Cert 15 | 85 mins | 2020
4 stars of excellent British Sci-fi Horror film.
Alien Outbreak is written and directed by award-winning VFX artist and filmmaker Neil Rowe (Robot World). His expertise in special effects are clearly evident throughout this action packed sci-fi horror tale.
For what was obviously a low budget affair, this is a very effective film which makes the most of the available resources.
“It’s trying…more
Cert 18 | 85 mins | 2020
3 stars of deeply disturbing thriller.
The Fanatic is written and directed by Fred Durst (The Education of Charlie Banks) of Limp Bizkit fame. It has the definite feel of something written through experience, the whole thing feels very personal, unfortunately almost like a vendetta against autistic people and possibly even fans in places.
“Ghost train is too typical. I need something…more
Cert 15 | 90 mins | 2020
3 star surprisingly good supernatural horror/thriller.
Echoes of Fear is written by Brian Avenet-Bradley (Malignant, Dark Remains) who also directs alongside wife Laurence Avenet-Bradley (Freez’er). It has created a stir on the US festival circuit, winning numerous best feature awards and is presented in the UK On-demand, on Digital and DVD courtesy of Second Sight Films.
“You see, there’s a reason why…more
Cert PG | 95 mins | 2020
4 stars of heartwarming family adventure.
The Call of the Wild is a 2020 film based on the 1903 novel of the same name by Jack London (White Fang, The Iron Heel) with screenplay by Michael Green (American Gods). It is directed by Chris Sanders (The Croods, How To Train Your Dragon) and is his live action feature debut.
“I think your…more
Cert 12A | 117 mins | 2020
4 stars of lavish fantasy extravaganza.
The Iron Mask: Mystery of the Dragon Seal is a Russian/Chinese co-production. It is the sequel to the Russian film Viy and was originally titled Viy 2: Journey to China. It is directed by Oleg Stepchenko (Forbidden Kingdom, Velvet Revolution).
“Go back and exercise gentlemen. Perfect your bodies. Remember, a healthy body houses a healthy mind.”
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85 mins | 2020
3 star well written psychological thriller.
Confessional is a Shudder exclusive release available to stream from Thursday 28th May 2020. It is written by Jennifer Bosworth and directed by Brad T. Gottfred (Orgies and the Meaning of Life) and is a very good offering from two relative unknowns.
“Tell Your Truth or Face Your Consequences.”
The film opens with a statement ‘The following…more
Cert 15 | 95 mins | 2020
3 star sinister but slow supernatural horror.
The Final Wish is written by Jeffrey Reddick (creator of the Final Destination franchise) and directed by Timothy Woodward Jr. (Gangsterland, Hickok). It is available to stream on Digital HD from 25th May courtesy of Signature Entertainment.
“The Universe demands balance. For every yin there must be a yang. For there to be good there…more
