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CASTLE FREAK

CASTLE FREAK - Stuart Gordon’s lean mean slice of 90’s gothic is re-released in a special edition courtesy of 101 Films Black Label. Iain MacLeod reviews what could be the most lurid of the much missed directors collaborations with Barbara Crampton and Jeffrey Combs.











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28 YEARS LATER

28 YEARS LATER - Danny Boyle and Alex Garland take us back to a ravaged Britain in thrilling style that galvanises the zombie/infected genre once again. Iain MacLeod reviews the highly anticipated sequel that sets up its trilogy in (mostly) high style, giving us Boyle’s best film in years.










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TALK TO ME

TALK TO ME - While UK audiences patiently wait for the release of BRING HER BACK, Second Sight reminds us of why we got excited about the Philippou Brothers in the first place with this new Special Edition on 4K. Steven West reviews this stacked, sturdy and essential release that comes equipped with an array of new special and physical features.










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DANGEROUS ANIMALS

DANGEROUS ANIMALS - Just when you thought it was safe to go back to the water, up pops Jai Courtney’s monstrous serial killer who puts his victims through the wringer with the help of any passing, hungry sharks. Iain MacLeod reviews the entertainingly grisly thriller that makes sharks scary again.









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THE CREEP TAPES: SEASON ONE

THE CREEP TAPES: SEASON ONE - Mark Duplass returns as Peachfuzz, the over-friendly murderer who likes nothing more than filming and making his victims as awkward as possible his victims before dispatching them. Chris Ward reviews the Blu-ray of the recent SHUDDER series to see if it captures the strengths of the film in episodic format.

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FINAL DESTINATION: BLOODLINES

FINAL DESTINATION: BLOODLINES - Remember to look both ways when you’re crossing the road if you venture out to the cinema to witness the return of one of horror’s most inventive franchises. Iain MacLeod reviews the long awaited sequel that revives and refreshes the series and will have you questioning if that piercing you’re thinking of getting is a good idea.







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UNTIL DAWN

UNTIL DAWN - With video game adaptations on the rise on both TV and cinema screens, does David Sandberg’s adaptation of the horror favourite keep with the upward trend? Or is this just one more entry to the failure pile?  Steven West presses ‘play again’ to investigate.







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THE HOUSE OF THE DEVIL

THE HOUSE OF THE DEVIL - The film that put Ti West on the map is now released in a snazzy limited edition Blu-ray set. Steven West reviews the slow-burn retro shocker released next week from Second Sight Films.




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THE COFFEE TABLE

THE COFFEE TABLE - With a reputation as one of the darkest horror films in many a year, director Caye Casas tragic tale of the worst furniture choice ever made finally receives a UK home release. Iain MacLeod reviews yet another stacked release from Second Sight Films




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SINNERS

SINNERS -  Ryan Coogler writes and directs this big budget period horror that mixes vampires and the blues to electrifying effect. Iain MacLeod reviews one of the years most original and entertaining films






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CREEPOZOIDS

CREEPOZOIDS - Yet another VHS store perennial is released and upgraded on Blu-Ray, courtesy of 101 Films. Chris Ward reviews the low budget Alien knock off that makes up for its budgetary limitations with impressive creature FX and dollops of gore.





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BLACK CAB

BLACK CAB - Nick Frost takes a turn for the sinister as an unhinged cabbie unwilling to let his fare go as he takes a terrified Synnøve Karlsen and Luke Norris on an increasingly sinister ride. Steven West reviews the Blu-ray release of this Shudder original film.






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SISTER MIDNIGHT

SISTER MIDNIGHT - Unhappy with her arranged marriage, a woman undergoes a startling transformation that makes for one of the most entertaining surprises of the year in Karan Kandhari’s genre bending mix of comedy and horror. Iain MacLeod reviews one of the most original films of the year aided in no small part by a powerhouse performance from Bollywood actress Radhika Upte.




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CARA

Writer/director Hayden Hewitt’s low budget psychodrama attempts to cross kitchen-sink realism with grand-guignol horror in this portrait of a troubled woman struggling with paranoid delusions brought on by her harrowing past.

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THE GIFT

Arrow Video re-release Sam Raimi’s star-studded paranormal chiller from 2001 on an extras-packed Special Edition re-mastered in 4K. Chris Ward takes a look at one of Raimi’s less celebrated efforts to see if it’s ripe for rediscovery.



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PRESENCE

Steven Soderbergh approaches ghost stories from an interesting perspective but is it one that can hold the audience's attention and thrill them? Iain MacLeod investigates.

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WOLF MAN

Leigh Whannell attempts to upgrade another Universal Monster for the 21st century. Christopher Abbott takes on the role of a family man struck by the curse of the wolf.

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