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LEGEND reveals slate of horror, sci-fi and action premieres for May 2023

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  Sociopathic drivers, haunted soldiers and a vengeful Nicholas Cage, spearhead an action-packed May line-up on LEGEND, highlighted by the UK TV premieres of Western psychological thriller WAR ON THE RANGE and compelling suspense actioner VENGEANCE, starring Nicholas Cage. Plus, there are Channel premieres for HIDDEN AGENDA, starring a gun-toting, high-kicking Dolph Lundgren, suicide mission drama LAST PASSENGER, starring Dougray Scott, high-octane crime thriller PAYDIRT, starring Val Kilmer and Luke Goss and John Frankenheimer’s gripping, highly-acclaimed YEAR OF THE GUN, starring Sharon Stone. THE VINTAGE VAULT continues to haunt Sunday nights with its popular classic genre double-bills, which, this month, include cult favourites WITCHFINDER GENERAL, THE DEVIL RIDES OUT and LUST FOR A VAMPIRE. The weekends are further enhanced by the continuation of the ever-popular original series of sci-fi anthology classics, THE TWILIGHT ZONE. Full film details in transmission order:

COMPETITION: Win Picnic at Hanging Rock on Blu-ray

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Peter Weir's acclaimed 'Picnic at Hanging Rock' gets new Limited Edition 4K UHD/Blu-ray release + Standard Editions released on 1 May 2023 And to celebrate we have a great competition for you and 2 copies on Standard Blu-ray to give away. Synopsis: The internationally acclaimed Australian cinema classic Picnic at Hanging Rock established the now legendary, Peter Weir (The Truman Show, Dead Poets Society) as a major filmmaker and with BAFTA-winning photography and a memorably haunting score, it remains one of the most chillingly atmospheric and beautifully enigmatic films ever made.  Now this seminal piece of cinema is set to receive a stunning new Limited Edition 4K UHD/Blu-ray release alongside Standard Editions on 4K UHD and Blu-ray courtesy of Second Sight Films on 1 May 2023. The film is presented in an impressive new Second Sight Films 4K scan and restoration from the original camera negative, which was supervised and approved by Peter Weir and director of photography

Interview with Amber Doig-Thorne (Winnie the Pooh: Blood & Honey)

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Amber Doig-Thorne of the smash-hit film Winnie the Pooh: Blood & Honey joins us for a chat. Amber’s talent has landed her leading roles in over 100 productions, including 23 British feature films (The Seven, Demons at Dawn, Heropanti 2, Vikings: Battle of Heirs) and numerous award-winning short films, and comedy productions. Interviewer: What is your favorite horror film? Amber Doig-Thorne: I can't just choose one favorite horror film – I love Halloween, I love the Scream franchise, The Conjuring, The Purge, and Paranormal Activity. Interviewer: If they were to remake some of the classic horror films, which ones would you like to be involved in? Amber Doig-Thorne: If they were to remake Friday the 13th, Halloween, Scream, and The Conjuring – I would be delighted to be involved because I think they are so iconic; I feel like each of them has paved the way in some way in the horror genre. Interviewer: What scenes from horror films have traumatised you? Amber Doig-Thorne: So many

COMPETITION: Win M3GAN on Blu-ray

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M3GAN (Unseen Edition)  released on 17th April And to celebrate we have a great competition for you and 2 copies on Blu-Ray to give away. Synopsis: M3GAN UNSEEN EDITION delivers more distressing violence and profanity and features never-before-seen bonus content including a breakdown of the creation of M3GAN and behind-the-scenes featurettes showcasing the film’s complex stunts and gory deaths. M3GAN is a marvel of artificial intelligence, a life-like doll programmed to be a child’s greatest companion and a parent’s greatest ally. Designed by brilliant toy-company roboticist Gemma (Allison Williams, Get Out), M3GAN can listen and watch and learn as she becomes friend and teacher, playmate and protector, for the child she is bonded to. As Gemma faces pressure at work from her boss (Ronny Chieng, Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings) to deliver a finished version of M3GAN, she suddenly becomes the unprepared caretaker of her newly orphaned 8-year-old niece, Cady (Violet McGraw, The

COMPETITION: Win Winnie The Pooh: Blood & Honey on DVD

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Winnie The Pooh: Blood & Honey released on 17th April And to celebrate we have a great competition for you and 3 copies on DVD to give away. Synopsis: An unexpected re-imagining of A. A. Milne's beloved 1926 book in an ingenious and irreverent new horror film During childhood, Christopher Robin befriended Winnie-the-Pooh, Piglet and their friends, played games and fed them. But as he grew older, the visits stopped, leaving them increasingly hungry and desperate, eyeing Eeyore as food. Now Christopher has returned to the forest with his new wife hoping to introduce her to his old friends. But it sends Pooh and Piglet on a murderous scavenger hunt for human flesh when they antagonise a group of college girls on a rural cabin vacation. Will Christopher still get Pooh back on the right track? Pre-Order from Amazon at  https://amzn.to/3Utm1Il COMPETITION CLOSED Quick Terms and conditions - For full T&C click here 1. Closing date 24-04-23 2. No alternative prize is available 3. W

COMPETITION: Win The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: (4K UHD and Blu-ray) Limited edition

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The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: (4K UHD and Blu-ray) Limited edition out on 10th April 2023 And to celebrate we have a great competition for you and a copy to give away. Synopsis The Texas Chain Saw Massacre not only changed the face of horror, it remains one of the most disturbing, powerful and terrifying films ever made. Now – almost half a century after its original release – you can witness the terror as never seen before, as Second Sight Films presents the definitive version of Tobe Hooper’s legendary horror classic. The highly anticipated Limited Edition 4K UHD/Blu-ray Box set comes complete with three discs: one UHD and two Blu-rays and in a brand-new presentation featuring additional restoration work. The UHD is presented in Dolby Vision HDR produced by Second Sight Films. Presented in a rigid box featuring stunning artwork, the release comes complete with a slew of special features and a 190-page hardback book. It arrives on 10 April 2023 and will also be available on