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The World's Longest Running Magazine of Fantastic Films & Television. First published in 1977, our 491st issue is in shops now, or can be ordered directly from us over at www.starburstmagazine.store
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The Autumn issue of STARBURST MAGAZINE is shipping to our fabulous subscribers from today, so if you've not subbed yet and would like Issue #491 delivered for FREE (within the UK) ahead of its August 29th release date, sign up below!

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Spooky Season has officially begun! 👻

To celebrate, we're slashing 10% off ALL orders; so it's a perfect time to renew that subscription, pick up a back issue or two, check out our merch, or grab the latest issue!

Head to starburstmagazine.store and enter the code SPOOKY at the checkout stage!
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October 1, 2025 at 3:41 PM
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@frankiekevich.bsky.social is in Silent Hill f, out tomorrow, & I spoke with her about it (& VELOCIPASTOR 2!) for the @starburst.bsky.social YouTube channel. youtu.be/WWOErH8-yy4?...
Actor Frankie Kevich Talks SILENT HILL f, VELOCIPASTOR 2 and More!
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September 24, 2025 at 10:28 PM
In our latest issue, we take a look back at the glory days of the iconic British genre studio Amicus Productions, and get to know the twisted minds currently conjuring up its resurrection!

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September 10, 2025 at 2:09 PM
A nineties pop sensation is forced to fend off the affections of an obsessive fan in Borderline.

This absurdist comedy-thriller from Cocaine Bear writer Jimmy Warden stars Samara Weaving and Ray Nicholson, and is streaming now. 

Our review:

www.starburstmagazine.com/reviews/bord...
September 9, 2025 at 12:04 PM
Game of Thrones star Sophie Turner will be Lara Croft in Prime Video's upcoming Tomb Raider series, created by Phoebe Waller-Bridge.

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Sophie Turner is Lara Croft in New TOMB RAIDER Series - STARBURST Magazine
Game of Thrones star Sophie Turner has been confirmed as the new face of Lara Croft in Prime Video's upcoming Tomb Raider series.
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September 5, 2025 at 3:47 PM
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Issue 491 is out now! For your autumnal reading (and just in time for #Halloween), I take a look at #PoppyZBrite's #horror novel "Lost Souls". And over in our 1001 Films feature, I gush about the fantastic Katsuhiro Otomo #anime anthology "Memories". #scifi #fantasy #Wednesday
The Autumn issue of STARBURST MAGAZINE is shipping to our fabulous subscribers from today, so if you've not subbed yet and would like Issue #491 delivered for FREE (within the UK) ahead of its August 29th release date, sign up below!

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September 5, 2025 at 3:43 PM
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Another MAGNIFICENT of this essential mag, with bits by me in the history of Wednesday Addams, the story of Amicus Productions, the second part of my 50 Years of Super Sentai retrospective, and my usual Telephemera column on Hard Time On Planet Earth! PACKED!
💥It's NEW STARBURST DAY!💥

In shops now or available delivered to your door via our official store here: starburstmagazine.store/products/sta...
August 29, 2025 at 1:21 PM
Superman will return in Man of Tomorrow, coming to cinemas July 9th 2027, James Gunn has announced.

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SUPERMAN Will Return In MAN OF TOMORROW - STARBURST Magazine
James Gunn has announced that the next big-screen Superman movie will be Man of Tomorrow, and will be released July 9th, 2027.
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September 5, 2025 at 12:18 PM
"The Long Walk is brutal and unforgiving as it digs down to the core of human nature, harshly pushed to its absolute limit."

Teenagers compete in a life-or-death trek across America in this Stephen King adaptation, in cinemas September 12th.

Our review:

www.starburstmagazine.com/reviews/the-...
September 5, 2025 at 10:26 AM
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Our latest British Horror Studio update features BREAKING NEWS on @starburst.bsky.social fantastic coverage of Amicus Productions great comeback, our Welsh premiere at the @rhyllerthriller.bsky.social Festival, and more! www.patreon.com/posts/huge-a... #horrorfamily #horrorcommunity
September 1, 2025 at 8:31 PM
At last! THE TOXIC AVENGER opens in UK cinemas today, courtesy of @signatureuk.bsky.social!

Read our ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ review here starburstmagazine.com/reviews/the-...

and in case you missed out, we still have a few copies left of our terrific TOXIE tribute issue, here
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August 29, 2025 at 1:06 PM
💥It's NEW STARBURST DAY!💥

In shops now or available delivered to your door via our official store here: starburstmagazine.store/products/sta...
August 29, 2025 at 11:05 AM
The Autumn issue of STARBURST MAGAZINE is shipping to our fabulous subscribers from today, so if you've not subbed yet and would like Issue #491 delivered for FREE (within the UK) ahead of its August 29th release date, sign up below!

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August 22, 2025 at 10:48 AM
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Your friendly neighborhood pop culture journalist has written for Starburst since 2013. This #Wednesday piece is his first cover story. Go buy a copy & then shower me with compliments.
Our Autumn edition is nearly here, folks! Subscriber copies will start shipping later this week, so if you're a UK reader who'd like to get it delivered straight to your door (with free P&P!) before the Aug 29th release, head to our official store: starburstmagazine.store/products/sta...
August 19, 2025 at 1:20 PM
Our Autumn edition is nearly here, folks! Subscriber copies will start shipping later this week, so if you're a UK reader who'd like to get it delivered straight to your door (with free P&P!) before the Aug 29th release, head to our official store: starburstmagazine.store/products/sta...
August 19, 2025 at 12:57 PM
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Moviedrome: Welcome to the Cult - a documentary directed by Nic Wassell - is now streaming on #BFIPlayer! 📺

Check out my interview with Moviedrome presenter Alex Cox [director of Repo Man, Sid & Nancy] for @starburst.bsky.social ✨️

www.starburstmagazine.com/features/mov...
August 19, 2025 at 12:23 PM
"Together is terrifying and beautiful, an exploration of personal connection and interaction taken to extremes."

This disturbing new horror starring Alison Brie and Dave Franco as a couple who can't tear themselves apart is in cinemas now.

Our review:

www.starburstmagazine.com/reviews/toge...
August 19, 2025 at 11:09 AM
"A refreshing horror with something of an It Follows vibe; a welcome feeling of trying to figure this bizarre world out or surrendering to just enjoying it."

Read our review of Zach Cregger's horror mystery Weapons, in cinemas now.

www.starburstmagazine.com/reviews/weap...
August 13, 2025 at 1:23 PM
"A heartfelt, crowd-pleasing story that feels both comfortingly familiar and refreshingly new."

Both fans of the original and newcomers will find plenty to enjoy in legacy comedy sequel Freakier Friday.

Read our review:
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August 11, 2025 at 12:02 PM
"Absolutely appalling – an actual alien invasion would be preferable to watching this trainwreck again."

Prime Video's new War of the Worlds isn't going to make our films of the year list.

www.starburstmagazine.com/reviews/war-...
August 8, 2025 at 3:31 PM
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It always gives me nerd joy to get a mention in @starburst.bsky.social !

Thank you Starburst for this wonderful ⭐⭐⭐⭐ review for Timonopoly! Only *5* shows to go at the Storytelling Centre
#edfringe #immersive

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TIMONOPOLY [Edinburgh Fringe] - STARBURST Magazine
Timonopoly is a one-person show, adapting the Shakespeare (and Thomas Middleton) work, Timon of Athens. As performer Emily Carding notes in their introduction to the show, this is one of the Bard’s le...
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August 8, 2025 at 5:59 AM
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What a deal! Perfect way to catch up with the best magazine in the world! I've written so much fun stuff over the last 7 1/2 years and if there's something you love, chances are we've covered it!
While we finish up work on Issue #491 (out Aug 29th!), we thought we'd sweeten the deal for those who haven't yet caught our current issue...

Order #490 and choose ANY other back issue for FREE! Just add both to your cart to access your discount!

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STARBURST Issue 490 [NEW!] (Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith 20th Annive
The Summer edition of STARBURST MAGAZINE is here, and leading the charge is our bumper tribute to STAR WARS: REVENGE OF THE SITH on its 20th Anniversary! As always, the issue is chock full of exclusiv...
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August 6, 2025 at 3:41 PM
While we finish up work on Issue #491 (out Aug 29th!), we thought we'd sweeten the deal for those who haven't yet caught our current issue...

Order #490 and choose ANY other back issue for FREE! Just add both to your cart to access your discount!

Store: starburstmagazine.store/products/sta...
STARBURST Issue 490 [NEW!] (Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith 20th Annive
The Summer edition of STARBURST MAGAZINE is here, and leading the charge is our bumper tribute to STAR WARS: REVENGE OF THE SITH on its 20th Anniversary! As always, the issue is chock full of exclusiv...
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August 6, 2025 at 3:37 PM
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Only in cinemas 29 August ☢️ Feast your eyes on #TheToxicAvenger 🇬🇧 & 🇮🇪 movie poster

🧠 Don't miss Peter Dinklage, Elijah Wood, Kevin Bacon & more on the big screen.

“Gruesomely Terrific Fun”
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“A Bloody Radioactive Riot!”
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August 4, 2025 at 2:39 PM