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BILLY MURRAY Set To Star In British Gangster Film NEMESIS.

Billy Murray has appeared in some classic crime films over the years including Performance (1970), McVicar (1980), Essex Boys (2000), Rollin' with the Nines (2006), Rise of the Footsoldier (2007), The Rise & Fall of a White Collar Hooligan (2012), We Still Steal the Old Way (2016) and Rise of the Footsoldier 3: The Pat Tate Story (2017). Gamers will also know him for the voice of Captain Price in the Call of Duty video game franchise. In NEMESIS, Murray plays John Morgan, an underworld kingpin w...

Trailer Drops For Ciaran Cassidy’s Documentary JIHAD JANE.

Synopsis: In March 2010, two American women, including one who named herself ‘Jihad Jane’, were arrested in a number of high-profile arrests in Waterford, Ireland, which were trumpeted by the US attorney’s office as ‘the new face of terrorism’. Facing huge jail sentences, the two women pleaded guilty but now for the first time ever, with unprecedented access, JIHAD JANE tells the story of the most absurd terror cell ever to come together.JIHAD JANE is about the Internet and the online ...

LOVE YOU TO DEATH: Elizabeth McCafferty Cannibalistic Tale Of Love & Revenge Launches Indiegogp Campaign.

LOVE YOU TO DEATH Is the brainchild of Elizabeth McCafferty. A dark and twisted look into the world of relationships and the trust we put into them. This is a neo-feminist, cannibalistic, tale of love and revenge. Elizabeth has been working non stop to assemble a hungry, predominantly female, cast and crew looking to stamp their mark within the film industry. ‘’I want to support as many women in the industry as possible. It’s important we continue to make work and opportunities to lift eac...

Trailer Drops For Raffaello Degruttola's Romantic Drama TRANSFERENCE.

TRANSFERENCE tells the story of Katerina, a Norwegian nurse working in London, who falls in love with Anglo-Italian nurse Nic who is keeping a secret that could jeopardise their passionate, secret love affair. Touching on themes of emotional isolation, denial, cultural displacement and mental illness, TRANSFERENCE is a story of love, regret and eventual discovery and hope.  Featuring a talented cast of veteran European actors: Raffaello Degruttola ('Saving Private Ryan’, ‘Rush’’The ...

Scott Lyus To Direct Biblical Horror WALKING AGAINST THE RAIN.

This apocalyptic Biblical monster movie will be shot on locations in the UK over a three-week period and will star Cruel Summer’s Reece Douglas, newcomer Maisy Kay and James Swanton as monster creation ‘The Forsaken’....

PAINTBALL MASSACRE Exclusive Teaser Trailer Release.

Over the last of couple weeks, a British Independent film has come back onto our radar, the dark comedy horror PAINTBALL MASSACRE, brought to you by industry newcomers Infinity Film Studios and Boisterous Brothers Media. On their social media accounts they have been treating us to some sneak peak looks at for things to come. Here is the synopsis to wet your film fan appetite. Synopsis: True British dark comedy horror at its finest. Providing suspense, gore and a few laughs along the way. When a ...

Trailer Drops For Paul Raschid’s Live-Action Interactive Sci-Fi THE COMPLEX.

Wales Interactive, Red and Black Films, Good Gate Media and Little Jade Productions have announced the release of interactive sci-Fi THE COMPLEX – a completely live action, interactive sci-fi thriller filmed in the UK will be released worldwide through PC, PS4, Xbox One and Nintendo Switch on 31st March 2020. Following Black Mirror’s ‘Bandersnatch’ and BAFTA-winning game Late Shift – THE COMPLEX is written by Lynn Renee Maxcy, part of the Emmy award-w...

Michael Venus & Thomas Friedrich Talk About Their Brooding Horror SCHLAF Ahead Of Berlinale 2020 World Premiere.

BritFlicks Podcast host and screenwriter Stuart Wright talks with director/co-writer Michael Venus & co-writer Thomas Friedrich about their feature film - the brooding horror that will live in your dreams: SCHLAF (aka SLEEP). Synopsis: Marlene is suffering from recurring nightmares and believes that they are real. When she falls into a comatose sleep, her daughter Mona starts to look for the trigger and comes across a strange village hotel and an old family curse, that will follow her ...

RUN: Trailer Drops For Scott Graham's Scottish Urban Drama.

Synopsis: The daily grind of working in a fish factory has got at 30-something Finnie (Mark Stanley). Taking on too much responsibility too young, he longs to be that arrogant, carefree teenager again, who spent his nights racing cars through Fraserburgh’s neon-soaked streets. When his own car racing teenage son Kid (Anders Hayward) gets his girlfriend Kelly (Marli Siu) pregnant, Finnie gains an inescapable reminder of where he thinks his own life went wrong. Unable to articulate his depressio...

Indie Films Released In Cinemas & On Home Entertainment February 2020.

Here's a look at some of the films released in Cinemas, and on Digital, DVD & Blu-Ray February 2020.We'll be updating this page as new movie releases are announced so keep looking, plus if you have a film that we haven't listed then please get in touch. contacts@britflicks.com...

BritFlicks' Top 10 Film Trailers January 2020.

January 2020 saw a total of 578,063 views on the BritFlicks YouTube Channel and also a couple of firsts! For the first time we have two alternative trailers of same film making the top 10 in Paul Knight’s 24 HOURS IN LONDON, and two films from the same director, with Savvas D. Michael’s RED DEVIL & ORIGINAL GANGSTER also making the list. Add to that we also have a brand new number 1, with Mark Jenkin’s BAIT knocking Savvas Micheal's RED DEVIL off of the top spot.  If you would like Br...

Clive Frayne Talks About His Book THE PROCESS (OF SCREENWRITING) & His Writer Development SCHEME: THE PROCESS.

BritFlicks Podcast host and screenwriter Stuart Wright talks with screenwriter Clive Frayne about his book THE PROCESS (OF SCREENWRITING) and his writer development scheme: The Process – Script Development Program 2020. ...

Random Media Release Tony Pietra Arjuna's Fantasy Thriller SHADOWPLAY On DVD In U.S.

Random Media have released the Malaysian fantasy, mystery-thriller, SHADOWPLAY, starring Tony Eusoff, Juria Hartmans, Radhi Khalid and Stephen Rahman Hughes on DVD, On-Demand and Digital Platforms.   Watch now on Vimeo www.facebook.com/ShadowplayMovie twitter.com/shadowplaymovie www.instagram.com/shadowplaymovie Buy SHADOWPLAY from Amazom...

Latest Gangster Films: A Look At Some Of The Crime Movies Hitting Screens & Production In 2020.

As news comes in this page will constantly be updated over the course of 2020, with the latest British gangster film news!....

Artsploitation Films To Release Rene Eller’s Explicit, Violent & Disturbing WE In The U.S.

Artsploitation Films has announced the release WE, a film considered controversial even by Artsploitation's admittedly amoral standards.  Director Rene Eller’s lurid, unflinching look at a group of youths and their summer of illicit fun will be released on DVD and Blu-ray on February 18th. The film, which enjoyed a long festival run (including Rotterdam, Raindance and Rome), is adapted from the novel "Wij" by Elvis Peeters....

Raya Films Release Award-Winning DO SOMETHING JAKE On Amazon Prime.

The award-winning debut feature film by Raya Films, DO SOMETHING, JAKE is celebrating its official VOD release in the UK, USA and beyond by Meridian Releasing Group (MRG).  DVD & Blu-ray formats went on sale in 2019, but now the film is available via online streaming/download (VOD) via Amazon. Directed by James Smith, with a screenplay by producer, Caroline Spence, DO SOMETHING, JAKE has enjoyed sell-out theatrical screenings, a festival run and Best Feature Award. Starring Jamie Alderson...

Wendy Mitchell Talks About Her New Book CITIZEN CANINE: DOGS IN THE MOVIES.

BritFlicks Podcast host and screenwriter Stuart Wright talks with film journalist, moderator, festival consultant Wendy Mitchell about her new book CITIZEN CANINE: DOGS IN THE MOVIES....

Trailer & Images Drop For Keyvan Sheikhalishahi's Stylish Mystery Thriller DIVERTIMENTO.

Synopsis: Jonas Olsen, a chess player haunted by a tragic past, is given an opportunity to participate in a mysterious game, DIVERTIMENTO....

Trailer & Images Drop For Jay Stern's Rom-Com SAY MY NAME.

Central City Media will release Jay Stern’s rom-com SAY MY NAME starring Lisa Brenner (The Patriot, Bad Samaritan, Finding Home) and Nick Blood (Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., Babylon, Him & Her) on Demand from 10th February just in time for Valentine’s Day....

ALI & AVA: Clio Barnard Wraps On Her Latest Movie Starring Adeel Akhtar & Claire Rushbrook.

Principal photography has wrapped on ALI & AVA, the fourth feature from writer-director CLIO BARNARD (Dark River, The Selfish Giant, The Arbor), starring ADEEL AKHTAR (Four Lions, ‘Back To Life’) and CLAIRE RUSHBROOK (Secrets & Lies, ‘Home Fires’).  The film is a compelling contemporary British love story imbued with the intricacies of age, class and race.  ALI & AVA is produced by Clio Barnard’s long-term producer Tracy ...

Arrow Video FrightFest - Glasgow Film Festival 2020 Line-Up.

Now in its 15 year, Arrow Video FrightFest Glasgow 2020, will bring you the 13 of the hottest genre films from filmmakers around the world.  https://frightfest.co.uk...

Daniel Draper (Dennis Skinner: Nature of the Beast) Talks About His Second Documentary THE BIG MEETING.

BritFlicks Podcast host Stuart Wright talks with director Daniel Draper (Dennis Skinner: Nature of the Beast) about his second documentary THE BIG MEETING. THE BIG MEETING is still screening across the UK and Ireland. For dates and locations near you see www.galafilm.co.uk/screenings Purchase THE BIG MEETING from Amazon...

Sebastiano Pupino's Arthouse / Sci-Fi THE LAST BITE Now Available On Amazon Prime.

Synopsis: Carlos (Carlos Carvalho) is an artist stranded in London. Although he doesn’t need anything, he feels he is still missing something. Carlos is struggling with human relations – his Producer ( Sumit Chakravati ) isn’t keen in letting him having a say on his own project. His Best Friend doesn’t really listen to him and every Date ( Eleonora Cucciarelli ) goes somehow wrong.   Carlos’ perspective on life changes when he meets Veronica ( Laura Jean Marsh ), an other-wor...

Daniel O'Reilly​ (Dapper Laughs) Set To Make West End Debut In Gritty London Crime Thriller TIME.

Daniel O'Reilly is better known to some as the controversial character ‘Dapper Laughs’, after a rollercoaster career which has led to his own TV series, a feature film, a stay in the Celebrity Big Brother house and a number of sell out gigs including O'Reilly's latest show ‘Good Vibes Only’, Daniel is also no stranger to a few lows, however, the comedian wouldn't change a thing “you have to take the rough with the smooth as that is what makes us who we are” explains O'Reilly.&nb...

EXCLUSIVE: Trailer Drops for Savvas D. Michael's ORIGINAL GANGSTER.

ORIGINAL GANGSTER is the stoic chronicles of Castor, orphaned as a child, forced to survive in the wild and his colorful journey through the criminal underworld of London....