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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.

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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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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.

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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.

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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

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CHAIN REACTIONS

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.

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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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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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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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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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ROW

ROW - A small boat covered in bloodstains with a sole survivor washing ashore in the North of Scotland provides the mystery at the heart of ROW. Iain MacLeod reviews the psychological thriller from debut director Matthew Losasso.


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