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IN THE MOUTH OF MADNESS

“Do you read Sutter Cane?” John Carpenter’s riff on Lovecraftian mythology with a meta twist receives a much needed 4K upgrade special edition, courtesy of Arrow Video. Chris Ward reviews the underrated film, whose reputation keeps growing year by year.

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FRANKENSTEIN

Finally, someone decided to adapt Frankenstein into a film! Guillermo Del Toro’s long in the works passion project arrives briefly on cinema screens before it shuffles onto Netflix. Iain MacLeod reviews the lavish spectacle that aims to be the definitive adaptation of Mary Shelley’s immortal classic but somehow comes up short.

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THE DIABOLICAL DR Z

Jess Franco’s 1966 tale of a revenge driven mad scientist and her possession of a poison taloned exotic dancer reaches Blu-ray courtesy of Eureka Entertainment. Iain MacLeod reviews this slice of vintage Euro-Pulp from one of cult cinema's most distinctive figures.

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BLACK PHONE 2

The Black Phone rings once more as The Grabber returns to wreak vengeance on teenagers Finney and Gwen as they investigate a series of disturbing murders from the past. Iain MacLeod reviews the sequel that delves fully into the supernatural and proves to be more satisfying than its predecessor.

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THE ISLAND

Eureka Entertainment present this obscure yet memorable Hong Kong horror where a class of geography students come face to face with a trio of familial maniacs looking to continue their bloodline. Iain MacLeod reviews the film, presented for the first time on Blu-ray anywhere outside of Asia.

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THE AMBULANCE

Cult writer/director Larry Cohen’s tale of a sinister ambulance snatching victims off the streets of New York arrives on Blu-ray for the first time in the UK from Eureka Entertainment. Iain MacLeod reviews the fun B-movie that also boasts a fun loud-mouthed performance from Eric Roberts.

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FORGIVE US ALL

Post-apocalyptic zombie time once more, but this time with a New Zeaand neo-western twist. Lily Sullivan plays a grieving mother, caught between government agents and howling zombies. Steven West reviews this grim, emotional tale set against a familiar backdrop.

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GOOD BOY

One of the most buzzed about horror films of the year, GOOD BOY takes a look at a supernatural siege through the eyes of Indy, a faithful dog fearing for his owner's life. Iain MacLeod reviews this inventive, smart and totally original film that will have you scanning your pets behaviour for years to come.

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HIM

A young quarterback’s dream opportunity to train with his idol takes a nightmarish turn into the dark side of fame. Iain MacLeod reviews this muddled and clumsy misstep from producer Jordan Peele..

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THE STRANGERS: CHAPTER 2

The most stretched out and unwanted remake continues, with this wheel spinning middle installment. Iain MacLeod reviews a film that barely advances its story and simultaneously over-explains absolutely everything to deadening, mystifying effect.

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CREEPSHOW 2

Arrow Video re-release the sequel to George Romero’s much loved anthology on a remastered 4K disc. Chris Ward reviews the polished up tribute to 50’s horror comics of this once maligned, now cult 80’s favourite.

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IN VITRO

In a climate ravaged future, a husband and wife conducting genetic experiments on their farm soon sense someone, or something, may be trying to get to them. Iain MacLeod reviews this low-key, low-budget sci-fi that is big on ideas with a dark secret at its heart.

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THE PUSHER TRILOGY

THE PUSHER TRILOGY - Nicolas Winding Refn’s hard hitting trilogy examining the Danish underworld finally gains an upgraded home release from Second Sight Films. Iain MacLeod reviews this set of films that are every bit as gripping and darkly entertaining as they were over two decades ago in one of the year's most essential 4K releases.

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THE LONG WALK

THE LONG WALK - After years in development hell, Stephen King’s grim and influential classic novel finally strolls onscreen from director Francis Lawrence and an excellent cast.. Iain MacLeod goes the distance with an adaptation that refuses to tone the hard edges of the story down, resulting in one of the best films of the year.


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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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