BEASTS UNLEASHED BLU-RAY REVIEW - Eureka Entertainment offer up a double bill of Atomic Age, B-movie fun with their limited edition Blu-ray presentation that brings THE BEAST WITH A MILLION EYES and THE BEAST OF HOLLOW MOUNTAIN together in one neat package. Check out our review of a disc that shows how much range the Creature Feature sub-genre was truly capable of in its heyday.

EMPIRE OF THE ANTS - Bert I. Gordon’s giant killer ant flick arrives on Blu-ray courtesy of Eureka Entertainment in a nicely presented edition that will please longtime fans. Check out our review for the fan favourite film that manages to mix in killer mutant insects, Joan Collins and a shady land development deal to passably entertaining effect.

NIRVANNA THE BAND THE SHOW THE MOVIE - Nirvanna, not Nirvana, return to the screen with Matt and Jay time travelling to 2008 in one last effort to achieve fame, causing all manner of mayhem in the past and the present. Iain MacLeod reviews this instant cult favourite that ropes in the public and makes a mockery of copyright rules and time travel.

LESBIAN SPACE PRINCESS - This snappy coming-of-age lesbian comedy Australian animation is a riot of 2D colour, with a riot-grrl punky all female cast. Nina Romain reviews this likable sci-fi spin on a woman finding her true place in the universe.

DISCLOSURE DAY - Steven Spielberg’s much anticipated return to sci-fi and alien encounters fails to capture the magic of his earlier classics. Iain MacLeod reviews and finds a film that fails to capture the imagination of the viewer in several ways and feels completely irrelevant to today's film blockbuster landscape.

WOKEN - Erin Kellyman wakes up on a remote island, heavily pregnant and with no memory of how she got there. Iain MacLeod reviews this sci-fi mystery that despite its enticing mystery and gender politics resorts to half-baked action that fails to pay off in a satisfying way.

OBEX - A lonely computer programmer sets off on a nightmarish adventure to rescue his beloved dog within OBEX, a mysterious computer game. Iain MacLeod reviews this low-budget, dreamlike odyssey through a low-tech lens that works its spell successfully and signals more great things from director and star Albert Birney.

GOOD LUCK, HAVE FUN, DON’T DIE - Stop looking at your phones! Gore Verbinski returns to directing duties with Sam Rockwell travelling back in time to stop a lethal AI from taking over the world with the help of a mismatched group of diners. Iain MacLeod reviews a film packed full of familiar tropes and beats but still finds much to be amused by.

IRON LUNG - Another week, another video game adaptation, this time with the added bonus of being directed by and starring a YouTube personality. IRON LUNG however bucks the trend with its oppressive location and hints of cosmic horror that leaves reviewer Iain MacLeod impressed by Mark Fischbach’s debut.

Edgar Wright’s adaptation of Stephen King’s prescient novel struggles to match the tone not only of its source material but also finds itself lacking in comparison to Schwarzenegger’s daft 80’s actioner. Iain MacLeod reviews this missed opportunity that is also Wright’s least satisfying film to date.

Everyone’s favourite breed of alien hunter returns in a story which twists the formula, with a cast out Yautja battling for his honour on the deadliest planet in the galaxy, with a severely damaged, yet very cheerful Weyland Yutani synth providing help. Iain MacLeod reviews Dan Trachtenberg’s eagerly awaited new entry in the PREDATOR saga.

Finally, someone decided to adapt Frankenstein into a film! Guillermo Del Toro’s long in the works passion project arrives briefly on cinema screens before it shuffles onto Netflix. Iain MacLeod reviews the lavish spectacle that aims to be the definitive adaptation of Mary Shelley’s immortal classic but somehow comes up short.

Jess Franco’s 1966 tale of a revenge driven mad scientist and her possession of a poison taloned exotic dancer reaches Blu-ray courtesy of Eureka Entertainment. Iain MacLeod reviews this slice of vintage Euro-Pulp from one of cult cinema's most distinctive figures.

Dollman! Demonic Toys! Together again at last in this comprehensive boxset that compiles the 90’s VHS favourites  into one comprehensive boxset from 101 Films. Chris Ward provides a comprehensive review of these pint sized terrors in all their gory adventures.

After its 2024 FrightFest Halloween premiere, real life antique shop owners Ruth Syratt and Megan Stevenson’s time hopping romp arrives On Digital. Robyn Fraser reviews this very British sci-fi comedy and has a great time doing so.

In a climate ravaged future, a husband and wife conducting genetic experiments on their farm soon sense someone, or something, may be trying to get to them. Iain MacLeod reviews this low-key, low-budget sci-fi that is big on ideas with a dark secret at its heart.

THE LONG WALK - After years in development hell, Stephen King’s grim and influential classic novel finally strolls onscreen from director Francis Lawrence and an excellent cast.. Iain MacLeod goes the distance with an adaptation that refuses to tone the hard edges of the story down, resulting in one of the best films of the year.

SOMNIUM - Dreams can come true, but so can nightmares in Racheal Cain’s directorial debut SOMNIUM. Chris Ward reviews the sci-fi/horror that sees Chloë Levine explore an all too familiar otherworldly landscape that sticks its fantastical in the background in favour of something more conventional.

M3GAN 2.0 - The internet’s favourite dancing killer robot returns in a sequel that delivers more of what made her so popular while taking a page out of the TERMINATOR 2 playbook with added action and a winning sense of humour. Iain MacLeod reviews this surprisingly superior sequel.

MABUSE LIVES! - Fritz Lang’s immortal supervillain makes a welcome return to home video in his return to 1960’s Germany over six increasingly outlandish yet entertaining films. Iain MacLeod reviews this handsomely presented limited edition from Eureka Entertainment.