Films
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Heat
Finally watched this film for the first time and I absolutely loved it to bits. As I sat there sweating through the UK heatwave — my apartment being three or four degrees higher — I became lost in this world of LA. It goes without saying that Al Pacino and Robert Deniro are at the…
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Thoughts on The people under the stairs
Categories: FilmsI finally faced my childhood trauma by watching The people under the stairs in full. I saw sections of it as a child and remember only the image of children running from something in the wall cavities of a old creepy house. It was an absolute surprise and joy to see Everett McGill and Wendy…
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Thoughts on Friday the 13th part 2
Categories: FilmsApart from being an entertaining and very 80’s killing spree around the cursed area surrounding Camp Crystal Lake, I thought this was a really well made, and clever horror film.
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The New York Ripper — My Thoughts
Categories: FilmsThe New York Ripper has been one of the most challenging films I’ve watched in recent times. It’s violence and sexuality are off the charts.
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Thoughts on Phenomena
Categories: FilmsDario Argento’s Phenomena is yet another example of a masterclass in horror cinema.
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Thoughts on The Lighthouse
The Lighthouse is a slow-burn descent into madness expertly portrayed by Robert Pattinson and Willem Dafoe.
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Thoughts on the film Joker
Categories: FilmsJoaquin Phoenix is probably my favourite representative of the character of Joker that I’ve seen on screen.
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Thoughts on Rosemary’s Baby
Categories: FilmsThe haunting story of a woman carrying her first child, struggling to keep it all together. However, she begins to suspect outside forces are working against her and her family’s safety. An absolute horror classic.
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1917
1917 is the incredible film from Sam Mendes about two friends tasked with delivering an important message to save a battalion.
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Star Wars episode IX : The Rise of Skywalker
On New Year’s Day I saw my first film of the year — Star Wars : The Rise of Skywalker. In all honesty I was expecting to not like it all that much, mostly due to reviews and comments I’d heard from people I know. But you know what? I really enjoyed it. It was…
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Thoughts on A Nightmare on Elm Street
Categories: FilmsA Nightmare on Elm Street is one of the most recognisable titles in cinema – as is it’s villain, and star, Freddy Krueger. I felt the urge to re-watch this film after my recently-formed gaming obsession with Dead By Daylight. I was pleasantly surprised by the fact that much of the film still holds up…
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Thoughts on the film “Neon Demon”
Categories: FilmsWith its gorgeous visuals and pulsing soundtrack, Neon Demon is a film that I won’t be forgetting in a hurry. The majority of the story felt to me like it was floating in and out of the conscious mind, with an increasing level of abstract as it went on. What’s The Neon Demon about? The…