The Danish epic A Royal Affair adorns our front cover this month and inside are a regal group of excellent releases. Fritz Lang's Die Nibelungen is arguably the most visually ravishing film ever made, while The Univited is known as the Casblance of horror films. Speaking of horror, to celebrate Halloween we've compiled a selection of Spine-chilling tales. And last, but by no means least, there's our annual Early Bird Christmas Gift Guide packed with the best releases of 2012 at bargain prices.