Die Before You Die is a psychological thriller by Dan Pringle that has a lot more going on under the surface (literally). Ziad Abaza delivers an excellent performance in this thought-provoking film. A hot-headed influencer (Ziad Abaza) finds himself trapped six feet underground after an internet challenge organised by a
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Mother Nocturna ★★★
Daniele Campea conjures up some striking visuals in Mother Nocturna and presents a unique and thought-provoking take on mental illness and family tragedy. However, the script’s bareness, handicaps the captivating performances, leaving you wanting more. Agnese (Susanna Costaglione) is a wolf biologist who gets back to her husband and daughter
Lore – ★★★
An entertaining horror anthology, Lore provides the audience with a lot to love with its four main stories. Although some do not feel as fleshed out as the others, the potential for it to be better was high. Still, a good time will be had watching this one. Four friends
Tenants – ★★★
Tenants is an anthology that contains several particularly strong shorts, with none disappointing. Perhaps having too many segments throughout causes the stronger portions to run a touch too short, but it remains an entertaining watch. After waking up in an unfamiliar apartment complex, Joni (Mary O’Neil) desperately searches for her
Last Straw – ★★★ 1/2
Bold in its execution, Alan Scott Neals’ Last Straw takes us down a path less travelled with some twists that work immensely to the films advantage. Jessica Belkin and Taylor Kowalski give it their all and are excellent here with both playing different forms of desperations well. Young waitress Nancy
THE SLUMBER PARTY MASSACRE + SLUMBER PARTY MASSACRE II Released 18th November 2024 Limited Edition dual format 4K UHD & Blu-ray
101 Films presents iconic slashers The Slumber Party Massacre (1982) and Slumber Party MassacreII (1987), released in the UK on 4K UHD and Blu-ray for the first time. Title 040 on the 101 Films Black Label, the extensive special features include commentaries with directorsAmy Holden Jones and Deborah Brock, a
Belfast Film Festival to open with Halloween night screening of Irish language horror flick Fréwaka
Belfast Film Festival returns for its 24th edition from 31st October to 9th November, opening with a Halloween night screening of Irish language horror Fréwaka, written and directed by Aislinn Clarke. After receiving rave reviews at its world premiere in Switzerland this summer, the latest feature from the Belfast-based filmmaker is set
Short Com Film And Animation Festival Opening Announcement Launch
There’s one film event everyone is looking forward to this Autumn. Short Com Film and Animation Festival are excited to be returning with a brand new line-up of short films for their 2024 programme. Renowned around the world as one of the leading comedy specific film festivals for selecting the
Fish Out of Water ★★★ 3/4 HollyShorts 2024
Jade Pettyjohn shines in Francesa Scorsese’s Fish Out of Water. This thought-provoking drama is about ensuring that past trauma doesn’t make it to the next generation while also searching for redemption. It’s a compelling short that will leave you pondering long after the credits roll. Lexi (Jade Pettyjohn), a struggling
Play Date ★★★★★ HollyShorts 2024
Play Date is as purposely uncomfortable a 12-minute film as you will find. Raw from beginning to end, Amberlee Colson and Laura Campbell have crafted a devastating piece of magic in this short film. The host (Amberlee Colson) is prepping for her daughter’s birthday party when an unexpected guest (Laura
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