The first Godzilla film from Japan in 12 years… no way would I miss this!
What’s It About? A team of brilliant specialists race against time to stop a new, highly-evolved Godzilla before it destroys all of Tokyo.
STRAIGHT UP: Smart and sincere. A worthy reinvention of the franchise. 4/5
It was worth risking sleepless nights to take on the most-hyped horror film of the summer.
What’s It About? Paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren travel to Enfield, England, to help a working-class mother whose daughter is experiencing demonic possession.
STRAIGHT UP: A thinking man’s horror film. 4/5
A chance to increase my indie and horror film cred in one go!
What’s It About? When a Puritan family is exiled from their colony and forced to start a farm in the wildnerness, they become the target of a lurking witch, as well as their own secret fears and doubts.
STRAIGHT UP: Atypical horror that’s very hit-or-miss. 2.5/5
I had a personal interest in this indie horror movie, which was written by and stars some people I admire from the pro wrestling community.
What’s It About? A young couple, Ada and Calvin, travel to Ada’s rural hometown to try and sort out some issues – but once they get there, they find that something’s not right…
STRAIGHT UP: I wanted more than this film could give me. 3/5
I decided to step out of my comfort zone again and review another new horror movie.
What’s It About? One year after the suicide of their classmate Laura, six teenagers connected to the event are haunted by a vengeful spirit… in the middle of a group chat on Skype.
STRAIGHT UP: Scary, fresh, and fun, despite some flaws. 8/10
I’m no horror aficionado, but I decided to face my fears and check out this critical darling.
What’s It About? After Jay has sex with her new boyfriend for the first time, she becomes the target of a deadly spectre that haunts her wherever she goes.
STRAIGHT UP: Expertly composed; terrifies without resorting to gimmicks. 10/10
I can’t even explain why I decided to watch this.
What’s It About? Four friends visit a village in the Irish countryside, where the locals secretly plan to sacrifice them to a certain carnivorous, gold-seeking monster.
STRAIGHT UP: Poor cinematography meets bland execution. 4.5/10
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