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It took me a while to gel with this one, some of the acting is so bad it actually grates on you, however, there is a really cool plot twist that lifts this just above mediocrity. 3/5

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After rewatching and enjoying the original, I learned there was a sequel and thought I'd check it out. I regret that decision. Like its antagonist, this should remain unseen. 1/5

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Equally humorous and terrifying, this multi-layered masterwork will disturb you on so many levels. Thankfully, this is one of those rare gems that actually lives up to the hype. 4/5

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Masterfully written and directed, and driven by a powerhouse performance by Elisabeth Moss this one should not be missed. 4/5

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A proper millennial banger, with some groundbreaking sfx that, while it looks very CGI today, still holds up remarkably well. Poses the question of what a person could become if you removed accountability for their actions. It seems that if you were Kevin Bacon's character, you would become a creepy sex predator with a god complex. 4/5

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So much better than the remake, this bleak thriller just goes to show the oppressive nature of good manners and the danger of timidity. It works so well because it's so damn frustrating, and that's the whole point the remake missed. "Why are you doing this to us"? - "Because you let me". 4/5

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There's a lot to like about this cross between THE RAID and 28 DAYS LATER as a struggling Muay Thai fighter tries to ascend the zombie-infested hospital to rescue his beloved. The action is pretty good but the editing leaves a lot to be desired, cutting the fights poorly and making you wish the movie had just pushed the action a little harder over the horror. 3/5

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I struggled with this one for the first half, there's a slow start plus a lot of 'in the dark' action, which I found hard to make out or really connect with, but it did pick up in the second half, so it's worth sticking with. 3/5

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Surprisingly enjoyable, largely contained action/thriller. A good example of how to keep the action localised and Fox does a great job here. 3/5

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Interesting movie from Paul Thomas Anderson following Pheonix's dazed PI though post 60s LA. It's a convoluted plot as you'd expect, with plenty of drug induced bizarreness and amusing performances. Lacks something for me but charming none the less and definitely worth a watch for Anderson fans. 3/5

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Robert Wise directs this banger of a submarine thriller, with amazing performances from the two leads Gable and Lancaster. A precursor to Das Boot, with all the tension and claustrophobia you'd expect. This is a great film well worth your time!! 5/5

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A fantastic take on the found footage genre. Besides the concept, there's not much originality here, but it does what it does really, really well. 4/5

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A delightful homage to the old sword and sorcery 'epics'. Bernhardt carries the film with an easy charisma that makes it hard not to get swept up in the cheesy effects and corny dialogue. 3/5

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Elliott Gould crackles and dazzles as Philip Marlow in a case with as many twists as a Chubby Checker concert. No point trying to communicate the plot. Robert Altman directs with utter bravura and Elliott Gould is sensational. Classic 70s LA noir right here. An absolute must!! 4/5

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This is a classic 70's New York movie, with all the grit and hard nosed subway hijinks you need. Star turns from Walter Mathau and Robert Shaw make this an unmissable banger. A subway train is hijacked by armed men and a ransom is demanded for the passengers. Come on!! 5/5

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This is a fun instalment to the Ghostbuster franchise. Great to see some of the old faces show up too. This film is an entertaining and heartfelt love letter to the original film. All of the heart but lacking some of the spark. 3/5

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Woody Allen can be a bit like Marmite. You love him or hate him. Difficult to separate the art from the man but he does make a good movie. This one his not a great but it is interesting to see Allen play with cinematic form. Has something of Fellini's 8 1/2 about it. One for the completists. 3/5

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A star making turn from Peter Boyle makes this worth a watch alone. Susan Sarandon's first role too. This film is divisive, intense, shocking and hilarious. Classic 70s cinema that deserves to be seen. 4/5

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This is a wonderful light comedy drama from the ever watchable Stanley Tucci. Supported by an amazing cast it tells the story of two brothers struggling to keep their small Italian restaurant open. Just delightful. 4/5

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One of the greatest scripts ever written from one of the greatest screenwriters, whose words are spoken by one of the greatest actors and directed by one of the greatest directors. Nuff said!! 5/5

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A beautifully shot folk horror with some great visuals. Dan Stevens and Michael Sheen are fantastic as always. 4/5

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A speedy, no-nonsense, grindhouse-style flick. Dolly herself is a pretty damn creepy as well as surprisingly sympathetic antagonist. 3/5

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A great little thriller, part buddy-movie and part Se7en. Don Lee is always a great watch, and he manages to rise above the other great performances here as a gangster, forced to team with a rogue cop in order to catch a psychotic serial killer. 3/5

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A great sequel which, while not on par with the original, still manages to be a tense and comedic romp. Well worth your time, and the two leads have fantastic chemistry. 4/5

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Cliches aplenty and paper-thin characters compete with gorgeous backdrops and luscious scenery. You could do worse than this middle-of-the-road thriller, but you could also do a lot better. 3/5

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Fantastic blend of Saw and The Strangers. Some great kills, an awesome game of spider and fly between a capable protagonist and his sadistic adversary. 4/5

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An enjoyable low-budget creature feature with some genuinely laugh-out-loud moments and some interesting creature effects. The performances are better than the special effects deserve. 3/5

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A fast paced, mean spirited meta slasher, seeped in lore and with a fantastic looking killer. 3/5

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Brilliantly written mockumentary about a young man who is determined to be the next big slasher and invites a documentary crew to accompany him on his maiden killing spree. This film is wonderful and slasher fans will get a real kick out of the many easter eggs. 4/5

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This is how you do a remake, folks. By honouring the source material and not being afraid to make a few changes to keep things fresh. 4/5

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The newest trilogy starts with such a bang, great film, and it's just a shame the two sequels couldn't maintain the quality of this one. 4/5

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Vaughn and Newton give it their all in this excellent slasher comedy. If you enjoyed Happy Death Day, you'll love this. 4/5

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A great sequel that expands and complements the original. It's more sci-fi than horror this time around, but fans of the original will still find plenty to love. 3/5

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A brilliantly clever slasher/Groundhog Day blend, that is just a wonderfully executed exercise in character development. 4/5

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An absolute stold cold masterpiece. Watch it, enjoy it, then watch it again. 5/5

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Not as good as the original, but still a pretty decent watch. If you're running out of killer crocodile films to watch, you could do a lot worse than this one. 3/5

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If you only watch one movie about an ass-kicking Santa this year... make it Violent Night. But if you watch two... the second should definitely be Fatman. 3/5

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Elliot Gould and Robert Blake crackle in this absolute classic from Peter Hyams. A great script and fantastic performances from two acting titans make this an absolute must. Gould and Blake are vice cops ordered to lay off an investigation in to a local mobster... but of course they don't!! Classic stuff!! 5/5

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The second part of Ethan Coen and Tricia Cooke's lesbian B-movie trilogy is a Neo-noir following Margaret Qualley as she tries to locate her missing niece. Bat-shit turn from Chris Evans. A tone that is a dry as hell. Sprinkled with some Coen magic. I enjoyed this one!! 3/5

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A lot of people seemed to find this unsatisfying. I enjoyed it. Plenty of action and entertainment. Glenn Powell holds the screen pretty well... He's ANGRY don't you know!! Fun to watch... 3/5

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What if General Pinochet was actually an ancient vampire bored of life? A question we've all asked ourselves... Well, El Conde treats us to a thoroughly satisfying answer. This film touches on love, marriage, loyalty, scheming families and the nature of good and evil. It's beautiful black and white photography, great performances, the wonderfully dry tone and a truly magical flying sequence make this macabre tale a total delight. 4/5

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Despite the festive joy, this one is surprisingly dark. Some great creature effects and a tight story make this a must-have festive treat. 4/5

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Big and beautiful, kinda like a Norwegian Godzilla. Though at one point our heroes torment the titular beast by strapping its dead baby's skull to a pickup and racing through town, so you can understand it being a bit pissed. 3/5

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Bigger and better than the last one, but it's also at least 40 minutes too long and pretty convoluted. Art the Clown continues to be the franchise's selling point, and Thornton is amazing again here as he flips effortlessly from hilarious to genuinely terrifying. 3/5

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If you thought Halloween Kills was bad, don't worry, because this is worse. It's not as bad as people say; the film tries to do something new and fails, but you've gotta give it some credit for the attempt. 2/5

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Utter shite. Like, it's almost amazing how awful this film is. It's not so bad its good either. Just plain terrible. 1/5

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Another enjoyable treat from genre legend Stuart Gordon. Features the greatest teddy bear scene ever filmed. 3/5

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More personal drama than horror, but this is still worth a watch, just don't go in expecting to be scared. 3/5

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A great sci-fi flick. A mediocre Alien movie. Still, it's better than Covenant. 3/5

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Have you read Sutter Cane? One of Carpenter's lesser-known works, but this baby is fantastic. Striking visuals and great mythology make this a must-see. Also features my all-time favourite bus scene. 4/5

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If you don't like heights, you are gonna have a really bad time with this one. It's snappy, tense, and pretty much gives you exactly what you'd expect from the poster. Two girls. One tower. Big drop. 4/5

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If you fancy a movie where the characters consistently do the stupidest things you can think of, then boy, do I have a treat for you. Common sense goes out the window as Idris Elba takes on hungry lions. 2/5

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What's worse than an inn run by Nazis? An inn run by Nazi Cannibals! It's less extreme than Martyrs or Inside, but is probably the most easily re-watchable of the three. 3/5

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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 not 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