Road Rash Reviews

The Owl Service (1969) Blu-ray Review ****-

Cert 12 | 196 mins | 2022

4 star restoration of a supernatural classic teen drama.
The Owl Service is a mini series, based on the multi award winning and beloved story of the same name by Alan Garner (Elidor, The Moon of Gomrath), who also wrote the screenplay.
Directed by Peter Plummer (Crown Court, Tickle on the Tum), this ground breaking and influential series was originally aired in…more

Vinland Saga Collector’s Edition Blu-ray Review ****-

Cert 15 | 600 mins | 2019

4 Star
A Life Full of Hate.
This historical anime comes from the manga of the same name, written and illustrated by Makoto Yukimura (Planetes). Here in the Uk we all know the events of 1066, but these events are the precursor to the changing face of Saxon Briton. Expect nonchalant violence and buckets of blood.
In a Viking sea battle at Hjörungavágr,…more

Dark Glasses (Shudder) Review ***--

86 mins | 2022

3 star enjoyable but ultimately disappointing Giallo/buddy comedy.
Dark Glasses (Occhielli Neri) is a 2022 horror/mystery/thriller film from renowned Italian director Dario Argento (Tenebrae, The Cat O’ Nine Tails, Phenomena) who directs and also co-writes with Franco Ferrini (Demons, The Last FAshion Show). Now aged 82, it seems that his keen eye for detail when it comes to story telling may…more

Girls und Panzer Das Finale 1 and 2 Review ****-

Cert 12 | 48, 66 mins | 2022

4 star guns blazing tank action.
Guns und Panzer Das Finale is a series of six short films which are a sequel to the TV series Girls und Panzer (2012) and Girls und Panzer der Film (2015). Directed by Tsutomu Mizushima and produced by Studio Actas (Princess Principal: Crown Handler), Part One and Two of this series are available now on…more

Mortal Kombat Legends: Snow Blind Blu-ray Review ****-

Cert 18 | 82 mins | 2022

4 Star
A Brutal Future.
Following on from Mortal Kombat Legends: Battle of the Realms. It is many years later on Earthrealm, and it is not a place you want to be. This adult animation comes from the minds of Ed Boon and John Tobias, who created the Mortal Kombat franchise. Directed by animation veteran Rick Morales (Batman VS Two-Face, Lego Scooby-Doo!:…more

Deadstream (Shudder) Review ****-

87 mins | 2022

4 star funny but genuinely scary found footage horror.
Deadstream is a 2022 found footage horror/comedy written and directed by Vanessa (V/H/S/99) and Joseph Winter who also stars. It is a Shudder Original, avaialble on the streaming service from Thursday 6th October 2022.
“I’m Shawn Ruddy, the world’s biggest wuss and because I love attention and hate myself, I’m facing all my…more

Angela Mao: Hapkido & Lady Whirlwind Review *****

Cert 15 | 186 mins | 1972

5 Star
Brilliant 70s Martial Arts
The Lightning Hands and Feet of Mao.
Once more, Eureka Entertainment brings us a cracking pair of Martial Arts films, this time featuring the amazing talents of Angela Mao (Enter The Dragon, Thunderbolt) Where we see her as a woman out for vengeance, and the other as she defends her Martial Arts School. Also, they have packed…more

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