Movie Views

The Strangers (2008 / USA)
The simple premise of this tense horror allows for the well crafted jumps and taut scenes to keep coming. Some could argue it gets slightly repetitive but they couldn’t deny it delivers pure horror with aplomb.






Rambo (2008 / USA)
One could understandably baulk at the idea of wedging in some political commentary into a film of this ilk but strangely enough the ultra-graphic violence actually reinforces the depiction of the Burmese regime. Whether that works for you or not its still a cracking action movie.






Hancock (2008 / USA)
What begins as an entertaining black-comedy descends into sentimental Hollywood drivel by the hour mark. A missed opportunity to do something a bit different.







Eastern Promises (2007 / USA/UK/Canada)
A fairly unassuming plot as Mafioso movies go. Aided by some believable characters and tight casting with a reasonable twist towards the end makes this a pleasant surprise. Cronenberg fans will be satisfied by the typically visceral knife fight scene.

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The Happening (2008 / USA)

What begins with some promise (and Shylaman’s trademark atmosphere) ends up petering-out before long and results in a post-apocalyptic “lite”(as the yanks would say) experience

Cannibal Ferox (1981 / USA)
A bizarre mix of social commentary and gorey, shock-horror mirrored in the jarring scene switching between the locales of New York City and the Amazon jungle. Strangely effective though and worth a look (if you can stomach it!)

The Hamiltons (2006 / USA)
A low budget but skilfully directed horror with a genuinely creepy atmosphere. The disturbed characters and innovative finale make this a gem and well worth looking up for fans of the genre.

The Evil Dead (1981 / USA)
A schlock-horror classic due to the harrowing intensity it maintains during even the most ridiculously cheesy of scenes. Brilliant.