There’s A Lion On The Loose!

Hello dear readers and welcome to another jam packed newsletter full of cult film news just for you. This week, one news story has been on the minds of everyone in the country; the sighting of a supposedly escaped Lion on the loose in the wilderness of Essex! Although now thought to be nothing more than an over-sized kitty, if you’re anything like me your imagination is going crazy at the thoughts of a rampaging, unstoppable giant lion causing bloody havoc on the streets. So, what better time than now to have a weekend marathon of killer animal attack movies! From Jaws to The Birds, Night Of The Lepus, Grizzly and Them! If you have a favourite of this mini-genre, why not let us know over on this thread! We’d love to hear what you think. Attack From Planet B have put together a great list of the top 10 animal attack movies, well worth a look see.

Anyway, on with the show!

SHAMELESS MOVIE MARATHON!

It’s nearly here! Cult Labs’ very first Shameless Movie Marathon is only a few hours away. Kicking off at 7:00 tomorrow night , the sleazy Marathon includes a triple bill of cult goodness with two great gialli, What Have They Done To Your Daughters? and Lucio Fulci’s New York Ripper followed by the zombie classic Dellamorte Dellamore! And the best part? It all takes place from the comfort of your own home! Simply stick on the film at the allocated time, log on to Twitter (if you haven’t got an account, be sure to create one – it’s dead simple and hugely worth it for these fantastic movie nights), and tweet away as the films play. Make sure to include @cultlabs or #cultlabs so everyone can see your posts and join in the convos about the film. Follow me too so I can help you if there’s any technical problems. Head on over to the Facebook event page for all the details and whatever you do, don’t forget the popcorn! Throughout the night, I’ll be asking a series of questions with a whole bunch of Shameless and cult DVDs/Blu-rays up for grabs. See you tomorrow night!

OUT NOW!

TRUTH OR DARE - This week saw the release of the excellent new horror film, Truth Or Dare! Staring David Oakes from The Borgias as the twisted host hell bent on unveiling a macabre secret of the invited guests, the film takes the traditional game of Truth Or Dare and morphs it into a terrifying game of life and death. The perfect film for a night of modern horror entertainment – don’t miss this out. Visit the Official Youtube Channel for a whole host of exclusive sneak peak previews!

MONSTER BRAWL - Don’t forget, if you haven’t already, to pick up the newly released Monster Brawl DVD. Released last week, this film stars everyone’s favourite Cult film actor, Lance Henrikson in a movie that pits the greatest horror stars head to head in the wrestling ring. It proves to be a hugely enjoyable film! This week there’s been a whole bunch of top trumps for each of the monsters. Go and check it out!

COMING SOON…

A NIGHT IN THE WOODS – Remember the first time you watched The Blair Witch Project? Remember the time you watched it and fell foul to a heart attack out of sheer terror? Remember when you told yourself ‘It’s only a movie! Plus it’s all set in America’? If so, prepare yourself, for Blair Witch has come to the UK! A Night In The Woods tells the horrifying story of a trio trapped on the wooded English moors, but they’re not alone. Eek! Mummy! Click here for a great clip from the film.

[REC] GENESIS – Out on Monday is the brand new [REC] film on DVD and Blu-ray. Quickly becoming a favourite of the trilogy and one of the most enjoyable horrors of the year, this is a must for fans of zombies and those who enjoy their movies on the fun and scary side. To celebrate, Sam has put together this fantastic blog about the greatest Spanish horror films of all time. What do you think of the list? Anything you would add? Share your thoughts on the thread! Don’t forget to visit the Official [REC] Facebook page for incredible competitions, content and exclusive clips.

BENEATH THE DARKNESS – Now here’s a killer thriller you need to see. Staring Dennie Quaid as a murderous psycho who keeps his dead wife in the house, treating her very much alive, this film is creepy, unnerving and a must see! Out on the 17th September, be sure to pre-order yours today for one of the best thrillers you’re likely to have seen in a very long time. Discuss Quaid to your hearts content over on the official forum!

SINISTER – One of the biggest hits at the Bank Holiday’s FrightFest weekend, Sinister promises to be the most terrifying horror film of the year. From the minds behind Paranormal Activity and Insidious, this film tells the tale of a author (played by Ethan Hawke) and his family who move into the house with a grizzly history. Before you know it, they’re over their heads in spine-tingling, nerve-shattering horror! Take a look at the official thread for all the details. Sinister is out in cinemas on the 5th October. Prepare to be terrified.

ARROW VIDEO – This week’s Arrow news has been all about the upcoming release of Zombie Flesh Eaters! With a poll to vote for what taglines are included to a poll to vote for which artwork you’d like included in this releases – be sure to vote before they close (Friday the 14th). This is going to be the definitive release of this incredible classic film, and your decisions will be responsible!

WIN! WIN! WIN!

To celebrate [REC] Genesis‘ DVD and Blu-ray release on this coming Monday (DON’T MISS IT!), we’re running a very cool competition on the official Facebook page. Simply share the image and you could win a quad poster of the film signed by both the director and the star of this incredible movie as well as the film on DVD/Blu-ray! 10 runner ups will also get their zombie loving mits on an exclusive [REC] Genesis bottle opener too! Impressive stuff! So don’t hesitate – head here and win!