Category: Thriller and suspense
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“The Last House” Streaming Review
It has an intriguing premise, but does it pay off? If you’ve been on the fence regarding this latest Netflix movie, and you’re wondering if it’s worth your time, then read on dear reader, because I’ve seen it, and it’s worth discussing. The movie stars Wagner Moura as Jason, a…
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“Cape Fear” (1991 version) Review
⭐️⭐️⭐️ ⭐️ 4 Revisiting a favorite film on the big screen is always a special if it holds special memories, especially when it’s a piece of 90s cinema as striking as Martin Scorsese’s 1991 remake of Cape Fear. Spanning a 29-year gap from the 1962 original, it’s hard to fathom that…
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“The Devil’s Mouth” Streaming Review
Is this Amazon Prime offering razor sharp, or does it lack serious bite? If there was ever a blueprint on how to make an exciting, engaging and terrifying shark horror flick, then Spielberg did it with Jaws. 50 years later, and it’s still the best shark horror ever made. Many…
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“Prisoner” TV Review
Despite Sky being a popular platform, let’s be honest, its (Sky) original productions have not always been the strongest. Many have looked a little cheap, with corners seemingly cut during production to keep budgets down. However, Sky appears to have reduced the number of Originals it commissions and, as a…
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“Tuner” Review
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️✨ 4.5 This film had a limited run at our local cinema and, after seeing it promoted regularly, my wife and I were keen to give it a watch. It stars Leo Woodall as the Tuner, alongside Havana Rose Liu, with Dustin Hoffman appearing in a supporting role. A crime thriller…
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“Crime 101” Review
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 5 My wife and I watched this on a date night. In truth, it wasn’t a film I was particularly eager to see, but I was curious. Would it be entertaining? While the pacing and story are slow to get going, the film gradually builds a solid story foundation…
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“Wasteman” Review
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️✨4.5 Gritty. Realistic. Disturbing. Director Cal McMau crafts a realism rarely achieved in film. The storytelling and depiction are almost documentary-style, like a fly on the wall. This independent film follows Taylor (David Jonsson), a man facing prison parole. However, his path to freedom is complicated by a new cellmate,…
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“Send Help” Review
⭐️⭐️⭐️✨3.5 While I was expecting a more full-on horror or action adventure, this film is actually much closer to a dark comedy, with just touches of thriller and light horror. Rachel McAdams and Dylan O’Brien play corporate colleagues Linda and Bradley. After Bradley overlooks Linda for a promised promotion, the…
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“Shelter” Review
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️✨4.5 This was a must see film for me. As a fan of Jason Statham, I’ve been really looking forward to this one. His films are always enjoyable to watch and I’ve seen most of his action films. Statham maintains his signature style but delivers a very enjoyable performance. This…
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“Mercy” Review
⭐️⭐️⭐️✨3.5 Although this film is likely ideally viewed in 3D or on an iMax screen, I watched “Mercy” on a standard 2D screen. The films presentation certainly suggests it would enhance the experience if viewed in 3D, due to usage of overlapping AI looking generated windows, segments and video throughout…
