Witches In The Woods opens with a quote from playwright and screenwriter Robert Oxton Bolton: “A belief is not merely an idea the mind possesses; it is an idea that possesses the mind.” These words introduce the film’s central theme – the irresistible power of belief, misapprehension and deception over our thinking and actions –
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“They say when you die, your whole life flashes before your eyes,” says James (Adrian Glynn McMorran) in voice-over at the beginning of Volition. “I wish it were that simple.” James is practically announcing that this film, directed by Tony Dean Smith and co-written with his brother Ryan Smith, is a chronicle of a death
Young student Harper (Katie Stevens) is a victim twice over. She still bears – faintly – the bruise on her face from where her alcoholic almost-ex stalker boyfriend Sam (Samuel Hunt) hit her the other night; and she also bears the mental scars of her childhood home – which she expressly terms the ‘haunted house’
“Be me, then be yourself”, advises self-help guru Chuck Knoah (Ben Lloyd Hughes) in the motivational video that opens A Serial Killer’s Guide To Life. “You can be like me, but you can’t be me,” he adds, sounding like an unhinged – and somewhat confused – narcissist. “You can be like me.” The psychotically manipulative
Siblings Jesús (Pablo Sigal) and Maria José (Valeria Giorcelli) work symbiotically. The siblings live together in their late father’s apartment. They have their own routine. They don’t particularly want to be disturbed. So, when their half-sister Magdalena (Augustina Cerviño) arrives from Spain suggesting that dad’s death means it’s time to sell the place and split
When you’re dealing with a film as self-consciously odd as Ant Timpson’s directorial debut Come To Daddy, casting is so important. Get it wrong and you end up with something infuriating, get it right and it can be a joy. This is why there’s a real thrill to be had from seeing Pontypool’s Stephen McHattie
A young boy is keeping a deadly secret in the creepy new trailer for Guillermo del Toro’s Antlers By Poppy-Jay Palmer 21-08-19 995 The latest from producer Guillermo del Toro comes in the form of Antlers, a disturbing horror inspired by the short story The Quiet Boy by Nick Antosca. Check out the trailer now: Here’s
The MCU has officially dropped Spider-Man from its superhero roster, with Marvel Studios president not producing any further Spidey films. The news comes after Disney and Sony were unable to reach new terms that would have given Disney a co-financing stake going forward. With no new deal in place, Marvel has decided to lose Spider-Man
The Matrix 4 is in the works, and Lana Wachowski, Keanu Reeves and Carrie-Anne Moss are returning By Poppy-Jay Palmer 21-08-19 5,171 16 years after The Matrix Revolutions, there’s finally news of another Matrix sequel: the fourth film in the Matrix film series is officially on the way, with stars Keanu Reeves and Carrie-Anne Moss reprising their roles as
To celebrate the release of Alexandre Aja’s alligator horror Crawl (Cert 15), in cinemas from 23 August, we have a pair of tickets available to giveaway for the Special 4DX Screening of the film on 22 August, a day ahead of release, at Leicester Square. We also have a bundle of Crawl merchandise to give away to other winners. #CrawlMovie For
Kristen Stewart is trapped below the sea in this new trailer for horror Underwater By Poppy-Jay Palmer 20-08-19 1,971 Things really aren’t looking good for a crew of ocean researchers when they find themselves desperately trying to escape after an earthquake devastates their subterranean lab in William Eubank’s horror film Underwater. Check out the film’s first
GLOW’s Betty Gilpin and Whiplash’s JK Simmons are set to join Chris Pratt in sci-fi action film Ghost Draft By Poppy-Jay Palmer 20-08-19 3,152 GLOW star Betty Gilpin is set to join Chris Pratt in upcoming sci-fi action film Ghost Draft, according to Variety. JK Simmons (Whiplash) is also currently in negotiations for a role. The film
Here’s our review of Alexandre Aja’s apex predator monster movie Crawl By Jonathan Hatfull 19-08-19 140 Released: 23 August Director: Alexandre Aja Cast: Kaya Scodelario, Barry Pepper, Morfydd Clark, Ross Anderson Distributor: Paramount Given the delightful resurgence of the shark attack movie over the last few years, it’s surprising that it’s taken this long for
Here’s our review of Scary Stories To Tell In The Dark, in cinemas 23 August By Katherine McLaughlin 19-08-19 1,127 Released: 23 August Certificate: 12A Director: André Øvredal Cast: Zoe Margaret Colletti, Michael Garza, Gabriel Rush Distributor: Entertainment One If you like this, try… Hocus Pocus Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker and Kathy Najimy play
Fans of Netflix’s 2017 comedy-horror film The Babysitter can start looking forward to a sequel, according to Bloody Disgusting. The new film is being fast-tracked by the streamer, and already has original director McG lined up to return. The Babysitter followed a 12-year-old boy who’s in love with his babysitter, only to find that she’s part of
James Wan’s upcoming horror There’s Someone Inside Your House (yes, another James Wan film, he’s got a lot going on right now) has set its cast, according to THR. Joining the film are Sydney Park (Pretty Little Liars: The Perfectionists), Theodore Pellerin (Boy Erased), Asjha Cooper (Snowfall), Dale Whilbey (Ice), Burkely Duffield (Beyond), Jesse LaTourette (Boy
Alexandre Aja will direct an interactive horror film for Amblin By Poppy-Jay Palmer 15-08-19 2,580 The Hills Have Eyes director Alexandre Aja will helm a new interactive haunted house film for Amblin, according to Collider. The film is set to be a choose-your-own-adventure style story and was inspired by an idea from The Haunting Of Hill House‘s
Jordan Peele’s Candyman sequel has added Colman Domingo and Nathan Stewart-Jarrett By Poppy-Jay Palmer 14-08-19 805 Colman Domingo and Nathan Stewart-Jarrett have joined the cast of Jordan Peele’s upcoming sequel to horror Candyman, according to Deadline. Genre fans will know Domingo for playing Victor Strand in Fear The Walking Dead, and Stewart-Jarrett as Curtis from E4’s superhero
Awkwafina has been cast in the lead role of a film adaptation of A Lee Martinez’s fantasy adventure book The Last Adventure Of Constance Verity, according to The Wrap. The film, which will follow multi-talented detective Constance Verity (Awkwafina), is coming from Legendary Entertainment with a spec script being written by John Raffo. John Silk will
James Wan’s Atomic Monster is making a film of YA horror novel The Troop by Nick Cutter By Poppy-Jay Palmer 13-08-19 214 James Wan’s production company Atomic Monster is gearing up to adapt YA horror novel The Troop after acquiring the rights, according to Deadline. The novel, written by author Nick Cutter, is described as a
There’s a knife-wielding maniac on the loose in this new poster for American Horror Story 1984 By Poppy-Jay Palmer 13-08-19 2,298 Click here to see full size. The first poster for American Horror Story 1984 has arrived and it’s exactly what you would expect. The anthology show is heading to summer camp this year for an 80s
Universal Pictures has taken Blumhouse horror film The Hunt off its release slate. The news comes in the midst of the recent mass shootings in El Paso, Texas and Dayton, Ohio. The Hunt follows a group of wealthy liberal people that kidnap and then hunt other humans — specifically republicans — for sport, and its subject matter has
After weeks of rumours and ‘in talks’ reports, Venom 2 has finally and officially hired Andy Serkis to direct, according to Variety. Serkis beat the likes of Bumblebee‘s Travis Knight and Rise Of The Planet Of The Apes‘ Rupert Wyatt, who were also in talks for the job. The film is set to hit cinemas in October 2020. The
Rebecca Romijn leads high society devil worship in this new trailer for comedy horror Satanic Panic By Poppy-Jay Palmer 05-08-19 1,463 Rebecca Romijn (X-Men, Ugly Betty) leads a virgin sacrifice in the new trailer for devil worshipping comedy horror film Satanic Panic: The film follows a pizza delivery girl who happens upon a group of high
It Chapter 2 has pulled it out the bag again for these new posters, with one for IMAX and one for Dolby. Both are gorgeous, yet simultaneously extremely creepy. It: Chapter 2 stars James McAvoy as Bill, Jessica Chastain as Bev, Bill Hader as Richie, James Ransone as Eddie, Isiah Mustafa as Mike, Jay Ryan as Ben,
Andy Muschietti, Stephen King and the cast of It Chapter 2 take us through the return to Derry in this spooky new featurette for the film. It: Chapter 2 stars James McAvoy as Bill, Jessica Chastain as Bev, Bill Hader as Richie, James Ransone as Eddie, Isiah Mustafa as Mike, Jay Ryan as Ben, Andy Bean as
Win a pair of tickets to a screening and Q&A for Swedish sci-fi film Aniara with our competition By Poppy-Jay Palmer 01-08-19 1,866 To mark the release of upcoming Swedish sci-fi film Aniara we have three pairs of tickets to a special screening of the film, followed by a Q&A hosted by film critic Wendy Ide and filmmakers
A spaceship goes off course in this exclusive new trailer for Swedish sci-fi film Aniara By Poppy-Jay Palmer 01-08-19 94 We’re excited to be able to present an exclusive new trailer for upcoming Swedish sci-fi film Aniara, co-directed by Pella Kågerman and Hugo Lilja. It stars Emelie Jonsson, Bianca Cruzeiro, Arvin Kananian and Anneli Martini. The film
Lupita Nyong’o is a fearless preschool teacher in this new trailer for zombie comedy Little Monsters By Poppy-Jay Palmer 31-07-19 604 Lupita Nyong’o (12 Years A Slave, Black Panther) and Josh Gad (Frozen, Beauty And The Beast) clash as they attempt to save a load of pre-schoolers from a zombie-infested summer camp in this new trailer for Little Monsters,
With Stephen King’s original book being practically the size of a breeze block, we were all surprised to learn that 2017’s It Chapter 1 only had a running time of 2-and-a-quarter hours. To make up for that, director Andy Muschietti has confirmed that It Chapter 2 is a far bit longer, clocking in at 2 hours and 45 minutes
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