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le Barnes (Patrick Fugit) is an outcast. He's been plagued
diabolical forces since he was a child and now lives a
e of solitude in Rome, West Virginia. But the Devil isn't
ne with him yet – the town is a magnet for demonic
ssession, and Kyle's past experience makes him the
rfect partner to assist the local reverend (Philip Glenister) in
sting out unclean spirits. Based on the comic book series
Robert Kirkman (The Walking Dead ), Outcast combines
ood-curdling exorcism and small town drama into a creepy
ckage that's full of truly disturbing moments. The cast is
great, too: Glenister's southern preacher (who smokes and swears like a
trooper) is an absolute blast, as is baritone-voiced Reg E. Cathey as the chief
of police. And Star Trek's Brent Spiner also pops up as an agent of evil. Fans
of American Horror Story are advised to check this out. SH (See page 36)
Possession is just the beginning.
OUTCAST: SEASON 1
is one of the
most coveted of the lost (as in
wiped by the BBC) classic Doctor
Who stories. With the original
episodes unlikely to ever turn
up, this beautifully animated
version (synced with the original
soundtrack) is the next best
thing – the Daleks are particularly
impressive and often look like the
real deal. The Power of the Daleks
is an important bit of Who history,
introducing Patrick Troughton's
Doctor following the Time Lord's
very first regeneration. It's also
one of the best Dalek stories, with
the Doctor's arch enemies building
an army on the planet Vulcan (no,
not Spock's homeworld). Needless
to say, an essential purchase for
fans. SH (See page 42)
DOCTOR WHO: THE
POWER OF THE DALEKS
Release Date:
14/12/16
Format:
Take liberal fistfuls of Crouching
Tiger, Hidden Dragon, bung in
a generous chunk of Django
Unchained and simmer it in a Mad
Max-influenced post-apocalyptic
world. Now if that’s not enough
to get you interested in this new
AMC series, then nothing is... The
show revolves around Sunny (Hong
Kong action hero Daniel Wu), a
fleet-footed martial arts warrior in
the employ of the most powerful
feudal overlord in the Badlands,
Baron Quinn. Hey, it beats working
the poppy fields! Sunny saves a
young kid calling himself MK, who
has a dark secret – and even darker
powers. Taking MK under his wing,
our hero hatches a plan to escape
Quinn’s clutches and leave the
Badlands behind. AF
INTO THE BADLANDS:
SEASON 1
elease Date:
7/12/16
ormat:
Release Date: 07/12/16 Format:
hile we’re still pretending that Ben Affleck venture from
03 doesn’t exist, the Daredevil television series manages
do significantly more justice (sorry) to the unassuming
aracter of Matt Murdock. Left blind following a childhood
cident, Murdock was forced to hone his remaining
nses, resulting in a superhuman transition that gives
ridiculously good hearing and a steely facade. Charlie
x stars as the lawyer by day – with his old mate Foggy
lson (it’s Fulton from The Mighty Ducks!) and ring-in
ren Page (Deborah Ann Woll) – and crime-fighter by night,
who intends to take down the delinquent ring led by the illustrious Wilson
Fisk (the brilliant Vincent D’Onofrio). Daredevil is gripping comic book TV for
the more mature Marvel fans out there – especially those that enjoy a good,
brutal alleyway beating. Hell’s Kitchen better keep an eye out. AK
The man without fear.
DAREDEVIL: SEASON 1
Following the success of
Daredevil, Marvel unleashed
Jessica Jones with all the
grit it could muster. The title
character (Krysten Ritter) is a
hard-ass, whiskey-gulping P.I.
in sleazy Hell’s Kitchen, where
her sole protector is her super
strength. But it’s no help when
her mind-controlling stalker,
Kilgrave (David Tennant),
resurfaces and her horrific
past with the Devil comes
to light. Ritter is as wickedly
good as Tennant is terrifying –
every word he hisses is full of
shiver-inducing venom. This is
addictive viewing but you may
need a shower afterwards –
the down and dirty tone will
leave you feeling grimy. SD
JESSICA JONES:
SEASON 1
Release Date:
07/12/16
Format:
ayley Atwell
returns in this Marvel spin-off
series, which remains in sync
with the films. Set post-WWII
in 1946, Peggy Carter mourns
the ‘death’ of Steve Rogers
while continuing to challenge the
male-dominated environment of
S.H.I.E.L.D. predecessor SSR.
Iron Man’s dad, Howard Stark
(Dominic Cooper), is also on
hand to meddle in matters and
establish a family tradition. With
news that a dangerous formula
he’s created is to be weaponised,
Carter must work behind the
SSR’s back to seize the operation.
Get ready for eight episodes full
of fire and quick wit, as Agent
Carter brings new meaning to the
term ‘girl power’. SD
AGENT CARTER:
SEASON 1
elease Date:
7/12/16
rmat:
Release Date: 07/12/16 Format:
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