Ian Sandwell
Movies Editor, Digital Spy Ian has more than 10 years of movies journalism experience as a writer and editor. Starting out as an intern at trade bible Screen International, he was promoted to report and analyse UK box-office results, as well as carving his own niche with horror movies, attending genre festivals around the world. After moving to Digital Spy, initially as a TV writer, he was nominated for New Digital Talent of the Year at the PPA Digital Awards. He became Movies Editor in 2019, in which role he has interviewed 100s of stars, including Chris Hemsworth, Florence Pugh, Keanu Reeves, Idris Elba and Olivia Colman, become a human encyclopedia for Marvel and appeared as an expert guest on BBC News and on-stage at MCM Comic-Con. Where he can, he continues to push his horror agenda – whether his editor likes it or not.
Evil Dead Burn has a post-credit scene that you do not want to miss
The new horror is out now in cinemas.
Evil Dead Burn is disgusting, funny and perfectly timed to be the ideal heatwave movie
The Deadites are back.
Moana is the most pointless Disney live-action remake yet
The remake lands in cinemas only a decade after the first movie.
Best Star Wars LEGO sets to buy right now, including brand new discounted Boba Fett figure
Check out these great LEGO Star Wars deals.
The Odyssey hailed as a "must-see" and "absolute triumph" as first reactions land
The fantasy epic has now premiered in London.
Dune 3 release date, trailer, cast and everything you need to know
Only five months to go.
13 best sex movies on Netflix for a steamy and erotic watch
Netflix and chill: adult level.
UK film release dates: Find out when all the latest movies are coming to cinemas
What treats are in store for the rest of 2026?
Will Enola Holmes 4 happen on Netflix? Here's all we know
Let's get deducing.
5 best movies in July on Netflix, Prime Video and more including Sean Bean's "powerful" drama
Don't fancy The Odyssey? Check out these streaming debuts.
Angela and Ivan now: What happened to the Skywalkers: A Love Story couple?
The daredevil couple are back in the news.
Danny Glover reveals he is living with Alzheimer's disease in emotional interview
"There are moments I'll never forget."
Enola Holmes 3 is out now on Netflix – and it's the darkest mystery yet
Tis she, again.
Enola Holmes 3 release date: What time will Enola Holmes 3 be released on Netflix?
Not too long now!
Exclusive: Enola Holmes 3's Himesh Patel feared he'd be "the briefest Watson in history"
"I'm not sure it's a record anyone wants."
Sky Cinema's movie premieres in July 2026, including Bugonia and Anaconda
What other film premieres are coming this month on Sky Cinema?
Exclusive: Millie Bobby Brown and Louis Partridge aren't ready for Enola Holmes to end yet
Enola Holmes 3 lands on Netflix this Wednesday.
Olivia Colman and Benedict Cumberbatch's dark comedy was the most-complained-about movie of 2025
Wake Up Dead Man and Thunderbolts* were also hit with complaints last year.
Exclusive: Maisie Williams promises that "fans are going to love" Practical Magic 2
The long-awaited sequel is almost here!
How to watch England vs Panama at the cinema tonight
Catch the crucial group decider on the big screen.
Lord of the Rings fans won't want to miss this "epic" immersive event – buy tickets now
Eat and drink like you're at The Prancing Pony.
Sense and Sensibility hailed as "stunning" as excellent first trailer lands
The new adaptation hits cinemas in September.
Supergirl is saved by an excellent Milly Alcock – but she deserves a better movie than this
The new DC movie lands in cinemas this week.
Exclusive: Maisie Williams knows why "amazing" Bill Nighy has enjoyed a long career
The pair star together in emotional new drama 500 Miles.
Hugh Jackman's "delightful" cosy crime mystery is coming to Prime Video this week
Hide from the heat and watch The Sheep Detectives instead.
Timothée Chalamet lands career first in new movie with Selena Gomez and Rob Brydon
He'll play an "introverted rocket mechanic".
Here's when Toy Story 5 will be available to watch on Disney+
You've got a while to wait.
Spider-Man: Brand New Day is still hiding Sadie Sink from us as new trailer lands
Jean Grey, is that you?
When is Our Fault: London being released? Here's all we know
Nick and Noah's love story comes to an end.
Spider-Man: Brand New Day lands earlier UK release date
Spidey fans in the UK have (slightly) less time to wait.
Toy Story 5 delivers classic Pixar magic as it starts a new era for the series
The toys are back in town this week.
Your Fault: London star Asha Banks is as obsessed with Off Campus as you are
"I felt like I had a piece of gold dust."
Paddington musical hailed as "absolute perfection" gets huge new update with adorable teaser
The marmalade-loving bear is heading to Broadway.
Tom Holland finally confirms marriage to Zendaya: "I found my person"
We all knew, but still nice to know for sure.
Gifts for difficult dads - last-minute ideas for Father's Day
Papa's got a brand new gift bag.
Timothy Spall is terrifying in exclusive clip from new "compelling" period drama
Virginia Woolf's Night & Day lands in cinemas this Friday.
Tom Hardy's "jaw-dropping" thriller is the Netflix movie to watch this weekend
It features some of the best action sequences in years.
Prime Video confirms release date for your next rom-com obsession with first-look images
The Love Hypothesis is coming this September.
Stephen Graham's "phenomenal" crime caper that "has it all" lands new UK streaming home
You'll have seen it, but it's always worth a rewatch.
Olivia Colman's striking transformation into fashion icon revealed in first look at new drama
Wild Bird also stars Russell Tovey.
Disclosure Day will remind you just how much you love a Steven Spielberg sci-fi epic
The mysterious blockbuster is out this week in cinemas.
Exclusive: Why Jean Smart hasn't responded to Gillian Anderson 'feud' over Hannah Einbinder
"Jean Smart, eat your heart out."
Scary Movie defies critics as it sets impressive new record with "outstanding" opening
The "offensively unfunny" sequel has made a lot of money.
Marvel fans annoyed as Avengers: Doomsday "surprise" was just a coffee shop
Sorry guys.
The new Masters of the Universe is a much better movie than the one you're expecting
The '80s reboot is out in cinemas this week.
5 must-see movies in June on Netflix, Prime Video and more including "captivating" heist thriller
Add these to your watchlists.
Haven't I seen you before? Over 1,000 Marilyn Monroe fans recreate iconic look on her 100th birthday
Maybe blondes do have more fun!
Bill Nighy's "charming" period drama is the "special" movie you need to see this weekend
Their Finest is a delight.
Beetlejuice has now opened in London! Here's 3 things to expect from the musical
The Ghost with the Most is now a West End star.
Sarah Lancashire's "delightful" British movie that's "refreshingly original" is one to watch tonight
Imagine a world in which The Beatles never existed...
Wicked fans won't want to hear what Cynthia Erivo has said about a third movie
"It would take a lot."
Exclusive: Nicholas Galitzine's iconic He-Man moment felt as good as watching Arsenal win the title
Celebrities, they're just like us.
Enola Holmes 3 trailer reveals dramatic Sherlock twist and surprise Jason Watkins appearance
The new case arrives on Netflix soon.
Why Backrooms is not your "usual horror movie" as viral hit goes from YouTube to the cinema
Dare you enter the Backrooms this week at the cinema?
Paddington 4 gets very exciting update as it adds Taskmaster star and comedy legend
The fourth movie has also lined up a returning name.
Jodie Comer's "unpredictable" drama is the "brilliant" movie to watch this weekend
Skip the sun, and watch this instead.
8 best movies on BBC, ITV and more this Bank Holiday including "compelling" Toby Jones drama
Ignore the sun, and stay in to watch these.
The Odyssey star Lupita Nyong'o gives perfect response to racist backlash of her casting
The star plays two roles in Christopher Nolan's epic.
Here's when The Mandalorian and Grogu will be available to watch on Disney+
It might be a spin-off from a TV show, but it's not on the streaming service yet.
Avengers: Doomsday release date, cast, trailer and everything you need to know
We're still waiting patiently for the full trailer.
Matt Damon replaces Ryan Gosling in highly-anticipated mysterious "event" movie
The first plot details have also been revealed.
The Mandalorian and Grogu does something no other Star Wars movie has done
This is the (new) way.
The Mandalorian and Grogu review: Star Wars at its most underwhelming
It's out now in cinemas.
Steven Spielberg's mysterious sci-fi thriller gets emotional first reaction
"I don't think people usually weep for a sci-fi film."