Review: Son
Blu-ray, DVD & Digital: Son (2021)A young woman runs barefoot into a diner persued by 2 men, she escapes and gives birth in a car screaming ‘I don’t want you’. On seeing the baby she instantly loves him.Fast forward several years to the woman (Andi Matichak) and her son David (Luke David Blumm), he’s now […]
Review: Monstrum
Blu-ray, DVD & Digital: Monstrum (2018)Directed by Heo Jong-ho, Monstrum is a 2018 Korean period action film starring Kim Myung-min, Kim In-kwon, Lee Hye-ri and Choi Woo-shik, set in 1527 where plague is spreading through the provence of Joseon caused by a mysterious creature called Monstrum. Anyone who comes into contact with it is covered in boils then is ripped apart by […]
Review: The Amazing American Circus
I’ve currently put almost 35 hours into Slay the Spire and have discovered that I have an affinity for deck-building games. So I was very interested when kindly offered the chance to review The Amazing American Circus.Apart from using cards to “battle”, there are many differences between Spire and Circus, so many in fact that […]
Review: Bad Candy
DVD & Digital: Bad Candy (2020)Horror anthologies are especially popular leading up to Halloween, and thanks to Kaleidoscope Entertainment you have another one to sink your (plastic vampire) teeth into during this spooky season with Bad Candy.Framed around 2 radio hosts (Zach Galligan and Corey Taylor) who proceed to tell scary stories while broadcasting their annual […]
Review: Children of the Corn Trilogy Limited Edition UHD & Blu-ray
Featuring the original film in Ultra High Definition and alternate cuts of both its follow-ups for the first time on Blu-ray, there is no better time to familiarise yourself with “He who walks behind the rows”.Based on a short story by Stephen King, Children of the Corn is a slow burner about a young couple […]
Review: Columbia Noir #4
Following on from the great Columbia Noir #1, Columbia Noir #2 and Columbia Noir #3 box sets, Powerhouse Films once again delves into the Columbia film archives for 6 more noir movies, all of which are making their worldwide Blu-ray premieres.WALK A CROOKED MILE (Gordon Douglas, 1948)WALK EAST ON BEACON! (Alfred Werker, 1952)PUSHOVER (Richard Quine, 1954)A BULLET IS […]
Review: Frida. Viva la Vida
Cinema, DVD & Download: Fida. Viva la Vida (2019) It’s normally a plus to have someone review a film where that reviewer has a vast knowledge of the subject. However in the case of Frida. Viva la Vida – it’s a minus. I’m not an expert on the queen of ex-votto, but found her some […]
Review: John and the Hole
Cinema: John and the Hole (2021)Pascual Sisto’s directual debut John and the Hole is one of those weird films, the sort of film you watch, and sort of enjoy, but feel that you’re missing the point, or missing something, somewhere. And whatever it is, its vital to your understanding of the movie. Online reviews claim it’s […]
Review: One of Our Aircraft is Missing
Blu-ray: One of our Aircraft is Missing (1942) A WWII movie made while WWII was actually happening, One of Our Aircraft is Missing follows the crew of a Wellington bomber who are shot down over occupied Holland and must try to safely make their way back home. Produced and directed by Michael Powell and Emeric […]
Review: Cold War Creatures – Four Films from Sam Katzman
Blu-ray: Cold War Creatures: Four Films from Sam Katzman If you’ve listened to me on any of our podcasts, or read my reviews here on our website, you’ll probably have an idea about my taste in movies. So if you usually tend to agree with what I enjoy, then read no further and buy this […]