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February 28, 2020

Review: The Invisible Man (2020)

In 2014, Universal Pictures released the action horror movie, Dracula Untold. The film – which starred Luke Evans as Dracula – was conceived as a standalone tale, but before production wrapped, the movie underwent a few reshoots to reposition it as the first entry in a new cinematic universe. Universal had high hopes for the…

February 25, 2020

Coronavirus halts Mission: Impossible 7 and slows down Sonic

As I’m sure everyone is aware, the world is currently in the midst of an outbreak of the coronavirus, with cases being recorded in a number of countries, including China, and Iran. In these countries, officials are working hard to contain the spread of the virus, and in some cases are having to close certain…

February 23, 2020

Hasbro is re-releasing Real Ghostbusters toys

Just when you thought geek life couldn’t get any better, along comes Hasbro to prove you wrong. The toy manufacturer, which boasts many iconic toy licenses including Marvel Legends, Transformers, and G.I. Joe, is bringing The Real Ghostbusters back to toy shelves. And these aren’t just any ol’ Real Ghostbusters toys, these are re-releases of…

February 21, 2020

Disney is releasing Star Wars Skywalker Saga on Blu-ray – but it’s still not the original versions

Great news if you’re a Star Wars fan and you’ve been waiting for a Blu-ray boxset of the entire Skywalker Saga, as Disney/Lucasfilm is set to release the complete collection from April 20th 2020! The boxset will come in two different versions – an 18-disc set and a limited edition 27-disc set! The 18-disc set…

February 20, 2020

Is Nostalgia & Comics still in Birmingham?

For more than 40 years, Nostalgia & Comics in Birmingham was Brum’s No.1 geek destination, serving up a mix of comics, graphic novels, toys and more. But is it still in operation? *Drum roll* Yes. But it is no longer called Nostalgia & Comics. Nostalgia & Comics is now known as Worlds Apart Birmingham. The…

February 18, 2020

I tried Shudder for a week and here is how I got on

I’ve mentioned this numerous times before on It’s A Stampede!, but for those new to this blog, I am a self-confessed, card carrying horror nut. Of all the movie genres that exist, horror is without doubt my favourite. Each year, in the run-up to Halloween I watch a whole heap of horror films, and at…

February 14, 2020

Review: Sonic the Hedgehog

Just over a year ago (May 2019 to be more specific), Paramount Pictures released a trailer for a Sonic the Hedgehog movie – a big screen take on the popular gaming character. The studio hoped for a positive response, yet when the trailer hit the internet it was promptly savaged by most people who saw…

February 11, 2020

What is the best order to watch the Night of the Living Dead movies?

In 1968, Night of the Living Dead arrived in cinemas to not only become an instant horror classic, but a film which is often cited as the granddaddy of all zombie movies. The film, directed by George A. Romero, centred around a small group of people trying to survive a zombie apocalypse. If you have…

February 10, 2020

How many The Land Before Time movies are there?

In 1988, Don Bluth’s The Land Before Time roared its way into cinemas. The animated feature, about a group of young dinosaurs in search of a mythical oasis known as the Great Valley, was a huge success at the box office, spawning an extensive series of direct-to-video sequels. Before we go any further, you should…

February 7, 2020

Review: Parasite

Today served up a double-dose of movies for me, as not only did I head to the cinema to watch Birds of Prey, I also watched Parasite – Bong Joon-Ho’s black comedy that you’ve probably heard a lot of buzz about. The South Korean film arrived in UK cinemas today, and let me make this…