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Capsule (2015), atmospheric, tense, and highly recommended. Starring Edmund Kingsley.
2015’s Capsule from director Andrew Martin is a fantastic example of how much tension, atmosphere, and emotional weight can be crafted from a single location film even more so when the filmmaking is confident and super focused. Capsule is set almost entirely inside a cramped space capsule, the film leans…
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Do you need entertaining? Check out Doctor Plague. Out Now
Happy New Year film fans, and a happy new year it is so far. With a great line up of films headed our way in 2026, one of the first films that we have viewed here at britishfilmnews.com is the latest film from Shogun Films. Doctor Plague which is out…
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The R.I.P Man’ nail-biting new Brit slasher introduces a terrifying toothless horror villain – on digital today
Read your last rites as The R.I.P Man introduces a sinister new horror villain who drills onto the silver screen all gums blazing. From award-winning actor and filmmaker Jamie Langlands (The Cellar), comes a new nail-biting slasher in the vein of Scream meets One Missed Call. Following its award-winning run on the festival circuit, The R.I.P Man is…
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Spaceways makes its worldwide debut on 4K UHD and Blu-ray.
Hammer’s first foray into science fiction, Spaceways, blasts off as a brand-new 4K restored Limited Collector’s Edition, available to pre-order now. Bringing sharp detail and renewed atmosphere to this early blend of Cold War intrigue and shadowy noir, Spaceways makes its worldwide debut on 4K UHD and Blu-ray. Directed by legendary Hammer Films…
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Get Carter (1971)
Get Carter rightly stands as one of the most uncompromising and influential British crime films of all time.. Directed by Mike Hodges in his striking feature debut and anchored by a chilling performance from Michael Caine as Jack Carter, the film strips the gangster genre of glamour and delivers something…
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Hammer’s early study of sex, obsession, and desire returns in a new 4K restoration. Stolen Face, , arrives on UHD and Blu-ray for the first time
Film Noir femme fatale Lizabeth Scott gives a searing performance in this macabre melodrama that offers a dark twist on the Pygmalion myth. Stolen Face is available now to pre-order from Hammer Films. Philip Ritter, a philanthropic plastic surgeon, is jilted by Alice, a beautiful concert pianist, after a whirlwind romance. In…
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Read your last rites as The R.I.P Man introduces a sinister new horror villain who drills onto the silver screen all gums blazing. Coming in January.
A new horror villain is spawned as a terrifying, toothless ruthless killer wipes the smile off a quiet English town that holds a dark connection to his mysterious past, bringing brutal Brit slasher mayhem Read your last rites as The R.I.P Man introduces a sinister new horror villain who drills onto the…
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DOWNTON ABBEY: THE GRAND FINALE | OUT NOW ON 4K UHD, BLU-RAY AND DVD
Everything has led to this moment. A farewell fit for high society and just scandalous enough for drawing room gossip, Focus Features’ DOWNTON ABBEY: THE GRAND FINALE is now on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray and DVD from Universal Pictures Home Entertainment in partnership with Spirit Entertainment. Based on Carnival Films’ Emmy®…
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Bronson (2008), a surreal film that stands the test of time.
Bronson is one of those films where the strength of the central performance outweighs the choices around it. Tom Hardy absolutely owning every frame as Michael Peterson/Charles Bronson is the main reason to watch this movie: he’s feral, unpredictable, and magnetic, bringing a raw physicality and dark humor to a…
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HAMMER PRESENTS’ – THE NEW COLLECTION FROM HAMMER FILMS
Horror fans can look forward to a thrilling New Year! Legendary film studio Hammer Films is pleased to announce the launch of Hammer Presents – an expertly curated collection of British horror films. Hammer Presents will shine a light on the remarkable work of Hammer’s peers, honouring the success of fellow storytellers and…
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Exam (2009) a limited location British classic that you definitely should venture into.
When Exam first arrived in 2009, the film quietly became one of those rare thrillers that stays with you long after the end credits roll. I first saw it the year it was released on DVD, and as a huge fan of limited-location films, this smart structured psychological puzzle hit…
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A Gangster’s Life’ slick new British gangster flick starring Tony Cook, Jonny Weldon & Rina Lipa premieres 19 Jan 2026
Dive into the seedy underworld of organised crime and experience A Gangster’s Life – a sharp new British crime drama that pays homage to great gangster classics including Guy Ritchie’s Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels and The Gentlemen. From award-winning cinematographer Zak Fenning (Fried) in his directorial debut, this slick gangster flick stars Tony Cook (You, Dune: Part Two) and Jonny…
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revisiting 2005’s Love + Hate, a film by Dominic Savage
At its core, Love + Hate tells a harsh, tough, painful, modern Romeo and Juliet type story: Adam (Tom Hudson ) a young white man who was brought up in a community steeped in racism, and Naseema ( Samina Awan ) , a British Pakistani Muslim girl embark on a…
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Martin Kemp takes on ‘Doctor Plague’ in new British horror film – from Shogun Films. UK debut on 12 January 2026
Martin Kemp faced up against creepy crawlies in I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here, but here in brand-new horror Doctor Plague he will take on an even more terrifying task – stopping a sinister masked killer slicing through London. Doctor Plague from Shogun Films is approaching its…
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Diamond Sky – a haunting new British psychological thriller> Out Now on Digital
All that glitters is not gold in Diamond Sky – a haunting new British psychological thriller where love may be written inthe stars, but it comes at a price. Felix Mackenzie makes his directorial debut with this dark and hypnotic feature, that combines a heist movie with a fractured…
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Billy Murray: Britain’s Ultimate Tough Guy with a Heart of Gold
From the gritty streets of London’s East End to the virtual battlefields of Call of Duty, Billy Murray has done it all — and usually with a steely stare and a whisky-roughened voice that means business. With a career spanning over five decades, Murray has become one of Britain’s most…
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Discover rock’s greatest Session Man in THE SESSION MAN Coming to UK cinemas from 21st November
The Session Man, tells the story of Nicky Hopkins, the highly gifted and prolific session pianist, and unsung hero. Nicky not only played with The Kinks, The Who, The Rolling Stones and The Beatles, he also played on solo albums of all four members of the Beatles in the early part of a stellar…
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Teaser For Guy Fawkes: Blood & Fire from Shogun Films arrives!
Shogun Films have now unveiled a timely teaser trailer for its latest film Guy Fawkes: Blood & Fire. In a movie first, the legendary historical figure is transformed into a towering new supernatural horror icon. In the vein of The Ninth Gate and The Da Vinci Code, it blends historical horrors with present day…
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Strange Journey: The Story of Rocky Horror | Available on DVD, Blu-ray & Digital
In this SXSW hit, the cult phenomenon of Rocky Horror is explored in depth like never before with an extraordinary cast of contributors. From humble origins as a London fringe theatre play to its meteoric rise as the biggest cult film of all time, this is the definitive story…
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Irvine Welsh: Reality Is Not Enough coming to DVD, Blu-ray & Digital 10th November
Kaleidoscope Entertainment is thrilled to announce that Irvine Welsh: Reality Is Not Enough will be in available on DVD, Blu-ray and Digital from 10th November. From award-winning documentary filmmaker Paul Sng (Poly Styrene: I Am a Cliché, Tish), Irvine Welsh: Reality Is Not Enough is an illuminating documentary offering a rare glimpse into the mind of a…
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From Director James Nunn comes Wildcats, an explosive new thriller starring Kate Beckinsdale
The electrifying trailer for Wildcat, the upcoming action-thriller starring Kate Beckinsale, has arrived and its looks great! Directed by James Nunn (One Shot, Shark Bait) and written by Dominic Burns (Alien Uprising, Allies), Wildcat reunites a former black-ops team for what may be their most dangerous mission yet: a desperate…
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Revisiting ‘Green Street’
Rewatching Green Street reminded me why this gritty British drama continues to resonate nearly two decades after its release. Directed by Lexi Alexander (Punisher:War Zone) , the film dives deep into the underground world of football firms — but what makes it so compelling isn’t just the violence or the…
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Matthew Modine to produce new Stanley Kubrick Documentary | A MODERN ART MASTERPIECE: THE UNTOLD STORY OF FULL METAL JACKET
A major new documentary exploring the making of Stanley Kubrick’s landmark Vietnam war film, FULL METAL JACKET, has completed filming in London, New York, and Los Angeles. To mark the completion of A MODERN ART MASTERPIECE: THE UNTOLD STORY OF FULL METAL JACKET, previously unseen images have been released showcasing special behind-the-scenes moments.…
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From director Roland Manookian comes ‘Trapped’ Headed for release this November.
Get ready for Trapped. Raye (played by Gina Jones) —a woman trapped in an abusive relationship—charting her fight to survive, her journey to escape, and the devastating impact of violence on all who come into contact with it. Trapped has been described as Powerful, complex, and emotionally gripping, and we…
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‘Boston Kickout’ turns 30! & gets 30th Anniversary 4K Restoration – on digital 27 October, Limited Edition Box Set & Standard Eds arrive November
Boston Kickout from renowned director Paul Hills – features a young cast of great British talent including John Simm (Human Traffic) , Marc Warren(Wanted) , Andrew Lincoln (Love Actually) and Emer McCourt (Sunset Heights), who have all gone on to stellar careers as internationally acclaimed stars, and if that’s not enough to pique your interest, there’s an awe-inspiring…
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McVicar (1980): A Gritty, Undertalked about Gem of British Cinema
Few films capture the raw, uncompromising edge of British crime cinema quite like McVicar. Directed by Tom Clegg and starring Roger Daltrey of The Who fame, McVicar is based on the true story of John McVicar — a notorious London bank robber whose life spiraled through crime, prison, and eventual…
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HMV’s prestigious FOPP flagship Covent Garden store host Exclusive Shogun Films Helloween signing event.
To celebrate the UK release of Helloween on Blu Ray by 101 Films on Monday 13th October, HMV’s prestigious FOPP flagship store in Covent Garden hosted a busy signing event attended by writer/director Phil Claydon and stars Jeanine Sothcott and Ronan Summers. The trio proved popular with attendees, who travelled…
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British Filmmaker Mark Hampton Announces Screening For His Feature Debut “Unlicensed” As Part Of London International Film Festival!
“Unlicensed”, the debut feature film from director and lead Mark Hampton is set to screen on October 3rd at the Genesis Cinema as part of the London International Film Festival. The screening follows several packed houses in Cambridge and Soho ahead of the film’s VOD release (iTunes, Google, Amazon…
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“Borley Rectory: The Awakening” Trailer Release – A Supernatural Thriller Starring Julian Glover and Patsy Kensit
A New Chapter in Paranormal CinemaGreenway Entertainment is proud to announce the trailer release for the highly anticipated supernatural thriller, Borley Rectory: The Awakening. Set against the backdrop of one of England’s most notorious haunted locations, the film brings together a stellar cast led by legendary actors Julian Glover, known…
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Director and Cast of ‘Helloween’ to Meet Fans at Exclusive Blu-Ray Signing Event in London
To celebrate the highly anticipated Blu-Ray release of the horror thriller Helloween, fans are invited to an exclusive in-store signing event at FOPP Covent Garden on Monday 13 October at 6:00 PM. Director Phil Claydon will be joined by cast members Jeanine Nerissa Sothcott (who plays Dr Ellen Marks in…
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Helloween. A wonderfully paced tight horror thriller that ‘love letters’ its genre.
If you go into watching the latest film by Phil Claydon expecting a gorefest then you may be disappointed. However if you venture into a viewing of the film expecting a tight, very well made, and highly entertaining horror thriller then Helloween is definitely a film for you. In its…
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Out Now in UK & Irish Cinemas | Irvine Welsh: Reality Is Not Enough
Kaleidoscope Entertainment is thrilled to announce that, following it’s World Premiere closing Edinburgh International Film Festival, Irvine Welsh: Reality Is Not Enough will be in UK & Irish Cinemas from 26th September. From award-winning documentary filmmaker Paul Sng (Poly Styrene: I Am a Cliché, Tish), Irvine Welsh: Reality Is Not Enough is an illuminating documentary offering a…
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ICON FILM DISTRIBUTION announce UK 4K debut of Christopher Smith’s pitch black comedy horror SEVERANCE, starring Danny Dyer on October 20th.
ICON FILM DISTRIBUTION announces the UK 4K debut of Christopher Smith’s pitch black comedy horror SEVERANCE, starring Danny Dyer (Rivals), on October 20th. The iconic pitch-black comedy horror is released for the first time as a stunning 4K double-disc Collector’s Edition, packed with more than 3.5 hours of bonus content,…
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THE CURSE OF FRANKENSTEIN UK THEATRICAL RELEASE OF NEW 4K RESTORATION
Hammer Films, in collaboration with The Warner Archive Collection, is proud to present the UK theatrical release of the brand new 4K restoration of the iconic 1957 horror masterpiece The Curse of Frankenstein from Thursday 2nd October. Following its premiere at the same site that once hosted the film’s original theatrical premiere…
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Iron Ladies will be released in UK and Irish cinemas from 10th October.
The inspiring story of working-class women who, during the 1984–85 Miners’ Strike, found themselves at the forefront of a battle against the British state. From Scotland down to Kent, women from the coalfields shed light on their experiences of the year long struggle, and how they became the backbone of…
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Doctor Who’s first companion faces off against new monsters in horror movie HARBINGER. Now Filming.
Carole Ann Ford, who was the first Doctor Who companion Susan, the legendary character’s granddaughter in 1963, and one of the first to encounter the Daleks on screen is facing off against a new monster in Shogun Films’ latest horror movie HARBINGER. HARBINGER centres on a haunted ‘Zoltar’ style fortune…
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The Partisan’ starring Malcolm McDowell, Morgane Polanski and Steven Waddington – in cinemas 3 October, home release 27 October
Inspired by the true story of Britain’s first and most daring female spy, Krystyna Skarbek, a brand-new WWII epic, The Par(san, is set for its World Premiere , is set for its World Premiere this September, in cinemas from 3 October and its home release on 27 October courtesy of…
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Get ready for one hell of a fright night as the cult of clown descends this spooky season in Helloween. Releasing September 5th (US)
Get ready for one hell of a fright night as the cult of clown descends this spooky season in Helloween. Featuring a stellar cast including Jeanine Nerissa Sothcott, Michael Paré and Ronan Summers, this hair-raising new killer chiller from writer-director Phil Claydon and produced by Shogun Films, is set to…
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Dancing on Ice Star Vanessa Bauer – Leading Acting Role in Rise of the Footsoldier: Ibiza & Shines in The Thursday Murder Club
Acclaimed performer and former Dancing on Ice star Vanessa Bauer continues making impressive moves from the ice rink to the big screen, with two major projects marking milestone moments in her acting career. Bauer takes on the lead female role in the upcoming Rise of the Footsoldier: Ibiza, the seventh…
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Resurrecting the Legend of THE CURSE OF FRANKENSTEIN Global Film Premiere Celebrates New 4K Restoration
Hammer Films, in collaboration with The Warner Archive Collection, are proud to present the world premiere of the brand new 4K restoration of the iconic 1957 horror masterpiece The Curse of Frankenstein on Wednesday 1st October The world premiere will allow audiences to see The Curse of Frankenstein for the very first time ever…
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Official Trailer Drops for Helloween — A Terrifying New Evil Clown Horror from Writer-Director Phil Claydon and from Shogun Films
The wait is over. The official trailer for Helloween, the chilling new horror film from Shogun Films and written and directed by Phil Claydon, has just been released, giving audiences their first horrifying glimpse at the nightmare to come and the first glances at Carl Cane (played by Ronan Summers)…
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Miracle Media & Vertical set to unveil serial killer clown horror thriller Helloween this September. From Shogun Films.
Get ready for Helloween. Yes we know its still August but its never too early to start prepping for your spooky viewing. Over at Indiewrap the news has been revealed that the latest film from Shogun Films is set to arrive this September. From Writer/Director Phil Claydon and starring Michael…
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Powerful sports documentary, Stand or Fall: The Remarkable Rise of Brighton & Hove Albion, on Blu-ray, DVD & Digital worldwide from 8th September!
From the brink of extinction to the heights of Premier League glory, Stand or Fall: The Remarkable Rise of Brighton & Hove Albion tells the extraordinary true story of a football club that refused to give up. This powerful documentary charts the emotional, dramatic journey of Brighton & Hove Albion – from losing…
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The Classic Cop Show Returns to Blu-ray
Hot on the heels of the best-selling first series box set, Old Gold Media is proud to announce the release of The Sweeney Series Two Collector’s Edition, making its debut on Blu-ray on 1st September. Yes we know that this is an article about the television series, but we sneaked the…
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Winner of Best UK Feature at Raindance Film Festival 2025 ‘Row’ heads to cinemas August 29th
Following its World Premiere and Best UK Feature award win at Raindance Film Festival, Kaleidoscope Entertainment is pleased to announce that oceanic survival-thriller Row will be in cinemas from 29th August. Washed ashore in Scotland on a blood-stained rowing boat, a young woman (Bella Dayne) suffering from severe memory loss appears to be the sole survivor of a doomed…
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Award winning British comedy-drama SIGNS OF LIFE in cinemas 5 September
Struck dumb by a dangerous cycle of depression and grief, Anne (Sarah-Jane Potts) attempts to shift her life by taking herself on a cheap holiday. She hopes to find peace, beauty and perspective, but on arrival she’s met with noise, squalor and danger! Forced to sleep rough in an unknown…
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Bite Size Review: The Wicker Man (1973)
Robin Hardy’s The Wicker Man (1973) is still one of the most unique horror films ever made, it blends folk mystery with psychological unease. Edward Woodward’s straight-laced Sergeant Howie (Edward is great in the role) , investigating a missing young girl on a remote Scottish island, provides the perfect contrast…
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Bite Size Review: ‘A Clockwork Orange’
Stanley Kubrick’s A Clockwork Orange (1971) remains a daring and unforgettable masterpiece, a film that certainly pushes the boundaries of cinema both visually and thematically. Adapted from Anthony Burgess’s book, A Clockwork Orange tells the disturbing yet mesmerizing story of Alex DeLarge (played by Malcolm McDowell) , a charismatic anti-hero…
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Charlotte Jackson Coleman Stars in New Psychological Thriller ‘Secrets’ Coming to Apple TV and Amazon Prime
British actress Charlotte Jackson Coleman delivers a breakout performance in Secrets, a tense and emotionally charged new psychological thriller premiering August 19 on Apple TV and Amazon Prime in the UK and USA. In Secrets, Charlotte plays a gripping lead role as Sammy, a resilient single mum returning to her hometown after the brutal murder of…
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‘Feed Me’ Director Richard Oakes gets ready to bring us ‘Jinx’
In 2022 Writer/Directors Adam Leader & Richard Oakes brought us the fantastic cannibal horror thriller Feed Me starring Neal Ward as the terrifying Lionel Flack. and one thing on the minds of the audience who saw the film was ‘What film will we get next from these talents?’ Well that…
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Ahead of the launch of new YouTube series THE SUPERNATURAL UK, creator John Shackleton chats with BritishFilmNews
What inspired you to create The Supernatural UK, and how did the concept first come about? As a filmmaker, I’m naturally drawn to the unknown. I’ve always had a love for horror and the supernatural – but it wasn’t until a few years ago, when I found out my…
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Iconic Police Drama THE SWEENEY Returns for Series 2 Collector’s Edition Blu-ray
Hot on the heels of the best-selling first series box set, Old Gold Media is proud to announce the release of The Sweeney Series Two Collector’s Edition, making its debut on Blu-ray on 1st September. As with the 50th Anniversary release of Series One, the iconic police series has been digitally restored…
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Bite Size Review: Cherry Tree Lane (2010)
From writer/director Paul Andrew Williams comes ’ Cherry Tree Lane (2010) ,a taut and unnerving home invasion thriller that sticks around in the mind long after the end credits roll. Known for his ability to craft tension from the ordinary, Paul Andrew Williams strips the genre down to its bare…
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Bloodthirsty and blackly comic British thriller PROTEIN on Digital Now.
A gym-obsessed serial killer murders and eats a local drug dealer for their protein, inadvertently sparking a brutal and bloodthirsty tit-for-tat turf war between rival drug gangs. Based on his 2014 short film of the same name, Protein is the feature film debut of award- winning writer/director Tony Burke and offers…
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Production underway on busy UK indie Shogun Films’ new horror movie Harbinger with James Crow (Nemesis) in the director’s chair.
HARBINGER centres on Julia (Jeanine Nerissa Sothcott – Knightfall), the sole survivor of infamous Satanic serial killer Henry Decker (Peter Woodward – Babylon 5), who is convinced to take part in a TV ghost show filmed at the late Decker’s former home by TV producer Mike (Gary Webster – Minder).…
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UPDATE on British ’80s legend Cliff Twemlow’s films on UK digital & US Box Set from Severin Films
Severin Films, is set to honour iconic Mancunian filmmaker Cliff Twemlow with a bumper Box Set of his films in the US and following the previous UK digital release announcement, there has been an update on the release of the legendary auteur’s films. For us British fans it appears that…
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James Nelson-Joyce stars in ‘Reputation’ – gritty, hard-hitting British crime feature with ‘shades of early Shane Meadows’ on digital 28 July
Following his shining performance in hit TV series A Thousand Blows, one-to-watch actor James Nelson-Joyce (This City Is Ours, Black Mirror) captivates in Reputation – a raw and unflinching portrayal of a working-class drug dealer who begins to question his life choices when an old friend is released from prison. Inspired by Shane Meadow’s Dead Man’s…
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Out Now* SALVABLE | Shia LaBeouf & Toby Kebbell star in tense British boxing drama
VERTICAL is excited to announce that their knockout British boxing drama SALVABLE is now available On Demand. Featuring a standout cast including BAFTA Nominee Toby Kebbell (RocknRolla, Fantastic Four), Shia LaBeouf (HoneyBoy, The Peanut Butter Falcon) & James Cosmo (Game Of Thrones, Braveheart), the film has already received a strong critical response with The Hollywood Reporter saying “LaBeouf delivers a…
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