What’s bigger than a giant mythological snake that lives underwater? The colossal feeling of disappointment that this film brings. If you came looking for awesome Viking action then look elsewhere, the Ragnarok DVD cover lies. The ancient and modern worlds both collide when an archeologist uncovers the true meaning of the secret runes discovered in the Oseberg ship. Firstly, no they don’t. In fact there is very … Continue reading Ragnarok
There’s something heartwarming about family drama’s like Jimmy. They make you laugh and cry at the same time but are ultimately great feel-good movies. Jimmy (Ian Colletti) is a mentally challenged teenager who regularly interacts with supernatural beings only he can see, whom he calls ‘watchers’. Struggling with his ability to see things others can’t Jimmy lands himself in trouble after overhearing something he shouldn’t and … Continue reading Jimmy
New couple Tom and Lucy head to a secluded hotel for a romantic getaway before meeting their friends at a music festival. When they get lost following signs that appear to send them on a wild goose chase it becomes apparent that there is more to it than dodgy road signs. ‘The best British chiller since The Descent’ is a very tall statement, emblazoned on … Continue reading In Fear
A great little horror film that slipped right under the radar upon its 2013 release, Dark Circles is a decent film that packs a few satisfying scares. New parents Alex (Jonathon Schaech) and Penny (Pell James) are sick of their loud city life and decide to uproot their little family to a new place in the countryside. When the pair start seeing strange things around the house, they … Continue reading Dark Circles
Most horror fans would admit that they enjoy a trashy low-budget horror flick as much as they do a decent one. For some reason, horror is about the only genre that can get away with shitty, underdeveloped films laced with bad acting and questionable special effects that are somehow still entertaining, and Under the Bed is definitely one of these. Neal (Jonny Weston) comes back to live … Continue reading Under the Bed
You’d think that terrorists starting a war with the UK would be a terrifying prospect, but if Kevin Macdonald‘s How I Live Now is anything to go by, the modern idea of war is rather tame and frankly pretty romantic. An American girl is sent to the UK to live with her relatives and manages to find love and purpose and become a little less miserable in the … Continue reading How I Live Now
Hailed as one of the best films of 2013, Gravity is a visual feast not to be missed in stunning 3D. No, literally, don’t miss it in 3D…there’s no point watching Gravity anywhere but the big screen with a pair of 3D specs on your nose. Dr Ryan Stone (Sandra Bullock), a highly respected medical engineer, is sent on her first shuttle mission alongside veteran astronaut Matt Kowalsky (George … Continue reading Gravity
Road trip movies are aways a win for comedy lovers. We’re the Millers is a ridiculous laugh out loud romp and is road trip comedy at its finest. A pot dealer has to find a way to smuggle a large amount of marijuana across the Mexican border after his high profile boss finds out he’s lost all his money (and his drug supply) to thieves. David (Jason … Continue reading We’re the Millers
If you’re looking for corny fun, look no further! The Big Wedding is everything you could want from a romantic comedy/drama and it boasts a stellar cast with Susan Sarandon, Robert De Niro and Diane Keaton at the helm. A long-divorced couple has to fake being married at their adopted sons wedding because his birth-mother has a staunch view of marriage and divorce. The Big Wedding isn’t as predictable … Continue reading The Big Wedding
Curse of Chucky is the sixth film in the popular Childsplay series, a franchise of 80s tongue in cheek horror films about a murderer who’s come back to life as an ugly, ginger doll. Desperate to seek revenge for his death, Chucky waits a whole nine years (the last film in the series was Seed of Chucky, released in 2004) to post himself in a box to an unsuspecting … Continue reading Curse of Chucky
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