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One of the most chilling films of recent years is Derek Nguyen’s The Housemaid, and now Eureka Entertainment have released a Dual Format edition of the gothic horror as part of their new Montage Pictures range. Even better, we’ve got three copies of that new release to give away to some lucky readers.

To be in with a chance of winning this terror ride, simply answer the below question:

The Housemaid was originally released in 2016, but which of these horrors was similarly released in that same year?

a) Night of the Living Dead

b) The Conjuring 2

c) Halloween

Email your answer, along with your address details, to [email protected] labelled The Housemaid before midnight on Sunday, March 4th.

To give you an idea of what to expect from this eerie new release, here’s the trailer:

 

The official word on this new Dual Format release of The Housemaid reads:

First-time director Derek Nguyen makes a captivating debut with The Housemaid [Cô Haû Gaí], a haunting gothic romance which blends bold eroticism with a pervasive sense of dread.

Linh is a docile and hardworking poor orphaned girl who comes to Sa Cat seeking a housemaid job. Sebastien Laurent is a French captain and owner of the Sa Cat rubber plantation. For years, the massive mansion is rumoured to have ghosts, particularly those of Camille – Sebastien’s late wife—and the mistreated plantation workers. Once Linh comes to Sa Cat, she begins to hear strange sounds, have frightening dreams, and witness bizarre occurrences. After some time, Linh and Captain Laurent become close to each other and develop a romance. However, their love soon awakens the vengeful souls of Sa Cat plantation.

With its sumptuous visuals and memorable scares, The Housemaid is a bold update of the gothic-horror genre, and Eureka Entertainment is proud to present the film in its UK debut as part of Montage Pictures.

THE HOUSEMAID, a refreshing update of the gothic-horror genre, will be released in a Dual Format (Blu-ray & DVD) edition on 19 February 2018, and is available to order here.

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With Eureka Entertainment having now released the stunning House on Blu-ray as part of their Masters of Cinema range, we’ve got three copies of this release to give away to some lucky readers.

A supernatural teen melodrama, House put director Nobuhiko Obayashi on the map in a major way and the 1977 picture has gone on to become a huge favourite of many a genre fan.

To be in with a chance of winning one of these Blu-ray prizes, simply answer the below question:

House was released in 1977, but which of these other movies was also famously released in that year?

1. a) Psycho
2. b) Star Wars
3. c) The Hobbit

Email your answer, along with your address details, to [email protected] labelled House before midnight on Sunday, February 25th.

To give you an idea of what to expect from House, check out the trailer in the below player:

The official word on this new Blu-ray release reads:

Eureka Entertainment to release HOUSE, a self-aware, post-modern Japanese fairy tale from one of cinema’s great surrealists, as part of the Masters of Cinema range on Blu-ray on 12 February 2018.

An unforgettable mixture of bubblegum teen melodrama and grisly phantasmagoria, Nobuhiko Obayashi’s deranged fairy tale House is one of Japanese cinema’s wildest supernatural ventures and a truly startling debut feature.

Upset by her widowed father’s plans to remarry, Angel sets off with six of her schoolgirl friends in tow for a summer getaway at her aunt’s isolated mansion. In this house of dormant secrets, long-held emotional traumas have terrifyingly physical embodiments and the girls must use their individual talents if any are to survive.

A rollercoaster ride without brakes, House is by turns hilarious, sinister, and unexpectedly lyrical, with ceaseless cinematic invention and a satirical, full-blooded approach to the horror genre. A gigantic smash on its original release in Japan, The Masters of Cinema Series is proud to present the film on Blu-ray for the first time in the UK.

HOUSE, a self-aware, post-modern Japanese fairy tale from one of cinema’s great surrealists, is released on Blu-ray as part of The Masters of Cinema Series on 12 February 2018 and available to order here.

With Jigsaw – the latest offering in the much-loved Saw franchise – soon to be available on home release, we’ve got a fantastic prize to give away to one lucky winner.

Not only do we have a copy of the Saw: The Complete Collection boxset to give away on your choice of DVD or Blu-ray, but the boxset is signed by none other than the ‘Jigsaw Killer’ himself, Tobin Bell. In addition to that, the winner will also receive a limited edition Jigsaw t-shirt.

To be in with a chance of winning this brilliant prize, simply answer the below question:

Jigsaw star Laura Vandervoort famously appeared in The CW’s Smallville, but which DC superhero did she play in that genre favourite offering?

a) Batgirl

b) Supergirl

c) Wonder Woman

Email your answer, along with your address details, to [email protected] labelled Jigsaw before midnight on Sunday, February 25th.

To give you an idea of what to expect from the terror-ride that is Jigsaw, check out the trailer in the below player:

The official synopsis for this latest installment in the fan favourite Saw series reads:

One of the highest grossing horror franchises of all time is back, taking Jigsaw’s signature brand of twisted scenarios to the next level. After a series of murders bearing all the markings of the Jigsaw killer, law enforcement find themselves chasing the ghost of a man dead for over a decade and embroiled in a new game that’s only just begun. Is John Kramer back from the dead to remind the world to be grateful for the gift of life? Or is this a trap set by a killer with designs of their own? Modernised for new fans, Jigsaw is also highly satisfying for fans of the series.

Lionsgate UK presents Jigsaw on Digital Download 19th February and DVD, Blu-ray, 4k, Steelbook & Box-set 26th February.

One of the most hotly talked about genre movies right now is British horror effort The Ritual, and we’ve got some fantastic prizes to give away to mark the film’s release.

Up for grabs, two lucky winners will win themselves a merchandise bundle and a DVD copy of the movie. A tense, atmospheric picture that sees four friends stranded in the Swedish wilderness, trust us when we say The Ritual is most definitely worth checking out at your nearest convenience.

To be in with a chance of winning one of these prizes, all you had to do is answer the below question:

One of the stars of The Ritual is Rafe Spall, but which famous British actor is Rafe’s father?

a) Anthony Head

b) Hugh Laurie

c) Timothy Spall

Email your answer, along with your address details, to [email protected] labelled The Ritual before midnight on Sunday, February 25th.

To give you an idea of what to expect from this chilling new horror, be sure to check out this terrifying clip:

The official word on The Ritual reads:

Reuniting after the tragic death of their friend, four college pals set out to hike through the Scandinavian wilderness. A wrong turn leads them into the mysterious forests of Norse legend, where an ancient evil exists and stalks them at every turn.

The Ritual is available on Digital and DVD now.

With Eureka’s hotly-anticipated Dual Format edition of Strangled now available, we’ve got three copies of this release to give away.

An unpredictable psychological thriller, our verdict on the film was: “Arpad Sopsits has crafted a deeply mesmerizing film which will keep viewers hooked to the bitter end”. And trust us, you won’t want to miss this one!

To be in with a chance of winning a Dual Format copy of Strangled, simply answer the below question:

One of the most iconic psychological thrillers of all time is Silence of the Lambs. What was the name of Anthony Hopkins’ character in that film?

a) Norman Bates

b) Hannibal Lecter

c) Jack Torrance

Email your answer, along with your address details, to [email protected] labelled Strangled before midnight on Sunday, February 18th.

For an idea of what to expect from this picture, be sure to check out the trailer below:

The official synopsis for Strangled reads:

Based on real-life events, Strangled is set in the provincial Hungary of the 1960s at the height of socialism, when a series of atrocious murders shock the small town of Martfű.

A psychotic killer is on the prowl, strangling young women. Amidst the media frenzy, an innocent man is accused and sentenced for the crimes he could not possibly have committed. A determined detective becomes obsessed with finding the real killer, whilst under pressure from his superiors who just want to see a man hang.

Winner of nine Hungarian Film Awards, Strangled is a dark and gritty thriller from Árpád Sopsits that brings to mind both Lang’s M and Fincher’s Zodiac in its approach to the murder-mystery genre. Eureka Entertainment is proud to present the film in its UK debut. 

STRANGLED, the social, political and psychological thriller set in the provincial Hungary of the 1960s at the height of socialism, is released in a Dual Format (Blu-ray & DVD) edition and is OUT NOW and available to order here.

With the Flatliners remake now available on digital download and available from February 5th on Blu-ray and DVD, we’ve got 5 Blu-ray copies of the film to give away to some lucky readers.

Comprised of a stellar cast including Ellen Page, Diego Luna, Nina Dobrev and Kiersey Clemons, this new take on a true cult classic was one of the most hotly-anticipated movies of last year for many genre fans – and now you have the chance to grab yourself a copy of the redo!

To be in with a chance of winning one of these Blu-ray prizes, simply answer the below question:

Which of these actors appeared in the original 1990 version of Flatliners?

1. Tom Hiddleston
2. Kiefer Sutherland
3. Chris Hemsworth

Email your answer, along with your address details, to [email protected] labelled Flatliners before midnight on Sunday, February 11th.

To give you an idea of what to expect from Flatliners, be sure to check out the trailer in the below player:

The official synopsis on this release reads:

This supernatural thriller follows five medical students obsessed with what lies beyond the confines of life. They embark on a daring experiment: by stopping their hearts for short periods, each triggers a near-death experience – giving them a first-hand account of the afterlife.

Flatliners is out now on Digital Download, available on Blu-ray^™ & DVD February 5th.

Prepare yourself for the first true Elseworlds tale from DC comes to animated life as a steampunk Batman hunts Jack the Ripper through the shadows of turn-of-the-century Gotham City in Batman: Gotham By Gaslight, available on Digital Download January 23rd and on Steelbook, Blu-ray™ and DVD February 5th! To celebrate the release, we are giving YOU the chance to win on Blu-ray™!

Inspired by the landmark one-shot Elseworlds tale by Brian Augustyn and Mike Mignola, Batman: Gotham By Gaslight takes place at the turn of the century as America’s continued industrial revolution is to be showcased at a World’s Fair hosted by Gotham City. But while the world prepares to witness the glittery glory of Gotham’s technological advances, there is a killer loose in the city’s darkest shadows. Preying on the city’s women, this killer is as precise as he is cruel. As Police Commissioner James Gordon tries to calm the fears of Gotham’s citizens regarding the butcher called Jack the Ripper, the masked vigilante Batman enacts his own detective work – with the help of confident, capable Selina Kyle – to stop the Ripper’s murderous spree. Witness a world in flames as the notorious serial killer’s controlled savagery meets the calculated stealth of the Dark Knight.

Watch the incredible trailer here:

 

To be in with a chance of winning a copy of Batman: Gotham by Gaslight on Blu-ray™ simply submit your answer to the question below:

What is the name of the famous villain who is stalking Gotham city and preying on women?

1. Jack the Ripper
2. Charlie the Killer
3. Sam the Sinner

E-mail you answer, along with your address details to [email protected] labelled Gotham by Gaslight before midnight on Sunday, February 4th.

Batman: Gotham by Gaslight – Available on Digital Download January 23rd and on Steelbook, Blu-ray™ and DVD February 5th!

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1. Closing date: February 4th.
2. No alternative prize is available