Cert 18 | 88 mins | 2021
3 star murderous movie mayhem.
The Last Matinee is a 2020 Spanish language horror film, written and directed by Maximiliano Contenti. It is an international co-production of Uruguay and Argentina and is presented here on Limited Edition Blu-ray with English subtitles courtesy of Arrow Video.
“May I offer you a word of advice? Just one thing. If you’re going to work here…it…more
Cert 15 | 98 mins | 1997
4 Star
Some Victories Come at a Higher Cost.
Respected writer, director Ringo Lam (Wild Search, City on Fire, Wild City) brings us his handing over to China of Hong Kong film. A dark tale about two men, one on the wrong side of the law, and both hate to lose. Who will come out a winner?
Hong Kong 1997 the police have…more
Cert 15 | 723 mins | 1974-79
4 Star
Furious
Fists, Feet and Fingers.
From the legendary 1970s-80s martial arts writer, producer, director Joseph Kuo (Ninja Death Trilogy, Dragon’s Claws) comes a box-set put together by those great people at Eureka Classics, a collection of eight of Kuo’s films. With plenty of intrigue, double crosses, revenge and jealousy to get your teeth into this is a great Christmas present for…more
Cert 15 | 361 mins | 1968-69, 2005
4 Star
Bad Men, an Ancient Daemon and the Yokai.
From the writer of the Daimajin trilogy (Tetsurô Yoshida, Hoodlum Soldier: Looting and Pillaging) who has been inspired by folk-lore of the Japanese people throughout history and brings them to life with the help of directors Kimiyoshi Yasuda (Sleepy Eyes of Death: Sword of Satan) and Yoshiyuki Kuroda (Lone Wolf and Cub:…more
Cert TBC (15) | 110 mins | 2020
4 Star
A Game of Life and Death.
From brothers Thanesh Perrabu, Perrabu Viknesh they bring us their second film, this time they both take lead acting roles in this Malayan, Tamil fantasy record-breaking film. A tale that goes back into antiquity, that has a strong impact on people today. Paramapatham is the first board game based film in Malaysian film history.
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105 mins | 2020
4 star bloody and fun South Korean period romp.
Monstrum is a South Korean period creature feature. Set during the Joseon Era, it is directed by Jong-ho Huh (Countdown). It was the Audience Award winner at the Sitges International Film Festival and is a Shudder original film. It is now enjoying a physical release in the UK courtesy of Acorn Media…more
Cert 18 | 86 mins | 1983
4 Star
Honour, Chivalry and Flying Ninja’s.
Prepare to be astounded as you enter a world where the impossible is attained by training, in Siu-Tung Ching‘s (A Chinese Ghost Story, A Chinese Ghost Story II, A Chinese Ghost Story III) outstanding tale of honour and betrayal which is a sword wielding extravaganza. Duel to the Death is the same vein as movies…more
