"Sting" is a B-movie creature feature with a nostalgic throwback vibe, following a family's encounter with a rapidly growing arachnid. It lacks depth but offers entertaining escapism.
Sting (2024)
Late Night with the Devil (2024)
Dir: Colin Cairnes, Cameron Cairnes Cast: David Dastmalchian, Laura Gordon, Ian Bliss, Fayssal Bazzi, Ingrid Torelli, Rhys Auteri, Georgina Haig, Josh Quong Tart Boosted by solid performances, nostalgic production design and a novel setup, the latest Shudder original horror flick proves there is still plenty of life in the possession subgenre ★★★★ 'Late Night with... Continue Reading →
Lisa Frankenstein (15)
Dir: Zelda Williams Cast: Kathryn Newton, Cole Sprouse, Liza Soberano, Henry Eikenberry, Joe Chrest, Carla Gugino Diablo Cody's throwback to 80's comedy-horrors slowly finds its feet but never quite measures up to the cult classics it pays homage ★★★ There has been plenty of criticism as of late regarding the Academy Awards and their inability... Continue Reading →
Imaginary (15)
Dir: Jeff Wadlow Cast: DeWanda Wise, Tom Payne Taegan Burns, Pyper Braun, Matthew Sato, Veronica Falcon, Betty Buckley Contrary to its title, this instantly forgettable Blumhouse horror is lacking in imagination but narrowly avoids being a total catastrophe thanks to a suitably wacky final act ★★ In what has been an unquestionably poor start to... Continue Reading →
Night Swim (15)
Dir: Bryce McGuire Cast: Wyatt Russell, Kerry Condon, Amelie Hoeferle, Gavin Warren Kerry Condon and Wyatt Russell try their best to keep the latest Blumhouse horror afloat but this schlocky swimming pool horror never truly embraces its ridiculous concept In recent times it has almost become a new year tradition to follow up the weighty... Continue Reading →
What to Watch in January
2023 has finally come to a close, and what a year it was for cinema despite a few months of SAG-AFTRA and WGA strikes. These strikes have seen several major films such as: Dune: Part Two and The Bikeriders, pushed back so expect to see them in the upcoming year. January is always a strong... Continue Reading →
What to Watch in December
2023 is finally coming to a close after a very busy and frantic year for cinema. The SAG-AFTRA strikes have thankfully come to an end allowing all our favourite stars to begin showing their faces on the red carpet once again. December will see the release of the remainder of Academy hopefuls this side of... Continue Reading →
When Evil Lurks (15)
Dir: Demián Rugna Cast: Ezequiel Rodriguez, Demián Saloman, Luis Ziembrowski, Silvia Sabater, Marcelo Michinaux Demián Rugna's Argentinian horror is shockingly bleak yet highly accomplished as it delivers a visceral take on the possession subgenre Back in 2017, Argentinian filmmaker, Demián Rugna, burst onto the international horror scene with the success of his criminally overlooked film,... Continue Reading →
Five Nights at Freddy’s (15)
Dir: Emma Tammi Cast: Josh Hutcherson, Elizabeth Lail, Piper Rubio, Mary Stuart Masterson, Matthew Lillard Five Nights at Freddy's lacks the scares or originality to make it an effective horror film in its own right but it will no doubt be a hit with its large and loyal fanbase Ever since the release of the... Continue Reading →
El Conde (15)
Dir: Pablo Larrain Cast: Jaime Vadell, Gloria Munchmeyer, Alfredo Castro, Paula Luchsinger, Stella Gonet Pablo Larrain follows up his haunting biopics of Jackie Kennedy and Princess Diana, with this darkly funny and eerily gothic alternate history horror There are very few filmmakers that manage to divide critics quite like Chilean director, Pablo Larrain. After a... Continue Reading →
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