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Caveat
(2020)
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Ygraine Hackett-Cantabrana
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Caveat is an atmospheric set piece that is guaranteed to make the hairs on your arm stand up, exploring the cruelty of human nature and the frailty of the human psyche.
Posted Jul 09, 2024
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A Banquet
(2021)
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Ygraine Hackett-Cantabrana
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It is through the use of everyday things such as scraping plates, blenders and close up of mouths and eyes, that Paxton is able to expertly create an uncomfortable and tense watch, lending moments of body horror to an otherwise sterile environment.
Posted Jul 09, 2024
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Deadly Games
(1982)
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Ygraine Hackett-Cantabrana
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There is little to no tension, due partly to the film’s inclusion of stereotypical montages set against hilariously 80s music.
Posted Jul 09, 2024
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Vampyr
(1932)
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Ygraine Hackett-Cantabrana
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Vampyr is an experimental film, being less of a straightforward story and more of a display of Dreyer’s filmmaking prowess.
Posted Jul 09, 2024
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5/5
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The Leech
(2022)
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Ygraine Hackett-Cantabrana
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The Leech is at times comedic, whilst still retaining absolute tension over viewers, with unexpected twists and turns this morality tale depicts the fraud and deceit that the Catholic church has become known for.
Posted Jul 09, 2024
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Pennywise: The Story of IT
(2021)
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Ygraine Hackett-Cantabrana
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Essential viewing not only for fans of Stephen King, but also for genre film fans and aspiring filmmakers as the documentary offers an insight into the process undertaken to transform the story from page to screen
Posted Jul 09, 2024
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The Scary of Sixty-First
(2021)
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Ygraine Hackett-Cantabrana
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Do we really need a film where the despicable actions of sexual abusers are brushed off as the fault of Satan and his followers, or should this have been a film that held Epstein and others like him accountable?
Posted Jul 09, 2024
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Two Witches
(2021)
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Ygraine Hackett-Cantabrana
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the gore and special effects are very gratifying for fans of 1970s occult horror, especially as the ending descends into a pure ode to Dario Argento’s Suspiria (1977).
Posted Jul 09, 2024
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Stalker
(2022)
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Ygraine Hackett-Cantabrana
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As the second half of the chamber piece evolves, unfortunately, the main message becomes a little bit muddled, but the visceral gore that ensues brings an entertaining value that more than makes up for its convoluted conclusion.
Posted Jul 09, 2024
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The Retaliators
(2021)
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Ygraine Hackett-Cantabrana
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With a lack of any real solid main character energy or perspective, it becomes muddled as to which player the audiences are meant to follow and align themselves with.
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Nanny
(2022)
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Ygraine Hackett-Cantabrana
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When the monstrosity of motherhood in horror is discussed, Nanny is an integral and important addition to the conversation among titles such as The Babadook (2014), Rosemary’s Baby (1968) and Hereditary (2018).
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Sorry About the Demon
(2022)
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Ygraine Hackett-Cantabrana
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Playing to its strength of slapstick style qualities, it manages to avoid veering into the cringy, instead being a delightfully straightforward and thoroughly entertaining story
Posted Jul 09, 2024
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Project Wolf Hunting
(2022)
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Ygraine Hackett-Cantabrana
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Project Wolf Hunting is a thoroughly entertaining gore-fest, ideal for fans of the extreme and continues the tradition of South Korea being a shining beacon of horror and violent thrillers.
Posted Jul 09, 2024
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Jethica
(2022)
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Ygraine Hackett-Cantabrana
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Jethica is largely a beautifully cinematic expression of loneliness and the inbetween.
Posted Jul 09, 2024
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Influencer
(2023)
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Ygraine Hackett-Cantabrana
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Whilst there is definitely the bones of a taut and conceptual thriller, Influencer seems to be missing the meat to make it a fully worthwhile watch.
Posted Jul 09, 2024
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She Came from the Woods
(2022)
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Ygraine Hackett-Cantabrana
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She Came From The Woods has some thoroughly entertaining moments which include a hoard of homicidal possessed children, as well as the levels of gore employed which appear to be a love letter to practical effects maestro Tom Savini.
Posted Jul 09, 2024
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Cocaine Bear
(2023)
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Ygraine Hackett-Cantabrana
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The Universal Pictures produced comedy horror is silly and at times utterly ridiculous, yet anyone placing these qualities in a negative light is completely missing the point at how unbelievable the origin story actually is.
Posted Jul 09, 2024
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Elevator Game
(2023)
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Ygraine Hackett-Cantabrana
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Elevator Game is haunted and hindered by strained and unnatural dialogue, and despite its relatively brisk running time of just over 90 minutes, the film suffers from lethargic pacing.
Posted Jul 09, 2024
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Calvaire
(2004)
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Ygraine Hackett-Cantabrana
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Calvaire is a hauntingly grim portrayal of the dangers that a misogynistic society provides for all genders, and with it’s violence, nihilism, and utter lack of hope, it’s a stalwart of the New French Extremity movement.
Posted Jul 09, 2024
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The Puppetman
(2023)
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Ygraine Hackett-Cantabrana
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While audiences can appreciate The Puppetman for attempting to put a less tropey spin on the occult and possession horror, it’s lack of a strong direction causes it to just fall short from a well rounded and satisfying entry into the horror sub-genre.
Posted Jul 09, 2024
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When Evil Lurks
(2023)
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Ygraine Hackett-Cantabrana
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When Evil Lurks is a powerhouse of a possession film, [...] cementing Demián Rugna further as an absolute master of horror in the making.
Posted Jul 09, 2024
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Godless: The Eastfield Exorcism
(2022)
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Ygraine Hackett-Cantabrana
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With powerful performances and a genuinely upsetting conclusion, Godless: The Eastfield Exorcism competently conveys how humanity is worse than any imagined demonic monster.
Posted Jul 09, 2024
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It's a Wonderful Knife
(2023)
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Ygraine Hackett-Cantabrana
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It’s A Wonderful Knife is a competent gateway horror film for teenagers looking to dip their toes into the genre, with enough heart and warmth to satiate those looking for a little more festive feelings in their holiday slashers.
Posted Jul 09, 2024
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The Angry Black Girl and Her Monster
(2023)
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Ygraine Hackett-Cantabrana
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Laya DeLeon Hayes as Vicaria is electric as the tortured yet determined creator and the film itself is an incredible interpretation and modernisation of a gothic work from over 300 years ago
Posted Jul 09, 2024
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