LEGEND reveals slate of horror, sci-fi and action premieres for December

December evenings will be full of mystery, madness and murder as LEGEND presents a seasonal selection of horror, sci-fi & action movies, headed up by the UK TV premiere of stirring Canadian Western LONESOME DOVE, based on the true story of the founding of the Lonesome Dove Church and starring Tom Berenger. Plus, there is a Channel premiere for BEWARE MY BRETHREN (aka The Fiend), Robert Hartford-Davis’ sadistic study of religious repression, starring Patrick McGee, which will be broadcast at 9pm on Xmas Day. This headlines THE VINTAGE VAULT strand, the popular Sunday night presentation of double-bills of classic and cult favourites

There are also Channel premieres for serial killer horror JACK’S BACK, starring James Spader, tense crime thriller REASONABLE DOUBT, starring Samuel L Jackson and Dominic Cooper, Brit mystery drama THE INTERNECINE PROJECT, starring James Coburn, tough war thriller SNIPER: SPECIAL OPS, starring Steven Seagal, gripping action adventure SHOUT AT THE DEVIL, starring Lee Marvin and Roger Moore and gun-toting avenging Western A MAN CALLED MOON.

December also heralds the Channel premiere of the final season of cult favourite KNIGHT RIDER, in which Michael, K.I.T.T. and gang return for more roadside adventures.

Full film details in transmission order:

Thurs 1 Dec @ 21:00 – JACK’S BACK (1988) *Channel Premiere
Women are being murdered in Los Angeles a hundred years after Jack the Ripper terrorised London. Is it a sickening coincidence, or a sinister homage? Police think John Westford (James Spader), a young doctor, is the murderer, and when he's found hanging from a noose, the investigation takes a stunning turn.

Sat 3 Dec @21:00 – REASONABLE DOUBT (2014) *Channel Premiere
After being involved in a fatal hit and run incident Assistant DA Mitch Brody (Dominic Cooper) must prosecute an innocent man (Samuel L Jackson) for a crime he knows he didn't commit. Brody manages to throw the case, however he quickly realises that he may have been wrong and the man he thought to be innocent could just be the most dangerous man he has ever met.

Sun 4 Dec @ 21:00 – WITCHFINDER GENERAL (1958)
*Part of The Vintage Vault
Matthew Hopkins (Vincent Price), a lawyer and self-appointed 'Witchfinder General', tours the Eastern counties instigating witch-hunts and extracting 'confessions' under torture. When a young woman, Sara (Hilary Dwyer(, is raped by Hopkins and her priest father murdered, Sara’s lover, Richard Marshall (Ian Ogilvy), a soldier in Cromwell's army, vows revenge. This is the last and best film of director Michael Reeves' tragically brief career.

Sun 4 Nov @ 22:45 – CURSE OF THE CRIMSON ALTAR (1968)
*Part of The Vintage Vault
The late Mark Eden plays Robert Manning, an antiques dealer searching for his missing brother. He stumbles upon a coven led by Morley (Christopher Lee), who is enacting the revenge of his witch ancestor (Barbara Steele) burned in the 17th century. This cult masterpiece, an adaptation from Lovecraft’s Dream in the Witch House, also stars Boris Karloff as a local witchcraft expert, which is also the last British film that Karloff made.

From Wed 7 Dec @ 19:00 – KNIGHT RIDER, Season Four (1985) *Channel Premiere
The final season of the popular American television adventure series, continues to follow the shadowy Michael Knight (David Hasselhoff) and his sentient car KITT as they fight crime and protect the innocent. In this series finale, KITT is reborn with some new gadgets, including a rocket-fast "super pursuit" mode. Michael must now race to save the real Devon and prevent the theft of the isotope.

Fri 9 Dec @ 21:00 – THE INTERNECINE PROJECT (1974) *Channel Premiere
Tipped to take a major post in the American government, Robert Elliot (James Coburn) is faced with one big problem: a quartet of people know of his dangerous and illegal activities in England. Elliot devises an ingenious plan whereby all four will kill each other. Ken Hughes’ intriguing psychological thriller also stars Lee Grant.

Sat 10 Dec @ 21:00 – LONESOME DOVE (2014) – *UK TV premiere
In this true story of one man’s fight for justice in a brutal and hostile land, John Shepherd (Tom Berenger) is a western preacher with dreams of building his own church. When his estranged son is accused of robbery and murder, John puts his future on the line by coming to his defence. In doing so, he will have to face off against a cold-blooded killer in a guns-blazing stand for redemption.

Sun 11 Dec @ 21:00 – THE BLOOD BEAST TERROR (1968)
*Part of The Vintage Vault
A 19th-century entomologist's daughter undergoes a metamorphosis into a giant death's head moth which needs human blood to survive. Her father creates a giant moth to keep her company, but only succeeds in unleashing more blood-sucking terror. Meanwhile, a police inspector (Peter Cushing) tries to find the key to the series of gruesome murders. This gothic shocker is directed by Vernon Sewell and also stars Robert Flemyng and Wanda Ventham.

Sun 11 Dec @ 22:45 – BLOOD ON SATAN’S CLAW (1971)
*Part of The Vintage Vault
When a mysterious corpse is accidentally dug in a small town, a group of local teens starts acting very strangely. The adolescents, led by a girl named Angel (Linda Hayden), are convinced the corpse was once possessed. They start to act out a series of demonic rituals, with devastating consequences. This 17th century British supernatural horror film is directed by Piers Haggard and also stars Patrick Wymark and Barry Andre.

Fri 16 Dec @ 21:00 – SNIPER: SPECIAL OPS (2016) *Channel Premiere
A special ops military force, led by expert sniper Jake Chandler (Steven Seagal), is sent to a remote village to extract an American congressman being held by terrorists. The mission is a success but Jake and his squad decide to stay behind to help an injured soldier. Finding themselves outnumbered and outgunned, the squad must engage in a massive shootout against the enemy to save them all from certain death.

Sat 17 Dec @ 21:00 – SHOUT AT THE DEVIL (1976) *Channel Premiere
During World War I, a British aristocrat, an American entrepreneur, and the latter's attractive young daughter, set out to destroy a German battlecruiser. American ex-military man Col. Flynn O'Flynn and wealthy Sebastian Oldsmith are unlikely partners in the East African ivory trade. Oldsmith woos O'Flynn's daughter, Rosa, but on the eve of World War I, the men spend most of their time eluding occupying German troops. When the Germans kill Rosa's daughter, Oldsmith and both O'Flynn’s join the battle against German Cmdr. Fleischer and his men.

Sun 18 Dec @ 21:00 – DR JEKYLL AND SISTER HYDE (1971)
*Part of The Vintage Vault
Young Doctor Jekyll pursues his search for a drug to prolong life. He tries his potion upon himself and to his horror finds it changes him into a young and beautiful woman. So Sister Hyde is born, who stalks the dark alleys of Whitechapel for young, innocent, female victims, ensuring continuation of the bloodstained research. With each transformation Sister Hyde becomes the more dominant personality, determined to eventually suppress the frail, ineffectual Dr Jekyll forever. Directed by Roy Ward Baker, the film is based on the 1886 novella Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde by Robert Louis Stevenson.

Sun 18 Dec @ 22:55 – BLOOD FROM THE MUMMY’S TOMB (1971)
*Part of The Vintage Vault
On an expedition to Egypt, Professor Fuchs (Andrew Keir) discovers the tomb of the beautiful Queen Tera, legendary Queen of Darkness (Valerie Leon), whose power was reputed to stretch beyond the grave. He returns to London, bringing the queen's mummified body and her severed hand, which still oozes blood. Strange things begin to happen to Fuchs as the objects seem to take on a life of their own and possess the power to strike down anyone who crosses their path. This was director Seth Holt’s final film, and was loosely adapted from Bram Stoker’s 1903 novel The Jewel of Seven Stars.

Fri 23 Dec @ 21:00 – A MAN CALLED NOON (1973) *Channel Premier
After an attempt is made on his life, Noon (Richard Crenna) wakes up with no recollection of his past or identity, retaining only his gunfighting prowess. With the help of outlaw Rimes (Stephen Boyd), Noon learns he had a wife and child who were killed, and that the attack on him was made in an attempt to get his hidden treasure. Together they set out to avenge his murdered family.

Sun 25 Dec @ 21:00 – BEWARE MY BRETHREN (1971) *Channel Premiere
*Part of The Vintage Vault
Led by a sinister minister (Patrick Magee), zealous religious sect The Brethren have taken control of widow Birdy Wemys, sending her unstable son, Kenny, into a descent of madness and murder. No woman is safe when Kenny’s religious mania overpowers him and leads to a rampage of carnage and chaos. This gritty story of lust, murder and terror, now a favourite cult horror, is directed by Robert Hartford-Davies

Sun 25 Dec @ 22:50 – COUNTESS DRACULA (1971)
*Part of The Vintage Vault
Countess Elizabeth is an embittered widow. One day in a fit of rage, she strikes a chambermaid and blood from the girl splashes onto the Countess’s face. To her amazement, the blood has made her skin youthful and smooth. Enlisting the help of her devoted servant, she kidnaps the maid and kills her, making herself look twenty-five years younger. She embarks on a passionate romance with a young officer, until one day she reverts back to her old appearance. What will she do next and who will be able to stop her? Starring Ingrid Pitt, Nigel Green, Sandor Eles, Maurice Denham, Patience Collier and Lesley-Anne Down

TV: Sky 148 / Virgin 149 / Freeview 41 / Freesat 137

Interview with Dan Verkys - By David Kempf

When did you first become interested in drawing?
Illustration has always been a part of my life, from my earliest memories. I’m not particularly good at the drawing aspect, but I do often sketch ideas into small notebooks, and then construct them them digitally, if I feel I want them to come to life. Art has always been something I can lean on, when I feel a certain way or need to get something off my chest, it has always been there as an outlet for me, to help me make it through things.

How did you get involved in fantasy/horror?
My work has always had its feet firmly planted in the genre. It’s typically quite dark in nature, I don’t like it to be too gratuitous though, the challenge for me is to create ‘suggested horror’ rather than explicit violent acts, the impact is more effective. I try to create a more dreamlike or surreal atmosphere; horror can be a bit basic or obvious. It is more difficult to create darker art that connects with people at a cerebral level, I enjoy the anxiety of suspense, rather than a cheap jump scare.

Tell us about your publishers.
Not being an author, I don’t really have a publisher. I’m not a big fan of them to be honest, most come across as a bit sketchy, I’ve had some bad experiences, but I’m always happy to be proven wrong. I have worked with many publishers, authors, musicians, and other artists, the reason being, each one has offered me a different challenge or interest. I don’t belong to any one person or company. I prefer to do what I want if it interests me. I like being a bit of a ghost, I’m typically a private, reclusive person. The moment I feel like I’m being taken for granted or used purely for gain by someone that I’m not cool with, I move on.

How would you classify the genre you illustrate?
Dark Fantasy, I think that best sums up my workspace, although I have supported a few projects with pure ‘horror’ imagery, I typically work in an area somewhere between dreams and reality. I like to create worlds, places to escape into. Not all my work is dark in nature, I have been populating a colorful afterlife-type Archipelago, inhabited by skeletons for many years now, that stream of my work is a lot more palatable for many of my followers, rather than the more confronting dark imagery that I prefer to make. The creation of either, really depends on my mood, and I’m pretty moody, so how I feel dictates the work that I undertake. The Dark Fantasy genre covers all of those aspects of my personality pretty well.

Why do you think horror and fantasy books remain so popular?
People like to escape, imagining themselves far from the day-to-day tedium of the real world. Stories are part of the fabric of humanity. Darker tales become cautionary, they can educate and terrify, allowing us to live vicariously through horrors without being physically harmed by them. I feel that once a story is finished, particularly horror or fantasy, it adds an enriching ingredient to a person, it allows the reader to return to their tedious life, however, now, they feel a little better about themselves, they have that “glad I’m not that person” outlook, so instant gratification, but they also have something else now, the ability to share that tale “have you read that book by…” a conversation starter that wasn’t a part of their world beforehand.

What inspires your art?
Pretty much the struggle of being human. Dreams, nightmares, thoughtful moments, other people, interactions, personal fears, thoughts of the past, fears of the future, music, film, books, other artists, anything that manages to infiltrate that blender inside my head that manages mix all of those ingredients together in order to create whatever comes out. Without art I can become a bit lost. Although I do have many interests, creating has always been a constant comfort. When I’m in ‘create mode’, I prefer to be alone, it’s a form of meditation, it’s a private release and it’s automatic, 99% of the time I start with no plans, I put on some music, and a few hours later there is usually a result.

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What do you think the main differences between American horror and British horror are?
Personally, I can’t see too many differences, perhaps slightly in writing styles, but that really depends on the author. A good story should resonate across any culture, regardless of its origin. There seems to be a real cultural blur in contemporary writing, perhaps because the world is so much closer together communication-wise now, or perhaps it’s because many authors appear to be writing for the next big ‘movie deal’, rather than the next good book. I prefer that they just focus on the quality of their story.

What are your favorite horror books?
I enjoy the classics, they’re timeless, Frankenstein, Dracula, etc, but my favorite horror author without a doubt is Clive Barker. His books have so many layers to them, they are unsurpassed, where Stephen King puts me to sleep, Clive Barker grabs me by the throat and shakes, he is the complete master storyteller, writer and artist. He provides depth, horror, some humor, brutality, erotic depravity, and unimaginable beauty, he crafts them together and creates solid fully formed worlds that feel more real to me than any other authors, he also makes you care for his characters which is important. For me, the key to being a good storyteller is making it immersive, do your homework, create a back story, make it seem plausible that the events could actually take place. Barker is the only one who allows me to fully escape, and hit that pause button on the real world for a while.

What are some of your favorite horror movies?
I adore classic universal horror, but my wife Amber and I also enjoy watching the occasional ‘creature feature’. I don’t watch as much horror as I once did while growing up in the 80’s and 90’s, but I loved Alien, Hellraiser, Friday 13th , Candyman, Nightmare on Elm Street, The Lost Boys, Nightbreed, there are so many great original films. I’m not a fan of the new cash grab cowboy remakes. Now that I’m a little older, I prefer to follow good directors, storytellers like, Guillermo Del Toro, Panos Cosmatos, Takashi Miike or Robert Eggers. They seem to be able to create stylized films that are both well-made and original.

What do you consider your greatest accomplishment as an artist?
Being able to raise my family with the limited skills I have was an achievement, but my greatest accomplishment as an artist has been connecting with people who ‘understand me’. People who notice and acknowledge the very personal messages or emotions interwoven throughout my work. For the longest time, from childhood to young adult, I believed that nobody thought or felt the way I did, I couldn’t relate to anyone around me the same way that other people could, those around me had very different interests and views on the world. Now as an adult, although I still struggle with some people, I have found, through the use of art, a way to break that barrier and communicate better, and put more of my true self out there. Surprisingly, not to be ridiculed, but to be welcomed by a community of people who are just like me, who like the same things I do, and feel the same way I do. That has been the true gift.

Was H.R. Giger a role model for you?
Hans Ruedi Giger, was one of a kind, a pioneer, a genius, hands-down. Not my only artistic influence, but he is a major one. As a role model, yeah sure, from what I’ve learned about him he was also quietly spoken, probably had a lot going on in his head too, he was hardworking, cared for his family, and he did his own thing his way, and he was artistically prolific. He was also fiercely protective when it came to his work, he was specific and expected a level of quality, his art was very personal, and brave, he put himself out there in a time when a lot of people had very narrow minds (some still do). He was ridiculed and labelled, but turned that all around with his art, he let his skill do the talking, and the world noticed, because now he is more than an artist, he is a cultural icon. He probably would have hated being thought of as role model. But I admire him still, and not many days go by when I don’t think about him, his work, and what he must have been like to be around. I’m sure not every day with was a feast of rainbows for those close to him, but I would have loved to meet him, even it was for just a few minutes.

Do you have any advice for new illustrators and writers?
It sounds cliché, but do your own thing and practice heaps, I mean a lot, write loads, illustrate every day, try to level up in any way that you can, take risks, try new things, but practice, it’s all about repetition. Most importantly, try to find the right medium and genre that best suits you, and I promise your skill level today won’t be the same tomorrow, because you’ll love it, you’ll become driven and will want to become better. You can always change to another form of expression if things don’t gel, art has few rules, don’t let anyone tell you that one form is better than the next, because it’s all personal and subjective. Try to work with good people, kind people, who share a common vision, don’t whore yourself out to everyone just because they’re waving money at you, sure use your skills to support yourself, but I feel art and writing is beyond a job, it is personal journey, one that helps you to become better a better human, and it’s a gift that will be around with you long after some random deadbeat job is over.

What is your opinion of the new self-publishing trend?
I think it’s a bit of a double-edged sword, the benefit is, anyone with a story can get it out there, you can become prolific and create, and nobody can stop you from being awesome, there are no limits to your creativity which is an amazing new way of working. The other side of that is, there are some bloody awful books out there. They’re unedited, badly written, and they look ghastly as a finished product. You can see a clear difference between self-published vs traditional publishing houses. Many of the platforms themselves are clunky and offer very limited options at the design stage, and the output is often expensive for the end user, your reading audience. You can create absolutely stunning books, but the average punter won’t be able to afford them. I say, shop around and find a quality print on demand platform, one that ticks all your boxes, and remember, not everyone who says that they are publisher, actually is, you can be taken advantage of, so stay vigilant, and protect your intellectual property.

What are your current projects?
I’m currently working on another book with collaborator and mate Jeff Oliver, based on another of my art streams, a world creation called the Infinite Black. ‘Infinite Black: Tales from the Abyss’ consists of Jeff’s poetry, combined with my art and a few tales that I’ve penned. The Infinite Black is a dimension raiding machine hell-world ruled by an A.I overseer named Mother, she enslaves humans, creating machine/human hybrids that power her world with their suffering. All the imagery is black and white, a slight nod to the classic horror films from my childhood.

Please in your own words, write a paragraph about yourself & your work.
I’ve been a graphic designer and (dark) artist for over 25 years and was an exhibiting artist for over a decade. My work consists of digital compositing, where I combine multiple layers of 3D rendered forms, with textures, and manipulated photography. I’m renowned for my work in the dark fantasy genre. I have been featured in countless publications both locally and internationally, and I’ve been the principal artist on numerous books, album covers and some film interests, for an eclectic range of clientele. Now retired from exhibiting, my finale was as part of an international contingent of (dark) artists exhibiting in Tokyo. I now prefer to focus my energy on creating things for myself, sharing them with my growing social media audience, and of course I still work on client projects or ideas that I find engaging.

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New World Monsters is a must read for lovers of horror poetry. Jeff Oliver and Chris McAuley speak to us in whispers and screams, weaving dark verses about monsters, pain, and prisons of the mind. Illustrated by the nightmarish visions of Dan Verkys, this collection will send cold shivers down your back.

--Owl Goingback, Bram Stoker Award-Winning author of Crota & Coyote Rage

Links
Website: www.gardenofbadthings.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/theartofdanverkys
Instagram: www.instagram.com/dverkys/

COMPETITION: Win Orphan Boxset (Orphan & Orphan: First Kill) on Blu-ray

Orphan Boxset (Orphan & Orphan: First Kill) is released on Blu-ray on November 14th

And to celebrate we have a great competition for you and 2 blu-rays to give away.

Synopsis: 

SHE WILL KILL TO BE PART OF A FAMILY. Esther’s terrifying saga continues in this thrilling prequel to the original and shocking horror hit “Orphan.” Esther’s (Isabelle Fuhrman, Orphan) secret may be out but this time around there’s more to this psychotic young girl than meets the eye. 

Escaping from the psychiatric facility that housed her, Esther hides in plain sight by assuming the identity of a missing American child whose mother (Julia Stiles, Dexter) is matriarch to one of the wealthiest families in the United States. 

Will Esther’s thirst for blood destroy the strong family ties or will she discover that even a mother will cross the line to protect her family? 

Produced by eOne and Dark Castle Entertainment, the prequel stars Isabelle Fuhrman, Rossif Sutherland (Possessor) and Julia Stiles. Orphan: First Kill is directed by William Brent Bell (The Boy), screenplay by David Coggeshall (The Haunting in Connecticut), and story by David Leslie Johnson-McGoldrick (Aquaman, The Conjuring 2 & 3) and Alex Mace. The film is produced by Alex Mace, Hal Sadoff, Ethan Erwin, James Tomlinson, and executive produced by Jen Gorton, Josie Liang, Victor Moyers, Kyle Irving, David Leslie Johnson-McGoldrick, Daryl Katz, Chloe Katz and Paul Marcaccio.

Signature presents Orphan: First Kill on Digital 31st October. DVD, Blu-ray and 4K Ultra HD alongside Orphan & Orphan: First Kill Blu-ray box-set 14th November

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COMPETITION: Win The Deep House on DVD

The Deep House on DVD is released on 31st October.

And to celebrate we have a great competition for you and 2 copies on DVD to give away.

Synopsis: 

In this terrifying supernatural horror, Tina and Ben are YouTubers who travel to explore a house lost at the bottom of a lake, and share their experience on social media. What is initially a unique find turns into a nightmare when they learn that the house was once the scene of atrocious crimes. Trapped, with their oxygen reserves falling dangerously low, they soon discover they aren’t alone in the house.

Starring James Jagger (Vinyl) and Camille Rowe (No Limit), The Deep House is written and directed by award-winning filmmakers, Alexandre Bustillo and Julien Maury (Kandisha, Inside).

Dazzler Media presents The Deep House on Blu-ray and DVD from 31st October 

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COMPETITION: Win Censor on Blu-ray

Censor on Blu-ray is released on 31st October.

And to celebrate we have a great competition for you and a copy on Blu-ray to give away.

Synopsis: 

‘This thrilling, dizzying debut... is a nostalgic treat for anyone old enough to remember the infamous "video nasties" scare of the early 80s’ 

Mark Kermode

‘Feels lovingly worked-at, slathered in period detail and aesthetic beauty’

The Independent

‘Bailey-Bond displays a tricky skill: moving from realism to nightmarish oddness while taking viewers along with you’

Sunday Times

Following its highly praised Limited Edition release from Second Sight Films, Prano Bailey-Bond’s acclaimed ‘thrilling, dizzying debut’ Censor is set for its release on Standard Edition Blu-ray on 31 October, perfect for Halloween viewing.

The film features the incredible Niamh Algar in a mesmerising performance as a dedicated, intense film censor during Britain’s infamous ‘video nasty’ era, whose work slowly becomes intwined with her past, in this brilliantly dark and disturbing British horror.

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LEGEND reveals slate of horror, sci-fi and action premieres for November

 

November weekends will be daring, dangerous and deadly as LEGEND presents a bumper month of horror, sci-fi & action movies, headed up by the UK TV premieres of Doron and Yoav Paz’s unnerving, original Israeli terror experience THE GOLEM and Eric Bress’s grisly Brit supernatural horror film GHOSTS OF WAR. Plus there is a Channel premiere for John McTiernan’s compelling chiller NOMADS, starring Piers Bronsan,

There are also Channel premieres for a series of starry cult 70s and 80s action thrillers THE DISAPPEARANCE (Donald Sutherland & David Hemmings), WHO DARES WINS (Richard Widmark & Ingrid Pitt), HANNIE CAULDER (Raquel Welch & Christopher Lee) and WHEELS OF TERROR (David Carradine & Oliver Reed). Plus, there are first-time Legend showings for THE GUNMAN, starring Sean Penn and AIR AMERICA, starring Mel Gibson and Robert Downey Jr.

Plus, two Channel premieres head up THE VINTAGE VAULT strand: Robert Hartford-Davies’ gothic masterpiece THE BLACK TORMENT and Sci-fi horror classic THE SORCERERS, starring Boris Karloff. Both headline the popular Sunday night double-bills of cult favourites from decades gone by.

Other titles include drive-in favourite THE BLOB (1958), starring Steve McQueen, Terence Fisher’s irresistibly lurid THE MUMMY (1959), starring Peter Cushing and Christopher Lee, the fantasy horror anthology DR. TERROR’S HOUSE OF HORRORS, Terence Fisher’s intense sci-fi thriller NIGHT OF THE BIG HEAT, ISLAND OF TERROR, one of the great British Sci-Fi thrillers starring Peter Cushing, and QUATERMASS AND THE PIT, another memorable British Sci-Fi horror from Hammer Films, based on the TV series and directed by Roy Ward Baker. .

And the third season of hit series KNIGHT RIDER, in which Michael, K.I.T.T. and gang return for more roadside adventures, has its channel premiere.

Full film details in transmission order:

Friday 4 November @ 21:00 – THE DISAPPEARANCE (1977) *Channel Premiere
When a contract killer (Donald Sutherland) is hired by an international organisation to carry out a hit, he suspects they are connected with his wife’s disappearance.

Saturday 5 November @21:00 – WHO DARES WINS (1982) *Channel Premiere
The British receive intelligence that an anti-nuclear militant group is planning to kill the U.S. ambassador at the Iranian embassy. The British Special Air Services enlists the help of Capt. Peter Skellen (Lewis Collins), who is charged with going undercover. But he is quickly found out by the terrorists, and his wife and child are taken hostage.

Sunday 6 November @ 21:00 – THE BLOB (1958)
*Part of The Vintage Vault
Two teenagers, Steve (Steven McQueen) and his best girl, Jane (Aneta Corseaut), notice a shooting star fall to earth, destroying an elderly man and growing to a terrifying size. The blob continues to grow, killing many, until the teenagers, with the, initially reluctant aid, of policeman Dave (Earl Rowe) discover a way to stop it..

Sunday 6 November @ 22:35 – THE MUMMY (1959)
*Part of The Vintage Vault
In 1895 Egypt, a team of British archeologists led by John Banning, opens the tomb of Princess Ananka, despite warnings of a death curse which will fall upon any desecrators. Three years later in England, a vengeful Egyptian man arrives and unleashes the living mummy Kharis on the men. This superior Hammer Films production reunites the director, Terence Fisher, with stars Peter Cushing and Christopher Lee.

From Tuesday 8 November @ 19:00 – KNIGHT RIDER, Season Three (1984) *Channel Premiere
The third season of the popular American television adventure series, follows the shadowy Michael Knight (David Hasselhoff) and his sentient car KITT as they fight crime and protect the innocent. In this series, a young couple stumble onto KITT's evil prototype KARR, and accidentally reactivate him, and KITT's memory is wiped in an electrical storm, causing him to abandon Michael

Friday 11 November @ 21:00 – HANNIE CAULDER (1971) *Channel
Premiere
In the Wild West, vicious bandit brothers Emmett (Ernest Borgnine), Frank (Jack Elam) and Rufus Clemens (Strother Martin) botch a heist, and in anger they rape local woman Hannie Caulder (Raquel Welch), murder her spouse and destroy her home. Wrong move…

Saturday 12 November @ 21:00 – AIR AMERICA (1990) – Channel Premiere
It is 1969 and the Vietnam War is raging. Billy, a brilliant helicopter pilot (Mel Gibson) is recruited by the CIA as part of ‘Air America’ an elite but clandestine unit. When he and fellow pilot Ryan (Robert Downey Jr.) discover their aircraft are being used by government agents to smuggle heroin, they must fight to avoid being framed as the drug-smugglers.

Sunday 13 November @ 21:00 – THE BLACK TORMENT (1964) *Channel Premiere
*Part of The Vintage Vault
When Sir Richard (John Turner) returns to his manor with his new wife. he hears rumours that he had already secretly returned and had committed several murders. Has he lost his mind, or is something dark afoot? Also stars Heather Sears and Patrick Troughton.

Sunday 13 November @ 22:45 – DR. TERROR’S HOUSE OF HORRORS (1965)
*Part of The Vintage Vault
Just as a train departs, a mysterious stranger, Dr Shreck, enters the carriage with his pack of tarot cards to tell the fortunes of five fellow passengers. The cards predict that every one of them will suffer a terrible death, but will fate deal them the same hand. Stars Christopher Lee and Peter Cushing.

Friday 18 November @ 23:10 - GHOSTS OF WAR (2020) *UK TV Premiere
Five battle-hardened American soldiers are assigned to hold a French Chateau near the end of World War II. Formerly occupied by the Nazi high command, this welcome respite quickly descends into madness when they encounter a supernatural enemy far more terrifying than anything seen on the battlefield.

Saturday 19 November @ 21:00 – WHEELS OF TERROR *Channel Premiere
During World War 2 a German penal unit composed of hardened criminals, political dissidents and religious non-conformists from the Nazi Prison camps are compelled to fight for something they do not believe in. Now they have the job from hell - a suicide mission on the Eastern Front that becomes one of the bloodiest battles of the war. Stars Bruce Davison, David Patrick Kelly, Oliver Reed and David Carradine.

Sunday 20 November@ 21:00 – NIGHT OF THE BIG HEAT (1967)
*Part of The Vintage Vault
A freak heat wave sends the temperatures soaring on a remote island. Dr Stone (Peter Cushing) and Callum (Patrick Allen) try to uncover the mysterious reason for the sudden change in climate. But the arrival of Callum's former mistress (Jane Merrow) forces the atmosphere to boiling point and it falls to Godfrey Hanson (Christopher Lee) to discover that the rising heat is the start of an invasion of merciless aliens...

Sunday 20 November @ 22:55 – ISLAND OF TERROR (1966)
*Part of The Vintage Vault
When the inhabitants of Petrie’s island succumb to a mysterious disease, doctors Stanley (Peter Cushing) and West (Edward Judd) investigate. Puncture marks on the corpses reveal the horrifying truth: the islanders are being killed not by a disease, but by a strange type of organism that sucks the bone from their bodies...

Friday 25 November @ 21:00 – NOMADS (1986) *Channel Premiere
A French anthropologist, who is an expert on nomadic groups, stumbles across a group of urban nomads who turn out to be more than he expected. Directed by John McTiernan, this terrifying supernatural chiller stars Pierce Brosnan and Lesley-Ann Down.

Friday 25 November @ 22:50 – THE GOLEM (2018) *UK TV Premiere
During an outbreak of a deadly plague, a mystical woman must save her isolated, tight-knit community under attack from the plague and deadly evil invaders. She conjures an entity that she moulds out of mud to protect them but the innocent-looking boy hides a much greater evil. This superb Golem tale is directed by Doron and Yoav Paz.

Saturday 26 November @ 21:00 – THE GUNMAN (2015) *Channel Premiere
A sniper, on a mercenary assassination team kills the Congo’s Minister of Mines. Terrier's successful kill shot forces him into hiding. Returning to the Congo years later, he becomes the target of a hit squad himself. This taut action thriller, directed by Pierre Morel stars Sean Penn, Javier Bardem, Idris Elba, Mark Rylance and Ray Winstone.

Sunday 27 November @ 21:00 – THE SORCERERS (1967) *Channel Premiere
*Part of The Vintage Vault
Scientist (Boris Karloff) and his wife (Catherine Lacey), possess a device that enables them to impose, through telepathy, their fantasies on people and allows them to experience sensations felt by their subjects. They take control of a teenager (Ian Ogilvy) and have him live out what they associate with contemporary youth: violence and sex. This disturbing and powerful psychological horror is the debut feature of cult-director Michael Reeves

Sunday 27 November @ 22:45 – QUATERMASS AND THE PIT (1967)
*Part of The Vintage Vault
An ancient Martian spacecraft is discovered buried in the ground at the site of an extension to the London Underground. Also uncovered nearby are the remains of early human ancestors more than five million years old. Now uncovered the craft begins to exert a malign influence, resurrecting Martian memories and instincts buried deep within the human psyche. Mayhem breaks out on the streets of London as the alien force grows in strength. Can Professor Quatermass (Andrew Keir) and his team save the day? 

 TV: Sky 148 / Virgin 149 / Freeview 41 / Freesat 137

COMPETITION: Win This is Gwar (A Shudder Exclusive) on Blu-ray

This is Gwar on Blu-ray is released on 24th October.

And to celebrate we have a great competition for you and 2 copies on Blu-ray to give away.

Synopsis: 

Take trip into the wild and extreme world of GWAR one of the most iconic heavy metal/art collective/monster bands in the universe, that you’ve probably never heard of. This is GWAR is a wickedly entertaining, crazily captivating, stonking true story and Shudder Exclusive.

The film is set for its barnstorming Blu-ray, DVD and digital release on 24 October 2022, courtesy of Acorn Media International and comes complete with a mother load of eye-watering extra including a commentary, a fascinating behind the scenes GWAR show feature and interviews, please see full list below.

This aural and visual delight tells the eye-opening and eye-wateringly terrific tale of an iconic collective who have been described as one of the sickest bands in the world and is told by the humans who have fought to keep it alive for more than 30 years.

Scott Barber’s (The Orange Years: The Nickelodeon Story, American Clown) feature documentary provides an astounding, deeply honest, personal glimpse into the world of these shocking pioneers.

Formed in Richmond, Virginia 1984 – comprised of and operated by a frequently rotating line-up of musicians, artists and filmmakers collectively known as Slave Pit Inc – GWAR quickly established themselves as heavy metal legends.

Following the early days of the band, through to their near-commercial success, this mind-blowing feature tells of a story from devastatingly dark times to triumph over adversity and includes a stellar line-up of contributors and fans including Jackass’ Bam Marger, actor Ethan Embry (Empire Records, Grace and Frankie, Sneaky Pete) and true original ‘Weird Al’ Yankovic). There’s also footage of their wickedly outlandish performances and a host of colourful interviews making this documentary a total blast from start to finish.

Loudly and proudly celebrating one of the most iconic and original heavy metal collectives, This is GWAR promises to rock your socks off – and then some.

Enter the unique, berserk, and utterly brilliant world of GWAR at your own risk.

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COMPETITION: Win Jeepers Creepers: Reborn on DVD

Jeepers Creepers: Reborn on DVD released on October 24th

And to celebrate we have a great competition for you and 2 copies to give away.

Synopsis: 

Get your creep on as Jeepers Creepers: Reborn – the brand-new horror reboot of one of the most iconic horror franchises of the century – is set to strike fear into a new generation.

The Horror Hound festival is a big deal, and now, it’s coming to Louisiana for the very first time – the excitement is immense. The geeks, freaks and die-hard horror fans are coming from far and wide to experience the fear and the fun.

Chase (Imran Adams – Hollyoaks, Ghosts), a lovable geek, is one such fan. He can’t wait to go and has bagged tickets for him and his devoted girlfriend Laine (Sydney Craven – EastEnders, A Christmas Carol), who has even more exciting news she’s waiting to share...

But as the festival approaches, Laine experiences disturbing premonitions involving the town's terrifying past … and can’t shake the feeling that something evil is coming.

As the festival kicks off and blood-soaked entertainment builds to a frenzy, are Laine and Chase ready to face the legend of the Creeper, in a brand-new horror attraction? Or could Laine’s fears be about to come true – is one of the most wicked demons ever set to wreak havoc, death and devastation on the unsuspecting crowds?

The pair must prepare to fight for their lives as they realise their worst nightmare has come true as Jeepers Creepers is Reborn.

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COMPETITION: Win The Spine of Night on DVD

The Spine of Night on DVD released on October 24th

And to celebrate we have a great competition for you and 3 copies to give away.

Synopsis: 

Enter the fantastically frenzied, gloriously gory and dazzlingly dark animated world of The Spine of Night, which audiences can now feast their eyes on as the psychedelic Shudder Exclusive arrives on Blu-ray, DVD and digital on 24 October 2022, courtesy of Acorn Media International.

 

This dark and delirious fantasy horror epic from Philip Gelatt – the brains behind Love, Death & Robots – and renowned short-film artist Morgan Galen King features a stellar cast. With acting favourites including Richard E Grant (Gosford Park, Withnail & I, Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker), Lucy Lawless (Spartacus, Xena: Warrior Princess), Patton Oswalt (Ratatouille, Eternals, 22 Jump Street) and Joe Manganiello (Magic Mike, Justice League), this dazzlingly unique adventure is brought to life by these familiar voices.

 

The story begins with an ambitious young man who steals forbidden knowledge from a sacred planet. As he succumbs to its darker temptations, he unknowingly unleashes centuries of suffering onto mankind...

Ancient, dark magic has fallen into sinister hands, and a group of heroes from different eras and cultures must unite to defeat it at all costs... Among those who stand against him are a daring tomb-robber, star-crossed lovers, a maniacal necromancer, winged assassins, and an undying guardian. Can they stop him and save the universe before it’s too late?

With oodles of gore, bucket loads of blood, old-school anime, psychedelic hand-painted backdrops, out-of-this-world neon visuals, and elements of Steampunk fantasy, this action-packed throwback is a striking visual frenzy just waiting to be discovered.

For a unique and unforgettable thrill ride, venture into The Spine of Night.

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COMPETITION: Win The VVitch Blu-ray

The VVitch Blu-ray released on October 24th

And to celebrate we have a great competition for you and a copy on standard bluray to give away.

Synopsis: 

Following its widely praised Limited Edition Box set release Robert Eggers’ internationally lauded directorial debut feature The Witch, this chilling, fear-filled film is coming to 4K UHD and Blu-ray Standard Editions single releases complete whole host of special features, on 24 October 2022 from Second Sight Films.

With a spellbinding performance from a young Anya Taylor-Joy early on in a career that has seen her become a force to be reckoned with, this terrifying, enthralling horror has earned plaudits galore from across the globe, including the auspicious Sundance best director prize, along with a London Film Festival award and a double win at the Empire Awards

New England, 1630: An English farmer (Ralph Ineson – Game of Thrones, The Green Knight) – upon threat of banishment by the church – leaves his colonial plantation and relocates to a remote plot, surrounded by an ominous forest, with his wife (Kate Dickie– Prevenge, Red Road) and their children...But deep in the dark woods lurks an unknown evil.

Strange and unsettling things start to occur, animals turn malevolent, crops start to fail. Then one of the children disappears and another becomes worryingly sick, could he be possessed by an evil spirit? With mounting paranoia, suspicion falls on eldest daughter Thomasin (Taylor-Joy – The Queen’s Gambit, Last Night in Soho) and they accuse her of witchcraft... then darkness descends.

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