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  • Slotherhouse – ⭐⭐⭐⭐

    February 8, 2024 by

    When I first heard there was a film called Slotherhouse about a Sloth going on a rampage in a sorority house, I feared the worst. This was set to be one of those straight-to-video absolute pieces of trash which just disappeared into the bargain bin, never to be seen by anyone. But then I watched… Read more

  • The Retaliators –  ★★★✩✩ | Film Review

    August 15, 2022 by

    Does this Rock or does it roll? Directors – Samuel Gonzalez Jr., Michael Lombardi, Bridget SmithWriters – Darren Geare, Jeff Allen GeareStars – Michael Lombardi, Marc Menchaca, Joseph Gatt Synopsis : An upstanding pastor uncovers a dark and twisted underworld as he searches for answers surrounding his daughter’s brutal murder. A high-octane original soundtrack and cameos from some of… Read more

  • Camping Trip – ★✩✩✩✩ | Film Review

    August 3, 2022 by

    When the scenery is the best thing in a film, you’re in trouble! Directors – Demian Fuica, Leonardo FuicaWriter – Leonardo FuicaStars – Leonardo Fuica, Caitlin Cameron, Alex Gravenstein Synopsis : In the summer of 2020, two couples decide to go on a COVID era camping trip after months of being in lockdown. The freedom of nature… Read more

  • Lightyear – ★★★★✩ | Film Review

    June 20, 2022 by

    Father’s day this weekend and I took my seven year old daughter and her cousin to see Lightyear at our local World Of Cine. She is a huge fan of the first 4 films, although she doesn’t cry at 3 as much as I did! This is a character that’s been in my life for… Read more

  • Ted Bundy: American Boogeyman – ★★✩✩✩ | Film Review

    December 1, 2021 by

    Below par TV movie with way too much artistic license Since when did Ted Bundy become Michael Myers. Everything about this film just feels off. From the soundtrack which sounds like it’s come straight out of a Halloween film, to the silly setpieces, American Boogeyman is a film which actually starts off with a lot… Read more

  • Christmas Thieves – ★✩✩✩✩ | Film Review

    December 1, 2021 by

    The only thing stolen here was the time wasted watching this trash. Michael Madsen and Tom Arnold are thieves dressed as Santa and an Elf and stumble into a situation where they pretend to be babysitters for a couple of kids whose mum has to go out and investigate the very crime the thieves have… Read more

  • Ghostbusters: Afterlife – ★★★★✩ | Film Review

    November 18, 2021 by

    Well, they did it! They made the third Ghostbusters film we wanted! The following is completely spoiler free and largely plot free as I don’t actually want to spoil anything for anyone. An absolute nostalgia trip which made me happy, sad, and every emotion in between. It felt like a Ghostbusters film whilst also introducing… Read more

  • Puppet Killer – ★★★★✩ | Film Review

    November 18, 2021 by

    Synopsis: While celebrating Christmas at a cabin in the woods, a group of high school students are stalked by a psychotic killer obsessed with horror movie icons. Ridiculously Brilliant Fun! Puppet Killer is exactly what you can expect from a low-budget festive horror comedy set around a bunch of friends heading to the Cabin in the woods and getting… Read more

  • Blonde.Purple –  ★★★✩✩ | Film Review

    November 18, 2021 by

    Synopsis: An out of his depth criminal is stuck in a bank after a heist goes wrong. With only a gun and a 16 year old girl as a hostage, how will he get out? Blonde. Purple wants to be a Tarantino film, and whilst it falls short, it’s not without it’s merits. What we have… Read more

  • Home Sweet Home Alone – ★✩✩✩✩ | Film Review

    November 12, 2021 by

    Holy fucking sweet lord avoid watching this monstrosity of a film Where to start… Well, yeah it’s a reboot of the film we all know and it was never going to go well was it? The thing is that Home Alone is a classic for so many reasons. The perfect casting, the great idea, and… Read more

  • No Time To Die – Film Review

    October 13, 2021 by

    Royale or a fall from the sky? BOND IS BACK! The 25th Eon Production of Ian Fleming’s typically English spy is now in cinemas and is a fantastic fifth outing for Daniel Craig. Across the five films (Casino Royale, Quantum of Solace, Skyfall, Spectre and now No Time To Die), Craig’s Bond has been a… Read more

  • The Oak Room – ★★✩✩✩ | Film Review

    April 29, 2021 by

    Trying to emulate the greats really just makes you stand out and fall short Synopsis: During a raging snowstorm, a drifter returns home to the blue-collar bar located in the remote Canadian town where he was born. When he offers to settle an old debt with a grizzled bartender by telling him a story, the… Read more

  • Original Gangster – ★✩✩✩✩ | Film Review

    March 22, 2021 by

    Misogynistic, badly acted and just horribly misguided Synopsis: The stoic chronicles of Castor, orphaned as a child, forced to survive in the wild and his colorful journey through the criminal underworld of London. Director: Savvas D. MichaelWriter: Savvas D. MichaelStars: Steve Guttenberg, Ian Reddington, Daniel Caltagirone Certification:Run Time: 1hr 50mins DaveOnFilm says: Quite simply one of the… Read more

  • Sudden Death – ★✩✩✩✩ | Film Review

    March 20, 2021 by

    Utterly pointless remake that is just wasting money. Synopsis: A security guard (ex special forces) brings his two kids to work at a basketball arena on the day, the governor, mayor, thousands of other spectators and 8 terrorists are there. Director: Dallas JacksonWriter: Dallas Jackson, Gene QuintanoStars: Michael Jai White, Michael Eklund, Sabryn Rock Certification: 15Run Time:… Read more

  • Shortcut – ★★✩✩✩ | Film Review

    March 16, 2021 by

    Maybe if shortcuts hadn’t been made in the production it might’ve been better… Synopsis: A mysterious creature terrorizes five teenage friends after their bus takes a shortcut on a desolate road in the wild. Director: Alessio LiguoriWriter: Daniele CosciStars: Jack Kane, Zander Emlano, Zak Sutcliffe  Certification: 12Run Time: 1hr 20min DaveOnFilm says: Shortcut is a very run-of-the-mill… Read more

  • Nemesis – ★★★★✩ | Film Review

    March 16, 2021 by

    A film I knew I was going to hate, which turned out to be a good ride! Synopsis: An underworld kingpin’s past catches up with him when he returns to London, igniting an explosive chain of events which ends in revenge and murder. Director: James CrowWriter: Adam Stephen Kelly, Jonathan SothcottStars: Billy Murray, Jeanine Nerissa… Read more

  • Last Call – ★★★★✩ | Film Review

    March 16, 2021 by

    Funny and inspiring with a fantastic cast Synopsis: A real estate developer returns to his old Philly neighbourhood and must decide to raze or resurrect the family bar. Director: Paolo PilladiWriter: Greg Lingo, Paolo PilladiStars: Jeremy Piven, Taryn Manning, Bruce Dern  Run Time: 1hr 42min DaveOnFilm says: This is a thoroughly enjoyable film. Its funny in places, touching… Read more

  • Demon – ★✩✩✩✩ | Film Review

    March 16, 2021 by

    The only demons I have from this film is the one that allowed me to watch it to the end! Synopsis: When an unpaid train fine comes back to haunt him, office worker Ralph flees London to a forest motel where a temporary hideout becomes a nightmarish purgatory, and emerging ghosts of the past force… Read more

  • The Ice Cream Truck – ★✩✩✩✩ | Film Review

    March 9, 2021 by

    Strap in…this is another wild one! Synopsis: A young mother in mid-life crisis moves back to her hometown neighborhood where she becomes the focus of an evil slasher that stalks the suburbs in an ice-cream truck. Director: Megan Freels JohnstonWriter: Megan Freels JohnstonStars: Deanna Russo, Emil Johnsen, John Redlinger Run Time: 1hr 36min DaveOnFilm says: Well here… Read more

  • The Reunited States – ★★✩✩✩ | Film Review

    March 9, 2021 by

    Ah, politics and people Synopsis: The Reunited States is a powerful and urgent documentary that follows the unsung heroes on the difficult journey of bridging our political and racial divides. Director: Ben RekhiStars:Susan Bro, Van Jones, David Leaverton Certification: Not yet ratedRun Time: 1hr 24min DaveOnFilm says: So let my caveat everything I am about to type… Read more

  • The Winter Lake – ★★✩✩✩ | Film Review

    March 2, 2021 by

    Simple story, mother and boy move to new house, boy finds something sinister in lake, boy falls for girl next door, boy’s mum falls for dad next door…nothing ends happy. Synopis: After making a grim discovery in a seasonal lake, a withdrawn teenager discovers the truth about his neighbours, a father and daughter harbouring sinister… Read more

  • Come True – ★★★★✩ | Film Review

    March 2, 2021 by

    Dreams can come true! Synopsis: A teenage runaway takes part in a sleep study that becomes a nightmarish descent into the depths of her mind and a frightening examination of the power of dreams. Director: Anthony Scott BurnsWriter: Anthony Scott Burns (screenplay by), Daniel Weissenberger (story by)Stars: Skylar Radzion, Landon Liboiron, Julia Sarah Stone  Certification: 15Run Time: 1hr 35min DaveOnFilm… Read more

  • Me You Madness – Coming Soon

    February 23, 2021 by

    Louise Linton’s comedy thriller, Me You Madness, starring Gossip Girl heart throb Ed Westwick, will be released on Digital Download in the UK & Ireland on 19th April by ILY Films. Me You Madness is Linton’s first experience of writing and directing. She also stars, playing Catherine Black; a ruthlessly ambitious, intelligent and successful business… Read more

  • Gatecrash – ★✩✩✩✩ | Film Review

    February 21, 2021 by

    More like a car crash! Synopsis: A dark psychological thriller which follows a couple who find themselves in a hit and run situation, with the evidence suggesting there was no accident. Director: Lawrence GoughWriters: Lawrence Gough (Adapted for the screen by), Terry Hughes (Original Stageplay and Adapted for the screen by), Alan Pattison (Adapted for… Read more

  • Foster Boy – ★★★★★| Film Review

    February 18, 2021 by

    Reviewing through a sea of tears! Synopsis: A for-profit Foster care agency puts a known sex offender into the same foster home as a lawyer’s young client, Jamal, with catastrophic results. Each man heals the other in the pursuit of justice, as they expose the horrifying corrupt agency. Certification: 15Run Time: 1hr 45m Director: Youssef… Read more

  • Butchers – ★★★✩✩ | Film Review

    February 16, 2021 by

    Canadian Meat Chopping goodness Synopsis: A family of sadistic butchers has dug into the back country and, from the deep freeze of winter to the dog days of summer, anyone who crosses their path is dead meat. Director: Adrian LangleyWriter: Adrian Langley, Daniel WeissenbergerCast: Simon Phillips, Michael Swatton, Julie Mainville  DaveOnFilm says: As far as “Mad Family in… Read more

  • Red Latex – ★✩✩✩✩ | Film Review

    February 15, 2021 by

    An utterly pointless film throughout Synopsis: A young husband escapes his pregnant wife and her smothering family to find refuge with a dominatrix. Director: Gerard MarcoWriter: Gerard MarcoCast: Alejandra Aristegui, Fedra Duarte, Valeria Rowinski DaveOnFilm says:Where do you start with a film like this. It was just bad. Horribly acted, a story which was just naff and… Read more

  • The Curse of Dracula – ★★★✩✩ | Film Review

    February 15, 2021 by

    Simply the best Solvenian Splatterfest I have seen this year! Director: Tomaz GorkicWriter: Tomaz Gorkic (Screenplay)Stars: Jurij Drevensek, Marko Mandic, Tanja Ribic  Synopsis: Two crooks looking to scam tourists organize a tour of an abandoned manor house rumoured to be haunted by the cousin of Count Dracula. Their first group consist of a Swedish Satanist, two French goths… Read more

  • News Of The World – ★★✩✩✩ | Film Review

    February 10, 2021 by

    Not a scandal in sight…neither phone hacking, or American brutality on natives…. Certification: 12A Length: 1hr 59m Director: Paul GreengrassWriter: Paul Greengrass (Screenplay), Luke Davies (Screenplay), Paulette Jiles (based on the novel by)Stars: Tom Hanks, Helena Zengel, Tom Astor  Synopsis: A Civil War veteran agrees to deliver a girl, taken by the Kiowa people years ago, to… Read more

  • Skin Collector – ★★★✩✩ | Film Review

    February 8, 2021 by

    Creepy Old Man stalker alert! Synopsis:A serial killer becomes obsessed with the only victim to survive his attack; a shy young secretary with an indomnitable will to survive. When the psychopath penetrates police lines to abduct his target, she must draw on all her resources to survive the ordeal. Director: Julian RichardsWriter: Brian Harper (novel), Robert D.… Read more

  • Next – ★★★✩✩ | Film Review

    February 7, 2021 by

    Just Nic Cage being Nic Cage! Synopsis: A Las Vegas magician who can see into the future is pursued by FBI agents seeking to use his abilities to prevent a nuclear terrorist attack. Director: Lee TamahoriWriter: Gary Goldman (Screenplay), Jonathan Hensleigh (Screenplay), Paul Bernbaum (Screenplay), Gary Goldman (Screen Story), Philip K. Dick (Novel)Stars: Nicolas Cage, Julianne… Read more

  • I Am Toxic – ★✩✩✩✩ | Film Review

    February 7, 2021 by

    Who the fuck are we meant to be rooting for exactly? Synopsis: A man wakes in a world ravaged by biological warfare with no memory of his previous life. Taken prisoner by a group of scavengers he meets a young woman who helps him escape. As the scavengers pursue them through a toxic wasteland he… Read more

  • Crone Wood – ★★★★✩ | Film Review

    February 7, 2021 by

    If Midsommar was a found-footage film… Synopsis:A young couple who just met decides to go camping after a wonderful first encounter, a decision they will soon regret. Director: Mark SheridanWriter: Mark SheridanStars: Elva Trill, Ed Murphy, Sarah Jane Seymour DaveOnFilm says:A complete surprise of a film, Crone Wood is creepy and tense for the most part, with… Read more

  • Burlesque – ★★★★✩ | Film Review

    February 7, 2021 by

    Just a small town girl…. Synopsis: A small-town girl ventures to Los Angeles and finds her place in a neo-burlesque club run by a former dancer. Director: Steve AntinWriter: Steve AntinStars: Cher, Christina Aguilera, Alan Cumming DaveOnFilm says:More a cabaret rip off than anything new back in 2010, Burlesque saw the return to the big screen of… Read more

  • Sator – ★★★✩✩ | Film Review

    February 6, 2021 by

    If you go down to the woods today…. Synopsis: Secluded in a desolate forest, a broken family is observed by Sator, a supernatural entity who is attempting to claim them. Director: Jordan GrahamWriter: Jordan GrahamStars: Michael Daniel, Rachel Johnson, Aurora Lowe DaveOnFilm says:Sator is a low-budget extremely slow burn of a film. That slow sometimes that I… Read more

  • Greenland – ★★★★★ | Film Review

    February 6, 2021 by

    Gerard Butler vs Comet……and he doesn’t punch it! Synopsis: A family struggles for survival in the face of a cataclysmic natural disaster. DaveOnFilm says:I love a good disaster film….this isn’t a good disaster film……it’s a FANTASTIC disaster film!We have a very simple concept, a comet threatening earth. But instead of following scientists and astronauts and… Read more

  • Max Winslow and the House of Secrets – ★★★★✩ | Film Review

    February 6, 2021 by

    Charlie and the Chocolate Factory meets House on Haunted Hill Director: Sean OlsonWriter: Jeff WildStars: Chad Michael Murray, Sydne Mikelle, Tanner Buchanan  Synopsis: Five teens are invited to the home of an eccentric billionaire to compete in a game to win his mansion. The night takes a dark turn when they become trapped in the house and… Read more

  • Schemers – ★★★★✩ | Film Review

    January 18, 2021 by

    Taking the “If you book it, they will come” premise to a whole new world…. Dundee-style Schemers will be available on DVD & Digital Download 25th January. Pre-order your digital copy here & DVD here Synopsis: Based on events surrounding heavy metal band, Iron Maiden’s concert in Dundee, Scotland 1979/1980; SCHEMERS deals with the youth culture of the day and… Read more

  • Killer Therapy – ★★✩✩✩ | Film Review

    January 13, 2021 by

    Therapy… It’ll make you or break you… In this case, neither.. Killer Therapy is available on Sky & can be bought on Amazon here Director Barry Jay’s second feature tells the story of Brian, a young boy with issues. When his family adopt a younger sister, things start to go wrong. Normally in these stories it’s… Read more

  • Casablanca – ★★★★★ | Film Review

    January 8, 2021 by

    Of all the gin joints in all the towns in all the world… What a film! Casablanca is, without a doubt one of the classics. Set during World War 2 and released during that time too, a story of hope and love and conflict. Hearing so many of the quotes I have heard over the… Read more

  • The Exception – ★✩✩✩✩ | Film Review

    January 5, 2021 by

    A “psychological thriller” which is neither psychological or thrilling. When a group of women who all work at a centre for intelligence on genocide start to receive threatening letters, the believe its the work or a war criminal until they start to turn on each other, suspecting their work colleagues as the culprit. And that’s… Read more

  • Away – ★★★✩✩ | Film Review

    January 4, 2021 by

    Beautifully simplistic viewing, but lacking any real direction, Away is crafted really well and drawn in such a gorgeous way that you can forgive its shortcomings. Latvian Director/Writer/Animator Gints Zilbalodis brings us Away, a 75 minute no-dialogue artists impression of a journey from point A to point B with no real diversions away in that… Read more

  • Mulan – ★★★★✩ | Film Review

    January 3, 2021 by

    Girl wants family honour. Girl dresses as man and gets the respect that men do. Life lesson there… Girls, just be more like men! 😏 Having only recently watched the original cartoon version of Mulan and not being as endeared to it as much as some others are, going into the live Action remake felt… Read more

  • Noelle – ★★★✩✩ | Film Review

    December 1, 2020 by

    Santa Claus ISN’T coming to town! Synopsis:Santa’s daughter must take over the family business when her father retires and her brother, who is supposed to inherit the Santa role, gets cold feet. Director:Marc Lawrence Writer:Marc Lawrence Stars:Anna Kendrick, Shirley MacLaine, Bill Hader  DaveOnFilm says:Everyone loves a good “fish out of water” story right? Going all the way… Read more

  • Safe Spaces – ★★★✩✩ | Film Review

    November 30, 2020 by

    Synopsis:“Safe Spaces” is a comedy about a New York City professor (Justin Long) who spends a week re-connecting with his family while defending his reputation over controversial behaviour at his college. Safe Spaces will be available on Digital Download from 7th December 2020 Director:Daniel Schechter Writer:Daniel Schechter Stars:Justin Long, Kate Berlant, Lynn Cohen  DaveOnFilm says:A good drama… Read more

  • Silent Night – ★★✩✩✩ | Film Review

    November 30, 2020 by

    Synopsis: Recently released from prison, Mark (Bradley Taylor) attempts to reconnect with his daughter and hopes to give her a Christmas to remember. Struggling to find work, he meets Alan (Cary Crankson), his former cell-mate, who encourages him to return to a life of crime. A decision made easier when Caddy (Frank Harper), a ruthless… Read more

  • Lost At Christmas – ★★✩✩✩ | Film Review

    November 23, 2020 by

    In UK Cinemas from 4th December and on Digital Download from 7th December Synopsis:Two strangers stranded in the Scottish Highlands on Christmas Eve team up to try and get home in time for Christmas. Based on the acclaimed short film Perfect Strangers (2015) Director:Ryan Hendrick Writers:Ryan Hendrick, Clare Sheppard Stars:Natalie Clark, Kenny Boyle, Sylvester McCoy DaveOnFilm says:Hmmmmmmmm….probably the… Read more

  • Game Of Death – ★★✩✩✩ | Film Review

    November 16, 2020 by

    Game of Death will be available on Digital Download from 26th November and can be bought here Synopsis:Kill or be killed is the golden rule of the Game of Death, which sucks for seven decent-looking millennials who decide to play one sunny day. They quickly and gruesomely realise that if they don’t murder people, their heads will literally explode. Hence,… Read more

  • Endless – ★✩✩✩✩ | Film Review

    November 11, 2020 by

    Endless is coming to digital platforms on 23rd November Synopsis:When madly in love high school graduates Riley and Chris are separated by a tragic car accident, Riley blames herself for her boyfriend’s death while Chris is stranded in limbo. Miraculously, the two find a way to connect. Director:Scott Speer Writer:Andre Case (screenplay and story by), Oneil… Read more

  • Ringmaster – ★★★★✩ | Film Review

    November 10, 2020 by

    The Ringmaster will be available on DVD & Digital Download from 30th November & In UK Cinemas from 2nd December Synopsis: Two young women working the night shift at a secluded gas station unwittingly become the stars of a terrifying show streamed live on the dark web. Held captive by a sadistic ringmaster and his cohorts, their survival instincts are stretched… Read more

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