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Ouija: Origin Of Evil (2016)

Starring: Annalise Basso, Elizabeth Reaser, Lulu Wilson, Henry Thomas Director: Mike Flanagan Ouija, the original film in what looks like will be a series, was an alright horror film. Sure, it had plot holes so big you could hide a body in, and acting that was at times laughable, but I really didn't care. It… Continue reading Ouija: Origin Of Evil (2016)

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London Fright Fest: Beyond The Gates (2016)

Heading into the west half of London for some reason seems like a bit of an adventure. I rarely head over to Shepherd's Bush, but it always amuses me that it's full of Antipodeans. We head across and into the Vue, where at the top of the stairs we're surrounded by beer swilling Londoners, all… Continue reading London Fright Fest: Beyond The Gates (2016)

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Preview: The Big Short (2015)

Four denizens of the world of high-finance predict the credit and housing bubble collapse of the mid-2000s, and decide to take on the big banks for their greed and lack of foresight. - IMDb Starring: Christian Bale, Steve Carell, Ryan Gosling, Brad Pitt Director: Adam McKay I think if you're going to make a film… Continue reading Preview: The Big Short (2015)

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Horns (2013)

Following the murder of his longterm girlfriend, Iggy stands accused of her murder, and wakes up one morning with horns sprouting from his head. Starring: Daniel Radcliffe, Max Minghella, Juno Temple Director: Alexandre Aja A confused film, that feels as though it's all meant to be a college movie, but has a serious teen-drama Twilight tone… Continue reading Horns (2013)

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Crimson Peak (2015)

  Following a speedy courtship and a family tragedy, Edith finds herself swept off to her husbands crumbling mansion to live with him and his strange but beautiful sister. But the house holds many secrets which refuse to stay buried, and Edith has a gift for seeing the dead. Genre: Horror Starring: Mia Wasikowska, Jessica… Continue reading Crimson Peak (2015)

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Neverlake (2013)

On a visit to her father in Italy, kindhearted teen Jenny is drawn to a mysterious lake which reputably has healing properties. When she befriends a group of strange sick children in the local creepy hospital, she starts to learn more about the local legends and secrets start to unravel.  Genre: Horror Starring: Daisy Keeping,… Continue reading Neverlake (2013)

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Film Review: Gender roles in Gone Girl (2014)

Logline: "With his wife's disappearance having become the focus of an intense media circus, a man sees the spotlight turned on him when it's suspected that he may not be innocent." From IMDB Genre: Thriller Starring: Rosamund Pike, Ben Affleck, Neil Patrick Harris, Carrie Coon, Kim Dickens Directed: David Fincher (Contains Spoilers) I was sick… Continue reading Film Review: Gender roles in Gone Girl (2014)

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Film Review: Son of a Gun (2014)

Logline: When a 19 year old boy is sent to prison, he is taken under the wing of a violent, chess playing armed robber. On release,  the young man repays this protection by busting his mentor out of prison and joining him on a heist that soon turns to game of cat and mouse. Genre:… Continue reading Film Review: Son of a Gun (2014)

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Film Review: The LEGO Movie (2014)

  Logline: Emmett, an ordinary Lego construction worker, finds himself to be the prophesied “Special” who can save the Lego world from being glued together forever by the evil Lord Business, by setting off on a quest with some amazing new friends . Genre: Animation Director: Phil Lord, Christopher Miller Starring: Chris Pratt, Elizabeth Banks,… Continue reading Film Review: The LEGO Movie (2014)