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While not on par with the original, this sequel is good enough to stand on its own merits. The original cast is back, and it's great to give these wonderful characters some closure. 3/5

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A baby alligator gets flushed down the toilet, only to survive and thrive on a diet of subway workers and laboratory dogs infused with growth hormones. It's not long before the giant gator goes on a bloody rampage while still managing to kill every asshole in the film. Karma-gator. 3/5

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Melville is probably the best director or crime movies ever. Alan Delon has never been cooler than in this slow burn crime thriller about a hitman fighting for his life after a job goes wrong. Hugely influential although its character study pacing might not be for everyone. I love it!!! 5/5

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The ultimate action blockbuster. The ultimate Christmas movie. Mctiernan's Die Hard is an absolute classic and a must for anyone who enjoys action cinema. What's not to like about this movie. Willis has never been better. Alan Rickman is iconic. But I'm sure you know all this... 5/5

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F1 is a film meant to be watched in a cinama. If that's not possible it's worth a watch at home. Fresh of his triumphant Top Gun: Maverick, Kosinski brings another entertaining spectacle to the screen in a film which seeps with a love of the movies. Nice reversal of the experienced old hand / fresh young buck trope, F1 is fun. And there's nothing wrong with that. 4/5

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Jaques Tourneur's wonderful British set 1957 horror is a joy to watch. Dana Andrews holds the screen as a rationalist doctor investigating the occult. The filmmaking here is top draw from one of horrors most iconic directors. Yes the Demon looks a little cocky now but don't let that stop you. This is British horror in the 50's at its best!! 4/5

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This film is charming, fun and heartfelt. In other hands this might run a touch long but Gosling is endlessly watchable and the supporting cast do a great job of adding depth. A wonderful feel good picture and the type of fare I like to engage with more and more these days. 4/5

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This is a broad, entertaining movie chock full of comic book violence and interpersonal banter. The film has its flaws but that doesn't stop the energy and enthusiasm of the cast and filmmakers shining through. Worth a watch. 3/5

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It's like Crawl but with sharks, and not as good. On the plus side, the sharks look great. 3/5

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This one was a bit of a trip. What starts out as a haunted house movie set during the 2nd World War quickly becomes its own unique animal. A great turn, as always, from Kyle Gallner makes this a fun watch. It may seem a little plot-holey at times, but it all comes around in the end. 3/5

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This one is interesting. It's a definite slow burn with some questionable casting but Jupe and his satanic counterpart make the whole thing worth a watch. 3/5

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Check your brain at the door, and you'll find plenty to enjoy in this action/thriller. The tropes fly thick and fast as our hero predictably goes from reluctant team mate to respected leader in the midst of an alien invasion. 3/5

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So this is based on a videogame apparantly which, I'll be honest, I haven't played. The film felt like watching someone play a video game, only they skipped all the cut scenes, so nothing made sense. 1/5

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A well-shot, well-acted possession/folk horror. Low on jump scares but high on atmosphere, this is an enjoyable if largely unremarkable affair. 3/5

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A great little horror mystery from the guy that brought us ODDITY. Featuring the angriest-looking toy rabbit in history and a beautifully contained story with enough twists to keep you hooked. . 3/5

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A decent enough little SAW-LITE movie. There are a couple of decent kills and JEH is fantastic as always. 2/5

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Sometimes I get the urge to watch something extreme, I worry that I've become too desensitized to shit, so I'll seek out something notoriously nasty. This one is NASTY, trigger warnings abound. It's not particularly good, but if you want to be shocked and disgusted, this will most likely succeed in that. 2/5

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A decent enough horror/thriller. It does meander in places and could do with being 20 minutes shorter, but it does boast one absolutely fantastic sequence that is worth the price of admission. 3/5

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Delightfully batshit bonkers Japanese horror/comedy. There are some really cool visuals and enough twists and turns to keep you engaged until the end. 3/5

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A real gem of a film, this mostly contained exorcism horror tears along at a wicked pace and is carried comfortably by its three leads. The criminally underrated yet always fantastic Kyle Gallner shines. 4/5

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If you can overlook the hilarious lengths this film goes to in order to de-age its main character, this prequel is so much better than it has any right to be. What starts off as a by-the-numbers cash-in quickly turns into something much smarter. 3/5

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Man, I love this film so much, but I always feel bad when I praise it (If you know, you know). Cards on the table, though it's a great film. 4/5

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Check your brain at the door, and just enjoy this gloriously dumb action flick. At one point, our hero kills a guy with a carrot. It's so dumb it's almost a work of art. 4/5

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The first half of this atmospheric flick is kinda creepy, but the moment the monsters are revealed, the scare factor drops off. It's a good enough jaunt, though and quite mean in places. 3/5

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Having spawned two sequels and two limited series, this raw Aussie horror is a must-see. John Jarratt is absolutely iconic as the Outback's nastiest serial killer, Mick Taylor. 4/5

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I'm not a big Eggers fan; I'll hold my hands up to that. I find his work highly overrated. That's not to say he doesn't make gorgeous-looking films, because he does, but they just bore me to tears, and this was no exception. 2/5

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Typical Snyder fare. It looks fucking gorgeous, but if you scratch the surface, you won't find much underneath. It does look really fucking nice though. 3/5

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I'm definitely not on the same Jordan Peele high as everybody else. Don't get me wrong, I loved US and Get Out was pretty good, but this was just... okay. Maybe I went in with too high expectations, I'll give it a rewatch at some point. 3/5

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How do you fuck up something with so much potential? Twice? For the first 15 minutes or so, you might be fooled into thinking this is a good movie, but that feeling will not last. I'll give it an extra 2 points because it has a Predalien in it. But I'll take one away because said Predalien is pretty shite. 2/5

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It's a real shame this was outed as a Predator movie way back before release because I'd have been blown away if I'd been able to go in blind. Ah, well, marketing & money yadyada. Is it good? Yes. The idea of taking the Predator into different time periods is brilliant and has a lot of mileage. 4/5

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Sexy brooding ninjas abound in this slick action flick. There are some great fight scenes and some really cool visuals on show. I especially liked how they use CGI to make the ninja blend in and out of shadows; it gives off a distinct horror vibe. 3/5

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Depending on whether or not you're a fan of Zombie's work, your mileage may vary here. It's definitely his best film; it's nasty and gritty and somehow almost manages to make you root for his sick, sadistic protagonists. 3/5

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A pretty decent period piece with a standout performance from Boyd Holbrook. It's moody, atmospheric, and throws enough twists into the mix to keep you engaged until the end. 3/5

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Despite some ropey prosthetics and some less-than-stellar acting, this tight little thriller does enough to keep you hooked until the end. Kitamura always brings a frenetic energy to the screen, and this is no exception. A bunch of students carpooling find themselves besieged by a crazed sniper. 3/5

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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