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Horror Obsessive

Horror Obsessive is not a Tomatometer-approved publication. Reviews from this publication only count toward the Tomatometer® when written by the following Tomatometer-approved critic(s): Alix Turner, Leo Brady.

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Rating Title | Year Author Quote
They Live in the Grey (2022) Alix Turner I’m sorry if the film sounds too miserable. The content is heavy—right from the start—for sure, but it is rewarding, undoubtedly impressive...
Posted Sep 07, 2022  Edit critic review
3/5
Forgiveness (2021) Alix Turner Forgiveness kept me intrigued throughout, but it was not an easy film to enjoy.
Posted Dec 21, 2021  Edit critic review
3.5/5
The Free Fall (2021) Alix Turner The style seems to combine early noir (even with a character obviously modeled on Mrs. Danvers) with seventies giallo: polished sophistication with sudden brutality.
Posted Dec 21, 2021  Edit critic review
3.5/5
The Deep House (2021) Alix Turner Lots of gruesome fun
Posted Dec 11, 2021  Edit critic review
3/5
Shepherd (2021) Alix Turner Recommend it to lovers of serious horror films who are in sound mental health and less sensitive to sound than myself.
Posted Dec 11, 2021  Edit critic review
3/5
Sharon's Baby (1975) Alix Turner Fun and over-the-top story masquerading as drama.
Posted Dec 11, 2021  Edit critic review
3/5
Dead & Beautiful (2021) Alix Turner Dead & Beautiful is worth watching for a very original perspective on the vampire model, commenting on and then dismissing tropes while also following a rarely observed demographic trying to figure out how and whether to adjust.
Posted Dec 11, 2021  Edit critic review
3.5/5
Happy Times (2019) Alix Turner Very entertaining, with insult-laden dialogue and plenty of creative violence and tension.
Posted Oct 11, 2021  Edit critic review
3.5/5
The Pizzagate Massacre (2020) Alix Turner It's very entertaining and full of surprises, full of situations that appear ludicrous at first, and then when you realise, "Yeah, this could happen," you stop laughing.
Posted Oct 11, 2021  Edit critic review
4/5
Slapface (2021) Alix Turner The two young actors are remarkable in their contrasting roles, with all the nuance required in showing how tough it is to handle guilt, bereavement, and those who remain.
Posted Oct 11, 2021  Edit critic review
3.5/5
Faceless (2021) Alix Turner If you are prepared for some intense surgical special effects and are happy to be caught up in some poor schmuck's nightmares, this one could be for you.
Posted Oct 11, 2021  Edit critic review
3.5/5
Midnight (2021) Alix Turner The direction is terrific, giving us an introduction to Kyung Mi's world first, then showing just how easy it is to be taken in by a smooth stranger.
Posted Oct 11, 2021  Edit critic review
3/5
The Beta Test (2021) Alix Turner The Beta Test is set in the brash, fast-talking world of Hollywood agents, and is a vehicle for commentary about pretense, paranoia, and corporate dick-measuring.
Posted Oct 11, 2021  Edit critic review
2.5/5
King Knight (2021) Alix Turner The dialogue and character writing are sharp and witty all around, with sincere rather than sarcastic delivery from all; and almost everyone is adorable. Yet somehow, King Knight felt just a little too pretentious to me.
Posted Sep 09, 2021  Edit critic review
3/5
Killer Concept (2021) Alix Turner The writing is especially tight, though I do wish we got to find out a little more about the killer's motivations. That said, it is both engaging and entertaining; and when you consider the minuscule budget, it's all around an impressive result.
Posted Sep 09, 2021  Edit critic review
3.5/5
Dawn Breaks Behind the Eyes (2021) Alix Turner One of the shortest films of this year's FrightFest, but also one of the richest; in terms of content, visual style, and meaning.
Posted Sep 09, 2021  Edit critic review
3.5/5
Bloodthirsty (2020) Alix Turner Bloodthirsty isn't so much about its plot: it's about finding one's self, about music; it's about its gothic style and its women. It's all smoothly and impressively done.
Posted Sep 08, 2021  Edit critic review
3/5
The Retaliators (2021) Alix Turner The result I would expect if I put a bunch of horror and metal fans in a room and told them to pool all their favorite things into a brand new film. And why not?
Posted Sep 08, 2021  Edit critic review
3.5/5
Sweetie, You Won't Believe It (2020) Alix Turner Male bonding comedy combined with the horror staples of creepy gas station and disfigured maniac in the redneck swamps. Oh yes: this film certainly delivers a gory-slapstick cocktail
Posted Sep 08, 2021  Edit critic review
3/5
A Perfect Enemy (2021) Alix Turner One of those psychological thrillers that builds up so slowly that it doesn't even look like a thriller at first.
Posted Sep 08, 2021  Edit critic review
4/5
We're All Going to the World's Fair (2021) Alix Turner Out of all the films I've covered on the Fantasia programme, I think this one is my favourite. Others may have stunned or impressed me, but this is one I keep thinking about and look forward to watching again when it reaches a wider release.
Posted Sep 08, 2021  Edit critic review
4.5/5
Hellbender (2021) Alix Turner What really worked for me was the message of personal identity: understand who you are and embrace it, but in your own way, not that of your elders.
Posted Sep 08, 2021  Edit critic review
4.5/5
The Righteous (2021) Alix Turner With heavy philosophical themes (such as redemption and karma) alongside a relatively simple story and almost minimal cast, The Righteous is without a doubt a film to watch out for and one to share with a discerning friend.
Posted Sep 08, 2021  Edit critic review
3/5
The Last Thing Mary Saw (2021) Alix Turner The tension kept me, even if the plot details didn't; I loved the pace and the visual style.
Posted Sep 08, 2021  Edit critic review
3/5
Paul Dood's Deadly Lunch Break (2021) Alix Turner It's a strangely encouraging film, as well as fun/funny/horrible: it tells us that you don't have to be the best to be a winner; and to give ourselves a chance but to give karma a chance first.
Posted Aug 31, 2021  Edit critic review
3.5/5
The Sadness (2021) Alix Turner This is an action horror with the absolute most action and horror, perfect for those of us who want to stare COVID in the face and declare: I've seen worse.
Posted Aug 31, 2021  Edit critic review
5/5
Candyman (2021) Alix Turner Nia DaCosta's Candyman is one of the best new films I've seen this year. This is such a pristine and pertinent film that I feel frankly humbled to be writing about it.
Posted Aug 31, 2021  Edit critic review
3.5/5
Prisoners of the Ghostland (2021) Alix Turner Neither a Nicolas Cage film nor a Sion Sono film; instead, it belongs to both of them, as well as several others.
Posted Aug 31, 2021  Edit critic review
3.5/5
Captive (2020) Alix Turner I've had my fill of films about men capturing women. This one definitely came at the model from a different angle, though. One to watch if you get the chance, before you hear much more about it.
Posted Aug 31, 2021  Edit critic review
3.5/5
Brain Freeze (2021) Alix Turner You can rarely go wrong with Canadian horror. This time, it's comedy horror, with some action/mystery thrown in, but still with plenty of shocking moments and serious messages.
Posted Aug 31, 2021  Edit critic review
4/5
Coming Home in the Dark (2021) Alix Turner There is a huge amount to admire about the film: the way it kept me glued to my seat as I got to know this affectionate family; the way the camera pulled back to show the landscapes and then slammed the door on nature with a sudden brutal act.
Posted Aug 31, 2021  Edit critic review
4/5
Frank & Zed (2020) Alix Turner Frank and Zed is a rare film to be populated entirely by puppets and using practical effects. The affection for the genre shines out of every scene: this is a film I'll be recommending to every horror fan.
Posted Aug 04, 2021  Edit critic review
2.5/5
The Call (2020) Alix Turner Will people enjoy watching The Call? I'm sure some will; perhaps those who are missing their teen TV stars, or those who enjoy being kept guessing. I'm also sure that most horror fans will find much more satisfying fare elsewhere on Shudder.
Posted Jul 12, 2021  Edit critic review
4/5
An Unquiet Grave (2020) Alix Turner What sets An Unquiet Grave apart is its simplicity, though this doesn't minimise the characters' journeys or dismiss any of the genre's heritage.
Posted Jul 08, 2021  Edit critic review
4.5/5
In The Earth (2021) Alix Turner A gluttonous feast for the senses, and even though it was more than enough, I left the cinema wanting to see it again the next day.
Posted Jul 08, 2021  Edit critic review
4.5/5
I Blame Society (2020) Alix Turner In I Blame Society, we're not just watching someone transform into a killer, but we're watching a filmmaker transform from someone capturing a murder to becoming her own subject. In that sense, her life and art steadily reflect each other.
Posted May 05, 2021  Edit critic review
4/5
Boys from County Hell (2020) Alix Turner Definitely worth a watch for an original take on rural horror which defies traditions
Posted Apr 19, 2021  Edit critic review
3.5/5
Meatball Machine (2005) Alix Turner The Japanese cyberpunk splatter pulverised my brain.
Posted Apr 03, 2021  Edit critic review
4/5
Come True (2020) Alix Turner Come True is definitely worth a watch and a listen and a think. You might find it's not easy to do all three at the same time, though.
Posted Mar 16, 2021  Edit critic review
4/5
Relic (2020) Alix Turner A film both simple and complex, with layers of feelings.
Posted Feb 09, 2021  Edit critic review
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