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What starts out as a schlocky Vinnie Jones, serial killer movie, quickly becomes something far deeper and more sinister. It's a great ride that will take you down some unexpected tracks. 3/5

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Swap out the testosterone-laden guys from the first film with a bunch of female protagonists, and you can imagine what's in store. Despite a step down in the gore department, this killer sequel holds up. 3/5

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This brutal take on vampires feels like a million bucks, despite it's low budget roots. Imagine your classic zombie outbreak, but now switch the shuffling undead out for feral vampires, and you'll have some idea what you're in for. 3/5

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A fantastic creature feature, with a great-looking monster. The CGI hasn't aged that well, as CGI rarely does, but this is still a real banger and a great watch. 3/5

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C'mon, are you really asking me if you should watch this? If you haven't, for some reason, seen this yet, please rectify that ASAP. 4/5

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Holy fucking shit. You are not ready for this movie. Based loosely on Garth Ennis's stomach-churning comic series, Crossed, this is hands down one of the most twisted spectacles I've ever had the joy to sit through. 4/5

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I was so stoked when I heard there was a new Blair Witch movie coming out, and while it didn't exactly set the box office on fire, it's a well-made addition to the lore. 3/5

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As far as shark movies, this one ain't all that bad. It makes the most of its modest budget, and it's definitely better written than your average shark flick. 3/5

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Boasting one of the most brutally effective opening scenes in horror history, this excellent sequel expands the mythology without compromising any of the horror that made the original so compelling. 4/5

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A decent continuation of the Rage virus mythology. Britain exists in a perpetual quarantine thanks to the wildly evolved, yet still lethal, bloodborne virus. A father takes his young son on a rite of passage into the infected wilderness. 3/5

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Things go from bad to worse for an unfortunate father who dons an old clown costume for his kid's birthday, only to find he can't get the damn thing off afterward. This one goes to some dark places, and if you're already scared of clowns, this won't help matters. 3/5

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With a fresh cast joining the old favourites, this is a welcome return to form for the franchise. The usual guess who done it rules apply, and the tried and tested formulae still holds up. 3/5

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Takashi Miike turns his disturbing filmmaking eye to Edo Japan. Part Seven Samurai, part Samurai Assassin, this film builds to the most shocking cinematic Samurai battle I have ever seen, and believe me I've seen a few.. If you've seen Audition or Ichi The Killer you know what you are going to get here. Even that didn't prepare me for the films climax which genuinely made me feel ill. 4/5

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Why? Why is it so fucking hard for Hollywood to make a decent Resident Evil movie? RE is my all-time favourite video game franchise. I've been all in from the very beginning, and every time a new movie comes out, I think, maybe this time, maybe they'll get it right. They. Never. Do. 2/5

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Something of a modern cult classic, this low-budget romp takes us beneath the streets of Paris and possibly into the gates of Hell itself. It's trippy and chilling in equal measure. 3/5

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Jean Pierre Melville is probably the greatest exponent of the thriller and this one does not disappoint. The film follows French resistance fighters during WW2 as they seek to obstruct the Nazis. The film is possibly too bleak for some but the subject matter earns, nay demands the tone Melville so adeptly creates. An absolute masterpiece!! 5/5

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A decent low-budget affair. I'll be honest, I've already forgotten most of it. 2/5

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There are so many wonderful Holmes adaptations out there. What sets this one apart is Stephens portrayal of Homes. It is something you have not really seen in a Homes before and the film is truly entertaining. Add to that, the director is Billy Wilder - one of the greatest directors ever to work in film. Not to be missed for the Holmes fans or the Wilder lovers out there. 4/5

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This absolutely batshit, Scottish love child of 28 Days Later and Mad Max has to be seen to be believed. It's not great by any means, but it's worth a somewhat incredulous watch. 2/5

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This one caused some debate at Script to Scream. I loved it, Lee was not so keen. For me this film is everything an effective lowborn supernatural horror should be. Low on scares but high on discomfort, I found the film to be highly atmospheric, tense and disturbing. I really enjoy Eggers willingness to be different and do his thing. A recommended watch from me!! 4/5

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I've said it before, I'll no doubt say it again, but your enjoyment of this movie will largely depend on whether or not you go in blind. There's an absolutely killer twist here, so try not to spoil it for yourself. 4/5

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The Coen Brothers at their absolute best!! Gabriel Burns plays Tommy, a midlevel gangster navigating the prohibition era underworld in very Yojimboesque fashion. Great performances, an amazing script and darkly comic. An absolute gem!! 5/5

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This one will hit so much harder if you can go in blind, yeah, there's a twist, but it fucking rips. This movie is absolutely insane, and I love it. 4/5

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The idea of a haunted mirror may not sound all that scary, but Mike Flanagan pulls out all the tricks in the book to really get under your skin. 3/5

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A truly bonkers cult classic, zombie space dwarves, killer balls and a monstrous undertaker make for a crazy, unforgettable experience. 3/5

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Nomadland is a beautiful piece of cinema. After losing everything a woman in her 60s travels across America in her van meeting and working along the way. Wonderful acted, especially McDormand, beautifully shot, naturalistic and understated, there is something mesmeric and deeply moving about this film and it deserves all the plaudits it gets. It might not be for everyone but I think Zhao is one of the best filmmakers working today. 5/5

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I love this film. It is simply the best realised Napoleonic era ocean faring flick there is. Crowe is great as Aubrey, Bettany is amazing as Maturin and Peterson's direction is second to none. The battle sequences are visceral, the sound design unbelievable. The plot ebs and flows like the tide but keeps a hold of you throughout. A true classic!! 5/5

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James Woods doing what James Woods does. Here he is a cop on the edge tracking down a murderer. A solid 80s police thriller, what's not to like? Possibly James Woods. 3/5

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So true story, my son and I sat down to watch this on Blu-ray, didn't realise it was a bloody mini-series, and ended up staying up til about 3 in the morning watching the damn thing. It's good, though, to be fair with some iconic, creepy visuals. 3/5

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As with all Wes Anderson films, you know what you are going to get. His autistic aesthetic is there, the unbelievable ensemble cast, the humour, the sprawling plot - it's all present and all on point. I found this film to be an utter delight. Anderson has his detractors and some dismiss him far too easily, but there are very few filmmakers who carve out an instantly recognisable style and bring original ideas and material to the screen as often as he does. 4/5

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A cracking werewolf flick, for a long time, it was a toss-up between this and American Werewolf as to which was the cream of the crop. 4/5

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James Caan is once again magnetic in this 70s dystopian action flick. Great production design and performances, the film is enjoyable in a nostalgic, I see where that came from way. Obviously influential it's another banger from Norman Jewison and well worth a watch! I was lucky to catch this at a recent screening in 35mm and it looked outrageously good and played superbly in front of a crowd. 4/5

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Pirate ghosts, baby! To be honest, this is one of my least favourite Carpenter classics. I don't know why, but it just doesn't push my buttons. Having said that, it's still head and shoulders above most of its peers. 3/5

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As with all Scott films it looks stupendous. The recreation of the era is flawless for a laymen like me, but here there is something that feels a touch flat. The central performance from Phoenix is good but the film seems to lack spark. 3/5

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I am a sucker for a taut thriller and this one is awesome!! Jude Law is an FBI officer on the edge of burnout and on the trail of a white supremacist group who have taken to armed robbery. Tense, sometimes disturbing but always thrilling this film has great performances from all the cast and is awesomely directed by one of my favs, Justin Kurzel. 4/5

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Arguably the king of torture porn, this is nasty and brutal and definitely not for the squeamish. But, beneath the hype and the gore, there's a decent, well-made film. 3/5

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It's one of the greatest remakes of all time. Nuff said. Not only that, but it's also one of, if not the greatest zombie movie ever. 4/5

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Shooting a cheap porno in some old couple's barn, what could go wrong? Everything. Everything could go wrong, and it does, and shit gets nasty real quick. 4/5

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I've always wanted to write a prequel for this modern masterpiece. It's a brilliant story, everybody knows it for that groundbreaking transformation scene, but there's a lot more here to be enjoyed. 4/5

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One of the original and best gateway horrors. Undeniably creepy, yet also a lot of fun. It's a classic for a reason, folks. 4/5

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You're not gonna be prepared for just how good this movie is. A fantastic monster, courtesy of Stan Winston. A heartbreakingly raw performance by Henriksen and a chilling story of loss and revenge are all on the table here. 4/5

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A gloriously camp marvel, featuring a star-making turn by Combs. Gratuitous gore, violence, and nudity are the keywords in this one, but despite all of the above, it's still a great fun flick. 4/5

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Life is good? Not to worry, I can fix that, just slap this bleak, depressing masterwork in the dvd player and you'll feel like utter crap. It's a fantastic film, but there's no feel-good to be found here. 4/5

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This is worth a watch on a number of levels. Firstly you get 70s Caan and Duvall. What's not to like. Secondly, it's Pekinpah. I mean come on. And thirdly you get grey suited Ninjas. Nuff said! 3/5

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This is something of an outlier in Sidney Lumet's career and it is fascinating. Connery plays a troubled, combustable detective investigating the kidnapping of a local child, with utter conviction and aplomb. Rarely has he been more compelling. This is a superior thriller / procedural from one of the world's greatest directors and one of its most celebrated stars. 5/5

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Underwater is a wonderfully tense thriller from one of our favourite screenwriters, Brian Duffield. Stewart is fantastic in the lead and surrounded by a cast of supporting players who present as nuanced and compelling. As things go bad the tension ratchets up. A great concept executed to the highest degree. Absolutely worth a watch, absolutely worth a purchase. 4/5

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This is a superior modern day noir with a great cast. Newman finds himself caught between his employer, Hackman, and his alluring wife, Sarandon, and the results are electric. Great performances and a clear love of the genre is on display and it makes for a very satisfying film. 4/5

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Anthony Mann is one of my favourite directors and this film about US Treasury agents working undercover to bring down a counterfeiting ring is top draw. Shot by the legendary John Alton, the black and white photography is as influential as it gets. An engrossing and at times tragic narrative makes for compelling viewing. A classic noir from one of the greats!! 4/5

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Busting is amazing!! Directed by Peter Hyams and staring Elliot Gould and Robert Blake, it's a sometimes comedic, sometimes dramatic tale of two vice cops working against the system. The two leads are charismatic, different and completely engaging - Gould especially is a total star! Hugely entertaining and an absolute must see!! 5/5

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Thunderbolt and Lightfoot is a wonderful buddy movie. Eastwood and Bridges are fantastic together and their characters bounce off each other in very entertaining ways. At once funny and tragic, this film is really worth checking out for an alternative Eastwood in his prime alone. 3/5

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Frankenweenie featured in our episode on gateway horrors and is completely delightful. The references to the Universal horror films of the 30's are everywhere and Tim Burton's aesthetic perfectly marries with the subject matter, tone and black and white photography. Stop motion at its best, Frankenwenie is fun, bizarre and bursting with ideas. 4/5

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Zone of Interest is an incredible piece of filmmaking. The film observes at the Höss family as they go about their daily lives. All the while the sounds of Auschwitz drift over the walls separating the Höss family and the thousands of Jewish prisoners being gassed, shot, abused, starved, worked to death and ultimately burned. While you see very little, the net result is utterly horrifying and stays with you for days. Jonathan Glazer is such a fascinating filmmaker and this film encapsulates everything cinema can be. 5/5

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This film is truly something special! Sidney Poitier is absolutely magnetic as the lead and Rod Steiger is wonderful as his foil come partner. The film is a searing look at cultural and institutional racism in America, prejudice, bias, bigotry, ignorance and is superbly directed by Norman Jewison. A true classic of American cinema and for my money utterly unmissable!! 5/5

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A great little modern fairytale. Wes Craven tones down the scares to a largely kid-friendly level. It's a lot of fun and a good little gateway horror. 3/5

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One of the better installments in this hit-or-miss franchise. Worth watching for The Subject alone, but this time, all the segments hold up. Hail Raatma. 3/5

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The Nazi's know not to mess with this guy; now it's the Russians' turn. There's a little plot in here somewhere, but let's face it, we're here to see bad guys get massacred in fun and inventive ways, and this film wholeheartedly delivers. 4/5

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Wanna watch an old man murder the ever-loving shit out of a bunch of Nazi's? Yeah, you do. Sit back, crack open a cold one, and get your mates round because this is an absolute riot! 4/5

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Damn, this is good, like really fucking good. Tony Todd is absolutely iconic as the gravel-voiced boogeyman brought to life through local legend. Brilliantly shot, with some fantastic dialogue and unforgettable visuals. 4/5

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If you've made it this far into the trilogy, you're most likely at least partially invested by now. If you hated the others, this won't win you over, but if you're still onboard you'll get a kick out of this. 3/5

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Some great Friday the 13th vibes to be found here. Similar standard to the last installment, so if you enjoyed that, you're on safe ground here. 3/5

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You could do a lot worse than this one. It doesn't break the mould but has some decent visuals and fun kills. 3/5

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I loved this film. This is not a fast paced western full of gunfights and puff chested gunslingers. This is a character piece centred on a budding romance between James Caan and Jane Fonda. Both are pragmatic, insular and hardened by life but slowly unlock love in each other as they work to save their own land and prospects from the evil Jason Robards. Pakila's strives for the naturalistic. The stand out performance is from Richard Farnsworth, whose old cattle hand is the beating heart of the film. Wonderful!! 4/5

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One Battle After Another is truly an entertaining piece of cinema. The cast deliver incredible performances, the tone is blackly comedic, it is dark, silly, tough and gentle. The story bounces between several characters which some may find hampers its narrative thrust but Paul Thomas Anderson has delivered again and shows us why he is one of cinema's most interesting creators. 4/5

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This is an amazingly enjoyable film and an absolute masterclass in film direction. James Stewart, George C Scott and the rest of the cast give great performances. The film is engaging with gentle humour but where it really shines is in the courtroom scenes. Otto Preminger's direction, use of frame and blocking are some of the best examples of cinema you will see anywhere. This is a stone cold classic and worth every penny of a purchase. 5/5

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This film is interesting. Some may find it a touch slow but personally, in the vein of Le Samourai, I like my hitmen movies to move with a slow grace. When it goes it goes but don't expect wall to wall action. Instead immerse yourself in the mindset of Michael Fassbender's The Killer. Super performances throughout and Fincher's precise direction perfectly mirrors the titular character. All in all this is most definitely worth a watch. 3/5

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The debut feature from Zoe Kravitz is truly a memorable affair. Outstanding performances, a wonderful script and extremely assured direction make this film one for the collection. Thrilling, compelling, darkly funny and utterly badass, this film has it all and I can't recommend it highly enough. 5/5

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The Mechanic is a delight. Whether you're a fan of Bronson, Winner or thrillers involving hit men and double-cross, this one hits the mark with a heavy dose of 70s panache. Fun and engaging right up until the last moment, this is worth a watch any day of the week!! 3/5

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Cards on the table - I am a huge Jeremy Saulnier fan. So I was looking forward to Rebel Ridge and I have to say it didn't disappoint. This is a taut thriller with great performances throughout. Saulnier's style ratchets up tension while oozing natralism, the characters are interesting, rounded and enigmatic. This is a real gem!! 4/5

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This film had all the foundations in place to make something truly spectacular, and while the film looks great the film fails to ignite. I couldn't help but feel a little disappointed as I am a huge fan of all involved but sometimes the whole doesn't add up to the sum of its parts. 2/5

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Riff Raff is a deliciously dark comedic thriller. The absolutely stellar cast deliver in spades with a star turn from Jennifer Coolidge. It's delightful to watch this film unfold, as an unconventional family's past and present haunts them in the form of an unhinged gangster and his soft spoken bag man. Highly recommended!! 4/5

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Samurai Revenge tale meets Western set in 1790's Scotland!! What else of you need to know. This film is impeccably acted, wonderfully directed and puts a fresh spin on two genres which already make happy bed fellows. If you enjoyed John Maclean's Slow West you will love this. Fresh, mesmerising and definitely worth a watch. I'll be picking this up on Blu-ray, no doubt! 4/5

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Brilliant. Gilpin is a force of nature. Want to watch rich assholes get what's coming to 'em? You'll have a field day with this one. 4/5

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I'll watch anything with Samara Weaving in it (except Home and Away, I draw the line there), and this one is a fast-paced thrillfest. 3/5

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This is a good one, guys. The French know their shit, and when it comes to making disturbing films, there's arguably nobody better. 3/5

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This is a great little tale about a neglected boy who befriends a monstrous witch, who, and this is putting it mildly, does not like it when people pick on her new bff. 3/5

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God, this is awful, like truly, truly awful. 1/5

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Another Carpenter Classic. What happens when you keep the devil in a giant jar? Bad shit. very bad shit. Even Alice Cooper rocks up, that's how bad an idea it is. 4/5

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The Blind Man is back, and this time he's a good guy, kinda. It's a case of sequel for sequels' sake here, unfortunately. It's decent enough, with a couple of cool twists, but not a patch on the original. 3/5

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The definition of FAFO. A bunch of lowlifes decides to rob a wealthy, old, blind man, and let's just say things go south, fast. 4/5

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You probably know the twist already, but if you don't, I ain't gonna spoil it for ya. Go watch this movie right now and thank me later. 4/5

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Russel Crowe is, of course fucking brilliant as a big-boned psychopath who succumbs to the ultimate bout of road rage. Sit back and enjoy an oscar winning actor absolutely chewing the scenery. 3/5

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Having a good day? Yeah? Then watch this motherfucker, and that'll soon change. It's an absolute delight about a cop who stalks a serial killer to exact a lasting vengeance, but, of course, things go sour. As dark as dark can be. 4/5

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A bona fide slasher classic. There's a reason this bad boy never kick-started a franchise, but there's still plenty to enjoy. 3/5

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Whether or not you're a fan of the franchise, this fresh take on the genre offers a lot to be enjoyed. Try to go in blind, and you'll have a much better time. 3/5

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There are some genuinely striking visuals to be enjoyed in this tale and a couple of really good twists that you won't see coming. 3/5

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This one most definitely does not go where you expect it to. It's pretty slow-paced, but if you can stick with it, you might just enjoy it. 2/5

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Not your average zombie flick, this one brings enough new ideas to the table to make it an engaging watch. 3/5

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You all know I love a good shark movie, even a bad shark movie, but this one? Oof. 1/5

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I had such a blast with this film. I wasn't familiar with the novel, so this was all new to me, and the time period just gave it that little extra something. 3/5

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This movie is fucking glorious. A fist-pumping good time from the legendary Frabnk darabont and Chuck Russell. It's gory, funny, and nobody is safe as the gooey fiend runs amok in a small American town. 4/5

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A blind old man must take on a pack of hostile werewolves in this absolute banger. It's clever, tense, and well worth your time. 4/5

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More 80's camp vamp goodness. This time, the sexy vampire is a lady and sets her sights on our hero for revenge. Includes the most 80's rollerskating vampire you'll ever see. 3/5

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If you're a fan of the Conjuring franchise and The Nun in particular, you'll get a kick out of this decent sequel. 3/5

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The best Christmas movie in recent memory. If Terrifier 3 is a little too bleak for your festive season, then this one could be the mistletoe you've been searching for. 4/5

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As is always the case with this long-running anthology series, some of the segments will land with you and some won't. For me, there were more misses than hits this time around. 2/5

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Another enjoyable werewolf flick, this one based on Cycle of the Werewolf by Stephen King. There's a lot of heart in this little tale, and if you crave that 80's nostalgia, this one might be right up your alley. 3/5

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If you've watched and enjoyed the 'good' Pet Sematary movies, there's a chance you'll find something to enjoy here. It's a slim chance, though, so be warned. 1/5

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This is an odd one. It feels like it's made mostly just to showcase the main actress. There are some pretty horrific moments here with a fairly satisfying ending. 2/5

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It's alright. A solid B-movie all round. 3/5

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An absolutely beautiful-looking film, despite its graphic and often shocking content. 3/5