden passion, and the fear of discovery. Continue reading

Gladiator comes to Netflix!

According to the latest list of Netflix arrivals, one of the best films of the 21st century is finally about to become available for online streaming.
Gladiator is being uploaded to the service this week (July 1, if things stay on schedule), marking arguably the biggest highlight among a slew of interesting titles including Mean Girls, the Lethal Weapon series, and of course, Beavis And Butt-Head Do America. Continue reading

HorrorCon UK 2016

Event Reporters – Ben Gummery & Lewis Mainwaring


Held at the Magna Science Adventure Centre, Rotherham on the 9th & 10th of July 2016.


Guests that attended this weekends event included:-eebc4246-a9bc-442c-ae9b-89323e06ad63

  • Doug Bradley (Hellraiser)
  • Kane Hodder (Friday the 13th Franchise)
  • David Naughton (An American Werewolf In London)
  • Linnea Quigley  (Return of the Living Dead)
  • Fennella Fielding (Carry on Screaming)

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‘Auld Reekie Media’ Update – ‘Kevin Smith’ inspired short films.

Scottish independent production company ‘Auld Reekie Media‘ have been producing a series of short films based on the life and works of indie writer/director Kevin Smith.10632754_777435919017203_7516422047766196789_n

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Review: ‘You’re Gonna Die Tonight’ (Short – 2016)

YGDTReview by Jay Kay

Blended with a twisted sense of justice and a wicked narrative style that makes you change your stance on who is just and who is scum, comes the cat and mouse thriller short film from filmmaker Sergio Morceillo entitled “You’re Gonna Die Tonight” written by Alvaro Fuentes. Opening with little to no exposition to help the viewer understand a woman (Mónica Aragón) arriving at a home from a long night of wild, naughty and nasty fun. Barely standing, she is a product of lust, boozes and attitude by her own rules. With flashes of a sex/fetish club engulfing her pleasuring activities in the bathtub, her climax is disturbed by cell phone calls from a stranger who has eyes on what she is doing and how her threats are hollow as they pronounce to her “You’re Gonna Die Tonight”. As she emerges from the bathroom, the game intensifies with the killer who has entered her house and now is on the hunt for her. With each moment that goes by, the woman must defend her life and also understand the nature of the killer and his motive on why she has been targeted. Are they there to kill her or is there something more to their invasion? Continue reading

‘A Dozen Summers’ being released on DVD

http://dozensummersmovie.co.uk/wp-content/themes/fullscreen/themify/img.php?src=http://dozensummersmovie.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/Background-Pic-5-1024x576.jpg&w=745&h=381&zc=1From British writer/director Kenton Hall; ‘A Dozen Summers‘  is described as two 12 year old girls who hi-jack a movie and turn it into a story about their lives. This is an interesting concept in and of itself but also consider the lead roles are played by Hall’s own daughters Scarlet & Hero Hall and Kenton himself plays their father in the film.The film starts with some wonderfully hilarious voice-over from Colin Baker (of Doctor Who fame) which sets the comedy bar high. Through-out there are ‘various fourth-wall moments’ and references to the many tropes and devices used by film-makers.

4/5 ‘Bold, Hopeful British indie comedy/drama at it’s best’

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Trailer Released for Jill Gevargizian’s ‘The Stylist’

Sixx Tape and The Line Film Co. release the trailer to director Jill Gevargizian’s short film The Stylist starring Najarra Townsend (Contracted) and Jennifer Plas.

This horror-drama follows Claire (Townsend), a hairstylist who is desperate for a departure from her disappointing reality – but how far is she willing to go?

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Review: Lovesick (Short – 2015)

Review by Jay Kay

BW (1)Lovesick is Written & Directed by Brian Weaver.
The line of reality and fantasy truly can get lost within horror. There are very few short films and stories that really get under my skin and make me look away. Why I know what I see is not real, the tale of “Lovesick” no doubt came from the inspiration of the modern day sick monsters in the dark corners as well as the raw exploitation films of yesteryear. Knowing Weaver somewhat, the innate fear and creation of the elder man came from him being a father. Continue reading