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Miami Connection: A Gloriously Insane Cult Treasure

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Jack Gayer revisits the insane treasure that is Miami Connection… Some films are such colossal pieces of shit that they can only be enjoyed sardonically. Until that limited charm wears off and you fall asleep. Cats (2019) is one of these misguided dumpster-fire films, and no amount of mind-altering substances known to man can make […]

10 Forgotten Erotic Thrillers of the 1980s

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Casey Chong with a selection of forgotten erotic thrillers of the 1980s that are worth revisiting… The 1990s may have been the decade when the erotic thriller genre flooded the market not only in mainstream cinema but also in direct-to-video distribution. But let’s not forget about the decade before – the 1980s, that is – […]

8 Recent Film Gems You Need to See

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Just in case you missed them, you need to check out these recent gems… Every year, countless films are released, and it’s inevitable that some slip under the radar. Even those that garner critical acclaim across the festival season might find that by the time the release hits, there isn’t the widespread buzz the film […]

7 Underrated Serial Killer Movies of the 2000s

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Casey Chong presents seven underrated serial killer movies of the 2000s… The 2000s era saw a surge in thrillers, notably the serial killer subgenre, which focused more on the deeply psychological, at times, morally ambiguous aspects of the antagonist’s motives. Popular and acclaimed movies from American Psycho to others like Hannibal, Saw and Memories of […]

The Top 5 Moments from Malcolm in the Middle: Life’s Still Unfair

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Ricky Church with the top five moments from Malcolm in the Middle: Life’s Still Unfair… Malcolm and his crazy family returned to TV over the weekend in the much anticipated reunion miniseries Malcolm in the Middle: Life’s Still Unfair, showing fans that even after nearly 20 years the original cast still has the ability to charm […]

The Unexpected Humor Behind The Texas Chain Saw Massacre

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There’s a good deal of humor surrounding The Texas Chain Saw Massacre? Sure, buddy. What institute did you escape from? No, really. There is. Many fans of the original film know that Gunnar Hansen, who played Leatherface, actually cut the main actress during the dinner scene, and the production used real animal carcasses to decorate […]

10 Essential Holidays Gone Wrong Movies

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Pack your suitcase and don’t forget your passport for these essential holidays gone wrong! Holidays are supposed to be relaxing escapes from the grind of everyday life. Whether you’re off to the snowy mountains to ski, or soaking up the sun, sand and Sangria at a Spanish beach, everybody needs a little R and R. […]

10 Horror Films Driven by Obsession

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Vanessa Maki presents ten horror films about obsession… Obsession is a perfect theme for horror, because it almost never ends well for anyone involved. Despite that, we still eat up horror movies centred on stalking, kidnapping, fixation on something or someone, and so on. We’re going to go for a quick ride down the block […]

10 Terrifying Religious Horror Movies You May Have Missed

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Casey Chong with ten chilling religious horror movies you may have missed… The horror genre encompasses a wide range of themes that allow filmmakers to explore specific subjects or mix and match them as they see fit. One of the recurring themes is the religious horror, which typically covers everything from faith to guilt, doubt […]

8 Guilty Pleasure Thrillers of the 1990s You May Have Missed

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Casey Chong presents a selection of ‘so bad they’re good’ thrillers of the 1990s that are worth adding to your watchlist… The 1990s was a decade that saw an influx of great thrillers, covering movies like Misery, Pacific Heights, The Silence of the Lambs and Se7en, to name a few. The same decade also included […]