It’s Friday!

Welcome to another edition of the weekly Cult Labs newsletter. It’s nearly the weekend. What have you got planned? Perhaps you’ll be heading of to the cinema to catch one of the latest releases. Warm Bodies? Hitchcock? Wreck-It Ralph? Whatever you have planned this weekend, make it a good one! If you’re watching a film, why not share your thoughts on the Cult Labs’ forum too.

Don’t forget to get your lover something special for next thursday too. A bottle of wine snuggled up to Cannibal Holocaust – the perfect date night!

Anywho, on with this week’s newsletter! It’s a good one this week, full of great titles you’ll love…

Out Now!

This week saw Anchor Bay’s latest horror film released onto DVD and Blu-ray. Directed by Jennifer Lynch, Chained tells the tormenting horrors of a boy who’s kidnapped by the murderer of his own mother and then chained (hence the title!) and brought up to follow in the footsteps of his crazy capturer. A cross between Maniac and Henry: Portrait Of A Serial Killer, this film makes for one tough watch that, whilst not super gory, will get inside your mind and scar you! Head here to see the film’s trailer before ordering your copy from Amazon.

Coming Soon…

There’s so many fantastic movies coming out soon that you may find yourself overwhelmed by all the awesome titles. So, here’s a handy quick guide just for you…

Sinister

On DVD, Blu-ray and Download this coming Monday, evil is unleahed! Titled last year’s most terrifying movie, this really is one of the best modern horror movies. The talented and drop dead gorgeous Ethan Hawke stars in the lead role, bringing class to the genre. What are your favourite Hawke movies? Visit our gallery to see ours and be sure to share your thoughts to! In other Sinister news, Back To The Movies have recently posted a fantastic behind the scenes video taken on set of the filming, including a scene that never even made it into the film! Go and check out this exclusive sneaky peeky here. Pre-order Sinister today and dare to invite the horror into your home…

The Bay

Don’t drink the water! Coming out soon in cinemas is the superbly creepy and gross out eco-horror, The Bay. This is the modern equivilant to Jaws and will make you think twice about drinking any water! Go and take a look at the official site for some fascinating blogs about this film and get ready for one of the most intense and frightening cinema experiences! The horror in this film is very close to home and a little too believable – you’ll never be able to go near water again!

Reign Of Assassins

Two words. John Woo. If that isn’t enough to make you excited about this film then there’s something wrong. Co-directed and produced by the action man himself, Reign Of Assassins is a fantastically frantic new film in a similar tradition to Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon.  See the official trailer and find out all about the movie on the new official forum where you’ll also find a poll to vote for your favourite John Woo movie, whether it’ll be The Killer, Face/Off or another action classic.

Shameless Screen Entertainment

Have you seen any Shameless titles recently? Maybe you’ve picked up another in your quest for the complete yellow collection? Whichever the case may be, show off and share with us your thoughts on either the Official Shameless Forum or the Official Shameless Facebook group. If you’re not already, be sure to join and keep your eyes on both for all the latest Shameless news before anywhere else.

Remember there are so many ways you can get involved with all the cult film fun at Cult Labs:

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Kyle

Don’t Miss This!

Now that the most depressing month of the year is out of the way, welcome to February! A month full of passion and love…passion and love for all things horror that is! Kicking of this crimson red month, today we’re hosting a very special event that you are all invited too. Starting from 2pm today and going on until 6, Cellar Rentals is back for one day only online. With a live stream of the very best VHS trailers from sci-fi classics, comedies of yesteryear and of course plenty of video nasties, this is the ultimate celebration of the golden age of VHS. Join us this afternoon by simply using the hashtag #InsertVHS4Fear or if Twitter confuses you, join in on Facebook or the Trailer’s live stream room. Throughout the event, we’ll be giving away loads of great prizes including the very, very, very rare and exclusive VHS versions of the new anthology horror film, V/H/S (only 300 of these exist in the world!). So, come and join us. It’s going to be amazing! For more info, head here.

Dark Side Digital

The second issue of Dark Side Digital is now available, and it’s strictly for The Birds!  As you can see from the amazing cover, this issue takes an exhaustive look at the making of the HItchcock classic, and also checks out why Mike (Get Carter) Hodges got fired from Damien: Omen 2. Interviewees include the director of the new Texas Chainsaw 3D, Phantom of the Paradise star Jennifer Ashley and Leatherface director Jeff Burr. There’s a fascinating feature on the macabre murder of exploitation director Al Adamson and a lot more, including a huge stack of DVD and Blu-ray reviews, all for just £2 online. Now available to download and read on your i-Pad or tablet, it’s a ghoulish treat that’s too good to miss! Grab your digital copy today from here.

Sinister

With less than two weeks before Sinister erupts from the gates of Hell to terrify film-fans in their own homes, this week we’re taking a look at Horror At Home. Whilst watching a horror film on the big screen with a packed audience is a fantastic experience, there’s something special about watching a terrifying movie in your own house. It rips apart your comfort zone and demands for a much more intimate and intense viewing, especially with haunted house movies or home invasion flicks. Sinister is perfect for this! Check out our list of the scariest films to watch in your own home and suggest your own! Ever lived in a haunted house? Maybe you’ve experienced some rather freaky goings on in the house you’re in now? Well, use this handy interactive infographic to determine whether evil really does lurk in your house. Pre-order Sinister today!

The Bay

Ladies and gentlemen, allow me to introduce to you one of the finest horror films you need to see! Directed by the mind behind Good Morning, Vietnam! and Toys, The Bay is a masterpiece of terror cinema. Depicting the truly terrifying tale of a mutated parasite that turns a seaside town upside down with panic and gruesome chaos, this film is not for the squeamish. To celebrate it’s upcoming theatrical release (1st March), we’re taking a look at the greatest infection films of all time, from Cronenberg’s parasitic orgy, Shivers to Slither and beyond! What are your favs? Share here!

Chained

On DVD and Blu-ray from Anchor Bay this coming Monday, Jennifer Lynch’s Chained is a fascinating yet troubling horror slasher. Similar to Henry: Portrait Of A Serial Killer in some respects it’ll leave a very strong impression on even the most hardened horror fans. Forget sparkly vampires and and magical voodoo zombies, this horror keeps it ‘real’. Click here for a great blog all about it, and be sure to grab your copy from Amazon today.

The BBC’s Great British Railway Journeys

Calling all TV addicts. If you find yourself glued the TV screen, you will LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this box set! Michael Portillo guides us through the secret history of the UK exploring the country’s very own offshore Atlantis, grave-robbing and body snatching and even the ancient decapitation of a politician who brought in the poll tax. There’s some nicer stuff too, of course! Out on DVD now, check it out and you’ll be pleasantly surprised!

Shameless Screen Entertainment

Oh, Shameless, Shameless, Shameless. How we love thee. Those temptingly rays of lurid yellow that beam brightly outwardly from thine DVD shelves, entombed within a forbidden pleasure of exploitation’s finest trashy gems.The wait for Shameless to announce some new titles is killing fans with anticipation. But there’s not long until something is announced and no doubt it’ll be amazing. In the meantime, why not head back to the very start of your collection? Watch a Shameless film a week, in order, and report back on the forum. We’d love to hear your thoughts on all the films!

Remember there are so many ways you can get involved with all the cult film fun at Cult Labs:

o Join in the debate on the forums
o Sign up to the newsletter (if you haven’t already!) .
o Read the blog.
o Join us on Facebook .
o Follow us on Twitter.

Kyle