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Review: The Trip (2021)

 In Norwegian black comedy, The Trip (aka I onde dager), a dysfunctional married couple head to a remote cabin in the woods in order to spend the weekend together. But while it might look as if the pair are up for some rest and relaxation, this is the furthest thing from their minds, as both…

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What should you know about Summer of 84?

 Written by Matt Leslie and Stephen J. Smith, and released in 2018, Summer of 84 is a horror thriller about a group of suburban kids, keen to uncover the identity of a serial killer operating within their local area. The events of the movie take place in 1984, in Ipswich, Oregon, and revolve around four teenagers:…

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Every Wes Craven movie in order

 Wes Craven is known the world over as being one of the biggest names in horror. But how well do you know Craven’s entire film portfolio? Could you do with a refresher? No problem! In this post, I am providing a list of all of Wes Craven’s movies – from his first release, to his…

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Review: Operation Hyacinth (2021)

 Directed by Piotr Domalewski, and set in 1985, Operation Hyacinth (aka Hiacynt) is a Polish crime drama. The movie – which is new to Netflix from today – stars Tomasz Zietek, Hubert Milkowski, and Adrianna Chlebicka, and tells the story of a young police officer investigating a brutal murder amongst the gay community. In the…

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Review: John and the Hole (2021)

 New to rent in the UK is the psychological thriller, John and the Hole. The movie – directed by Pascual Sisto and based on the novel, El Pozo, by Nicolás Giacobone – stars Charlie Shotwell, Jennifer Ehle, Taissa Farmiga, and Michael C. Hall, and follows the story of a teenage boy who keeps his family…

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Review: No Time to Die (2021)

 And so, we come to this. After years in the pipeline, endless delays due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and an overwhelming amount of anticipation from the core fanbase, the latest James Bond movie, No Time to Die, is finally in cinemas. In truth, the movie has been on release for more than a week over…

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Review: Grudge (2021)

 As the weekend draws ever closer, Netflix has added a new movie to its streaming service in the form of Grudge (aka Kin) – a Turkish crime thriller from director Turkan Derya. The movie is available to stream from today, stars Yilmaz Erdogan, Cem Yigit Uzümoglu and Ruzgar Aksoy, and tells the story of a…

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How many It’s Alive movies are there?

 In 1974, It’s Alive birthed its way into cinemas. The horror movie, from writer/producer/director Larry Cohen, told the story of a couple who become parents to a vicious and murderous mutant infant. Upon release, It’s Alive developed a cult following, which led to a series of sequels as well as a remake. But how many…

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