85 mins | 2022
3 stars of creepy and very muddy horror.
Mandrake is a 2022 film set in the Norhern Ireland town of Ballylee. It is written Matt Harvey (An Acyt of Defiance) and directed by Lynne Davison, her feature directorial debut. It is a Shudder Original, available now on the streamning service.
“I have to fit you with a monitoring tag. Stays on six…more
Cert 18 | 180 mins | 2013
4 star glorious restoration of an American classic.
The Wolf of Wall Street is an American true life drama based on the incredible antics of stock broker Jordan Belfort. Originally released in 2013, it features a screenplay by Terence Winter (The Sopranos, Boardwalk Empire) and was directed by the legend that is Martin Scorsese (Hugo, The Aviator).
“The world of investing can…more
Cert 15 | 94 mins | 2022
4 star tender and emotional coming-of-age story.
Dear Zoe is a 2022 American drama film based on the 2005 novel of the same name by Philip Beard (Lost in the Garden) and adapted for the screen by Marc Lhormer. Directed by Gren Wells (The Road Within, A Little Bit of Heaven) it is available in the Uk on Digital Platforms from…more
119 mins | 2022
3 star spooky high rise horror.
Satan’s Slaves: Communion is a 2022 Indonesian supernatural horror film. Written and directed by Joko Anwar (Gundala, Impetigore) it is the sequel to the 2017 film Satan’s Slaves. It is the first Indonesian film shot with Imax technology and is a Shudder Original, available now on the streaming service, with English subtitles. It is highly…more
Cert 15 | 97 mins | 2022
3 star unnerving body-image horror film.
A Banquet is a British horror/thriller written by Justin Bull (Merge) and an impressive feature directorial debut from Ruth Paxton, who shows a great deal of promise. Originally a Shudder exclusive, it is available on Limited Edition Blu-ray from 31st October 2022, courtesy of Second Sight Films, perfect for Halloween.
“You’re not crazy. There is something going on and…more
Cert 18 | 103 mins | 2022
3 star emotional creature feature.
Nix is a 2022 psychological horror, written and directed by Anthony C. Ferrante (Sharknado, Forgotten Evil).
With it’s basis in German folklore, this new horror is available to own on Digital Platforms from 31st October 2022 (just in time for Halloween!), courtesy of Central City Media.
“You’re not their babysitter Jack. They’re grown ups. One day you’re going…more
Cert 18 | 2022
4 stars for this excellent restoration of a horror cult classic.
Videodrome was originally released in 1983 and is written and directed by the master himself, David Cronenberg (Naked Lunch, eXistenZ, The Fly). It has enjoyed a 4K restoration of both the Director’s Cut and the US Theatrical Cut, courtesy of Arrow Video.
It is a daring and perhaps cautionary tale of sexual…more
