Cert U | 74 mins | 1957
4 stars of surreally beautiful German fairy tale.
The Singing Ringing Tree is an East German film originally released in 1957, based on a story by the Brothers Grimm. Its original name was Das singende, klingende Bäumchen. It is directed by Francesco Stefani, with a screen play by Anne Geelhaar and first made it to the UK in 1960, when…more
Cert PG | 68 mins | 2021
4 stars of animated festive family fun on the farm.
Christmas at Cattle Hill is an enchanting Norwegian animated film for children, written by Ole Christian Solbakken and directed by Will Ashurst (Anchors Up). It is presented here on Digital Platforms with an English dub courtesy of Signature Entertainment.
“Sheds and Wildlife are going to wet themselves with seasonal glee. It’s the…more
Cert 15 | 95 mins | 1975
3 stars of quintessentially seventies exploitation horror.
The Monster (a.k.a. I Don’t Want to be Born) is a British horror film, originally released in 1975. Based on a story by Nato De Angeles and with a screenplay by Stanley Price (Shout at the Devil), it was directed by Peter Sasdy (The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole Aged 13¾). Largely mocked upon…more
96 mins | 2021
4 stars of original and relevant found footage horror.
Followed is an American supernatural horror, found footage film. Written by Todd Klick (Miles and the American Musical), it is the very impressive feature debut of director Antoine Le, firmly marking him out as one to watch.
“About not staying at the hotel, are you kidding me? Dude, it’s ooger booger nonsense, there’s…more
Cert 12A | 95 mins | 2021
4 star fascinating music documentary.
The Beatles and India is the feature debut of Ajoy Bose, co-directed by Pete Compton and produced by British Indian music entrepreneur Reynold D’Silva. It is inspired by Ajoy Bose’s book Across the Universe. It takes a look at this crucial period of the development of the Beatles from a fresh perspective.
“When I first heard Indian…more
100 mins | 2021
4 stars of in-your-face found footage horror anthology.
V/H/S/94 is an American horror film released in 2021 and is the fourth film in the popular V/H/S franchise. It takes the form of five short stories, each written and directed by a different person and each gloriously blood soaked in it’s own way. Following it’s success at Fantastic Fest 2021 it will…more
Cert 18 | 95 mins | 2021
3 star silly but enjoyable horror anthology.
Just in time for Halloween we have this unabashed celebration of any horror fan’s favourite holiday. Bad Candy is written and directed by Scott B. Hansen (Monumental) and Desiree Connell (The Possession Experiment). Following it’s success on the festival circuit, Bad Candy is now enjoying a UK Digital and DVD release courtesy of Kaleidoscope…more
