OBEX - A lonely computer programmer sets off on a nightmarish adventure to rescue his beloved dog within OBEX, a mysterious computer game. Iain MacLeod reviews this low-budget, dreamlike odyssey through a low-tech lens that works its spell successfully and signals more great things from director and star Albert Birney.

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.

ROSE OF NEVADA review- Writer and director Mark Jenkins returns to the sea in his own inimitable style with the starry pair of George Mackay and Calum Turner in tow. Iain MacLeod reviews the haunting time slip drama playing this years Glasgow Film Festival, which may earn the director even more fans drawn to his oblique and spellbinding style

GOOD LUCK, HAVE FUN, DON’T DIE - Stop looking at your phones! Gore Verbinski returns to directing duties with Sam Rockwell travelling back in time to stop a lethal AI from taking over the world with the help of a mismatched group of diners. Iain MacLeod reviews a film packed full of familiar tropes and beats but still finds much to be amused by.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The late 80’s VHS rental favourite returns in a limited edition Blu-ray from 101 Films in all of its camp, cheesy glory. Iain MacLeod reviews to see if this tale of sorority babes, horny dudes and a mischievous wish granting imp has stood the test of time.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

The Texas Chain Saw Massacre receives yet another in-depth documentary, courtesy of Alexandre O. Philippe. Stephen King and Takashi Miike, among others, discuss what the film means to them. Iain MacLeod reviews a documentary that, despite the personal viewpoints, struggles to shed new light on an over-familiar subject.

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.

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.