NEWS: The Ford Brothers set to make long-awaited THE DEAD 3

 

Back in 2010, the Ford Brothers released The Dead and stirred up the zombie scene in a big way. They filmed in some genuinely risky parts of West Africa and brought back that slow, creeping style of zombie that builds tension in a quiet, unsettling way. It struck a chord with viewers across the world. They pushed things even further in 2013 with The Dead 2: India, taking their global collapse to a wider canvas.

Now, fifteen years on from the start, Jon and Howard Ford are stepping in once more for the final chapter of their trilogy. They are setting out to make it the most fierce and unflinching of the lot. It will arrive with a fresh angle while still keeping hold of the old school feel that made the series stand out in the first place.

Synopsis: 

With the world in chaos, a man, torn apart by the murder of his family, uncovers a global conspiracy which has brought the flesh hungry dead back to life. He will stop at nothing to battle his way across a deadly landscape to unleash a blood soaked, violent, revenge on the greedy, corporate, super rich, hiding in paradise, in secure island fortresses, waiting to inherit what remains, as the world burns in a fire of their own creation.

Jon Ford said today: "I wrote The Dead 3 with more terror, anger and rage coursing through my veins than any "sane" human being should ever know! This, the final and most important film of the trilogy is going to shock, outrage, and please, in equal measure ! It's been a long time coming..."

Howard Ford added: "I get asked almost every day if we are ever going to make The Dead 3 and given the challenges and real life near-death of both 1 and 2 on the incredibly arduous productions we've not yet jumped at it, but with Jon's fiery inspirations to dive back in with a killer script I feel 2026 is the now-or never for the third and final chapter!"

The film’s locations will be revealed at a later date.

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REVIEW: The Toxic Avenger (2025 film) - Starring Peter Dinklage

 

Macon Blair’s reboot of The Toxic Avenger delivers the kind of loud, grimy revival fans were hoping for. As the fifth entry in the series and a remake of the 1984 original, it fully embraces its identity as an ultra-violent, black comedy, blending cartoonish gore with broad satire and unexpected moments of heart. It will thrill those seeking shock value while leaving anyone expecting a conventional superhero story unsettled.

Peter Dinklage leads as Winston Gooze, a downtrodden janitor transformed after a disastrous toxic accident. He brings a grounded humanity to the role, making Winston more than a green-faced force of fury. When the film demands pathos, Dinklage delivers it. Jacob Tremblay shines as Wade, Winston’s stepson, providing the emotional core that anchors the chaos.

Taylour Paige brings spark as J.J. Doherty, the whistleblower whose actions drive much of the plot. Kevin Bacon is gleefully sleazy as the corrupt company boss Bob Garbinger, while Elijah Wood injects a twitchy, unpredictable energy as Fritz. Luisa Guerreiro, credited as the suit performer, commits fully to the physical demands of Toxic Avenger.

The story itself is simple, which works in its favour. A corrupt pharmaceutical company, thugs, mob ties, a whistleblower in peril and a threatened community provide the raw material for Blair to craft violent set-pieces, gross-out gags and darkly comic encounters. The film leans into parody rather than sincere reinvention. It is loud, filthy and frequently hilarious, yet punctuated with genuine moments of feeling that stop it from being purely a shock parade.

There are flaws, though. The plot is intentionally thin, and at times the film feels like a string of skits stitched together with blood and bile. Some jokes overstay their welcome, and the middle section occasionally drifts. At around 100 minutes, it feels a touch long for its material. Those seeking tight plotting and subtlety may be disappointed.

Still, these are minor complaints. Blair clearly knows his audience, keeping the tone anarchic while allowing the relationship between Winston and Wade to give the film heart. Some throwaway scenes land brilliantly, others less so, but the energy and commitment on screen maintain momentum. Performances are strong across the board, the satire hits often enough, and beneath the nastiness lies a strange affection.

The Toxic Avenger is not for everyone. It will offend, it will shock, and it revels in its own grotesque humour. For those willing to lean into that world, it is a raucous and surprisingly touching reboot that honours the original while staking its own claim. I give it 8 out of 10.

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NEWS: The Nameless Ballad Begins Its Haunting Journey

Federico Zampaglione on location with THE NAMELESS BALLAD

Filming has kicked off in the quiet reaches of Fara, Sabina for The Nameless Ballad, the latest supernatural horror project from Federico Zampaglione. His previous film, The Well, travelled impressively across the globe, so there is a sense of momentum as he returns to the director’s chair to explore a story rooted in a world he knows inside out. Music sits at the heart of this new tale, although the version we see here is soaked in dread and heavy with unease.

Jamie Ward in THE NAMELESS BALLAD

Jamie Ward leads the film as Sam Gallo. He plays a young musician riding the high end of success, yet barely hanging on beneath it. His creative block, personal troubles and various addictions weigh on him, so he slips away to a remote villa in the hope of finding fresh inspiration. The retreat does not bring peace. Instead, the house begins to push against his frailties. Dark shapes seem to circle around him, feeding on his worry and fear. The more he tries to settle, the deeper he sinks into disturbing visions that blur the divide between reality and the stories he carries in his head. His partner Tania, played by Alana Boden, becomes entangled in the same nightmare, pulled along by the destructive tide that grips Sam.

Alana Boden in THE NAMELESS BALLAD

Zampaglione shaped the script with Barbara Baraldi, and together they guide the film along that fine thread that separates imagination from nightmare. The supporting cast is a sizeable one. Giglia Marra, Fabrizio Ferracane, Seumas Sargent, Reed Stokes, Mia Desando, Vincenzo De Michele and Sergio Ceglie all step into the unfolding chaos. Another cast member will be revealed soon, which is being teased as a pleasant surprise for fans of the genre.

Giglia Marra in THE NAMELESS BALLAD

The director has described this as his most personal work to date. The supernatural is firmly in place, although the emotional voltage comes from his lived experience as a musician. He hints at a world where every note can stir a ghost, and certain melodies seem to demand a price before they fade. It gives the film a slightly feverish musical pulse that runs beneath the horror.

The Nameless Ballad is produced by SOMIC FILM. Federico Zampaglione directs, with cinematography by Yuri Santurri. The film is heading towards a 2026 launch at major festivals, which leaves plenty of time for the anticipation to build.

MONSTER COMPETITION: Win The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon Series 1 to 3, Tales of the Walking Dead, The Walking Dead: Dead City Series 1 & 2, Anne Rice’s Interview with the Vampire Series 1 & 2 and Anne Rice’s Mayfair Witches Series 1 & 2

This Christmas we have a MONSTER sized Blu-ray Christmas Competition.

One lucky winner will receive The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon Series 1 to 3, Tales of the Walking Dead, The Walking Dead: Dead City Series 1 & 2, Anne Rice’s Interview with the Vampire Series 1 & 2 and Anne Rice’s Mayfair Witches Series 1 & 2 all on Blu-ray

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Following his departure from The Commonwealth, Daryl Dixon (Norman Reedus) washes ashore in France, raising the ire of a splintered but growing autocratic regime centred in Paris and endangering a young boy at the heart of a benevolent religious movement.

Daryl agrees to shepherd the child and his caretakers on their pilgrimage to The Nest, a sanctuary which promises safety, in return for the Union’s help securing him passage back to America.

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In the months and years following the apocalypse, Tales of the Walking Dead follows the unique lives of new and familiar characters.

A prepper (Terry Crewes) leaves his bunker and meets and unlikely ally (Olivia Munn); hostile co-workers (Parker Posey and Jillian Bell) try to escape Atlanta and each other; a mother (Samantha Morton) must revisit her violent past to protect her child; a settler (Poppy Lui) tries to convince a scientist (Anthony Edwards) that people need to take back the land from the dead; a man (Jessie T. Usher) wakes up with no memory, only to find he is accused of murder; and a traumatised couple (Danielle Pineda and Danny Ramirez) seek refuge in a secluded house.

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Having teamed up in Season 1 to rescue Maggie’s son, Season 2 continues the intense saga of Maggie and Negan in post-apocalyptic New York, delving deeper into their strained relationship as they find themselves on opposite sides of a brutal conflict.

The plot thickens with the introduction of new factions and characters, including the New Babylon Federation, which adds layers of political intrigue and power struggles. Maggie and Negan must navigate the treacherous streets of Manhattan, now overrun by warring clans and even more vicious walkers.

Anne Rice’s Interview with the Vampire Series 1 & 2 - https://amzn.to/49KjTpp

Based on Anne Rice’s revolutionary novel, the series follows Louis de Pointe du Lac (Jacob Anderson), Lestat de Lioncourt (Sam Reid) and Claudia's epic story of love, blood and the perils of immortality, as told to the journalist Daniel Molloy (Eric Bogosian).

In season one, chafing at the limitations of life as a Black man in New Orleans in the early 1900s, Louis finds it impossible to resist the rakish Lestat de Lioncourt’s offer of the ultimate escape: joining him as his vampire companion. But Louis’s intoxicating new powers come with a violent price, and the introduction of Lestat’s newest fledgling, the child vampire Claudia, soon sets them on a decades-long path of revenge and atonement.

In season two, the timeless saga of love, betrayal, and the burden of immortality continues. Louis delves further into his interview, chronicling his ambitious escape with Claudia after their calculated murder of Lestat. The journey to rebuild their lives leads them to post-war Paris, where they uncover forgotten secrets while being lured into a mysterious vampire coven.

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Rowan Fielding, an intuitive young neurosurgeon, discovers that she is the unlikely heir to a family of witches.

As she grapples with her newfound powers, she must contend with a sinister presence that has haunted her family for generations.

Enter now for a chance to win.

Can you name the actors who play Daryl Dixon, Negan, Louis de Pointe du Lac and Rowan Fielding in these series?

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COMPETITION: Win The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon Seasons 1 to 3 on Blu-ray

From Acorn Media International comes The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon Season 3 and Seasons 1 to 3 Box Set which will arrive on Blu-ray and DVD 8 December 2025.

And to celebrate we have a copy of the Seasons 1 to 3 Box Set on Blu-ray to give away!

Fan favourites Daryl Dixon (Norman Reedus – The Bikeriders, Blade II) and Carol Peletier (Melissa McBride – The Mist, The Happys) are back in The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon Season 3. The highly acclaimed third series is ‘bigger, badder and better than ever’ as the determined duo embark on a perilous journey across a fractured Europe overrun with the undead, in search of a way back home. 

Synopsis:

Season three sees some newcomers join the cast including Óscar Jaenada (The Losers, Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides), Hugo Arbues (Past Lies) and Candela Saitta (Maxima) alongside British comedy favourite Stephen Merchant (The Office, Extras) in a show-stopping guest appearance. 

 

We join Daryl and Carol amidst the devastating ruins of London, where they encounter Julian (Merchant), a reclusive survivor who believes he’s the last living man in England. When a desperate escape across the Channel ends in disaster, the pair end up shipwrecked on the Spanish coast and thrust into a volatile new world of survivors, zealots and hidden agendas.  

 

As they navigate the sun-scorched landscapes and broken strongholds of post-apocalyptic Spain, they become entangled with a struggling community led by the principled Antonio (Eduardo Noriega) and fiercely independent Paz (Alexandra Masangkay). Bound by loyalty, yet divided by conscience, Daryl and Carol must confront their own haunted pasts and decide whether to keep moving towards home or stay – in the hope that their displacement may finally have a purpose. 

  

Balancing gore-filled action and gripping twists with dynamite chemistry and a striking European backdrop, The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon Season 3 proves once again that there’s still plenty more life in The Walking Dead. 

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Who plays Julian the last living man in England?

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PREVIEW Quarantine-19 (2025 Film) - A Reality Show That Turns Into a Nightmare

Preview by Jon Donnis

Quarantine-19 drops you straight into a setup that feels harmless at first. Eight strangers walk into an isolated house for a reality show that promises to change their lives, and all contact with the outside world is cut off. It is the kind of pitch that usually leads to petty arguments and awkward challenges. Instead, Can Sarcan, known for Muck, twists the idea into something far darker.

The contestants begin to notice things that should not be happening. The house feels wrong. Odd events nudge them back out into the world, and they step outside with no idea of what waits for them. The shock hits quickly. While they were locked away, a devastating virus tore across the globe. Now they must face a ruined landscape filled with infection, fear and a sense that their supposed break from reality has turned into a fight for survival.

What follows is a tense, creeping journey through a world they barely recognise. The show they signed up for becomes meaningless. The danger is real, and the atmosphere hangs heavy as they try to make sense of the chaos.

Quarantine-19 lands on digital in the UK on 1 December, courtesy of Trinity Content Partners.

PREVIEW: The Final Party (2025 Film) - Stars David Christian

 

Preview by Jon Donnis

There is an invite you might think twice about, yet it is hard to resist. The Final Party is on its way to UK digital this December, brought in by Trinity Content Partners, and it comes dripping with trouble. Bilal Kalyoncu, known for Dogulu, throws open the doors to a high school horror that leans right into the gore.

At the centre of it all is Alex, played by David Christian. He is an outsider who wants one good memory before school is out. He and his mates head to the biggest party of the year, expecting nothing more than loud music and a last bit of freedom. Things unravel fast once Andre storms in with his unhinged crew. What begins as a bit of fun turns brutal as they tie everyone up and force them into a card game that can cost them far more than pride.

It becomes a plunge into fear, each choice sharper than the last. The games are grisly. The threat is real. The night is a trap they never saw coming.

The Final Party arrives on digital in the UK on 1 December, courtesy of Trinity Content Partners.