Author: Jonathan Edwards

Fans of Michael Dougherty’s previous work (Trick r Treat) have been eagerly awaiting the arrival of Krampus hoping to get a modern day festive classic, however it’s with a heavy heart that I’m writing this review to report that we have nothing but a cold turkey on our hands. Krampus is a horror-comedy that is unfortunately neither horrifying or comedic. Although the movie has noble intentions the plot simply isn’t strong enough to sustain its running time and ultimately ends up becoming a chore to watch. One of the main issues with Krampus is the script. It’s tonally lost within…

As a fan of all things horror, I’ve compiled another list of 5 horror movies that have yet to be released. Now unfortunately some of these movies have no official release date however that doesn’t mean you should be any less excited. So get your pen and paper out and make a note in your diaries for … 5. Francesca Two detectives must catch a serial killer but their only chance to find him is to solve the case of a missing girl who disappeared 15 years ago. Director: Luciano Onetti Starring: Luis Emilio Rodriguez, Gustavo Dalessanro, Raul Gederlini Release:…

The slasher genre has struggled over recent years with many reboots, remakes, re-imaginings etc having failed miserably with fans and critics alike. However Hollywood hasn’t given up just yet as it seems Halloween, Friday the 13th, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre and A Nightmare on Elm Street are all in the pipeline for yet another makeover. Will they have learnt from previous efforts? Probably not. Here are 5 ways in which they could bring the slasher genre back … effectively: 5. Avoid ‘The Origin Story’ There’s nothing worse than origin stories. Especially when they’re done so badly, which the majority of…

In this article I will be discussing a handful of horror movies that have yet to be released. As the title suggests, these movies will either be great or garbage, so why don’t you read on and see which’ll tickle your fancy: The Neon Demon When aspiring model Jesse moves to Los Angeles, her youth and vitality are devoured by a group of beauty-obsessed women who will take any means necessary to get what she has. Director: Nicolas Winding Refn Starring: Elle Fanning, Keanu Reeves, Christina Hendricks, Alessandro Nivola Nicolas Winding Refn is a director who never holds back and it…

Tom Hardy is the centerpiece behind this ambitious story which sees him portray both the smooth talking Reggie and the psychotic Ronnie Kray. Unfortunately Legend is a simplistic and shallow portrayal of their rise to power which severely lacks the emotion that it ought to have had. Brian Helgeland is better known for being a screenwriter with LA Confidential and Mystic River being two of his most notable works whereas his directing hasn’t been able to reach anywhere near the heights of his writing. Casting Hardy in both roles has proved to be problematic as it ends up hindering the…

The Transporter Refueled is a bad movie. It’s also awfully enjoyable. It has a guilty charm which somehow makes you laugh both at and with the movie at the same time. It simply shouldn’t work for a number of reasons, ranging from a bad script to wooden performances however, by means that are beyond me, I came out of the screening with a smile on my face. Ed Skrein takes over the role of Frank Martin in this ‘reboot’ with Ray Stevenson playing his father, Frank Senior. The father and son dynamic works surprisingly well mostly due to Ray Stevenson’s…

As the title suggests, John Maclean has created a slow burning, psychedelic western that will appease fans of the genre. With just a limited release, it’s a shame that this movie will be overlooked by mainstream audiences however John Maclean’s directorial debut is a refreshing walk in the park. This small scale western is a captivating, blackly comic oddity that wears its heart on its sleeve. Slow West is a visually stunning movie and a lot of that is down to Robbie Ryan’s breathtakingly beautiful cinematography. When one usually thinks of a western, you’d immediately begin to conjure up images…

The Gallows is yet another entry in the found footage genre which centres around a paranormal Hangman, Charlie. With a budget of $100,000, The Gallows  is already a huge commercial success thanks to Blumhouse Productions, which has been profiting from cheaply made horror movies for a number of years now, with Paranormal Activity and Insidious being just a couple of noteworthy examples. The found footage genre has come under heavy fire in recent years as being a gimmick that’s rapidly wearing thin amongst critics and horror fans alike. However, just a few months ago, Unfriended was able to refresh the…

With the saturation of comic book movies in Hollywood, it’s refreshing to see a bit of nostalgia in the form of Jurassic World return to the silver screen. Many feared that the movie would not be able to capture the fun and awe of the original. However, I’m happy to report that those doubts are blown away. After winning the critics over with Safety Not Guaranteed, Colin Trevorrow has made the giant leap into blockbuster territory where he reinvigorates the franchise for a whole new audience. Jurassic World is far from perfect; however, there is no denying how Colin Trevorrow…