Tom Jolliffe celebrates some of the most popular B-movie queens of the video era onward… Think of those legendary actresses of the last few decades. Meryl Streep, Julia Roberts, Scarlett Johansson, Margot Robbie… Big names, capable of selling a film themselves and a regular big screen fixture. As someone who grew up in the VHS […]
The Best UK Video Nasties Of All Time
EJ Moreno on the best UK video nasties… In a moment of conservative panic over films, groups like National Viewers’ and Listeners’ Association, along with the press and religious figures, all came together to end the filthy cinema. The UK Video Nasties list is the holy grail of shocking, offensive, and must-see horror films from […]
X-Men: Days of Future Past at 10: An ambitious timey-wimey superhero flick
On the tenth anniversary of its release, Hasitha Fernando looks at the story behind X-Men: Days of Future Past… In terms of quality Fox’s X-Men series has had its fair share of ups and downs, but many will agree that X-Men: Days of Future Past combined the best elements of the superhero series into one […]
Is 2024’s Blockbuster Season Totally Uninspiring?
We look ahead at what’s in store for the second half of 2024 and ponder whether there are any must-see, sure-fire hits… Having recently looked at the state of the cinema industry and whether the big screen experience is on its last legs, now seems like a good time to look ahead to the rest […]
Trashy Cult Horror Classics To Enjoy This Halloween
It’s Halloween so if you’re looking for some shlock horror fun make sure you check out these ten trashy cult classics… Chainsaws, mysterious masked killers and gallons of blood. Horror season is upon us and whilst you might fancy some top-tier cerebral horror like The Shining or Rosemary’s Baby, it’s also a time to get […]
Francis Ford Coppola In And Out Of The Wilderness
Simon Thompson chronicles Francis Ford Coppola’s career purgatory post-Apocalypse Now, as the filmmaker flitted between exile and embrace by the mainstream Hollywood studios… Francis Ford Coppola’s name is one that is synonymous with one of the most daring, innovative and exciting eras in American filmmaking, the New Hollywood era (1967- early 80s). Although this period […]
Hellboy: Guillermo del Toro’s Occult Superhero Fantasy at 20
Hasitha Fernando on the story behind Guillermo del Toro’s Hellboy as it turns 20… Dark Horse Comics’ Hellboy has always been a property that hasn’t received the attention that it deserved. But perceptions changed with the release of Guillermo del Toro’s 2004 adaptation Hellboy, which amalgamated the filmmaker’s macabre sense of humor and distinct visual […]
Spider-Man 2 at 20: A Superhero Sequel That Improves Upon Its Predecessor In Every Way
Hasitha Fernando on the story behind Sam Raimi’s Spider-Man 2 as it turns 20… Spider-Man 2 is that rare gem of a sequel that took what worked in the original, dialled it up to eleven whilst delivering good storytelling and great characterization with some top notch visuals. As it celebrates its 20th anniversary, we look […]
Spooky 8-Bit Retro Video Games to Give You the Halloween Heebie Jeebies
Andrew Newton presents a selection of spooky 8-bit horror games for Halloween… All Hallow’s Eve is fast approaching and it’s the time for witches, spooks and monsters to roam freely through the shadows of our streets. What could be more terrifying than venturing out into the cold, dark streets and coming face to face with […]
Great Horror-Comedy Movies to Watch This Halloween
It’s time to laugh and jump with fright, with these great comedy horror films… The horror genre is currently experiencing a resurgence, as comic book movies and studio action films are faltering. The budget-friendly genre is also more driven by concept over star power. One genre that seems to have disappeared from the big screen, […]
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