REVIEWS
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SISU: ROAD TO REVENGE
Aatami and his canine sidekick are back in this gleefully gory sequel that amps up the outrageous and cartoonish action and violence in fun style. Iain MacLeod reviews a sequel that throws in enough wrinkles, such as Stephen Lang’s sadistic villain, that it remains fresh enough while still retaining the elements that made the first film so memorable.
THE RUNNING MAN
Edgar Wright’s adaptation of Stephen King’s prescient novel struggles to match the tone not only of its source material but also finds itself lacking in comparison to Schwarzenegger’s daft 80’s actioner. Iain MacLeod reviews this missed opportunity that is also Wright’s least satisfying film to date.
PREDATOR: BADLANDS
Everyone’s favourite breed of alien hunter returns in a story which twists the formula, with a cast out Yautja battling for his honour on the deadliest planet in the galaxy, with a severely damaged, yet very cheerful Weyland Yutani synth providing help. Iain MacLeod reviews Dan Trachtenberg’s eagerly awaited new entry in the PREDATOR saga.
BUGONIA
Yorgos Lanthimos and Emma Stone re-unite for BUGONIA, a remake of the South Korean black-comedy SAVE THE GREEN PLANET. Jesse Plemons plays an unhinged beekeeper who kidnaps a high flying CEO, convinced she is an alien destroying the planet. Iain MacLeod reviews and finds himself underwhelmed by the laidback direction that fails to compare to the original
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.