4 stars of brilliantly unsettling sci-fi horror.
Possessor is written and directed by Brandon Cronenberg (Antiviral), son of legendary director David Cronenberg (The Fly, Naked Lunch). It is clear right from the start that a talent for telling surreal and fascinating stories runs in the family.
This is a modern sci-fi which pushes the boundaries of the acceptable at every turn, very satisfying to watch.
It is…more
Cert 12A | 96 mins | 2024
3 star moving and thought-provoking drama.
The New Boy is a 2024 Australian historical fantasy film written and directed by Warwick Thornton. Filmed on location in South Australia, the magnificent scenery is showcased to excellent effect.
It is showing exclusively in cinemas in the UK and Ireland from 15th March 2024, courtesy of Signature Entertainment.
“Dear brother, I am writing to tell you…more
Cert 12A | 110 mins | 2024
4 star amusing and informative coming-of-age story.
The Lyricist Wannabe is a 2024 Hong Kong teen comedy written and directed by Norris Wong (My Prince Edward) which draws inspiration from her own life. It offers a fascinating insight in the world of Cantopop and it’s creation.
It is presented here in Cantonese with English and Chinese subtitles and is showing in selected…more
Cert 15 | 175 mins | 1973
4 Star
The Man, The Stare, The Fist.
By 1973, director Ryûichi Takamori (Yakuza deka: Oretachi ni haka wa nai, Yakuza deka: Kyofu no doku gasu) was well established as a director in the action, crime genre, and also collaborating with Sonny Chiba (The Street Fighter Trilogy, YAKUZA WOLF 1 & 2, The Executioner Collection, THE BULLET TRAIN). Now comes these two…more
Cert TBC (15) | 87 mins | 2017
4 Star
Death, Vengeance and The Bush Knife.
This South African indie film comes via writer/ director Renaldo Kell (Legacy of Steel). This film was created on a microbudget and done in his spare time. Renaldo has pulled off an amazing job to bring us a full length film that keeps you gripped to the end, he’s a man with talent…more
Cert VOD (15) | 101 mins | 2024
3 Star
The Victorian Monster.
Writer/director, and producer Paul Dudbridge (Horizon (TV Series), Fear the Invisible Man) takes the great story of Victor Frankenstein and drags it into the Victorian era, with this new tale of mad scientists-taxidermists. Frankenstein Legacy is one to sit next to your Hammer Horror collection.
1790, the Arctic Ocean, a whaling vessel sits nestled in amongst the pack…more
Cert 12 | 300 mins | 2024
4 star continuation of this atmospheric and uplifting sporting anime.
Tsurune is a 2023 Japanese anime based on the light novel series written by Kotoko Ayano and illustrated by Chinatsu Morimoto. Adapted for anime by Kyoto Animation (K-On!!, Love, Chunibyo and Other Delusions), it is directed by Takuya Yamamura (Sound! Euphonium).
It is available to own in the UK on Blu-ray from 4th March 2024, courtesy of…more
