Aguirre, the Wrath of God 4K Review (2025)
Werner Herzog and Klaus Kinski: one of the most fruitful creative partnerships in the history of cinema, or a director...
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The Roses Review
Prequels, sequels, even threequels, are regular features of the cinematic landscape. They do what they say on the tin. As...
The Thursday Murder Club Review
Richard Osman, the man best known in the UK for quiz shows like House Of Games and Pointless, entered the...
Odyssey Review (Frightfest 2025)
Gerard Johnson's gritty urban thriller, Odyssey, amplifies the greed and ruthlessness of the London property market into a cacophony of...
The Rows Review (FrightFest 2025)
Sometimes the best horror thrillers are the simplest. Nowadays, this genre can become too focused on elaborate twists and scares,...
Crushed Review (Frightfest 2025)
 Extremist drama Crushed sets evil perversions upon theistic resolve and pulverises the savaged remains with contemptuous irony. Wholesome pastor Father...
Redux Redux Review (Edinburgh/ FrightFest 2025)
High-concept Sci-Fi shocker blending narrative elements of The Terminator and Groundhog Day to entertaining effect. Irene is a grieving mother...
Blockhead Review (Frightfest 2025)
“If your soul isn’t up for grabs, then who cares what you write… what are you willing to risk?" FrightFest...
Misper Review (EIFF 2025)
Grief is an emotion we are all destined to encounter. It’s not a matter of if, but when. When will...
The Caretaker Review (FrightFest 2025)
One of the highlights of FrightFest every year is seeing what fresh new talents have to offer from behind the...
In A Cold Vein Review (Frightfest 2025)
Like some of the most striking films to play at Frightfest (Kill List, Oldboy, Pan’s Labyrinth), In A Cold Vein...
Sorry, Baby Review
In Sorry, Baby, protagonist Agnes often ponders her future and, specifically, the absence of certain things in it. “I don’t...
The Home Review (FrightFest 2025)
The Home is a film that oozes potential. With the creators of The Purge writing and directing the project, Pete Davidson...
The Life of Chuck Review (Second Opinion)
Life is all about rumination. At least for me. My days are filled with questions, thoughts, and anxieties. Trivial ones...