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Veteran actor and producer Terry Bird has had a long and varied career across film, TV, and theatre, with credits spanning from In Fabric and Iron Ivan to Jeepers Creepers: Reborn and Call the Midwife. But now he takes on his grisliest role yet: the iconic barber with a vendetta in Sweeney Todd: Slice & Dice, arriving on Blu-ray, DVD and digital from 2 June 2025.

Set in the slums of Victorian London, Slice & Dice offers a savage new spin on the legendary tale, with themes that feel disturbingly modern — corruption, exploitation, and the hunger for justice — all wrapped in blood-soaked melodrama. Bird not only plays the lead but also produced the film under his New Town Films banner, with the production dedicated to his late friend, actor Darren Kent (Game of Thrones), whose spirit, he says, inspired the entire project.

As the release date looms, Terry reflects on the horror films...

Kiefer Sutherland, best known for starring in various action-thriller projects like 24 and Rabbit Hole, has showcased his versatility across different genres since the start of his acting career. He also ventured into supernatural territory, with a few credits in horror features, including the often-overlooked horror mystery Mirrors. Released in 2008, the supernatural horror movie sadly didn't receive widespread critical acclaim, holding only a 15% critics' score on Rotten Tomatoes. Some critics criticized the movie for its weak plot, while some audiences appreciated the atmospheric appeal of the film. Although Mirrors received mixed reviews upon its release, it might receive a new lease on life (and a newfound following), as it will be heading to its new streaming home this June.

According to Cbr, the Alexandre Aja-helmed horror feature will be available for streaming on Hulu starting June 1, 2025. It will be joining the streamer's extensive horror catalog, which includes titles, like The Curse of La Llorona,...

Victorian vengeance is set to return this summer as Sweeney Todd: Slice & Dice prepares to take a swing at the UK’s horror scene. Released on 2 June via Kaleidoscope Film Distribution, the latest retelling of the infamous demon barber stars actor-producer Terry Bird in the title role, bringing a personal and contemporary edge to the classic tale.

Written and directed by Steven M. Smith, the film blends period horror with modern resonance, using its 1846 London setting to explore themes that remain deeply relevant today. From class oppression to corruption, Smith’s vision for Slice & Dice leans into the injustices of the past to reflect on those still present. Bird leads the charge not just on screen but behind the scenes as producer, marking the project as a labour of both artistry and compassion.

Best known for his work in In Fabric, Community, and Jeepers Creepers: Reborn, Bird steps into...

The best Alan Ritchson movies and TV shows reveal the Reacher star to be one of the most exciting talents to emerge in the 2000s. Born in 1982 in North Dakota, Alan Rithcson found his footing in the world of modelling before making the transition to acting. He appeared in several Abercrombie & Fitch catalogues and had a notable appearance on American Idol in 2004. Following this, he decided to pursue a career on the screen that relied on more than his looks.

It was landing the role of Arthur Curry, Aka Aquaman, in Smallville, a year later that kick started his rise to prominence. Following subsequent appearances on hit shows like CSI: Miami and 90210, Ritchson eventually found his way to being cast in lead roles. Playing Thad Castle in Blue Mountain State cemented him as an undisputedly solid performer, paving the way for many of the best Alan Ritchson movies...

When HBO’s Game of Thrones finished its sixth season in 2016, the showrunners, David Benioff and D.B. Weiss were suddenly facing the problem that had always been in the back of the minds of fans. The road so far had been smooth, as the writers on the show had been able to follow the source material from the book series, A Song of Ice and Fire, by George Rr Martin. They had done so expertly until that point - and faithfully, and the show had been a remarkable success.

In fact - Game of Thrones had become a juggernaut that had exceeded HBO’s wildest expectations. It had become a show of cultural significance, with each episode and shocking event - of which there were many - invading popular culture as few shows had before. The memes and parodies were abundant, as were the weekly discussions around the proverbial water...

David Jacobs, the celebrated creator of hit ’80s TV series “Dallas” and “Knots Landing”, has died. He was 84.

Jacob’s son confirmed to multiple outlets on Tuesday that his father died on Aug. 20, at Providence St. Joseph Medical Center in Burbank, California, from complications due to Alzheimer’s.

Jacobs left an indelible mark on the TV landscape when he created the primetime soap opera “Dallas” — which went on to run for 14 seasons — as well as the wildly popular spin-off series “Knots Landing”, which aired for 14 seasons as well.

Jacobs is also known for co-creating the Western drama series “Paradise”, alongside Robert Porter, which ran from 1988-1991.

Apart from his work as a TV writer, he also served as an executive producer on a number of shows, including “Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman” and “Homefront” — the latter of which earned Jacobs two back-to-back Emmy nominations in 1992 and 1993.

In the wake of Jacobs’ death,...

Jerry Moss, co-founder of A&m Records, has died. He was 88.

According to Variety, the record exec — who along with his business partner, Herb Alpert, turned A&m into one of America’s leading independent record labels — died Wednesday at his home in Bel Air.

“They truly don’t make them like him anymore and we will miss conversations with him about everything under the sun. The twinkle in his eyes as he approached every moment ready for the next adventure,” his family said in a statement to the Associated Press.

Dionne Warwick, who wasn’t an A&m artist, but had been close to Moss ever since he helped promote her music in the early 1960s also released a statement, calling him one of the “kindest gentlemen” and her “dear friend.”

“Another of my dear friends has made his transition. Jerry Moss was and will always be remembered as one that...

British actor Darren Kent died on Friday at the age of 39.

Kent’s agency, Cary Dodd Associates, announced the news of his death on X, formerly Twitter, on Tuesday stating, “It is with deep sadness we have to tell you that our dear friend and client Darren Kent passed away peacefully on Friday. His parents and best friend by his side. Our thoughts and love are with his family in this difficult time. Rip my friend .”

The company also included the following heartfelt sentiment on their Instagram page, “Darren was not only a talented actor, director and writer, he was truly one of the kindest people I have ever had the pleasure of meeting. It has been a privilege and pleasure to have been a part of his journey.”

No details about his death were given, including the cause of death, but it is known that the actor was battling a rare skin disorder,...

Actor Darren Kent, known for his roles in Game of Thrones and Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves, has sadly passed away at the age of 39. Kent had a successful career mostly in television, starting in 2004 with an uncredited role in Shameless and later starring in Mirrors and Snow White and the Huntsman. Kent was not only a talented actor but also a writer and director, with several completed or in-progress short films and TV projects. His passing is a great loss to the entertainment industry.

Actor Darren Kent, known for his role in such fantasy genre projects like Game of Thrones and more recently in the live-action adaptation of Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves, has sadly passed away at the age of 39 years old. The actor had a successful career mostly in television, which started back in 2004 with an uncredited role in hit series Shameless. In 2008, he got...

Actor Darren Kent, best known for his role in ‘Game Of Thrones’ as playing a goat herder from Slavers Bay, passed away at the age of 39 after battling long time health issues. The cause of his death, however, remains unknown.

His talent agency, Carey Dodd Associates took to X, formerly called Twitter, to announce his passing. They wrote: “It is with deep sadness we have to tell you that our dear friend and client Darren Kent passed away peacefully. His parents and best friend by his side. Our thoughts and love are with his family in this difficult time. Rip my friend.” The agency did not disclose the illness.

Though his role in the series was small, it was an important one. Kent played a goatherd in the Season 4 finale of the epic fantasy series, ‘The Children’. His character appeared before Daenerys to drive home the destruction that her unruly...

British actor Darren Kent, who had a memorable, heartbreaking role in HBO's hit series Game of Thrones, has died.

According to a post on X from his talent agency, Carey Dodd Associates, Kent passed away on Friday. While it was noted that his best friend and parents were by his side, no additional details were shared on the nature of Kent's passing, though he had been battling osteoporosis, arthritis, and a very rare skin disorder all throughout his career. The actor, who was just 36 years old, is getting remembered on social media by some of the people who'd gotten to know him through their work together.

It is with deep sadness we have to tell you that our dear friend and client Darren Kent passed away peacefully on Friday. His parents and best friend by his side. Our thoughts and love are with his family in this difficult time. Rip my friend â.¤ï¸. pic.

Darren Kent, the British actor who played a goat herder mourning his daughter on Game of Thrones and a skeleton in Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves, has died. He was 36.

Kent died Friday, his agency, Carey Dodd Associates, announced. No other details were immediately available. He battled osteoporosis, arthritis and a rare skin disorder.

It is with deep sadness we have to tell you that our dear friend and client Darren Kent passed away peacefully on Friday. His parents and best friend by his side. Our thoughts and love are with his family in this difficult time. Rip my friend ❤️ pic.twitter.com/Ko0mPFUJNK

— Carey Dodd Associates (@CareyDoddAssos) August 15, 2023

Kent made his lone appearance on HBO’s Game of Thrones in the June 2014 episode “The Children” — the season-four finale — where he shows a stunned Daenerys Targaryen (Emilia Clarke) the charred remains of his 3-year-old daughter, who was killed by Drogon.

“Game of Thrones” actor Darren Kent sadly passed away at 36 after a long fight against osteoporosis, arthritis and an extremely rare skin disorder.

The New York Post reports that his gracious friends and family thankfully surrounded the London-based HBO star as he slipped away, according to his reps at Carey Dodds Associates.

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In a Facebook post addressing the loss on Tuesday, the agency shared: “It is with deep sadness we have to tell you that our dear friend and client Darren Kent passed away peacefully on Friday. His parents and best friend by his side. Our thoughts and love are with his family in this difficult time.”

“Darren was not only a talented actor, director and writer, he was truly one of the kindest people I have ever had the pleasure of meeting,” the post followed.

Actor Darren Kent, famous for his roles as a Goatherd from Slavers Bay in Game of Thrones and other small roles in EastEnders and Snow White and the Huntsman, has died at age 36. He passed following a lengthy health battle surrounded by his best friend and family. Although the cause of his death has not been confirmed, Darren battled osteoporosis, arthritis, and a rare skin disorder in his early career. However, the Essex-born actor won the Best Actor Award at the Van D’or Awards for his role in Sunnyboy and was beloved by several business associates. “It is with deep sadness we have to tell you that our dear friend and client Darren Kent passed away peacefully on Friday,” Darren’s agency Carey Dodd Associates announced on Facebook. “His parents and best friend by his side. Our thoughts and love are with his family in this difficult time. Rip my friend.

Darren Kent, an actor who appeared in “Game of Thrones,” “Dungeons and Dragons: Honor Among Thieves,” “EastEnders” and more, died on Friday. He was 36.

His death was confirmed by his talent agency, Carey Dodd Associates, in a statement posted to Twitter on Tuesday.

“It is with deep sadness we have to tell you that our dear friend and client Darren Kent passed away peacefully on Friday,” wrote the agency. “His parents and best friend [were] by his side. Our thoughts and love are with his family in this difficult time. Rip my friend.”

It is with deep sadness we have to tell you that our dear friend and client Darren Kent passed away peacefully on Friday. His parents and best friend by his side. Our thoughts and love are with his family in this difficult time. Rip my friend ❤️ pic.twitter.com/Ko0mPFUJNK

— Carey Dodd Associates (@CareyDoddAssos) August 15, 2023

Kent was...

Darren Kent, who played grieving father Goatherd on “Game of Thrones,” has died at age 36, his agent Carey Dodd Associates announced on Tuesday.

“It is with deep sadness we have to tell you that our dear friend and client Darren Kent passed away peacefully on Friday,” said the agency. “His parents and best friend by his side. Our thoughts and love are with his family in this difficult time. Rip my friend.”

No cause of death was mentioned, but British press cited “a long health battle.”

It is with deep sadness we have to tell you that our dear friend and client Darren Kent passed away peacefully on Friday. His parents and best friend by his side. Our thoughts and love are with his family in this difficult time. Rip my friend pic.twitter.com/Ko0mPFUJNK

— Carey Dodd Associates (@CareyDoddAssos) August 15, 2023

Kent was also remembered by British theater actor Lee Mead,...

Game of Thrones and EastEnders actor Darren Kent has died aged 36.

Kent’s agency Carey Dodd Associates tweeted the news earlier this afternoon, stating that Kent had “passed away peacefully on Friday” surrounded by his parents and best friend.

“It is with deep sadness we have to tell you that our dear friend and client Darren Kent passed away peacefully on Friday,” said the agency. “His parents and best friend by his side. Our thoughts and love are with his family in this difficult time. Rip my friend.”

Born in Essex, Kent started picking up acting roles in the noughties. He went on to feature in a number of major hits including Game of Thrones as Goatherd and BBC soap EastEnders. Other credits included Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves and the BBC adaptation of Les Misérables.

Kent, who had a rare skin disorder, won Best Actor at the 2012 Van...

Darren Kent, who had a small but moving role in Game of Thrones, died Aug. 11, his talent agency reports.

“It is with deep sadness we have to tell you that our dear friend and client Darren Kent passed away peacefully on Friday,” Carey Dodd Associates posted on its Facebook page Tuesday. “His parents and best friend by his side. Our thoughts and love are with his family in this difficult time. Darren was not only a talented actor, director and writer, he was truly one of the kindest people I have ever had the pleasure of meeting. It has been...

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With film makers Darren Kent and Lee Urquhart attending to support the Horror-on-Sea film festival, I took some time to ask them about their upcoming project, filmmaking and the Syfy TV show Blood Drive.

Photo courtesy of J.Douglas Imagery

You are both here today to support Horror-on Sea and although you haven’t got your own film here today, you have your own film coming in the festival in May. What is the new film you have coming out?

Darren – We are making a movie called Dead Man’s Chest. It’s a true story about a guy who one day just wakes up and is sick of life, he decides to kill his mum, kill his sister and goes on a killing spree outside of his place before going on the run. He ends up in this isolated derelict building hiding out, but then he gets surrounded by police.

Vulture Watch Will the gore never cease? Has the Blood Drive TV show been cancelled or renewed for a second season on Syfy? The television vulture is watching all the latest cancellation and renewal news, so this page is the place to track the status of Blood Drive season two. Bookmark it, or subscribe for the latest updates. Remember, the television vulture is watching your shows. Are you? What's This TV Show About? Airing on Syfy, Blood Drive stars Alan Ritchson, Christina Ochoa, Thomas Dominique, Colin Cunningham, Marama Corlett, and Darren Kent. The dystopian sci-fi TV series centers on Arthur Bailey (Ritchson), one of the last upright cops in Los Angeles, who is pulled into an underground cross-country race, in cars which run on blood. Arthur partners with sweet looking “femme fatale” Grace D’Argento (Ochoa) who will do anything —...

Syfy cancelled half of the six new TV shows it debuted during the past year or so. This summer the basic cable channel introduced its new "grindhouse" series, Blood Drive. Will it make splash in the ratings or go the way Hunters, Incorporated, and Aftermath? Cancelled or renewed for season two? Stay tuned. A gory, dystopian sci-fi drama, the Blood Drive TV show stars Alan Ritchson, Christina Ochoa, Thomas Dominique, Colin Cunningham, Marama Corlett, and Darren Kent. The Syfy TV series centers on Arthur Bailey (Ritchson), one of the last upright cops in Los Angeles, who is pulled into an underground cross-country race, in cars which run on blood. Arthur partners with sweet looking “femme fatale” Grace D’Argento (Ochoa) who will do anything — kill anyone — to win. Grace is in the race for the cash prize, so she can save...

Network: Syfy. Episodes: 13 (hour). Seasons: One. TV show dates: June 14, 2017 — September 6, 2017. Series status: Cancelled. Performers include: Alan Ritchson, Christina Ochoa, Thomas Dominique, Colin Cunningham, Marama Corlett, Darren Kent, Andrew Morgado, Dorien Holdren, Sean Cameron Michael, and Kyle Brand. TV show description: A gory, dystopian sci-fi drama in the "grindhouse" tradition, the Blood Drive TV show centers on Arthur Bailey (Ritchson), one of the last upright cops in Los Angeles. Now that water and oil are in short supply, and climate change has driven the temperature to 115 degrees in the shade, its a whole new, horrid world. With crime at an unimaginable all-time high, only the most deplorable offenders are brought to justice.

Well, they've finally stanched the bleeding. After hemorrhaging ratings all summer long, Syfy has cancelled its grindhouse-style Blood Drive TV show after just one season. Creator James Roland spilled his guts about the TV show's fatal prognosis in a blog post published last night. Airing on Syfy, Blood Drive stars Alan Ritchson, Christina Ochoa, Thomas Dominique, Colin Cunningham, Marama Corlett, and Darren Kent. The dystopian sci-fi TV series centers on Arthur Bailey (Ritchson), one of the last upright cops in Los Angeles, who is pulled into an underground cross-country odyssey with femme fatale Grace D’Argento (Ochoa). But this isn't just any old race -- the cars run on blood. Read More…...

Blood Drive‘s titular race for years had been a subversive affair sneaked to lookie-loos via closed-circuit TV. But as the gauntlet gained a following, evil overlord Heart Enterprises stepped forward with a national broadcast and (gasp/ugh) “notes.”

Julian Slink — the race’s Master of Mayhem — at first waved off the input, steadfastly “trying to retain his integrity as an artist, to come up with something of worth that is meaningful,” says portrayer Colin Cunningham. Or at least “something of worth” as pertains a contest where the cars are fueled by ill-gotten human blood. But in this Wednesday’s...

Vulture Watch Will the gore never cease? Has the Blood Drive TV show been cancelled or renewed for a second season on Syfy? The television vulture is watching all the latest cancellation and renewal news, so this page is the place to track the status of Blood Drive season two. Bookmark it, or subscribe for the latest updates. Remember, the television vulture is watching your shows. Are you? What's This TV Show About? Airing on Syfy, Blood Drive stars Alan Ritchson, Christina Ochoa, Thomas Dominique, Colin Cunningham, Marama Corlett, and Darren Kent. The dystopian sci-fi TV series centers on Arthur Bailey (Ritchson), one of the last upright cops in Los Angeles, who is pulled into an underground cross-country race, in cars which run on blood. Arthur partners with sweet looking “femme fatale” Grace D’Argento (Ochoa) who will do anything —...

Syfy cancelled half of the six new TV shows it debuted during the past year or so. This summer the basic cable channel introduced its new "grindhouse" series, Blood Drive. Will it make splash in the ratings or go the way Hunters, Incorporated, and Aftermath? Cancelled or renewed for season two? Stay tuned. A gory, dystopian sci-fi drama, the Blood Drive TV show stars Alan Ritchson, Christina Ochoa, Thomas Dominique, Colin Cunningham, Marama Corlett, and Darren Kent. The Syfy TV series centers on Arthur Bailey (Ritchson), one of the last upright cops in Los Angeles, who is pulled into an underground cross-country race, in cars which run on blood. Arthur partners with sweet looking “femme fatale” Grace D’Argento (Ochoa) who will do anything — kill anyone — to win. Grace is in the race for the cash prize, so she can save...

Network: Syfy. Episodes: Ongoing (hour). Seasons: Ongoing. TV show dates: June 14, 2017 — present. Series status: Has not been cancelled. Performers include: Alan Ritchson, Christina Ochoa, Thomas Dominique, Colin Cunningham, Marama Corlett, Darren Kent, Andrew Morgado, Dorien Holdren, Sean Cameron Michael, and Kyle Brand. TV show description: A gory, dystopian sci-fi drama in the "grindhouse" tradition, the Blood Drive TV show centers on Arthur Bailey (Ritchson), one of the last upright cops in Los Angeles. Now that water and oil are in short supply, and climate change has driven the temperature to 115 degrees in the shade, its a whole new, horrid world. With crime at an unimaginable all-time high, only the most deplorable offenders are brought to...

"The Outer Darkness" is a short film series. These episodes have been developed by the Bloody Cuts filmmaking team. The first episode deals with a desperate family, longing for the return of lost souls. Isla Carter, Tom Geoffrey and Antony Edridge star in the first twenty-four minute showing, which is available here. In episode one, several characters bet against evil. But, no one really wins, when facing the Devil. Soon, the characters disappear into oblivion, leaving only one monster standing. Fans of indie horror are encouraged to view the first episode. Expertly produced, the episode utilizes darkness and costume to create a truly horrifying tone. Fans can view the entire film below. Directors: Ben Franklin & Anthony Melton. Writer: Joel Morgan. Cast: Isla Carter, Tom Geoffrey, Antony Edridge, Anita Booth, Darren Kent, Ross Mullan and Jonny Philips. "The Outer Darkness" debuts here: A fan page for the film is available here:...

28Dla's friends over at Quiet Earth have debuted a second trailer for Community courtesy of High Point Media. In the second clip there is more horror as a hybrid brand of marijuana changes parents into the lackadaisical and their children into killers. The latest movies from the United Kingdom that involve horror have tackled themes of youth run rampant. Eden Lake (2008), Harry Brown (2009) and the recent Attack the Block (2011) show the ills of urban living and the difficult choices therein.

Also, Community stars Elliott Jordan who set Cinemas in Bolton ablaze with another horror effort titled The Toybox. The Toybox was also shot in the United Kingdom and instead of drug dealing hoodies this film dealt with witches and ancient myths. Jordan continues to be one of the standouts in modern British horror with Darren Kent (The Incident) and Terry Bird also starring in Community. Enjoy the second trailer for the film inside.