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THE CONJURING: LAST RITES

THE CONJURING: LAST RITES - The adventures of paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren come to a close in underwhelming style. Iain MacLeod reviews this overlong entry that used up all its scares a long time ago and features next to no actual conjuring like the rest of these films.




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SOMNIUM

SOMNIUM - Dreams can come true, but so can nightmares in Racheal Cain’s directorial debut SOMNIUM. Chris Ward reviews the sci-fi/horror that sees Chloë Levine explore an all too familiar otherworldly landscape that sticks its fantastical in the background in favour of something more conventional.


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ROW

ROW - A small boat covered in bloodstains with a sole survivor washing ashore in the North of Scotland provides the mystery at the heart of ROW. Iain MacLeod reviews the psychological thriller from debut director Matthew Losasso.


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THE TOXIC AVENGER - UNCUT

THE TOXIC AVENGER - UNCUT - An alternative review to last week's FrightFest premiere, Bev Tew takes a look at the long awaited remake of the Troma classic which sees Peter Dinklage taking on the titular role in this gory, slapstick update.

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EDDINGTON

EDDINGTON - Ari Aster’s dark satire of the pandemic and its effect on a clueless anti-mask small town sheriff played by Joaquin Phoenix veers off in several thrilling and unexpected directions. Iain MacLeod reviews one of the most divisive  and wickedly entertaining films of the year.

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THE INNKEEPERS

THE INNKEEPERS - Ti West’s scary and sad ghost story receives the deluxe Second Sight treatment with its new limited edition 4K release. Steven West checks in to see if the film has stood the test of time and dives into the copious amount of extras.

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TROUBLE EVERY DAY

TROUBLE EVERY DAY - Clare Denis’ French arthouse cinema take on vampires and cannibals lands on limited edition 4K and Blu-ray, courtesy of Eureka Entertainment. Iain MacLeod reviews this forerunner of the New French Extremity movement to see if it still has the power to disturb and provoke.

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TOGETHER

TOGETHER - Alison Brie and Dave Franco literally experience what happens when you can’t tear yourself away from your better half. Iain MacLeod reviews the body horror hit that has just as much to say about dysfunctional relationships as it does about bodily parts fusing together. Warning - also contains Spice Girls songs on the soundtrack.

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NOBODY 2

NOBODY 2 - Bob Odenkirk returns as Hutch Mansell, the unassuming one man hit squad, looking to spend some quality vacation time with his put upon family. But Sharon Stone’s bloodthirsty crime boss has other ideas. Iain MacLeod reviews this eagerly awaited sequel but finds himself far less impressed this time around.

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WEAPONS

Zach Cregger’s eagerly anticipated follow up to BARBARIAN finally arrives in cinemas. Does the story of a missing class of school children running off into the night justify the hype? Iain MacLeod  examines the various mysteries of this summer's latest horror hit in his spoiler-free review.

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WHEN EVIL LURKS (CUANDO ACECHA LA MALDAD)

WHEN EVIL LURKS - Demián Rugna’s possession shocker makes a more than welcome debut on 4K and Blu-ray in this stacked special edition from Second Sight. Iain MacLeod reviews the Argentinian instant classic that tears up the rule book in ferocious and disturbing fashion.













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BRING HER BACK

BRING HER BACK - The Philippou brothers return with a chilling dive into grief and possession. Bev Tew reviews this raw and emotional descent into trauma, and the haunting cost of holding on too tight.














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ZOMBIE FLESH EATERS

ZOMBIE FLESH EATERS - One of the most famous video nasties of all time receives an eye gouging 4K upgrade and wealth of new extras courtesy of Arrow Video. Chris Ward reviews this new release of Lucio Fulci’s gut munching classic.














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SAINT CLARE

SAINT CLARE - College studies, religious visions and serial killing. It’s all in a day's work for Bella Thorne’s Saint Clare. Robyn Fraser reviews Mitzi Peirone’s hallucinatory thriller to see if these elements cohere to deliver a satisfying product.











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I KNOW WHAT YOU DID LAST SUMMER

I KNOW WHAT YOU DID LAST SUMMER - 1997: A group of friends cover up a fatal accident and fall prey to a killer in a fisherman’s slicker and hat. 2025: A different group of friends cover up a different fatal accident and fall prey to a different  killer in a fisherman’s slicker and hat. Iain MacLeod reviews this latest revival that has him realising he doesn’t care what anyone did last summer.











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THE STUFF

 THE STUFF - Larry Cohen’s cult classic oozes onto disc once more in a 4K remaster courtesy of Arrow Video. Chris Ward reviews the old VHS favourite and finds it enjoyable as ever along with the extra serving of copious special features.













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THE SHROUDS

THE SHROUDS - David Cronenberg proves he still has the goods in this grief driven techno conspiracy thriller. Iain MacLeod reviews this unflinching and haunting work that distills all that was and still is great about the Canadian auteur.













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TOURIST TRAP

TOURIST TRAP - A bunch of youths go for a drive in the country and come across a sinister waxworks museum run by friendly old Chuck Connors. What could go wrong? Chris Ward reviews the fondly remembered  and influential 70’s slasher re-released on Blu-Ray from 101 Films Black Label. 












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M3GAN 2.0

M3GAN 2.0 - The internet’s favourite dancing killer robot returns in a sequel that delivers more of what made her so popular while taking a page out of the TERMINATOR 2 playbook with added action and a winning sense of humour. Iain MacLeod reviews this surprisingly superior sequel.











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CASTLE FREAK

CASTLE FREAK - Stuart Gordon’s lean mean slice of 90’s gothic is re-released in a special edition courtesy of 101 Films Black Label. Iain MacLeod reviews what could be the most lurid of the much missed directors collaborations with Barbara Crampton and Jeffrey Combs.











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