REVIEWS
Cinema, Blu-ray/4K, Streaming and VOD Releases - Reviewed By Fans For Fans
THE CREEP TAPES: SEASON ONE
THE CREEP TAPES: SEASON ONE - Mark Duplass returns as Peachfuzz, the over-friendly murderer who likes nothing more than filming and making his victims as awkward as possible his victims before dispatching them. Chris Ward reviews the Blu-ray of the recent SHUDDER series to see if it captures the strengths of the film in episodic format.
FINAL DESTINATION: BLOODLINES
FINAL DESTINATION: BLOODLINES - Remember to look both ways when you’re crossing the road if you venture out to the cinema to witness the return of one of horror’s most inventive franchises. Iain MacLeod reviews the long awaited sequel that revives and refreshes the series and will have you questioning if that piercing you’re thinking of getting is a good idea.
UNTIL DAWN
UNTIL DAWN - With video game adaptations on the rise on both TV and cinema screens, does David Sandberg’s adaptation of the horror favourite keep with the upward trend? Or is this just one more entry to the failure pile? Steven West presses ‘play again’ to investigate.
MOTORPSYCHO
MOTORPSYCHO - Russ Meyer’s lurid tale of bikers, buxom women and red blooded veterinarians seeking vengeance in the desert is released on a beautifully remastered 4K disc courtesy of Severin Films. Iain MacLeod reviews this vintage B-movie that still manages to raise an eyebrow with its racy thrills.
THE HOUSE OF THE DEVIL
THE HOUSE OF THE DEVIL - The film that put Ti West on the map is now released in a snazzy limited edition Blu-ray set. Steven West reviews the slow-burn retro shocker released next week from Second Sight Films.
THE COFFEE TABLE
THE COFFEE TABLE - With a reputation as one of the darkest horror films in many a year, director Caye Casas tragic tale of the worst furniture choice ever made finally receives a UK home release. Iain MacLeod reviews yet another stacked release from Second Sight Films
CREEPOZOIDS
CREEPOZOIDS - Yet another VHS store perennial is released and upgraded on Blu-Ray, courtesy of 101 Films. Chris Ward reviews the low budget Alien knock off that makes up for its budgetary limitations with impressive creature FX and dollops of gore.
SHRUNKEN HEADS
SHRUNKEN HEADS - The early 90’s DTV oddity is brought into the digital age courtesy of a Blu-ray upgrade from 101 Films. Chris Ward reviews the low budget comedy horror favourite.
MABUSE LIVES!
MABUSE LIVES! - Fritz Lang’s immortal supervillain makes a welcome return to home video in his return to 1960’s Germany over six increasingly outlandish yet entertaining films. Iain MacLeod reviews this handsomely presented limited edition from Eureka Entertainment.
SCANNERS
SCANNERS - David Cronenberg’s sci-fi body horror classic of warring psychics finally gets an upgraded home release courtesy of Second Sight. The greatest exploding head of all time has never looked so good and the rest of the film more than matches up to it. Iain MacLeod reviews this essential upgrade of Cronenberg's influential classic.
THE BROOD
THE BROOD - What better way to celebrate Mother’s Day than a look at David Cronenberg’s characteristically grisly look at parenthood in extremis? Iain MacLeod reviews this stacked 4K release from Second Sight that presents one of the Canadian auteur's most fascinating and disturbing films to stunning effect.
SISTER MIDNIGHT
SISTER MIDNIGHT - Unhappy with her arranged marriage, a woman undergoes a startling transformation that makes for one of the most entertaining surprises of the year in Karan Kandhari’s genre bending mix of comedy and horror. Iain MacLeod reviews one of the most original films of the year aided in no small part by a powerhouse performance from Bollywood actress Radhika Upte.
DON’T TURN OUT THE LIGHTS
DON’T TURN OUT THE LIGHTS - Despite some entertaining horror in-jokes and an enthusiastic cast, this horror-comedy is a genre-muddled, missed opportunity that has ended up in the middle of the road and ignored all Dead End signs. Nina Romain would like the lights turned on now, please.
MICKEY 17
MICKEY 17 - Bong Joon Ho’s eagerly awaited sci-fi follow-up to PARASITE finally arrives on screens. Robert Pattinson takes on the titular role of a hard working clone facing off against a Trumpian nemesis hell bent on colonising a distant planet for himself. Iain MacLeod reviews this wildly inventive and wildly subversive sci-fi comedy.
EBONY & IVORY
EBONY & IVORY - The director of THE GREASY STRANGLER puts his own spin on how Paul McCartney and Stevie Wonder’s ode to racial harmony came about in his own distinct and deeply surreal style. Iain MacLeod reviews the bizarre biopic that has its UK premiere at this year's Glasgow Film Festival.