THIS WEEK @ CULT LABS: 23RD AUG 2013

It’s FrightFest Friday!

The day has finally come, when horror fans all over the UK gather in Leicester Square for a bank holiday weekend of non-stop horror! With plenty of great guests and a marathon of some truly fantastic new (and classic!) horror movies, this is where every UK horror fan should be! So, if you’re free this weekend, why not head on down to London and join in the fun! Many of the films mentioned in this newsletter will also be premiering there too – so don’t miss it!

Chucky’s Back!

Watch out dear readers, Chucky’s back! Everyone’s favourite killer doll is at it again and this time he’s heading back to his roots. Leaving the comedy of the last entry, Seed Of Chucky well behind, The Curse Of Chucky takes the franchise back to it’s glory days with a touch of gothic thrown in too. With the European premiere tonight at FrightFest and the DVD/Blu-ray coming out here in the UK on the 21st October (pre-order your copy here), head on over to the new Official Facebook page for all the details.

A Very Vine Competition!

One of the horrors receiving it’s UK premiere at FrightFest this weekend is the hugely entertaining action-packed, gore-fest, No One Lives. With a very sexy psychopathic killer and with the mind behind Midnight Meat Train and Versus directing, it’s a must see for cult fans! To celebrate, we’re hosting a very special competition. Show off your film making talents and record a short Vine video of either a funny re-enactment of your favorite horror scene or something a little more original! Simply tweet your entry with the hashtag #NoOneLives to @NoOneLivesUK to enter. Good luck!

Frozen With Fear!

Another FrightFest must see and another must-enter competition! Renny Harlin, director of Cliffhanger, Die Hard 2 and many more steps back into the horror genre with The Dyatlov Pass Incident. Based on a true incident and matching the sheer terror of Blair Witch Project, this is one heck of a scary trip and with one of the best twists you’ll see this year! Fancy winning the ultimate survival pack? Well, head to the official Facebook page for all the juicy details.

BRITISH ACTION FUN!

Also showing this weekend in London is the extremely gruesome, fun Viking flick made here in the UK. With a great cast including Charlie Bewley, it’s easily one of the best Viking films you’ll ever see and among some of the best bloody action films the UK has ever made. Get yourself over to the Facebook page for all the fun!

TERROR BENEATH THE WAVES – OUT NOW!

Dive deep down below the waves and step back in time for a gripping new war-time thriller. When a war submarine is taken hostage all hell breaks loose in this intense movie, available on DVD and Blu-ray now!With the submarine crew including Lance Henriksen, Ed Harris and David Duchovny, you know you’re in for a treat with this film. What are some of the very best hostage movies you’ve ever seen? Let us know here!

ASIAN ACTION

Are you a fan of Asian action movies? Of course you are! Whether it be the hits of Bruce Lee or Jackie Chan, as film fans we all have a place in our heart for these. Well, now not one, but two top Asian Action movies are heading to the UK! The supernatural action film, The Four is the perfect double bill with Chow Yun Fat’s latest movie, The Assassins. Head to the forum for all the details on these releases and pre-order these two gems!

Uwantme2killhim?

Support British cinema with this excellent new film, Uwantme2killhim? Based on a true story, Uwant delves into the dangers of the internet with a gripping movie from producer Bryan Singer and the director of The Amityville Horror. Visit the official Facebook page for all the details on this upcoming title.

SHAMELESS SCREEN ENTERTAINMENT

Lastly but by no means least, it’s time to enter the world of Shameless Screen Entertainment. Horray! This week’s film of the week is one of the greatest and most shocking movies ever created, the one and only Cannibal Holocaust. Dare you watch it this week? If so, post your thoughts on the Shameless forum! Whilst you’re there, be sure to read Shameless’ fitting tribute to the sad news of the passing of one of the most prolific producers of Italian exploitation cinema, Luciano Martino.


Well, until next time so long, take care, drive safe, don’t talk to strangers and always check under your bed!

Kyle

 

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