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by Alex J
Sun Mar 01, 2015 3:50 pm
Forum: Glasgow 2015
Topic: FrightFest Glasgow 2015
Replies: 57
Views: 65835

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There Are Monsters I had high hopes for his one, despite knowing little about it, but it turned out to be much different to what I expected. Nevertheless, it's a good example of its subgenre and builds tension and a feeling of unease more effectively than many of its (often bigger budgeted) peers. I...
by Alex J
Sun Mar 01, 2015 3:45 pm
Forum: Glasgow 2015
Topic: FrightFest Glasgow 2015
Replies: 57
Views: 65835

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REC: Apocalypse So the series comes to an end and whilst I appreciated that it eschewed the found footage approach, perhaps some of the magic of the first two instalments has been lost - or maybe the makers have simply run out of ideas? Still, good to see Manuela Velasco in action again, even if the...
by Alex J
Sun Mar 01, 2015 3:40 pm
Forum: Glasgow 2015
Topic: FrightFest Glasgow 2015
Replies: 57
Views: 65835

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The Treatment A very dark and disturbing thriller dealing with sensitive subject matter. Engrossing despite a fairly lengthy running time and although I guessed the perp was using the attic, I didn't guess his identity. I liked the idea of what he was doing too - it made a change from the usual kill...
by Alex J
Sun Mar 01, 2015 3:36 pm
Forum: Glasgow 2015
Topic: FrightFest Glasgow 2015
Replies: 57
Views: 65835

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The Woods Movie A decent documentary, but I couldn't help wishing I was watching the movie itself - or even a Blair Witch 3! Interesting enough, but lacking anything truly revelatory or salacious! It would have been good to hear the 3 actors feeding back their thoughts too, but credit to Russ Gomm a...
by Alex J
Sun Mar 01, 2015 3:32 pm
Forum: Glasgow 2015
Topic: FrightFest Glasgow 2015
Replies: 57
Views: 65835

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Must confess skipping Blood and Black Lace in favour of It Follows, swapping a retro movie I have already seen for a new release. The latter is good (8 / 10) but not quite as groundbreaking as some of the hype would have you believe.
by Alex J
Sun Mar 01, 2015 3:28 pm
Forum: Glasgow 2015
Topic: FrightFest Glasgow 2015
Replies: 57
Views: 65835

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Clown

Balancing horror comedies successfully is always tricky and instead of going for all out comedy this opts for front-loading the jokes before becoming more serious as the film progresses. Enjoyable, but I couldn't help thinking an even better movie could've been made with the idea. 7.5 / 10
by Alex J
Sun Mar 01, 2015 2:04 pm
Forum: Glasgow 2015
Topic: FrightFest Glasgow 2015
Replies: 57
Views: 65835

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The Asylum (Backmask) Typical American teen horror filled with plenty of dumb characters doing dumb things, but I found this to be entertaining nevertheless. A good use of phones and the Internet for a change too - sometimes with amusing results! I did see the twist coming from about halfway through...
by Alex J
Sun Mar 01, 2015 1:49 pm
Forum: Glasgow 2015
Topic: FrightFest Glasgow 2015
Replies: 57
Views: 65835

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88

Scream queen Katharine Isabelle plays the central role in a twisting, time-hopping mystery. Shades of "Memento" and Lynch lace this intriguing, noirish thriller. Definitely one that keeps you thinking, although whether it all hangs together on second viewing remains to be seen.
8.5 / 10
by Alex J
Sun Mar 01, 2015 1:44 pm
Forum: Glasgow 2015
Topic: FrightFest Glasgow 2015
Replies: 57
Views: 65835

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Wyrmwood

Entertaining zombie apocalypse romp from Australia that benefits from interesting and amusing characters, while a few new ideas certainly liven up a tired subgenre, bringing something fresh onto the scene. Gore, fun and pathos = a winner! 8 / 10
by Alex J
Sun Mar 01, 2015 12:51 pm
Forum: Glasgow 2015
Topic: FrightFest Glasgow 2015
Replies: 57
Views: 65835

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The Hoarder

Reminiscent of a previous Frightest flick and fairly enjoyable, although some of the characters weren't particularly likeable and hence I didn't engage with them much.
Spoiler:
I liked the choice of killer even though I'd guessed his identity early on.
7 / 10
by Alex J
Sun Mar 01, 2015 12:26 pm
Forum: Glasgow 2015
Topic: FrightFest Glasgow 2015
Replies: 57
Views: 65835

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The Atticus Institute 1970s science meets possession in a lab. Some good scenes and an undercurrent of unease keeps this one ticking along nicely even if it isn't particlar original. Shot in mock-doc style, but I wondered if it would have made more impact if it was told straight and not had the talk...
by Alex J
Sun Mar 01, 2015 11:38 am
Forum: Glasgow 2015
Topic: FrightFest Glasgow 2015
Replies: 57
Views: 65835

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Eliza Graves Based on a Poe story, but not as dark as I imagined, being more quirky and humorous than expected. Fairly light on horror, albeit with some horror-oriented scenes, but with more emphasis on madness and psychology underpinning a period romance. Features a starry British cast, as well as ...
by Alex J
Sun Mar 01, 2015 11:32 am
Forum: Glasgow 2015
Topic: FrightFest Glasgow 2015
Replies: 57
Views: 65835

Re: FrightFest Glasgow 2015

A big thank you to Alan, Ian, Paul and Greg for another fantastic festival! Thank you too to the GFT staff, the GFF, the distributors, the audience and everyone else who made the event happen! A very good line-up this year and I thoroughly enjoyed it!
by Alex J
Sun Nov 02, 2014 12:25 pm
Forum: Halloween 2014
Topic: 2014 All nighter
Replies: 42
Views: 57738

Re: 2014 All nighter

The Pact 2 was an effective sequel that didn't just repeat the first film, but instead had a new, involving mystery with a number of tense sequences. I also liked the tie-ins with the first story. I would be interesting to see where a third instalment takes us. 7.5 / 10 The Last Shift: Saving the b...
by Alex J
Sun Nov 02, 2014 12:16 pm
Forum: Halloween 2014
Topic: 2014 All nighter
Replies: 42
Views: 57738

Re: 2014 All nighter

Firstly a big thank you to the organisers for putting together a good line-up and setting everything up. Thanks too to the Watershed cinema staff who were very friendly and entered the spirit of the night. On to the films: "The Editor" sent up the giallo genre, riffing on Argent, Fulci et ...