Midnight Media Stuff

I AM BRUCE LEE Trailer

2012-01-26T14:15:00.004Z

Coming very soon to a cinema near you is an all-new documentary about The Little Dragon - I AM BRUCE LEE.

Dirt Devil Ad - THE EXORCIST

2012-01-07T00:19:00.002Z

Have a peek at this EXORCIST themed advert...

Pingu's THE THING

2012-01-05T10:19:00.010Z

Quite a while ago we posted Lee Hardcastle's EVIL DEAD tribute in claymation... it seems the man has been very busy... check out his version of THE THING (set in the world of Pingu! - thanks to reader Tom Mace for the link), his incredible Postman Pat's PET SEMATARY and A ZOMBIE CLAYMATION...

For more visit Lee Hardcastle's website by clicking here

A ZOMBIE'S CHRISTMAS CAROL

2011-12-24T17:44:00.003Z

The last of the festive frights - Have a great Christmas!

A VERY ZOMBIE HOLIDAY (Instructional video)

2011-12-23T10:47:00.001Z

As promised, here's another festive fright...

Silent Night - Horror Christmas - Direct TV ad

2011-12-22T10:04:00.006Z

Here's a Christmas TV ad that's loaded with movie maniacs...

CHRISTMAS OF THE LIVING DEAD

2011-12-21T22:28:00.004Z

Here's the first of a few festive frights for Christmas...

SAINT DRACULA 3D Trailer

2011-12-16T12:21:00.002Z

Looks like 2012 will have two 3D Dracula movies!

Dario Argento's DRACULA 3D Trailer

2011-12-16T12:02:00.007Z

Take a look at this crazed trailer for Dario Argento's forthcoming DRACULA 3D starring Thomas Kretschmann, Rutger Hauer and Asia Argento - note that some of the visual fx shown are still 'work in progress'.

[REC]3 GENESIS - Trailer

2011-12-14T11:19:00.006Z

Here's a peek at [REC]3 GENESIS the forthcoming sequel/prequel due out in Spain sometime in March 2012. The action takes place a little bit earlier than the first film and a few miles away from the building location. In a clever twist that draws together the plots of the first two movies this third part of the saga also works as a decoder to uncover information hidden in the earlier films and leaves the door open for a final movie. Bring it on...

Classic Euro Horror Screenings at The Custard Factory

2011-12-12T01:44:00.005Z

If you like Classic Euro Horror Films then this event should be right up your street. Places are limited as there are only 100 seats. This show features pristine DVD projections of CASTLE OF THE WALKING DEAD, MILL OF THE STONE WOMEN, BAY OF BLOOD and FRANKENSTEIN'S BLOODY TERROR (MARK OF THE WOLFMAN). There is also a dealer area with plenty of goodies on sale throughout the day. Call Peter on 01527-60032 to book and for more info...

BONG OF THE DEAD Trailer

2011-12-12T01:00:00.014Z

When meteorites from outer space cause an all out zombie outbreak, the world is left desolate with only a few survivors. Tommy and Edwin are a pair of stoner buddies who keep themselves occupied by growing and smoking as much pot as humanly possible! One day they discover that by using zombie brains as fertilizer, they are able to grow a strain of super potent weed. In order for them to be able to keep a constant surplus of pot they must find more zombies! Together they embark on a road trip in search of zombies but end up finding more than they bargained for...

This low budget splatter-mix has been described as a gory mix of SHAUN OF THE DEAD meets CHEECH & CHONG! BONG OF THE DEAD is currently available on DVD...

Camden Film Fair - Saturday 10th December 2011

2011-12-08T01:27:00.002Z

Attention Film Collectors and time for another plug - If you are in the London area on Saturday 10th December 2011 then why not come along to the Camden Film Fair - here you can buy lots of movies and other film memorabilia and maybe pick up an extra Christmas present or find some alternative festive viewing material... see you there!

EVIL DEAD 2 - Ash Action Figures

2011-12-08T01:20:00.006Z

More cool toy news - look out for these nicely detailed Ash and Deadite Ash figures from NECA which will be hitting the stores sometime in February 2012.

DOLEMITE - RUDY RAY MOORE - Weird Wobbler

2011-12-07T09:19:00.004Z

Those cool dudes at Cult Collectibles have just unveiled their latest limited edition 'weird wobbler' - yes folks, heading out around March 2012 is a truly badazz tribute to the Godfather of Rap, RUDY RAY MOORE in his mad mofo DOLEMITE guise - for more info point your cursor to www.cultcollectibles.com

KID IN THE BOX - New Italian Horror Film

2011-11-04T17:21:00.008Z

Italian Director Gabriele Albanesi has a new movie in the works. KID IN THE BOX is a sequel to his 2006 low-budget splatter epic LAST HOUSE IN THE WOODS (IL BOSCO FUORI). Sergio Stivaletti is once again handling the spfx and maestro Claudio Simonetti is providing the score. Check out this advance poster art...

CAMDEN FILM FAIR - Saturday 10th December 2011

2011-11-03T11:18:00.003Z

Attention Film Collectors - If you are in the London area on Saturday 10th December 2011 then why not come along to the Camden Film Fair - here you can buy lots of movies and other film memorabilia...

LUCIO FULCI - Weird Wobbler figure

2011-11-02T09:57:00.004Z

Following on from Cult Collectibles THE BEYOND figure comes this 'weird wobbler' of LUCIO FULCI dressed in his CAT IN THE BRAIN (NIGHTMARE CONCERT / UN GATTO NEL CERVELLO) garb. As with the previous 'wobblers' this is limited to just 1000 numbered pieces. There's a tentative street date of early December 2011. Also announced is a Rudy Ray Moore figure from DOLEMITE!

HALLOWEEN'D - A HALLOWEEN TREAT

2011-10-31T23:12:00.005Z

Here's a Halloween Holiday Treat, it's a funny spoof of John Carpenter's classic HALLOWEEN entitled HALLOWEEN'D - enjoy...

MID MORNING MATTERS WITH ALAN PARTRIDGE - OUTTAKES

2011-10-28T13:30:00.003+01:00

Here's a set of Outtakes from the brilliant internet-based Alan Partridge MID MORNING MATTERS series...

TENEBRE in Lego!

2011-10-27T11:46:00.004+01:00

Yep, you read right... have a peek at this homage to Dario Argento's superlative Giallo in Lego!

CAMDEN FILM FAIR - Saturday 22nd October 2011

2011-10-21T19:11:00.003+01:00

Time for another plug. See you at the Camden Film Fair tomorrow...

Filmbar70 - 25th October 2011

2011-10-19T15:43:00.005+01:00

If you fancy kicking back with a brew and chillin' with some film buddies head on over to FilmBar70's latest gathering at the Roxy Bar, on 25th October 2011, where the lads will be screening the cool giallo FORBIDDEN PHOTOS OF A LADY ABOVE SUSPICION...

MORITURIS Trailer - New Italian Horror Film

2011-10-19T15:26:00.003+01:00

Euro Horror buffs should have a peek at this new Italian splatter film concerning Zombie Gladiators. The film has been directed by Raffaele Picchio. Here's the synopsis from the official website: "Rome, in 73 B.C.. Spartacus led the rebellion of 200 gladiators which saw them opposed to the inhumanity which Rome had forced them into. During the riot they resisted for a long time against Roman soldiers. Few against a whole army. Some of them went crazy and started murders, rapes and violence. Spartacus punished them with death. But in those lands, when blood gets shed, they come back..."

FESTIVAL OF FANTASTIC FILMS - FILM FAIR - MANCHESTER 23rd October 2011

2011-10-17T09:48:00.006+01:00

Those of you that miss the MANCHESTER FILM FAIR should head over to the FILM FAIR at the FESTIVAL OF FANTASTIC FILMS this Sunday 23rd October 2011. There will be a variety of stalls selling DVDs, Movies and Film Memorabilia as well as signings with ROBIN ASKWITH, RICHARD GORDON, BOBBY RHODES, NORMAN J WARREN, DAVID McGILLIVRAY and more. The event is being held at the Manchester Conference Centre. For more info about the Film Fair please call 0161 228 2947 or for more details about the 3 day festival visit http://fantastic-films.com/festival/. See you there...

B-MOVIES and More...

2011-10-13T10:26:00.007+01:00

If you like B-Movies, Serials, Westerns, Sci-Fi and Horror then this event should be worth investigating. Places are limited as there are only 100 seats. This first show includes Westerns and Serials. Call 01527-60032 to book and for more info...

CAMDEN FILM FAIR - 22nd October 2011

2011-09-19T22:22:00.005+01:00

Heads up Film Fans - If you are in the London area on Saturday 22nd October 2011 then why not come along to the Camden Film Fair. Here you will find Movies, DVDs, Books, Posters, Postcards and many other film related collectables. See you there...

ZOMBIE FLESH EATERS Blu-ray update

2011-09-19T10:08:00.004+01:00

As the ZOMBIE Blu-ray release date, October 25th 2011, gets closer take a look at the restoration process undertaken by Blue Underground for this Fulci classic...

FOUR FLIES ON GREY VELVET coming soon from AWE

2011-09-06T09:58:00.007+01:00

Dario Argento's FOUR FLIES ON GREY VELVET is out very soon from the Danish DVD label Another World Entertainment. Check out the rather striking new artwork and the US 'PG' trailer...

MONSTER BRAWL Trailer

2011-08-12T01:05:00.006+01:00

Heads up Monster Maniacs... MONSTER BRAWL is on its way and looks like a whole lotta crazy fun...
Eight legendary monsters pitted against each other in a fight to the death to determine the most powerful monster of all time. Starring Dave Foley (Kids in the Hall), Robert Maillet (300, Sherlock Holmes), Art Hindle (Porky's, The Brood), Herb Dean (MMA Referee), Jimmy Hart "The Mouth of the South", with Kevin Nash (The Punisher), and featuring the voice of Lance Henriksen (Aliens). It's the Ultimate Fight of the Living Dead!

CAMDEN FILM FAIR - 10th September 2011

2011-08-11T12:16:00.002+01:00

Attention Film Collectors - If you are in the London area on Saturday 10th September 2011 then why not come along to the Camden Film Fair - here you can buy lots of movies and other film memorabilia

THE WALKING DEAD Season 2 Trailer

2011-07-26T22:05:00.004+01:00

Coming to US TV screens this October is the hotly-anticipated second season of THE WALKING DEAD, hopefully the UK screenings will closely follow on FX... in the meantime get a feast of this preview:

THE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN TRAILER (2012)

2011-07-20T18:55:00.004+01:00

Here's a first look at the new web-slinger reboot...

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THE LEGEND OF THE PSYCHOTIC FOREST RANGER

2011-07-19T18:48:00.006+01:00

Coming soon - THE LEGEND OF THE PSYCHOTIC FOREST RANGER... it's like we're still in the 1980's...

THE THING Prequel Poster and Trailer

2011-07-14T18:26:00.004+01:00

Here's a look at the US one-sheet poster for the upcoming prequel THE THING - heading to US screens in October 2011. However, the trailer makes it look more like a remake...

CAMDEN FILM FAIR - 6th August 2011

2011-07-07T22:15:00.006+01:00

Attention Film Collectors - If you are in the London area on Saturday 6th August 2011 then why not come along to the Camden Film Fair - here you can buy lots of movies and other film memorabilia.

ZOMBIE FLESH EATERS Blu-ray at last!

2011-07-05T20:19:00.008+01:00

Fulci fans can now celebrate all over again... hot on the heels of HOUSE BY THE CEMETERY comes Blue Underground's Special 2-Disc Ultimate Blu-ray Edition of ZOMBIE (aka: ZOMBIE FLESH EATERS / ZOMBI 2) on 25th October 2011 (also on 2-disc DVD). As well as stunning picture and sound quality the sets are rammed with bonus features. Here's a run-down of the extra material...

Disc 1 Extras:
Audio Commentary with Star Ian McCulloch and Diabolik Magazine Editor Jason J. Slater; Theatrical Trailers; TV Spots; Radio Spots; Poster & Still Gallery; Guillermo del Toro Intro.

Disc 2 Extras:
Zombie Wasteland – Interviews with Stars Ian McCulloch, Richard Johnson & Al Cliver, and Actor/Stuntman Ottaviano Dell'Acqua; Flesh Eaters on Film – Interview with Co-Producer Fabrizio De Angelis; Deadtime Stories – Interviews with Co-Writers Elisa Briganti and (Uncredited) Dardano Sacchetti; World of the Dead – Interviews with Cinematographer Sergio Salvati and Production & Costume Designer Walter Patriarca; Zombi Italiano – Interviews with Special Make-Up Effects Artists Gianetto De Rossi & Maurizio Trani and Special Effects Artist Gino De Rossi; Notes on a Headstone – Interview with Composer Fabio Frizzi; All in the Family – Interview with Antonella Fulci; Zombie Lover – Award-Winning Filmmaker Guillermo del Toro talks about one of his favorite films.

Here's the new trailer:

Here's the sales flyer:

HOUSE BY THE CEMETERY coming to Blu-ray

2011-06-17T17:31:00.008+01:00

September 27th 2011 sees Lucio Fulci's splatter masterpiece HOUSE BY THE CEMETERY arriving on the Blu-ray format from cult US label Blue Underground. The features-packed disc (also on standard definition DVD) sports a host of new extra material, some of it being exclusive to the BD.

The print utilised is a brand new HD transfer from the original uncut and uncensored camera negative, It's presented in full 1080p HD Resolution with an aspect ratio of 2.35:1 Anamorphic Widescreen. The sound is presented in English DTS HD stereo and Italian mono. There are subtitle choices in English, Spanish and French.

Here's a run-down of the bonus material:

* Meet the Boyles – Interviews with Stars Catriona MacColl and Paolo Malco
* Children of the Night – Interviews with Stars Giovanni Frezza and Silvia Collatina
* Tales of Laura Gittleson – Interview with Star Dagmar Lassander
* My Time With Terror – Interview with Star Carlo De Mejo
* A Haunted House Story – Interviews with Co-Writers Dardano Sacchetti and Elisa Briganti
* To Build a Better Death Trap – Interviews with Cinematographer Sergio Salvati, Special Make-Up Effects Artists Giannetto De Rossi & Maurizio Trani, Special Effects Artist Gino De Rossi, and Actor Giovanni De Nava
* Deleted Scene
* Theatrical Trailers
* TV Spot
* Poster & Still Gallery

Coping with a Zombie outbreak

2011-06-10T14:25:00.002+01:00

Can your local council deal with a zombie attack? For more on this story go here.

APOCALYPSE NOW - Blu-ray Competition

2011-06-04T20:42:00.026+01:00

On 13th June 2011 Francis Ford Coppola's stunning APOCALYPSE NOW is released onto UK Blu-ray as a lavish 3-disc Special Edition.

Heralded by many as the film that crystallizes most perfectly the experience of the Vietnam War, Francis Ford Coppola’s hallucinatory masterpiece APOCALYPSE NOW has been painstakingly restored by his own Zoetrope studios under his close supervision, and has recently enjoyed a re-release in cinemas.

Martin Sheen (TV’s The West Wing) stars as Army Captain Willard, a troubled man sent on a dangerous top-secret mission into Cambodia to assassinate a rogue Green Beret, Col. Kurtz (Marlon Brando, The Godfather, On the Waterfront, Last Tango in Paris), who has barricaded himself in a remote outpost. As Willard ventures deeper and deeper into the wilderness of the jungle, he embarks on a strange journey that leads him to Kurtz – but also forces him to come face to face with the terrifying vision of the heart of darkness in us all.

With an all-star critically acclaimed cast that also includes Robert Duvall (The Road, Crazy Heart, The Godfather Pt I & II), Dennis Hopper (Easy Rider, Blue Velvet), Harrison Ford (The Indiana Jones series) and Laurence Fishburne (The Matrix Trilogy), APOCALYPSE NOW so impressed the Cannes jury when shown as only a work in progress that it won the Palme D’Or that year (tied with Tin Drum). Vittorio Storaro’s stunning cinematography and masterful sound editing from the genius Walter Murch won the film deserved Oscars and were just two of many awards the film has won over the years.

This highly anticipated Blu-ray Disc premieres in 1080P High Definition Widescreen in a 3-Disc Full Disclosure Edition. Also for the first time, these movies will be presented for home entertainment audiences in their original theatrical aspect ratios (2.35:1). The 3-Disc Full Disclosure Edition will include Apocalypse Now and Apocalypse Now Redux with more than nine hours of bonus material including new interviews with on-screen and behind-the-scenes talent, as well as the acclaimed making-of feature documentary Hearts of Darkness: A Filmmaker’s Apocalypse. In addition, this version features a 24-page collectible printed booklet and includes an introductory letter written by Coppola with personal accounts about the making of the film.

The Collector’s edition also features extracts of the original screenplay with handwritten notes by the legendary director, original drawings of the film’s storyboard, never-seen-before photos and memos sent to the cast and crew during shooting, and also the 1979 original Theatrical Program.

Moreover, this edition contains 5 Exclusive postcards including behind-the-scenes photos taken by famed American photographer, Mary Ellen Mark.

Disc 1: Apocalypse Now feature / Apocalypse Now Redux feature / Audio commentary by Francis Ford Coppola

Disc 2: Interview with John Milius (49 mins) / Interview with Fred Roos (casting Apocalypse) (12 mins) / A Conversation with Martin Sheen and Francis Ford Coppola (60 mins) / The Mercury Theatre on Air: Hearts of Darkness Nov 6 1938 (37 mins) / The Hollow Men (17 mins) / Monkey Sampan “Lost Scene” (3 mins) / Additional Scenes (27 mins) / Kurtz Compound Destruction with credits (6 mins) / The Birth of 5.1 sound (6 mins) / Ghost Helicopter Flyover (4 mins) / Apocalypse Now: The Synthesizer Soundtrack by Bob Moog (still images) / A Million Feet of Film: The Editing of Apocalypse Now (18 mins) / The Music of Apocalypse Now (15 mins) / The Sound Design of Apocalypse Now (15 mins) / The Final Mix (3 mins) / Apocalypse Then & Now (4 mins) / 2001 Cannes Film Festival: Francis Ford Coppola (39 mins) / PBR Streetgang (4 mins) / The Colour Palette of Apocalypse Now (4 mins) / Disc credits

Disc 3: Hearts of Darkness feature / Audio commentary by Francis and Eleanor Coppola / John Milius script excerpt with Francis Ford Coppola notes / Storyboard Collection / Photo Archive: unit photography, Mary Ellen Mark photography / Marketing Archive: original trailer, radio spots, theatrical program, lobby card and press kit, photos

Now here's your chance to win one of these very special Blu-ray sets. Thanks to Optimum Home Entertainment we have 3 copies to offer as prizes. To be in with a chance of winning you need to answer the following question correctly:

Name the composer and the piece of music that accompanies the famous helicopter attack footage?

Update 30th June 2011. The competition is now closed. The winners are: E. Wright (Derbyshire), Sam Love (Shropshire) and Alex Palmer (Belfast). Expect your Blu-ray in the mail very soon.

Here's the trailer:

ICE COLD IN ALEX - Blu-ray Competition

2011-06-03T11:47:00.020+01:00

On 13th June 2011 another digitally restored British Classic War movie, ICE COLD IN ALEX, is released onto UK Blu-ray disc. This award-winning film was directed by J. Lee Thompson and famously stars John Mills, Sylvia Syms, Harry Andrews & Anthony Quayle. The movie is based on the novel by Christopher Landon.

WWII, North Africa. When the Germans begin an attack on the Allied held town of Tobruck in Libya, an evacuation is ordered. A fatigued transport pool Officer Captain Anson (John Mills) and his loyal MSM Tom Pugh (Harry Andrews) commandeer a battered old ambulance, and taking aboard two nurses left behind, they decide to cross the desert back to British lines. They soon encounter a South African officer, Captain Van der Poel (Anthony Quayle) whose two large bottles of gin persuade Anson to let him travel with them. All manner of obstacles threaten to curtail their progress through the desert - a minefield, a broken suspension spring, some quick-sand – and Van der Poel quickly arouses suspicion with his obsessive attachment to his large and mysterious backpack, and lack of knowledge of South African tea-brewing techniques. All the while, all that sustains them is Captain Anson’s promise of the tall, frothy, ice-cold glasses of beer that await them upon their arrival in Alexandria (the “Alex” of the title. Adapted by Christopher Landon from his own classic novel and based on his own experiences serving in North Africa, ICE COLD IN ALEX is a rip-roaring tale of determination, courage and ingenuity in the most unforgiving of environments, and the friendships that are born out of such endurance.

Blu-ray Extras: Interview with Sylvia Syms / John Mills’ home movie footage / Trailer / Photo Gallery.

Now here's your chance to win a new Blu-ray of this classic British film. Thanks to Optimum Home Entertainment we have 3 copies to offer. To be in with a chance of winning you need to answer the following question correctly:

Name the UK comedian who appeared in a spoof of this film for a well-known beer commercial?

Update 30th June 2011. The competition is now closed. The winners are: Robert Strong (Cambridgeshire), Lisa Meadows (Dundee) and T. Hunter (Hampshire). Expect your Blu-ray in the mail very soon.

If you would like to catch this movie on the big screen then head over to The Odeon, Panton Street, London where it will be showing from June 17th.

Here's the trailer:

THE CRUEL SEA - Blu-ray Competition

2011-06-02T10:52:00.023+01:00

On 13th June 2011 the British Classic War epic THE CRUEL SEA is launched onto digitally restored UK Blu-ray disc. Directed by Charles Frend. Based on the best-selling book by Nicholas Monsarrat with a screenplay by Eric Ambler. The film stars Jack Hawkins, Sir Donald Sinden, John Stratton, Stanley Baker, Virginia McKenna & Denholm Elliot.

The novel THE CRUEL SEA by Nicholas Monsarrat was an unflinching portrayal of life at sea during WWII on a boat tasked with protecting convoys and seeking and destroying U-boats. A runaway success, the novel had already sold over 4 million copies in just 2 years when Ealing decided to make the film version. Filmed aboard an actual Royal Navy corvette, THE CRUEL SEA tells the story of the sailors aboard the HMS Compass Rose: the bonds that form between them, the daily pressures they face and their epic struggle to overcome the enemy. Nominated for a BAFTA for Best British Film, THE CRUEL SEA is a gripping insight into the lives of unsung heroes at sea during the war, and the agonizing decisions and incredible peril they faced on a daily basis.

Blu-ray Extras: Interview with Donald Sinden / Stills gallery

Now here's your chance to win a new Blu-ray of this classic British film. Thanks to Optimum Home Entertainment we have 3 copies to offer. To be in with a chance of winning you need to answer the following question correctly:

Name the year that the film of THE CRUEL SEA was released?

Update 30th June 2011. The competition is now closed. The winners are: Keith Armstrong (Bedfordshire), James Nelmes (Stirling) and Harry Brightman (Lancashire). Expect your Blu-ray in the mail very soon.

You can view the trailer by clicking here

Filmbar70 - ASSAULT screening

2011-06-01T14:04:00.004+01:00

Our pals over at Filmbar70 are screening the sleazy Brit thriller ASSAULT on the evening of June 21st 2011 - if you are in the area of London Bridge on that date and fancy a film and a jar then you'll be in good company... tell the lads that we sent ya!

CROSS OF IRON Blu-ray Competition

2011-05-30T14:28:00.025+01:00

On 6th June 2011 Sam Peckinpah's brutal war epic CROSS OF IRON is released on UK Blu-ray digitally restored for the first time. Based on the novel by Willi Heinrich the film stars James Coburn, Maximilian Schell, James Mason, David Warner & Senta Berger.

WWII, 1943, the Russian front. An arrogant aristocratic Prussian Officer named Stransky (Maximilian Schell) is assigned as the new commander of a German platoon, his only ambition to win the Iron Cross to maintain his family honour. When Stransky falsely claims credit for bravely leading the squad into a bloody battle against the Russians in order to be awarded the medal he craves, he names gutsy Sergeant Rolf Steiner (James Coburn) as his witness. When Steiner refuses to be complicit, a battle of wills between the two men from very different backgrounds ensures. Then Stransky purposefully fails to relay an order to the squad to fall back from their position, leaving them surrounded by Russian troops and suffering heavy bombardment. Knowing that defeat is inevitable their only goal is survival...

Heralded as the most 'anti-war' war film ever made, CROSS OF IRON is a bloody and thought-provoking depiction of the horrors of war and Peckinpah has served as an inspiration for everyone from Tarantino to Kathryn Bigelow.

Blu-ray Extras (all new): Passion & Poetry - Sam Peckinpah's War (46:00): A documentary by Mike Siegel featuring James Coburn, Senta Berger, David Warner, Vadim Glowna, Roger Fritz, Katy Haber & Sam Peckinpah. 5 featurettes with 1976 on set audio interviews: Sam Peckinpah (5:06) / James Coburn (5:30) / James Mason (6:05) / Maximilian Schell (4:35) / David Warner (3:14) / Featurette KRÜGER KISSES KERN (8:27) / Letters From Vadim & Sam Featurette (3:48) / Vadim & Sam - Son & Dad Featurette (5:55) / Cutting Room Floor Featurette (4:19) / Mike's Homemovies Featurette - Steiner meets Kiesel again (7:16) / Steiner In Japan (2-3 mins) / Before & After Restoration Comparison / German Trailer (3:10) / USA TV-Spot (0:30) / USA/UK Trailer (3:42).

Now here's your chance to win a new Blu-ray of this powerful film. Thanks to Optimum Home Entertainment we have 3 copies to offer. To be in with a chance of winning you need to answer the following question correctly:

Name the last movie that Sam Peckinpah directed?

Update 16th June 2011. The competition is now closed.

If you would like to catch this movie on the big screen then head over to The Odeon, Panton Street, London where it will be showing from June 17th.

Here's the trailer:

New Italian Zombie Film - EATERS Trailer

2011-05-29T00:43:00.003+01:00

Just when you thought that the Italians had forgotten how to make a good zombie film... along comes EATERS - here's the impressive trailer:

It's out to buy in the UK on June 13th 2011.

WITHOUT WARNING coming to DVD at last!

2011-05-24T08:43:00.005+01:00

Greydon Clark's influential sci-fi horror classic WITHOUT WARNING is landing on DVD sometime in June or July 2011 thanks to the Danes over at AWE. The film stars Jack Palance, Martin Landau and Cameron Mitchell who square up against a bulby-headed alien hunter and his organic toothy friends. Not only did this film inspire Arnold Schwarzenegger's PREDATOR but the tall Kevin Peter Hall played the alien creature in both WITHOUT WARNING and PREDATOR!

Here's the trailer:

UPDATE 31st May 2011 - We have just learned that AWE's WITHOUT WARNING has been "postponed indefinitely". The materials provided by the distributor were of very poor quality. So the wait for this classic continues...

THE MAN WHO SAW FRANKENSTEIN CRY - New PAUL NASCHY Documentary

2011-05-18T09:24:00.010+01:00

THE MAN WHO SAW FRANKENSTEIN CRY (EL HOMBRE QUE VIO LLORAR A FRANKENSTEIN) is a new documentary about PAUL NASCHY, the legendary horror actor, scriptwriter and Director, who is regarded as the Spanish Lon Chaney, and the country's most prolific filmmaker dedicated to Fantastic Cinema. This profile focuses on his enduring career spanning hundreds of films.
Hosted by Mick Garris (Masters of Horror, The Stand, The Shining), interviewing luminaries of genre cinema such as John Landis, Joe Dante, Nacho Cerda , providing a fascinating insight on this unique artist who influenced a whole generation and according to Tarantino is "one of the most fascinating filmmakers ever".

OPSTANDELSEN (aka. RESURRECTION) TRAILER

2011-05-12T12:40:00.005+01:00

Zombie followers need to take note of the new Danish horror film OPSTANDELSEN - it's heading onto DVD this month from the AWE label. We just love the ZOMBIE FLESH EATERS inspired cover art.

Here's the trailer...

You can purchase this movie by going here.

YELLOW (GIALLO) TRAILER

2011-05-11T18:27:00.000+01:00

Italian Horror fans should have a look at this short student film by Semih Tareen entitled YELLOW (GIALLO) - a superbly lit homage...

MACHETE MAIDENS UNLEASHED! Aussie DVD

2011-05-04T18:57:00.005+01:00

Attention exploitation fans - Mark Hartley's follow-up to his brilliant NOT QUITE HOLLYWOOD is coming soon on Australian Region 4 DVD as a two disc set from Umbrella Entertainment. MACHETE MAIDENS UNLEASHED! looks at Filipino trash films and will have you shelling out a small fortune for more movies that you simply have to see. I know that happened here at MMHQ with the Ozploitation flicks from NOT QUITE HOLLYWOOD. This set arrives Down Under around mid-May time and here's a rundown of the contents:

Disc 1

The complete feature-length Documentary.

Special features:

-Audio Commentary with Director and crew
-More stories from the cast (including Mitchum, Landis, Haig, Dante & Arkush) (60 min)
-Filipino exploitation trailer reel (65 min}
-The Oath of green blood
-"Up From The Depths" monster test footage
-Fantastic Fest red carpet featurette
-Fantastic Fest Q&A with Roger & Julie Corman, Hartley and Tim League
-Poster and stills gallery (100 images)
-Behind the scenes gallery (100 images)
-Theatrical trailer
-Easter egg.

Disc 2

-Cirio Santiago's full-length movie THE MUTHERS (16:9 transfer)

THE BLOOD REICH: BLOODRAYNE 3 - DVD COMPETITION

2011-04-28T09:36:00.021+01:00

The rise of Hitler's vampire legion…

On 2nd May 2011 THE BLOOD REICH: BLOODRAYNE 3 hits UK DVD. It's prolific director Uwe Boll's second sequel in his popular BLOODRAYNE horror series.

The year is 1943 and on the Eastern Front, a small band of Resistance fighters stand firm against the seemingly endless manpower of German army, headed by the vicious Commandant.
Meanwhile, a psychotic Doctor performs grisly experiments on people in the camps – and has a strange affinity for cutting open vampires, when he can get his hands on one.
And where there are vampires, there’s Rayne, a half-vampire, half-human who has moved through the centuries slaughtering blood-suckers and those that keep to the shadows alike.
After a bloody face off, the Commandant becomes infected by Rayne’s blood and, unbeknownst to her, begins a horrifying transformation into a powerful day-walking vampire.
Rayne must now face her greatest foe: a growing army of undead soldiers led by the Commandant, hell-bent on returning to Berlin where they intend to make The Fuhrer immortal…

Special Features on the DVD include: The Making of Bloodrayne 3, Writer's Featurette and Director's Commentary.

Now here's your chance to win a new DVD of this latest BLOODRAYNE horror film. Thanks to Metrodome we have 3 copies to offer. To be in with a chance of winning you need to answer the following question correctly:

Uwe Boll famously challeged his critics - in which sport did he do this?

Update 24th May 2011. The competition is now closed.

Here's the trailer:

Lucio Fulci’s THE BEYOND “Weird Wobbler” bobblehead figure

2011-04-26T09:38:00.006+01:00

Devotees of the Grandfather of Splatter, Lucio Fulci, should feast their eyes on this forthcoming figure from Cult Collectibles. It features the schoolgirl zombie from THE BEYOND complete with a changeable face to reveal the gunshot blast! There is a tentative street date of June 2011 and should look great in your collection. Cult Collectibles have also released "Weird Wobbler's" of the Black Devil Doll and a Demon figure from Lamberto Bava's DEMONS. Also announced is a Lucio Fulci figure from CAT IN THE BRAIN...

Get Ready to GO APE all over again!

2011-04-15T09:15:00.002+01:00

This Summer the Apes are back like you've never seen 'em before - feast your eyes on the trailer for RISE OF THE PLANET OF THE APES...

THE WALKING DEAD - ACTION FIGURES

2011-04-14T22:58:00.006+01:00

Fans of both THE WALKING DEAD comicbooks and the AMC TV series can look forward to a range of collectible action figures from McFarlane in September 2011. The first series of four figures are from the comicbooks and consist of:

THE WALKING DEAD Series 1
- Officer Rick Grimes
- Michonne
- Zombie Lurker
- Zombie Roamer

The second series of deluxe 6-inch figures are out in November 2011 and are based on AMC’s original TV show...

THE WALKING DEAD Series 2
- Deputy Rick Grimes
- Daryl Dixon
- Zombie Walker
- Zombie Biter

NINJA ASSASSIN... in LEGO!

2011-04-14T22:47:00.003+01:00

Get a load of this amazing NINJA ASSASSIN trailer totally recreated in Lego!

THE DOOR - DVD COMPETITION

2011-04-12T19:57:00.020+01:00

BE CAREFUL WHO YOU LET IN

On 18th April 2011 the German supernatural thriller THE DOOR is released onto UK DVD.

THE DOOR (Die Tür) is a dark fantasy-thriller centering on a broken man, given a second chance at life following a tragic accident. David Andernach (Mads Mikkelsen - Casino Royale, Valhalla Rising, Clash of The Titans) seemingly had it all; a successful painter with a wealthy home in the suburbs, a devoted wife Maja (Jessica Schwarz - Perfume: The Story of a murderer) and a beautiful young daughter, Leonie (Valeria Eisenbart). But one summer’s day, instead of taking Leonie on a trip into the forest to catch butterflies, he stays behind to wile away the afternoon with his mistress Gia (Heike Makatsch - Resident Evil, Love Actually). Returning, he finds that Leonie has drowned after falling into the family pool. We meet David again five years later, shabby, divorced, and not having painted in years. But after being driven by guilt to try to drown himself in the very same pool, he’s led by a butterfly to a hidden tunnel that opens onto the very day Leonie died. However David’s joy at what initially appears to be a chance for redemption soon fades as it dawns everything in the past is not as it seems. Playing out in the vein of a Greek tragedy, THE DOOR is both an accomplished supernatural thriller and a dark moral fable, adapted from the 2001 novel “Die Damalstuer” by Akif Pirinçci, widely regarded as Germany’s Stephen King.

Extras: interviews with director, cast & producers / 12 deleted/alternate scenes / trailer.

Now here's your chance to win a shiny DVD of this new thriller. Thanks to Optimum Home Entertainment we have 3 copies to offer. To be in with a chance of winning you need to answer the following question correctly:

What nationality is Mads Mikkelsen?

Update 4th May 2011. The competition is now closed.

Here's the German trailer (the DVD has English subtitles):

THE DOORS - BLU-RAY COMPETITION

2011-04-12T19:10:00.019+01:00

On 18th April 2011 Oliver Stone's sensational bio-pic of THE DOORS is released on UK Blu-ray as a stunning 20th Anniversary Special Edition.

2011 marks the 40th Anniversary of the death of legendary Doors front man Jim Morrison. With their legend intact and music as popular as ever, THE DOORS has been restored and is released here for the first time on Blu-ray. Oliver Stone’s epic portrayal of the hugely influential 1960's rock band and its charismatic, controversial lead singer and composer, Jim Morrison, features Val Kilmer in a career-defining role and also stars Meg Ryan, Kyle MacLachlan, Billy Idol and Michael Madsen. Featuring music from The Doors themselves and electrifying recreations of their most infamous on-stage performances, Stone captures perfectly the tumultuous, psychedelic journey of one of the late 60s most exciting and influential bands.

The Doors were a distillation of their time. The music they made was raw yet poetic, angry yet seductive. The stage show at its best was dramatic, brilliant theatre – artistic expression transcending all form. Jim Morrison’s sensual stage presence, charged with strength and energy, capable of projecting a sense of danger, spoke to young audiences’ fantasies and became a catalyst for an era. Their songs have kept The Doors in that rare pantheon of groups whose music evokes the memory of the turbulent ‘60’s and continues to make fans not only of those who lived during that time but also of following generations as well.

Extras: Jim Morrison: a poet in Paris, Back to the roots.

Now here's your chance to win a new Blu-ray of this quality film. Thanks to Optimum Home Entertainment we have 3 copies to offer. To be in with a chance of winning you need to answer the following question correctly:

How old was Jim Morrison when he died?

Update 4th May 2011. The competition is now closed.

Here's the trailer:

BARBAROSSA: SIEGE LORD - DVD COMPETITION

2011-03-31T14:52:00.018+01:00

A legendary knight faces his final crusade…

On 4th April 2011 BARBAROSSA: SIEGE LORD arrives on UK DVD and Blu-ray.

Rutger Hauer stars as Germanic Emperor Frederick Barbarossa in this bloodthirsty tale of a deadly medieval siege.

Set in Northern Italy, Barbarossa plans to capture the regions of the South and Centre to recreate the empire, which many years ago belonged to Charlemagne.

As violent clashes break out between the people of the land, fighting for independence and social status, Barbarossa struggles to keep control.

Featuring epic battles scenes and explosive action, prepare to join the fight for freedom.

Now here's your chance to win a new DVD of this medieval adventure film. Thanks to Metrodome we have 3 copies to offer. To be in with a chance of winning you need to answer the following question correctly:

Name Rutger Hauer's earlier medieval epic directed by Paul Verhoeven?

Update 16th April 2011. The competition is now closed.

Here's the trailer:

THE MAN WHO FELL TO EARTH - BLU-RAY COMPETITION

2011-03-24T12:08:00.015Z

On 4th April 2011 the brilliant science-fiction thriller THE MAN WHO FELL TO EARTH is released on UK Blu-ray.

THE MAN WHO FELL TO EARTH is Nic Roeg's cult classic starring David Bowie. Crash landing on Earth from his dying planet, an alien humanoid traveling by the name of Thomas Jerome Newton uses his superior intelligence to build a vast business empire. As he takes on, and beats, every US corporation people can only guess his true purpose - to save his dying world from agonizing death by drought. Newton's ageless fall from grace, as he becomes prey to lust, alcohol, business rivals, and the US Government makes THE MAN WHO FELL TO EARTH not only a bitingly caustic indictment of the modern world but also a poignant commentary on the loneliness of the outsider.

Extras: Interview with Nic Roeg / Watching the Alien documentary feature / Theatrical Trailer / Clip from Walter Tevis audio interview by Don Swain / Interview with Tony Richmond new / Interview with Paul Mayersberg - new / Interview with Candy Clark - new / HOH subtitles

Update 12th April 2011. The competition is now closed.

Here's the trailer:

SMOKE AND MIRRORS - TOM SAVINI DOCUMENTARY

2011-03-15T21:46:00.003Z

Take a look at this interesting teaser for the forthcoming TOM SAVINI documentary, SMOKE AND MIRRORS...

MID MORNING MATTERS WITH ALAN PARTRIDGE - Episode 12

2011-03-14T11:14:00.002Z

The very funny Alan Partridge online series draws to a close with this brilliant episode... More talent in her little finger that I've got in my entire arms!

MID MORNING MATTERS WITH ALAN PARTRIDGE - Episode 11

2011-03-05T00:19:00.001Z

It's time for another slice of Partridge pie... Short burst underwater crying.

BLOOD MOON BOOK SIGNING AT CAMDEN FILM FAIR

2011-03-01T21:32:00.007Z

Author ROBERT H. TEMPEST will be at CAMDEN FILM FAIR on 2nd APRIL 2011 signing copies of his new horror novel BLOOD MOON - ‘A horrific killing brings a police detective, animal expert and a 500 year old werewolf together in this triangle of horror. One must die, two could die, but which ones will?’.

MID MORNING MATTERS WITH ALAN PARTRIDGE - Episode 10

2011-02-25T21:02:00.004Z

Steve Coogan excels in this latest Alan Partridge web episode from Fosters Beer... Billy no mates.

DEAD ISLAND TRAILER

2011-02-24T10:45:00.002Z

Calling all zombie and gaming fans - check out this startling trailer...

PARADOX SOLDIERS - DVD Competition

2011-02-19T00:51:00.013Z

They came from the present, to alter the past and save the future…

On 21st February 2011 PARADOX SOLDIERS arrives on UK DVD.

The wartime action-adventure is given a thrilling sci-fi twist in the time-bending PARADOX SOLDIERS, which fuses spectacular World War II action with the classic time travel enigma: what if you went back in time and accidentally did something that would critically affect your future existence?

Four strangers are enjoying a World War II re-enactment weekend when fantasy becomes reality and they find themselves accidentally caught up in a time vortex that throws them back to the real Second World War.

Desperate to avoid capture by Nazi forces, the four must put aside their differences to find another portal that will return them to their own time. On the way, they accidentally become embroiled in one of history’s most notorious, bloody and pivotal battles and realise if they fail in their mission, their future selves will never exist.

Now here's your chance to win a new DVD of this thrilling time-travel war film. Thanks to Metrodome we have 3 copies to offer. To be in with a chance of winning you need to answer the following question correctly:

Name the time-travel war film starring Sonny Chiba?

UPDATE 1st MARCH 2011. THE COMPETITION IS NOW CLOSED.

Here's the trailer:

MID MORNING MATTERS WITH ALAN PARTRIDGE - Episode 9

2011-02-19T00:42:00.003Z

Another week and another classic Alan Partridge episode... Bill Oddie goes apeshit!

MID MORNING MATTERS WITH ALAN PARTRIDGE - Episode 8

2011-02-11T22:19:00.004Z

Another online episode with Alan Partridge... we've all got our favourite gland.

BLACK SWAN - SUSPIRIA TRAILER

2011-02-07T12:38:00.002Z

Take a look at this excellent trailer mix...

MID MORNING MATTERS WITH ALAN PARTRIDGE - Episode 7

2011-02-04T12:11:00.006Z

Alan Partridge continues with Fosters Beer - here's episode 7 for your enjoyment... I've tried to dumb up!

THE WALKING DEAD Season 1 - DVD & Blu-ray arrives soon

2011-02-04T09:27:00.005Z

March the 8th 2011 sees the release of the entire first season of AMC's excellent THE WALKING DEAD onto US DVD and Blu-ray - here's the trailer for the box set...

STOP-MOTION MACHETE MAYHEM - BRISK

2011-02-02T10:02:00.008Z

Here's an amusing item that fans of MACHETE will get a buzz from. It's a US TV ad for Brisk Iced Tea...

And here's some more...

MORE PARTRIDGE! MID MORNING MATTERS - Season 2 Preview

2011-01-31T20:09:00.004Z

Here's a sneak peak at the forthcoming Foster's 'Season 2' of Mid Morning Matters with Alan Partridge... Cashback!

ELVIRA ARTWORK COMPETITION

2011-01-29T22:25:00.010Z

Here's a chance for one lucky reader to win an unmounted A4 art print by cult artist Rick Melton. The print depicts cult genre host and actress ELVIRA. This prize is courtesy of our friends at http://www.theserialman.com/ - the official licensed website for Rick Melton's prints. To be in with a chance of winning this stunning print you need to answer this question correctly:

What is Elvira's real name?

UPDATE 19th FEBRUARY 2011 - The competition is now closed.

The Return of JOHN CARPENTER

2011-01-10T00:31:00.003Z

Yes folks, the man responsible for HALLOWEEN, THE THING, and THE FOG is back with a new horror picture - check out the trailer for John Carpenter's THE WARD...

DAWN OF THE TED

2010-12-24T00:45:00.002Z

Here's a little treat for horror fans on Christmas Eve...

MID MORNING MATTERS WITH ALAN PARTRIDGE - Episode 6

2010-12-10T19:40:00.003Z

Here's the latest Alan Partridge sketch courtesy of Fosters Beer - this one is quite possibly the best so far... it's a nickname for ballbag!

The next episode is out in February 2011.

MID MORNING MATTERS WITH ALAN PARTRIDGE - Episode 5

2010-12-03T13:32:00.002Z

Here we have the fifth episode for all Partridge fans, enjoy... it's 59 minutes to 1.

GAINSBOURG - Blu-ray Competition

2010-12-02T21:30:00.015Z

On 10th January 2011 the eagerly awaited GAINSBOURG is released on UK Blu-ray and DVD.

From visionary graphic artist and director Joann Sfar comes a completely original take on one of France’s greatest mavericks, the illustrious and infamous Serge Gainsbourg.
GAINSBOURG is an enchanting glimpse at his early life, growing up in 1940s Nazi-occupied Paris, and through his successful song-writing years in the 1960s until his death in 1991.
Taking the best from LA VIE EN ROSE and AMELIE, GAINSBOURG is brought to us by one of the most beloved graphic artists of our time and the team behind the magical creatures of PAN’S LABYRINTH.

Extras: Behind the scenes, Cinemoi exclusive interview with Joann Sfar and Eric Elmosnino, Interview with director Joann Sfar, Trailer

Now here's your chance to win a pristine new Blu-ray of this stylish bio-pic. Thanks to Optimum Home Entertainment we have 3 copies to offer. To be in with a chance of winning you need to answer the following question correctly:

Name the English actress/singer that Gainsbourg married?

UPDATE 1st FEBRUARY 2011. THE COMPETITION IS NOW CLOSED.

Here's the trailer:

THE LAST EXORCISM - Blu-ray Competition

2010-11-29T10:46:00.027Z

'BELIEVE IN HIM'

On 27th December 2010 THE LAST EXORCISM arrives on UK Blu-ray and DVD in features packed editions.

From producer Eli Roth (Hostel, Cabin Fever) THE LAST EXORCISM is a terrifying horror film in the tradition of THE EXORCIST and shot in the unique style of PARANORMAL ACTIVITY and THE BLAIR WITCH PROJECT.

After a career spent helping the devout through prayer and trickery, Reverend Marcus (Patrick Fabian) invites a film crew to document his final fraudulent days as an exorcist. Soon his faith is truly tested when a desperate plea from the father of a possessed girl (Ashley Bell) brings him face to face with evil itself.

Extras on the disc include: Audio Comm with Producers Eli Roth, Eric Newman, Marc Abraham and Tom Bliss / Audio Comm with Director Daniel Stamm and Actors Ashley Bell, Patrick Fabian and Louis Herthum / Audio Comm with Witnesses to an Exorcism: Haunting Victim, Deliverance Minister and Clinical Psychologist / The Devil You Know: The Making of The Last Exorcism / Real Stories of Exorcism / Interview with Daniel Stamm and Patrick Fabian / Interview with Eli Roth and Ashley Bell / Ashley Bell Audition Footage / Patrick Fabian Audition Footage / Caleb Landry Jones Audition Footage / Louis Herthum Audition Footage / Protection Prayer / 2009 Cannes Film Festival / Teaser Trailer / Theatrical Trailer.

Now here's your chance to win a brand-spanking new Blu-ray of this chilling horror film. Thanks to Optimum Home Entertainment we have 3 copies to offer. To be in with a chance of winning you need to answer the following question correctly:

Name the demon in William Friedkin's THE EXORCIST?

UPDATE 1st FEBRUARY 2011. THE COMPETITION IS NOW CLOSED.

Here's the trailer:

THE VAMPIRE LOVERS ARTWORK COMPETITION

2010-11-26T13:27:00.008Z

To tie-in as a tribute to Ingrid Pitt, who sadly passed away earlier this week, we have a competition to win an unmounted A4 art print by cult artist Rick Melton. The print depicts Ingrid in a classic pose from Hammer's THE VAMPIRE LOVERS and this prize is courtesy of http://www.theserialman.com/ - the official licensed website for Rick Melton's prints. To be in with a chance of winning this stunning print you need to answer this question correctly:

Name the character Ingrid Pitt played in Hammer's THE VAMPIRE LOVERS?

Update 4th December 2010: THE COMPETITION IS NOW CLOSED.

MID MORNING MATTERS WITH ALAN PARTRIDGE - Episode 4

2010-11-26T13:24:00.002Z

Here we go with episode 4 of the new online Alan Partridge series... Cats... Hammers!

INGRID PITT, 1937 - 2010

2010-11-23T21:51:00.007Z

Shocking news just in... Ingrid Pitt, star of Hammer's COUNTESS DRACULA and THE VAMPIRE LOVERS has died in hospital after collapsing a few days ago. The 73 year old actress will be sorely missed by her many fans across the globe who have been able to keep in touch with her via her website and many convention appearances. We had the pleasure of knowing and working with the ever lovely lady and will always have fond memories of those times. Our thoughts are with her husband Tony and the rest of the family.

MID MORNING MATTERS WITH ALAN PARTRIDGE - Episode 3

2010-11-19T12:07:00.002Z

Here's the third webisode from Mr. Partridge... the 10p turkey!

PREHISTORIC WOMEN ARTWORK COMPETITION

2010-11-15T17:08:00.017Z

Artist Rick Melton has been responsible for some stunning paintings for Arrow's DVD and Blu-ray releases, however, he also turns his gifted hand to Hammer and other horror - up for grabs is an A4 unmounted print of PREHISTORIC WOMEN as a prize for one lucky entrant in our competition courtesy of http://www.theserialman.com/ - the official licensed website for his prints. Here you will find a huge selection of Rick's art including many film tributes. To be in with a chance of winning this excellent print you need to answer this question correctly:

Name the female lead in Hammer's PREHISTORIC WOMEN?

Update 26th November 2010: THE COMPETITION IS NOW CLOSED.

MID MORNING MATTERS WITH ALAN PARTRIDGE - Episode 2

2010-11-12T11:26:00.003Z

Here's the second Episode of the new ALAN PARTRIDGE Online series... hot, hot, hot, hot, hot, hot, hot ham!

MID MORNING MATTERS - Episode 2 Preview

2010-11-10T10:00:00.002Z

Here's a sneak peak of Alan Partridge in Mid Morning Matters Episode 2 which airs on Friday 12th November 2010...

Filmbar70 - ALMOST HUMAN Screening

2010-11-06T17:43:00.005Z

Another screening from the Filmbar70 boys on 18th November 2010 - this time it's a Polizieschi with ALMOST HUMAN starring Tomas Milian, Henry Silva and Ray Lovelock. One of Umberto Lenzi's finest films and great to watch with a crowd and a beer... feast your eyes on this uber-cool promo:

MID MORNING MATTERS WITH ALAN PARTRIDGE - Episode 1

2010-11-06T14:02:00.005Z

For those that missed it - here's the brilliant first episode of the new ALAN PARTRIDGE online series... that's pop, not broth...

ALAN PARTRIDGE IS BACK!!!

2010-11-02T11:29:00.006Z

Seems like November the 5th is a good day for launching stuff other than rockets... along with THE WALKING DEAD on television ALAN PARTRIDGE is back thanks to Fosters Beer. His new online show is called MID MORNING MATTERS and airs at 11am - go here www.fostersfunny.co.uk/alanpartridge/

Here's the trailer:

and this clip is priceless:

Kiss my face!

THE WALKING DEAD arrive in the UK

2010-11-01T20:43:00.007Z

Heads up zombie fans - THE WALKING DEAD makes its debut in the UK on the FX channel at 10pm on Friday 5th November 2010. For those not in the know, this is the first episode of the eagerly awaited Frank Darabont Horror series based on the Image comicbooks written by Robert Kirkman. Check out the trailer below...

BLACK CHRISTMAS - DVD COMPETITION

2010-10-07T16:15:00.016+01:00

THIS YEAR, CHRISTMAS HAS COME EARLY... AND IT'S LOOKING BLACK!

On 18th October 2010 Metrodome Distribution are releasing Bob Clark's original Cult Slasher BLACK CHRISTMAS (1974) onto UK DVD.

This year, dreams of a white Christmas will turn red with blood.

As a group of sorority girls start to make plans for the Christmas holidays a sadistic, obscene phone call shatters the yuletide peace. Their fear is calmed by the local police who assure them there’s nothing to worry about, but when the first body turns up the depraved caller’s threats become a reality. As the girls start to be picked off one by one a frantic search begins to find the killer before the blood starts to flow.

As brutal in its violence as it is terrifying in its effect, Black Christmas is a true horror classic that left its mark on the genre for years to come, influencing spine-chilling greats such as Halloween and Scream. Now it is re-released for a new generation to once again experience the sheer terror of this original stalk-and-slash masterpiece.

Thanks to Metrodome we have 3 copies of the DVD as prizes - to be in with a chance of winning please answer the following question:

Name the comedy film that proved a massive hit and spawned sequels for director Bob Clark?

UPDATE 28th OCTOBER 2010. THE COMPETITION IS NOW CLOSED.

Here's the trailer:

TARMAN... another great action figure

2010-09-16T21:33:00.005+01:00

Coming soon from Amok Time is a cool action figure of the Tarman zombie from RETURN OF THE LIVING DEAD. More toys for the big boys...

GOBLIN... with Claudio Simonetti

2010-09-15T12:39:00.005+01:00

Claudio Simonetti is back with Goblin and they are playing live in Poland at the Unsound Festival, Krakow on 23rd October 2010... in the meantime here they are playing earlier in May for this 2010 reworking of Profondo Rosso - enjoy!

The video was shot, edited and directed by Luigi Pastore.

THE LAST SEVEN - DVD COMPETITION

2010-09-02T16:03:00.017+01:00

SEVEN SURVIVORS, ONE KILLER, THE HUNT IS ON...

Metrodome Distribution have just released the exciting post-apocalyptic thriller THE LAST SEVEN onto UK DVD and Blu-ray.

Dead Man Running’s Tamer Hassan and Danny Dyer explosively reunite for this taut action-thriller in which a cataclysmic event has left London deserted and under the thrall of a sinister presence.
When William (Simon Phillips) regains consciousness he finds himself confused and alone in an empty London street. As he explores the area, he discovers that not only are all the people missing but so are his memories.
A chance encounter teams him up with six other lost souls, led by soldier Jack (Hassan), who are all haunted by fractured memories of a devastating event. After a terrifying attack on one of them, Jack realises they are not the only survivors and the race is on to escape the capital and the darkness that stalks its desolate streets.

Thanks to Metrodome we have 3 copies of the DVD as prizes - to be in with a chance of winning please answer the following question:

Name the film that featured Danny Dyer on a rather bloody office outing?

Please email your answer along with your name and address to info@midnight-media.net marking your email header 'The Last Seven Competition'. Closing date for the competition is 16th September 2010. All correct entries will go into a draw to win a copy of the DVD. You must be over 18 to enter.

UPDATE 20th SEPTEMBER 2010. THE COMPETITION IS NOW CLOSED.

Here's the trailer:

MACHETE... The Action Figure

2010-08-18T17:18:00.005+01:00

Those of you waiting for the arrival of Robert Rodriguez's MACHETE can now salivate over this nifty action figure... who'd have thought there would ever have been a Danny Trejo doll!?!? Heading to a store near you in September 2010. You know you want one...

BIRD WITH THE CRYSTAL PLUMAGE ARTWORK COMPETITION

2010-08-17T21:58:00.012+01:00

Regular visitors to this blog will know that artist Rick Melton has created some stunning paintings for the DVD company Arrow for films such as CITY OF THE LIVING DEAD, DAWN OF THE DEAD, OPERA, etc., and we have an A4 unmounted print of BIRD WITH THE CRYSTAL PLUMAGE as a prize for one lucky entrant in our competition courtesy of www.theserialman.com - the official licensed website for his prints. Here you will find a huge selection of Rick's art including many splendid Hammer Films tributes. To be in with a chance of winning this BIRD WITH THE CRYSTAL PLUMAGE print you need to answer this question:

Name the lead actress in Dario Argento's THE BIRD WITH THE CRYSTAL PLUMAGE?

UPDATE 16th SEPTEMBER 2010. THE COMPETITION IS NOW CLOSED.

Filmbar70 - another plug

2010-08-02T16:23:00.004+01:00

Justin and Adam are hosting another Filmbar70 bash... If you fancy watching a cult movie, supping a brew and hangin' with other film fanatics then why not pop in... the next screening is the very cool giallo THE STRANGE VICE OF MRS WARDH - full details are shown below - enjoy and tell the lads we sent you!

MEGA PIRANHA - DVD COMPETITION

2010-08-02T15:16:00.023+01:00

On 9th August 2010, from the studio that brought you MEGA SHARK VS. GIANT OCTOPUS, comes MEGA PIRANHA - Metrodome Distribution are releasing this toothy terror flick onto UK DVD.

Join Special Agent Finch (Paul Logan) and Professor Sarah Monroe (80’s pop star Tiffany) as a mutant strain of giant ferocious piranha escape from the Amazon and eat their way toward Florida…
Will the entire population of Florida be saved from complete annihilation? Will Paul Logan keep his top on for more than 5 minutes? Will Tiffany manage to get through the entire film without bursting into ‘I Think We’re Alone Now’?
Featuring explosive set pieces, stunning special effects and the most fearsome marine monsters in the history of film, MEGA PIRANHA is the riotously entertaining new creature feature from the makers of last year’s massive DVD success, MEGA SHARK VS GIANT OCTOPUS.
Battleships will be destroyed, humanity will be threatened, a continent will reach the edge of disaster, a group of heroes will risk it all to save innocent lives and helicopters will be eaten. Prepare for the ultimate bite-sized blockbusting thrill-ride that will leave you desperately hanging onto the edge of your seat.

Thanks to Metrodome we have 3 copies of the DVD as prizes - to be in with a chance of winning please answer the following question:

Who directed the original PIRANHA movie starring Bradford Dillman?

UPDATE 17th AUGUST 2010. THE COMPETITION IS NOW CLOSED.

Here's the trailer:

MACHETE... The 'Red Band' Trailer

2010-07-26T19:55:00.004+01:00

Here's the 'red band' trailer for MACHETE... (Warning - to be viewed by over 18s only):