Cert 15 | 100 mins | 2019
3 stars of brooding psychological thriller.
Kaleidoscope is a claustrophobic and glum British psychological thriller, written and directed by Rupert Jones (Coming Up, The Sickie), brother of the star Toby Jones (First Cow, Out of Blue) and is his directorial debut.
“If it sends you off somewhere, I’ll come and get you. Come on”
Carl (Toby Jones) is a gardener ex-convict living alone…more
Cert 18 | 80 mins | 1984
3 stars, terrible film but great package for the horror enthusiast.
The Prey was originally released in 1984, although it was filmed between 1978 and 1980. It was written by Summer and Edwin Brown (Every Woman Has a Fantasy) who also directed.
It has been saved from V.H.S. obscurity enjoying a 2K restoration courtesy of Arrow Video.
“Well, I’m going to take a…more
Cert U | 89 mins | 2019
5 stars of heartfelt performance and true passion.
Amazing Grace was originally recorded in 1972 and is directed by Alan Elliot and Sydney Pollack (Tootsie, Out of Africa).
“Tonight, I would like you to receive the first lady of music, Miss Aretha Franklin..”
In 1972, Aretha Franklin, the undisputed Queen of Soul, brought producer Jerry Wexler, her backup singers, and the legendary Atlantic…more
Cert 18 | 122 mins | 1978
5 stars of powerful and harrowing Australian drama.
The Chant of Jimmie Blacksmith was originally released in 1978 and is based on the novel of the same name by Thomas Keneally (Schindler’s Ark). The screen adaptation was written, directed and produced by Fred Schepisi (Six Degrees of Separation).
It is presented here courtesy of Eureka Entertainment as part of their Masters of…more
Cert 18 | 91 mins | 1977
4 stars of classic David Cronenberg madness.
Rabid is written and directed by David Cronenberg (The Brood, eXistenZ) and was originally released in 1977.
Set in Canada, it has all of his trademark visceral horror, with plenty of special effects. They don’t call him the King of Venereal Horror for nothing.
“I have to have blood, it’s all I can eat. And it’s…more
99 mins | 2019
4 stars of delicious easter eggs for Kevin Smith fans.
Madness in the Method enjoyed it’s European premiere at FrightFest 2019. It is written by Dominic Burns (Allies, Alien Uprising) and Chris Anastasi (Annie Waits) and is the directorial debut of Jason Mewes (Clerks, Dogma).
“Walk in there like you’re the authority and drop some method on their asses.”
Jason Mewes, playing himself,…more
Cert 15 | 96 mins | 2019
4 stars of quality Glaswegian country music.
Wild Rose is written by Nicole Taylor (The White Queen, Ashes to Ashes) and directed by Tom Harper (Peaky Blinders, War and Peace). The soundtrack includes both cover versions and songs written specifically for the film and the majority are performed by lead actress Jessie Buckley (Chernobyl, The Woman in White).
“Where do you think…more
