Falling Stars Film Review
A unique but not entirely successful film with a fascinating premise about witches falling to earth as shooting stars.
Barrio Boy Film Review
A closeted gay barber navigates a summer fling with a handsome stranger in this slight but engaging drama.
Sebastian Film Review
An at-times harrowing drama that tells the story of an aspiring writer who decides to dabble in sex work to fuel his literary ambitions.
White Reindeer Film Review
A downbeat drama set at Christmas which sees a real estate agent spiral into hedonism after a tragic loss.
A Ghost Story for Christmas 2022 & 2023 Reviews
Reviews of the 2022 & 2023 editions of the BBC’s A Ghost Story for Christmas, M.R James’ Count Magnus and Arthur Conan Doyle’s Lot No.249.
The Show Film Review
A surreal, inventive mystery flick penned by comics mastermind Alan Moore (Watchmen, V for Vendetta).
Season of the Witch Film Review
An interesting, somewhat academic exploration of witchcraft and the power of belief from horror master George A. Romero.
Room for Rent Film Review
An entertaining modern version of a ‘hagsploitation’ film, starring Lin Shaye (Insidious).
I Am a Ghost Film Review
A visually inventive, offbeat story of the supernatural that’s more of a kooky drama than a horror.
Zalava Film Review
A tense horror/drama from Iran that sees a police officer try to disprove the superstitious beliefs of demon-fearing locals.