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

The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon Series 1 to 3 - https://amzn.to/4pe6N8O

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.

Tales of the Walking Dead - https://amzn.to/48qeeTb

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.

The Walking Dead: Dead City Series 1 & 2 - https://amzn.to/4aoQWj1

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.

Anne Rice’s Mayfair Witches Series 1 & 2 - https://amzn.to/4ope4kE

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?

Send your name, address and of course the answer to competition365@outlook.com

Quick Terms and conditions - For full T&C click here

1. Closing date 15-12-25

2. No alternative prize is available

3. When the competition ends as indicated on this page, any and all entries received after this point will not count and emails blacklisted due to not checking this page first.

4. Winners will be chosen randomly and will be informed via email.

5. Entries that come directly from other websites will not be accepted.

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. 

Pre-Order from https://amzn.to/48sPr0P

Enter now for a chance to win.

Who plays Julian the last living man in England?

Send your name, address and of course the answer to competition365@outlook.com

Quick Terms and conditions - For full T&C click here

1. Closing date 15-12-25

2. No alternative prize is available

3. When the competition ends as indicated on this page, any and all entries received after this point will not count and emails blacklisted due to not checking this page first.

4. Winners will be chosen randomly and will be informed via email.

5. Entries that come directly from other websites will not be accepted.

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.

REVIEW: Good Boy (2025 Film) - Starring Indy

At first glance, Ben Leonberg’s Good Boy sounds like a gimmick. A horror film told almost entirely through the eyes of a dog could have fallen apart under its own novelty. Instead, Leonberg’s feature debut is something quietly remarkable, a tense and emotional supernatural story unlike anything else released this year.

Running just seventy-three minutes, the film wastes no time. We follow Indy, a Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever, and his owner Todd (Shane Jensen) as they swap city life for a crumbling family home buried deep in the woods. The tone shifts the moment Indy steps inside. The floors groan, the air feels thick, and Indy senses something unseen. Leonberg’s approach keeps the camera low, never fully taking Indy’s literal view but staying close enough that we experience everything through his presence. Each glance, pause, and movement becomes the heart of the story.

Leonberg resists the temptation to humanise Indy. There’s no voiceover, no inner dialogue, just body language and instinct. The audience fills in the emotion, which makes the film all the more unsettling. Indy’s loyalty to Todd and confusion as his owner’s health declines are devastating. When Todd’s illness worsens and he turns cruel towards the dog he once loved, the horror becomes deeply personal.

Indy’s performance is extraordinary. Whether through direction, editing, or sheer instinct, every subtle reaction feels alive with meaning. He senses danger long before the humans do, creating a slow, inevitable dread that carries the film.

Leonberg’s filmmaking is lean and assured. The cinematography sticks to muted tones, giving the house a sickly, decaying look. The score hums quietly in the background, letting tension build naturally instead of forcing scares. A standout scene sees Indy exploring the cellar, discovering the skeleton of another dog, Bandit. It’s eerie and strangely touching, more sorrowful than shocking.

The film isn’t without flaws. Some may find the concept too strange or detached, and without a strong human anchor, a few emotional beats drift. The dialogue between Todd and his sister Vera (Arielle Friedman) sometimes slips into exposition, briefly breaking the film’s spell. The short runtime also means parts of Todd’s decline and his bond with Indy could have been explored more fully.

Even so, Good Boy stands out as one of the year’s most original and haunting horror films. It trusts the audience to connect with an animal’s perspective without overexplaining, turning what could have been a gimmick into a moving reflection on loyalty and loss.

It’s a rare debut that feels this confident and this strange. Good Boy may be small in scale, but it stays with you long after it ends. A bold, haunting piece of work that earns its 9 out of 10 rating.

Out Now - https://apple.co/46SKkr4

Interview with Ronald McGillvray By David Kempf

About Ronald McGillvray & his work.  

Ronald  is a writer of horror, the strange and the mysterious, and is from Ottawa, Canada. He’s published short stories, scripts, novellas and novels. His short horror story collection, Tales From The Parkland, his novella, James’ Journey To Dreamland, and his two novels, Cutter’s Deep and The Candy Witch have all reached #1 on Amazon and have been read in over a dozen countries.

He wrote the script for the film, The Storm, which was chosen to be screened at the World Horror Convention as well as at the Shocklines Film Festival in New York City.

His story, Head Case, was made into a film produced by Columbia College in Chicago. 

Our intreped writer and interviewed David Kempf, decided to catch up with Ronald andfind out a bit more about the man.

1. When did you first become interested in horror?

In the mid 70’s, I was on vacation with my family and an acquaintance of my parents asked if I liked scary stories. He then gave me two paperbacks he’d just finished reading. One was, Carrie by Stephen King and the other was, The Rats by James Herbert. A few years later I watched, The Night of the Living Dead by George Romero and I have been hooked on horror ever since.  

2. Did you always enjoy wring?

I’ve been writing since I was in grade school. I’ve always had story ideas in my head.

Check out Ronald on Goodreads

3. Do you prefer writing short stories or novels?

I prefer writing short stories. Mostly because I have so many ideas, I’m always in a hurry to get to my next one.

4. Is there another genre that you write in?

A lot of my stories cross genres. I’ve written humorous horror, mystery horror, fantasy horror, and even a horror/detective novel.  

5. Are there topics you would not write about in your books?

I would never write anything that had little or no interest to me. I generally write stories that amuse or engage me. Having said that, I’d never write a medical thriller because I know nothing about the medical world. I would also stay away from religion. 

6. Do you ever edit or do ghostwriting for others?

I did when I used to do scriptwriting. I haven’t since I started writing prose.

7. Do you believe readers need to hooked from the first sentence?

I wouldn’t say by the first sentence but definitely within the first chapter. I would even dare to say, by the first few paragraphs.

8. Why do you think horror books and movies remain so popular?

Today, I would say, because the world is in a scary place and horror gives us an outlet for controlled chaos and our deep-seated anxieties. Generally, though, I believe people like the thrill of the unknown and the adrenaline rush it provides. The same kind of thrill people get by riding a rollercoaster. I’d never ride a rollercoaster myself, but to each their own.

9. Why do you think that people are obsessed with being scared?

I don’t know if people are obsessed with being scared, so to speak, but I do think that many enjoy the safety of being scared on their couch or in their beds tucked under their safe, warm sheets. It’s a form of escapism. 

10. Who inspires you?

Anyone creative inspires me, especially musicians and artists, I guess because they do something creative that I’m not accomplished at. Writing wise, I would have to give the nod to Stephen King, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, Richard Matheson, Rod Serling, Robert B. Parker, Joe R Lansdale, George Romero, and last but not least Alistair MacLean who actually got me into reading in the first place.

11. What are some of your favorite horror books?

Definitely, I Am Legend by Richard Matheson.

Salem’s Lot by Stephen King

The Hound of the Baskervilles by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

The Drive-In by Joe R. Lansdale

Ghost Story by Peter Straub

The Hellbound Heart by Clive Barker

Let the Right One In by John Ajvide Lindqvist

The Haunting of Hill House by Shirley Jackson

The Body Snatchers by Jack Finney

12. What are some of your favorite horror movies?

Night of the Living Dead

Dawn of the Dead

Jaws

The Thing

The Texas Chainsaw Massacre

Alien

An American Werewolf in London

Invasion of the Body Snatchers

13. What are your current projects?

I have three novels partially started but stopped them when I had a new idea that I was more interested in. Sadly, they may never see the light of day. We’ll see. Currently I’m trying my hand at a collection of novellas.

To learn more, check out his webpage at www.ronaldmcgillvray.com. 

He’s also on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter/X, Threads, Bluesky, as well as on Goodreads.

COMPETITION: Win Pearl on 4K

Discover this Pearl of a movie in horror maestro Ti West’s devastatingly brilliant prequel, that breaks open the origin story of one of modern horrors most iconic figures, played by the queen of horror herself Mia Goth (Frankenstein, Infinity Pool, Suspiria). The film is the latest to receive a Second Sight Films Limited Edition makeover.

And to celebrate we have a copy on 4K Standard to give away!

Synopsis:

The award-winning second movie in the X trilogy heralds the return of Goth in a career defining performance as the young Pearl, a woman so desperate for stardom it drives her to the point of insanity and murderous mayhem. Praised by audiences and critics alike, the film immediately found its rightful place as a horror classic on its 2022 release with The Guardian saying: ‘Goth is now the Judy Garland of horror’ and the legendary Martin Scorsese calling it ‘mesmerising… powered by a pure, undiluted love for cinema’.

Now, witness the technicolour majesty like never before, as the new Pearl 4K UHD Limited Edition Box Set is set to arrive on 17 November, alongside a Standard Edition.

Pre-Order from https://amzn.to/441oCz7

Enter now for a chance to win.

Who directs Pearl?

Send your name, address and of course the answer to competition365@outlook.com

Quick Terms and conditions - For full T&C click here

1. Closing date 24-11-25

2. No alternative prize is available

3. When the competition ends as indicated on this page, any and all entries received after this point will not count and emails blacklisted due to not checking this page first.

4. Winners will be chosen randomly and will be informed via email.

5. Entries that come directly from other websites will not be accepted.