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5 Horrifying Scenes in Superhero Movies

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The superhero genre has always been a misnomer. Yes, there are common tropes involving characters in tights fighting against evildoers, but outside of that basic parameter we have seen such radical differences. From western tropes in Logan to the spy thrills of Captain America: The Winter Soldier, there are many facets the genre can explore. […]

Exclusive Interview – You’ve Been Trumped Too director Anthony Baxter

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Sean Wilson chats to filmmaker Anthony Baxter about his film You’ve Been Trumped Too, the latest in his series of eye-opening Donald Trump exposés… Barred for four years by the Trump Organisation, documentary You’ve Been Trumped Too is now available on demand. Originally intended for a 2016 release, and filmed in the months leading up […]

The Northman – Destined for Greatness?

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Tom Jolliffe looks at the upcoming Viking epic from Robert Eggers, The Northman… Robert Eggers is two features into his fledgling film career and has already established himself as a major voice in auteur horror. Comparisons to Kubrick have been thrown his way with two films, The Witch and The Lighthouse, which is high praise […]

Master of Horror: Five Essential Dario Argento Films

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Dominic O’Brien selects his Five Essential Films of Dario Argento… Although he has fallen from grace somewhat recently, during the 70s and 80s Dario Argento was the master of suspense and mystery. During this time he managed to craft some of the finest pieces of Italian giallo and genre films. Still, to this day his […]

Seven Essential Films Scored By Tangerine Dream

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Tom Jolliffe looks at seven essential films, and their music from Tangerine Dream… In recent cinematic history there has been a nostalgia loaded fascination with synth scores. The kind of music that was popular through the late 70’s and 80’s, would begin to find itself increasingly used in film. After all, a few solo artists […]

Nightmare-Inducing Video Game Villain Designs

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Red Stewart presents frightening character designs in video games… Fear comes in many forms, but visuals are the number one factor. Iconic horror villains are best remembered for their disgusting looks: Freddy’s burnt face in A Nightmare on Elm Street and Jason’s bloodstained mask in the Friday the 13th franchise stand out as some of the more potent […]

Ultra Violent Villain Deaths in Superhero Films That Will Make You Wince

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Red Stewart on the most brutal villain deaths in superhero movies… Superhero films may be geared towards younger audiences via the PG-13 rating, but that doesn’t necessarily limit them. Over the years, directors and artists have found ways of creating violent situations without there being a single drop of blood (okay… maybe just a little […]

Looking Back At The Mortal Kombat Movie 25 Years On

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EJ Moreno celebrates Mortal Kombat’s 25th anniversary… During the summer of 1995, moviegoers had the chance to see some of the most talked-about and buzz-worthy blockbusters of their time. Hell, even some of the biggest releases from that summer, like Waterworld and Batman Forever, found ways to keep their names in film lover’s minds. But […]

Guilty Pleasures: A Vintage Adam Sandler Double Bill

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Tom Jolliffe delves into two guilty pleasures with a double dose of classic era Adam Sandler… We’ve all got guilty pleasures. Whether it’s music, TV, or film, some things just bring with them a general air of derision (despite their awesomeness). I mean in music terms, why does Phil Collins get a bad rap, when […]