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'Last Ride' Review: An Arctic Cable Car Nightmare That Nearly Reaches the Peak
Given the small budget and simplistic plot that has a lot of work to do in order to keep us intrigued, Last Ride is highly commendable. The naturalistic bond between the boys hooks you in and manages to keep you invested, whilst the slew of threats and horrors ensure you’re kept on your toes.

Becca Johnson
Feb 17


'Whistle' Review: Creative Deaths, Likeable Characters but a Ghost of a Script
Whistle is a stylish, gory throwback that knows its horror history but is too content to repeat it. While Dafne Keen’s performance and some genuinely gnarly kill sequences keep it afloat, the film’s lack of original narrative depth and its over-reliance on established tropes prevent it from becoming a new classic.

Shauna Bushe
Feb 16


'Crime 101' Review: A Solid and Well-made, But Derivative Homage to Michael Mann’s Crime Classics
Crime 101 is highly derivative of many classic crime-thrillers (especially Michael Mann’s work), but the vintage vibe, slow-pacing and character-focused approach makes for a better than expected heist-thriller.

Dan Bremner
Feb 16


'H is for Hawk' Review: A Meditation on Grief That's Visually Gorgeous While Equal Parts Cold and Moving
H is for Hawk is a gentle, visually rich, and thoughtfully acted exploration of grief that values subtlety over catharsis. It doesn’t always find the emotional lift its subject promises, but Claire Foy’s performance, the extraordinary presence of Mabel the Hawk, and the film’s calm, observational beauty make it a worthwhile watch.

Dan Bremner
Feb 6


'Shelter' Review: A Generic Retreat After Statham’s R-Rated Resurgence
Shelter unfortunately leans more into some of Liam Neeson’s more generic recent action outings rather than Statham’s better works. It’s disposable, lacking stylistic flair and a unique hook and is only really carried by solid performances from the two leads and a couple of entertaining action beats.

Jack Ransom
Jan 28


'Saipan' Review: A Football-drama Framed as a Tense, 90-minute Thriller
Saipan may not fully justify its existence as a feature, but thanks to an incredible central performance from Éanna Hardwicke, solid support from Steve Coogan and a sharp, thriller-like presentation, it stands as a smart, contained drama that is far better than you would expect.

Dan Bremner
Jan 27


'Primate' Review: Short, Savage, and Unapologetically Bloodthirsty Monkey Mayhem
Primate does exactly what it says on the tin. It’s a quickfire, bloodthirsty, darkly chuckle worthy and well scored creature feature that relishes in its grindhouse/exploitation vibes. The characters are ultimately there as prey and the story is barely existent, but it delivers what is to be expected.

Jack Ransom
Jan 26


'Return to Silent Hill' Review: A Hellish Nightmare Sequel Lacking Any Soul
Return to Silent Hill is an enigmatic experience. It is perhaps the most visually accurate video game adaptation ever put to film, yet it feels fundamentally disconnected from the "why" of the story.

Shauna Bushe
Jan 26
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