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SCREAM 7

SCREAM 7 - The delayed sequel arrives onscreen after losing its two main stars from the previous two films, hoping Neve Campbell’s return will appease longtime fans. Iain MacLeod reviews this uninspired and pedestrian entry in a long running franchise that splutters onto the screen with none of the verve or wit that made the first film so entertaining and fun.

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THE UGLY STEPSISTER

THE UGLY STEPSISTER - The fairy tale staple gets a horrific, feminist Norwegian makeover in this acclaimed, and Oscar nominated revisionist take. Steven West reviews the new Limited Edition stacked with extras and finds much to enjoy, and have his stomach turned by

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WHISTLE

WHISTLE - An Aztec death whistle causes all sorts of problems for Dafne Keen and her high school friends in Corin Hardy’s latest film. Iain MacLeod reviews this pleasing horror, with its familiar elements executed in fun and stylish fashion.

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V/H/S/HALLOWEEN

V/H/S/HALLOWEEN - The found footage franchise continues with this eighth entry focussing on the theme of every horror fans favourite season. Chris Ward reviews the new Blu-ray release and finds this a strong entry with an imaginative and eclectic mix of gore and scares.

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SEND HELP

SEND HELP - After 17 years, Sam Raimi returns to horror with SEND HELP. Rachel McAdams and Dylan O’Brien play the put-upon worker and alpha-bro boss stranded on a deserted island, finding themselves stuck in a bloody, gory battle for survival. Iain MacLeod reviews this gleefully cruel return to form from one of the genre’s most recognisable directors.

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IRON LUNG

IRON LUNG - Another week, another video game adaptation, this time with the added bonus of being directed by and starring a YouTube personality. IRON LUNG however bucks the trend with its oppressive location and hints of cosmic horror that leaves reviewer Iain MacLeod impressed by Mark Fischbach’s debut.

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PRIMATE

A friendly chimpanzee runs riot with rabies in Johannes Roberts creature feature throwback. Iain MacLeod reviews this gleefully gory horror that makes the most of its simple premise in fun, face ripping style.

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RETURN TO SILENT HILL

Christophe Gans returns to the much loved horror video game franchise with this adaptation of the second game in the series. Iain MacLeod reviews and struggles to engage with a film that amounts to little more than a replication of the feeling you have watching someone else play a game while you wait for your own turn.

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28 YEARS LATER: THE BONE TEMPLE

One more trip to the ravaged lands of Danny Boyle and Alex Garland’s infected UK, courtesy this time of new director Nia Dacosta. Iain MacLeod reviews the massively entertaining entry that brings Ralph Fiennes’ kindly Dr Kelson and Jack O’Connell’s evil Sir Jimmy Crystal face to face in a film which while only being released in the second week of January could end up being one of the best of the year.

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POSSESSION

The long awaited special edition of Andrezj Zulawski’s deranged masterpiece  finally arrives on 4k and Blu-ray, courtesy of Second Sight Films. Iain MacLeod reviews the most essential physical re-issue of the year and finds the film itself still astonishes from its provocative imagery to its still unnerving, hysterical performances from Sam Neill and Isabelle Adjani.

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SILENT NIGHT, DEADLY NIGHT

SILENT NIGHT, DEADLY NIGHT - You better watch out, here’s another remake of the Xmas stalk n’ slash “classic.” Iain MacLeod reviews the latest iteration that tries to do something new with the murderous Santa premise but fails to deliver in this underwhelming and muddled remake.

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RE-ANIMATOR

Ready to buy RE-ANIMATOR again? Steven West (no relation to Herbert) reviews the new extras packed Blu-ray & 4K Limited Edition from Second Sight and finds there’s still lots to love about Stuart Gordon’s classic introduction to Herbert West.

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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.

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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.

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KEEPER

KEEPER - Osgood Perkins returns to dramatic horror with this mysterious tale of a couple taking a vacation out to a remote cabin. Iain MacLeod reviews this tale of paranoia, madness and a whole lot more with its slow burn storytelling and creepy and often surreal imagery.

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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.

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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.

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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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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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