André Øvredal's latest repeatedly, and bluntly, pushes the idea that stories are important. It posits that stories change us, define us and shape the way we interact with the world. To an extent, it proves this idea, through the ineptitude of its own storytelling, which saps any interest and appeal - clearly reminding you how … Continue reading Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark (Review)
Tag: horror
Midsommar (Review)
When the premise of a film involves a group of American college students attending a pagan festival in an undocumented commune in Sweden, you know what’s going to happen. To an extent, this is very true of Midsommar. The film spends a long time putting all of its pieces on the board just so that … Continue reading Midsommar (Review)
Child’s Play (2019) (Review)
Chucky's back! Well, I'm not sure he's ever really been away but he's at least been saved from endless straight-to-video sequelisation by Hollywood's unstoppable desire to reboot every horror movie that has ever existed (where's my Society reboot, huh, bigwigs?). The recent slate of remakes has been pretty variable, with some reboots bringing life into … Continue reading Child’s Play (2019) (Review)
In Fabric (Review)
We'll never know what it would look like if Dario Argento made an episode of Inside No. 9 but, it might turn out like In Fabric. I say might because, though Peter Strickland's latest has a clear stylistic link to the extreme and transgressive European cult cinema of the 70s (an era of cinema I … Continue reading In Fabric (Review)
NastyPALs Episode 11: Don’t Go in the Woods… Alone!
Stephen and Adam take the deepest academic dive anybody has probably ever taken into the piece of trash that is 'Don't Go in the Woods... Alone!' Don't watch it and avoid those woods - unless you bring a friend, I guess. https://soundcloud.com/user-782108692/11-dont-go-in-the-woods-alone
Brightburn (Review)
'What if Superman grew up evil?' is an interesting starting point for a film. It's an idea you could take places and one that could culminate in interesting commentary. It is not, however, inherently interesting. Brightburn is of the opinion that it is, an assumption that is the starting point of the film's numerous failings. … Continue reading Brightburn (Review)
MA (Review)
Let's start with some positivity: Octavia Spencer sure seems like she's having a great time - Allison Janney (though in the film very briefly) looks like she's having fun also. In fact, the few scenes where they interact - which are composed of Janney, as a vet, shouting at Spencer, as her assitant - are … Continue reading MA (Review)
NastyPALs Episode 10: The Last House on the Left
A supposed classic. A famously controversial movie banned for years and censored in the UK until the early 21st century. So, does it hold up? Is it still shocking? Join us, with a special guest, as we dissect Wes Craven's debut feature and explore its impact and legacy. https://soundcloud.com/user-782108692/10-the-last-house-on-the-left
NastyPALs Episode 9: The Revenge of the Boogeyman
After being amused by the Boogeyman, Adam and Stephen check out its sequel. Well, this film that claims to be this sequel. Well, this thing that claims to be a film that I guess is a sequel. This is a strange movie.If you wish your sequels were ninety percent flashback sequences directly lifted from the previous … Continue reading NastyPALs Episode 9: The Revenge of the Boogeyman
Pet Semetary (Review)
The latest Stephen King adaptation presents the idea that some things should be left alone. The line 'sometimes dead is better' became a tagline - and is sadly apropos when describing the film. Maybe this property didn't need to be brought back to life. Maybe dead was better. The plot of Pet Semetary revolves around … Continue reading Pet Semetary (Review)
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