Fact Can Be Stranger Than Fiction!
Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the very last edition of the weekly newsletter this month! I can’t believe it’s nearly September – time flies when you’re watching movies. The nights are drawing in, the cold will soon be upon us and we’ll all be longing for the summer months in no time soon. But what better time to snuggle up indoors with a bottle of J & B and a marathon of blood-chilling horror movies!
Things certainly get chilly with the newly released horror movie, The Dyatlov Pass Incident. We’ve all heard the strange stories and ‘unexplained encounters’ from Bigfoot to UFOs to ghosts, boogeymen and Nessie! But are you familiar with the true story of a group of hickers venturing up a Russian mountain, only to have their bodies discovered, frozen, radioactive, screaming and seemingly aged?! It’s a terrifying tale that has baffled people for decades. Now, from the director of Cliffhanger and Die Hard 2 (among other greats!), Renny Harlin gives us a freaky film that’s inspired by this creepy event. Out in stores on DVD and Blu-ray now, treat yourself if you’re looking for a horror film that’ll chill you to the bone and leave your conspiracy and paranormal senses shaken!
Unmissable TV!
There’s nothing better than being hooked on a TV show. The wait between each episode, the unbearable cliffhangers, the community! It’s great. And now there’s a new show in town that you really, really need to see. Airing every Wednesday at 10pm on Channel 5, Wentworth Prison is a fresh, clever, gritty, emotional and very naughty reboot of the hugely popular Prisoner: Cell Block H show of the late 70s and 80s. Quite simply, it is INCREDIBLE! Each Wednesday we’ll be hosting a live tweet-a-long with the #WentworthPrison hashtag, giving away prizes each week. So, come and join fellow fans and become hooked on the TV show that will be the most talked about show of the year. With it’s debut episode airing earlier this week, it took Twitter by storm. The most famous Prison is back on our small screens, updated for 2013. Do Not Miss It! Visit the official Facebook, Twitter and the new forum for all the latest news.
FrightFest Fun!
So, the most popular horror festival in the UK has come to an end for another year. But it shall return very shortly! Did you go? What films did you see? Which were your favourites? Let us know! Be sure to check out this great video from Inner Demon too, filmed at the event… – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eRv-vus_-bk
No One Lives
Without doubt, one of the best recieved movies shown at FrightFest this year was the hugely entertaining new film, No One Lives from the director of zombie-madness, Versus and Midnight Meat Train. Staring Luke Evans as the inventive and unstoppable murder whose a crazy cross between Patrick Bateman, Jason Voorhees and Hannibal Lecture this will tickle every horror fans tastes buds (before ripping out the tongue and feeding you it!). It’s gruesome, it’s gory and most importantly it’s FUN! Visit the official Facebook if you haven’t lately.
Manchestersploitation
If you live in Manchester and are gutted to have missed out on FrightFest or fancy something a little more…sexy, be sure to check out this upcoming film event! It’s the UK premier of Something Weird Video’s THAT’S SEXPLOITATION and is a must for all fans of the kinky and the cheeky! Head here for all the…juicy (?) details!
#ChuckysBack
You can never keep a Good Guy down! Some of cinema’s greatest horror icons have made their violent return to the big screen in recent years and…franky failed. Whether it’s the remakes…uh, sorry, ‘re-imaginings’ (pah!)…of A Nightmare On Elm Street, Friday The 13th or Halloween, they often lack that special something that the icon embodies. Now, welcome Chucky. The world’s most notorious killer doll is back and unlike his horror icon buddies, he’s better and bloodier than ever! Rather than a rehashed sequel, Curse Of Chucky is a fresh new sequel that takes the Chuckster back to his horror roots, leaving the last installation as a distant memory – the film even mixes a healthy dose of gothic horror into the mix! Chucky is at his best here, competing with the best films of his respected peers. Visit the official Facebook page for more and to discuss your thoughts on the best horror comebacks… 
The Vikings Are Coming!
Prepare to do battle – the invasion has begun! There’s no denying it, Vikings are awesome. Well, make space for the new British blood-soaked actioner, Hammer Of The Gods on your DVD/Blu-ray shelf, because this baby needs to be in there! Staring Charlie Bewley and bubbling with testosterone, beards, killing and manliness it’s a must see! Out on DVD and Blu-ray Monday, pre-order yours from Amazon today and bring out the inner Viking inside of you. For Valhalla!
Asian Action!
Have you ever wondered to yourself, ‘By golly, I wonder what action hero I would be!’ Well, the time has come to find out once and for all. To celebrate Universal’s release of Chow Yun-Fat’s epic The Assassins and supernatural kick-ass-athon The Four on DVD and Blu-ray, we’ve created this fun infographic. Click the image for a larger version and post your results here. Looks like the Cult Labs forum is visited by Bruce Lee clones!
Online Dangers
Staring Jaime Winstone from Dead Set, Bullet Boy and several other British hits, Uwantme2killhim? is an excellent new gritty thriller that delves into the dark side of the internet. Although it may be produced by Bryan Singer, it’s a much more intimate and moving experience compared to his superhero blockbusters. Take a look here for more info.
Shameless Section
What better way to end the newsletter than in the dungeons of sleaze! This week’s Shameless Film Of The Week celebrates one of the very best releases from this golden yellow company, Umberto Lenzi’s undisputable masterpiece, Almost Human. With a great cast, a huge body count and a top story, this Poliziotteschiha become a much-loved cult gem. Head over to the official forum thread and share your thoughts!
Well, until next time so long, take care, drive safe, don’t talk to strangers and always check under your bed!
Don’t forget to put your film knowledge to the test and see how well you know your movies! Join the fun and see if you can guess the films over in this great thread.
Kyle
