From Beyond The Grave (1974) – Horrified

Amicus has always been a crueller studio than Hammer. I consumed so much horror in my youth and nothing gave me the unsettling feeling that Amicus did. Hammer Horror has some beautifully subversive, blackly comic moments, but by and large, they follow fairly traditional narrative beats. By the end, evil has been vanquished, (be it Dracula or Frankenstein) and some form of order has been restored.

Amicus films are different. Especially in the portmanteau horror films, there is a gleeful malevole

FilmFellas Big Debate: Top 10 Revenge Movies

Welcome to the FilmFellas Big Debate! In this episode, Julian, Nick, and Adam embark on a cinematic journey into the realm of revenge. From the psychological twists of "Oldboy" and the raw intensity of "Dead Man’s Shoes", to the neo-noir narrative of "Memento" and the iconic action of "RoboCop", our film aficionados dissect what makes a revenge film truly unforgettable. Which of their top 10s will reign supreme?

Join the conversation as we delve deep into vengeance, honour, and retribution on screen. Did your favourite revenge film make our experts' lists? Sound off in the comments below!

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15 Episodes Of The Twilight Zone That Are Still Relevant Today - /Film

15 Episodes Of The Twilight Zone That Are Still Relevant Today It's always struck me as something of a marvel that "The Twilight Zone" has managed to avoid feeling dated, despite the final episode being broadcast more than 60 years ago. Spanning five seasons between 1959 and 1965, at its best, the show depicts facets of the human condition that are universal, with many plot points, themes, and warnings that remain relevant today. Rod Serling, the show's creator (and writer of 92 out of 156 episo

Andrzej Żuławski: Three Films (The Third Part Of The Night, The Devil and On The Silver Globe) Blu-ray review [Masters Of Cinema]

There are few directors out there with a more fractious relationship with their native country than Andrzej Żuławski. Chances are, if you’ve encountered his work at all it will have been his seminal horror film Possession – potentially the biggest single influence on the recent glut of allegorical horror. It might be his best film (with a breathtaking performance from Isabelle Adjani) but his early films are even more experimental and thematically dense and as this boxset from Eureka demonstrate

FilmFellas: The Thing - The greatest sci-fi horror movie ever?

Julian and Nick sit down and discuss John Carpenter's 1982 classic "The Thing" which is a science fiction horror film directed by John Carpenter, released in 1982. It's a remake of the 1951 film "The Thing from Another World" and adapts John W. Campbell Jr.'s novella "Who Goes There?"

The story is set in a remote research station in Antarctica and follows a team of scientists who encounter a parasitic extraterrestrial life-form that assimilates, then imitates other organisms. The members of the team become increasingly paranoid as the creature imitates them one by one, leading to a battle for survival where trust is scarce, and fear runs rampant.

Upon its initial release, "The Thing" received mixed to negative reviews from critics, many of whom found the film's gore and effects to be excessive. Some criticised the character development, feeling the film focused too much on special effects. At the box office, the movie also underperformed, overshadowed by other summer releases, such as "E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial."

However, as the years passed, the film's reputation began to shift.

In the subsequent decades, "The Thing" has undergone a significant reevaluation, becoming regarded as one of the greatest sci-fi horror films ever made. Critics and audiences alike have come to appreciate its technical achievements, particularly the innovative and horrifying practical effects designed by Rob Bottin.

The movie's themes of isolation, distrust, and paranoia resonate with viewers and have been examined in various academic contexts. John Carpenter's direction, combined with Ennio Morricone's chilling score, has cemented "The Thing" as a seminal work in the genre.

Film scholars and enthusiasts now celebrate the film for its uncompromising vision and ability to generate tension and terror without relying solely on jump scares or cheap thrills. Its influence can be seen in a wide array of films and TV shows that followed.

In modern retrospectives, "The Thing" often appears on lists of the best horror films, with praise for its complex narrative, character dynamics, and its ability to provoke thought and emotion through horror.

The legacy of "The Thing" is a testament to how critical and public perception can evolve, transforming a once-maligned film into a revered classic, respected not just as a product of its time but as a timeless contribution to cinema.

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The Three Musketeers: D’Artagnan – Blu-ray review: Dir. Martin Bourboulon

I was a little apprehensive when I saw the gritty, serious trailer for Martin Bourboulon’s new adaptation of The Three Musketeers. I am a huge fan of Richard Lester’s 1973 versions (read my reviews here), which above everything else, perfectly capture the irreverent, often subversive tone of Alexandre Dumas‘ novels, something entirely absent from this trailer.

I needn’t have worried, as The Three Musketeers: D’Artagnan does a fantastic balancing act between the more modern, serious sensibilitie

FilmFellas: Mad Max 2 (The Road Warrior). One of the most influential action movies ever?

Julian is joined by Nick Bartlett, who is both a fellow film geek and Pointless winner as well as being a freelance writer for the likes of Slash Film, to discuss 1981's Mad Max 2, released as The Road Warrior in the USA.

A former police officer is now a lone wanderer. He lives to survive and is none too pleased when he finds himself the only hope of a small group of honest people running a remote oil refinery.

The film has become a classic of the post-apocalyptic genre with its action scenes notable for their kinetic energy. A simple story influenced by Western movies, the cinematography, dialogue, action and direction would be a huge influence on action movies for decades to come.

The episode also covers how the film ranks alongside Mad Max Fury Road, what the future of the franchise might be and the impact the movie had on the careers of Gibson and Vernon Wells.

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Beau Is Afraid review: Dir. Ari Aster

Ari Aster’s films have constantly split opinion, When Hereditary was first released it was hailed as the scariest film of its era, which inevitably led to cries of “well I didn’t think it was scary!” Similarly Midsommar was praised on release but has fared less well critically over time. Beau Is Afraid is his most polarising film yet, an oblique, frenetic, sometimes frustrating watch, that never pauses for breath, or allows its audience any respite.

A plot summary really won’t do the film any j

Oppenheimer IMAX review: Dir. Christopher Nolan

Christopher Nolan’s films are largely characterised by their narrative ingenuity and epic scale, but with the (sometimes unfair) impression of a clinical, impersonal approach, of an inability to dig into the hearts of his characters. Based on Kai Bird and Martin J. Sherwin’s American Prometheus, Oppenheimer features all the hallmarks of Nolan’s style, from the non-linear narrative to the use of practical effects. However, it’s also a departure from Nolan’s usual fare – much more character focuse

Mission: Impossible Dead Reckoning Part One review – Dir. Christopher McQuarrie

The Mission: Impossible series is one of the most consistent film franchises going, and yet I constantly see it dismissed by friends as “just Tom Cruise doing stunts.” It’s one of the few franchises where even the weakest installment is a decent film, and the latest is no exception.

Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One has Ethan Hunt (Tom Cruise) and the IMF team facing their deadliest enemy yet, an all-powerful new kind of A.I. named “The Entity,” a self aware, constantly learning pro

12 Reasons Raiders Of The Lost Ark Is (Still) The Best Indiana Jones Film - /Film

12 Reasons Raiders Of The Lost Ark Is (Still) The Best Indiana Jones Film There's a recent phenomenon surrounding the "Indiana Jones" series — we often see articles saying why "The Temple of Doom" or "The Last Crusade" is actually the best installment, ignoring the seminal "Raiders of the Lost Ark." Now, the sequels are great in very different ways; "Temple of Doom" earns points for trying to do something different, and "The Last Crusade" successfully recaptured the magic of the original film, a
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