https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c7Eq9rYsqnM Those who have kept their eyes close to the advertising material for the 2019 edition of Pet Sematary will well be aware that directors Kevin Kolsch and Dennis Widmyer (the duo behind 2014's praised but little seen horror outing Starry Eyes) have deviated drastically from Stephen King's original source material. So drastically in … [Read more...] about Pet Sematary – Film Review
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Suspiria – Film Review
Continuing the wave of divisive art-house horror that we have seen as of late with the release of such titles as mother! and Hereditary, Luca Guadagnino’s Suspiria arrives ready to face a similar reaction where it’s likely to be both championed and criticised in equal measure. The 1977 Dario Argento original is considered a classic within the horror genre, but unlike the … [Read more...] about Suspiria – Film Review
A Star Is Born – Film Review
It's difficult to not walk into A Star Is Born and already have considerably high expectations. Even before its official debut in the US, where it has currently collected over $95 million with a stellar 89% score at Rotten Tomatoes, the word of mouth surrounding the film was unanimously positive. Reactions from both the Telluride and Venice Film Festivals had the film touted … [Read more...] about A Star Is Born – Film Review
Overboard – Film Review
There was a moment whilst watching the 2018 incarnation of Overboard where my friend turned to me and asked "Is that Jimeoin?" when hearing John Hannah's Scottish accent churn out one of the many unfunny lines of dialogue the film has the pleasure(?) of serving. When an incredibly misguided observation evokes the largest laugh, you know things aren't boding well for a film … [Read more...] about Overboard – Film Review