Hello UK Skype friends. I'm Andrew--usually I write for the Skype Gear blog (about new Skype hardware and mobile stuff), but this week I'm filling in for my mate Peter as he's off getting sunburnt somewhere outside of the UK (lucky guy).

So by now you may have tried out one of the many Skype Extras available--they've been around since version 3.0 and add all sorts of functionality to the Windows client, from productivity add-ons to entertainment. Some Extras cost a bit of money but many are free. I just wanted to share a new group of them that seems pretty interesting and has the potential to become even more compelling over time.

Now when you go to the Extras Manager (by going to the Tools Menu -> Do More -> Get Extras), in the left column you'll see a 'Movies' option. Therein you'll find four options related to the new horror film Vacancy, which just came out in the UK on 15 June. You can watch the trailer, tell your friends about the movie, play a 3D game, and even call the Pinewood Motel from the movie.

Now I have to warn you, this movie is a thriller, and the 3D game is almost surprisingly violent, so do take that into consideration before you open it up at the office or show your kid brother or sister. But it's pretty neat that the Skype Extras manager now has a 'Movies' section. No doubt there will be more interactive content from new films down the road.