Cert 15 | 121 mins | 2018
3 stars of weather based psychological thriller.
Take Shelter is written and directed by Jeff Nichols (Mud, Midnight Special) and is an interesting look at the issues surrounding mental illness and the resulting social stigma.
“It’s hard to explain, because it’s not just a dream, it’s a feeling. I’m afraid something might be coming. Something not right.”
Curtis (Michael Shannon – The Shape…more
Cert 15 | 107 mins | 1980
4 stars of remastered classic and chilling horror.
The Changeling was first released in 1980 and is based on a story by Russell Hunter and directed by Peter Medak (The Krays, Romeo is Bleeding). This horror classic is now restored and brought to limited edition Blu-ray courtesy of Second Sight, with newly commissioned artwork from Christopher Shy and a host of new…more
Cert 15 | 95 mins | 2018
3 stars of colourful but mildly confusing film noir.
Terminal is written and directed by Vaughn Stein and is a very promising effort for his feature directorial debut.
“There is a place like no other on Earth. A land full of wonder, mystery and danger. Some say that to survive it, you need to be as mad as a hatter, which luckily, I…more
Cert PG | 112 mins | 2018
4 stars of crazy, watery musical adventure.
Lu Over the Wall is a Japanese animated film, featuring screenplay by Reiko Yoshida (A Silent Voice) and Masaaki Yuasa (Ping Pong: The Animation, Night Is Short, Walk On Girl), who also directs the film.
It has all of his trademark strange animation style but this time it’s a children’s film, so it lacks his…more
Cert 18 | 91 mins | 2018
4 stars of blood soaked Viking action.
Of Gods and Warriors is written and directed by David L.G. Hughes (Hard Boiled Sweets) and was originally titled Viking Destiny. It is referred to as such in the special features.
“It is a curse for a child to be born with an absent father…”
Helle (Anna Demetriou in an impressive feature debut) is the only child…more
Cert 15 | 86 mins | 2018
4 star hilarious and action packed comedy horror.
Mayhem is written by Matias Caruso (The Doll Maker, Numbers) and directed by Joe Lynch (Everly, Knights of Badassdom).
“They also state the virus isn’t lethal, which is technically true, but while the virus can’t kill, the infected, or Redders, can.”
The film opens with our ‘hero’ Derek Cho (Steven Yeun – The Walking Dead,…more
Cert 18 | 115 mins | 2018
1 star for this bizarre attempt at a horror film.
Dogged is based on a story written by Charlotte and Richard Rowntree with screenplay by Matthew Davies. It is directed by Richard Rowntree and is his debut feature length film, which certainly shows. The whole thing cries out lack of experience.
“This island is your family. What more could you need?”
Dogged tells…more
