IT’S FRIDAY THE 13TH…
So something is bound to go horribly wrong. Last time it was F13th, I sat on someone’s chewing gum that they had kindly left on a chair. I would have rather had to battle Jason Voorhees than throw out those jeans… Never mind… To cheer up, I think I’ll go see Risen (UK cinemas) which is out today! Telling the story of Welsh boxing legend, Howard Winstone, this is a Brit flick not to be missed. But don’t just take my word for it, read all about it!
Sarah@Cult Labs.
ALSO OUT NOW
Also out now on UK cinema screens is the excellent 13 Assassins (Artificial Eye) by Takashi Miike. Miike’s fab film is getting rave reviews across the board so check them out on the official hubsite and then head on down to your nearest cinema to check it out!
Also out this week:
- Faust: Love of the Damned (Arrow Video) – join in the discussion here!
OUT NEXT WEEK
Coming next week is Romasanta: The Werewolf Hunt (Arrow Video), based on the true story of Spain’s most gruesome Werewolf murders. In 19th Century Spain, a travelling seller with a woman in every town is the keeper of an ancient secret. This handsome, charming ladykiller may also be leaving a trail of bloody murder in his wake that the locals attribute to “the Werewolf of Allariz”. Join in the chatter at the forums!
ARROW VIDEO SPECIAL!
The Arrow forum has had a bit of a makeover of late. To tell you more about it, here’s Nos!
It may seem as if it’s been around forever, but the Arrow Video Official Forum has only been up and running for a few months. With numerous new sections, threads and now some cool new artwork, if you haven’t already had a look at the section, now is as good a time as any.
You can keep up to date with recent and upcoming releases, those that have been around since the beginning, chat about the artwork and even suggest and discuss films you’d like to see in a white case. To make things easy, there is also a list of every title which has been released or is due to be released with each title as a link to the relevant thread/section.
So visit us now and check out our brilliant new look!
Also in Arrow Video news:
- You can currently buy Arrow’s superb Limited Edition Blu-ray set of Battle Royale for an amazing reduced price while stocks last – check it out!
- 3 June 2011: Cigarette Burns at the Rio Cinema are screening Slaughter High complete with a Q&A session with Caroline Munro! Check out the details on Facebook.
- 4/5 June 2011, Glasgow/Edinburgh: Double bill of Slaughter High and The Funhouse with special guest Caroline Munro! For more details, head here!
THERE’S SOMETHING GOING ON AT THE LABORATORY
Well, I’m off to accumulate some lucky charms to keep me safe for the rest of the day. While I’m at it, why don’t I catch you up on what’s caught my eye this week?
SHAM031/SHAM201 – Cannibal Holocaust: The BBFC Advice & Decision
Well, the BBFC have come back with their formal decision on Cannibal Holocaust and, as per their advice, only 15 seconds of a muskrat being killed needs to be trimmed. This is a landmark decision for the BBFC and censorship in the UK. Share your thoughts on this thread.
The Twilight Zone: Official UK Forum
Did you know Cult Labs is home to the official UK Twilight Zone forum? No? Well you haven’t been reading my newsletter closely enough. Shame on you. Just kidding! But seriously, we are home to the official UK Twilight Zone forum so you should get yourself on over there! Incidentally, we also have a Twilight Zone blog. Right now you can find links to a great article from The Guardian and also an article on how to win a hand drawn picture of Rod Serling! Now is that boss or what?
OK so not the TV show I would most associate with Cult Labs members but I like it so I’ve made a thread. Right now I seem to be launching a one-woman defence of the show so if you like it and would like some intelligent conversation about everybody’s favourite musical dramedy, come on over! (Hell, if there can be threads on Waterloo Road and The Bill, there can be a thread for Glee!)
I absolutely loved Outpost so I was thrilled to hear that a sequel was on the cards. And where did I hear it first? Why, on Cult Labs, of course! If you’re excited about this v. cool sounding sequel, head on over to chat about it!
If you’re heading over to the forums, be sure to check out the forum rules and pop into the new members thread to say hello if you haven’t already. If you ever feel intimidated by the behaviour of any Cult Labs members, tell one of the mods in strictest confidence: that’s me, Reaps, Stephen, Nos and bizarre_eye.
KYLE’S COMP CORNER
This week Kyle has a copy of techno-goth themed fright flick, Sweatshop to give away! To enter, just head on over to the Comp Corner! Good luck!
GET INVOLVED WITH CULT LABS!
There are so many ways you can get involved with all the cult film fun at Cult Labs:
- Join in the debate on the forums.
- Sign up to the newsletter (if you haven’t already!).
- Read the blog.
- Join us on Facebook.
- Follow us on Twitter.
- Check us out on MySpace.
Righty, I’m off to find ways to avoid bad luck for the rest of the day! Assuming you survive Friday the 13th…
… See you next week!
Sarah@Cult Labs.
