REVIEWS
Cinema, Blu-ray/4K, Streaming and VOD Releases - Reviewed By Fans For Fans
MAXXXINE
The saga of Maxine Minx comes to a close with MAXXXINE, released on limited edition 4K and Blu-ray courtesy of Second Sight. Steven West reviews the 80’s set slasher that cements Mia Goth’s status as a horror perennial and pays tribute to giallo, De Palma, and Frankie Goes to Hollywood in fun style.
PEARL
The middle entry of Ti West’s X Trilogy, considered by many to be the best, is released on a limited edition 4K and Blu-ray courtesy of Second Sight. Steven West reviews the 1920’s set horror melodrama that sees the murderous Pearl set out on her ill-fated quest for fame and fortune.
STRANGE HARVEST
True crime meets cosmic horror in Stuart Ortiz’s genre mash-up, detailing the increasingly horrifying killing spree of serial killer Mr. Shiny. Iain MacLeod reviews this grisly horror that takes a familiar format to tell something quite original.
MARTYRS
One of the most extreme, and divisive, horror films of all time receives a 4K upgrade and a raft of in-depth special features from Eureka Entertainment. Iain MacLeod reviews Pascal Laugier’s descent into ultimate horror to see if it still has the power to shock and unsettle. Spoiler: it does.
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.
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.
THE DOLLMAN TOYBOX: DOLLMAN X DEMONIC TOYS COLLECTION
Dollman! Demonic Toys! Together again at last in this comprehensive boxset that compiles the 90’s VHS favourites into one comprehensive boxset from 101 Films. Chris Ward provides a comprehensive review of these pint sized terrors in all their gory adventures.
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.
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.
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.
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.
THE MAN IN THE WHITE VAN
Loosely based on a true story, this tale of a series of murders that took place in 1970’s Florida treads over-familiar ground to predictable and safe effect. Steven West reviews this pedestrian thriller that features Sean Astina and Ali Larter.
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 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.
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.
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.