

Amy Taylor
@trashtaylor
I'm a freelance copywriter and journalist, you can find me wherever there is coffee.
Reviews: 108
Other Articles: 33

The Panopticon
Russell-Martin’s empowering performance gives a voice to those failed by the care system






The Straw Chair
Rarely seen play set on remote St. Kilda is rich with relevance about the place of women in society

Shivers
David Cronenberg’s unsettling and almost prophetic debut feature is undoubtedly a ’70s horror, but its themes remain timeless.

The Visitor
Universally panned upon its release in 1979, this Italian cult classic might just be the ultimate midnight movie.

Night of the Comet
An exceptional post-apocalyptic parody that shows horror doesn’t have to take itself too seriously.

Pressure
The story of the Scottish meteorologist whose intimate knowledge of the British climate helped bring about the end of WWII.
Hell Comes to Frogtown
The cult 80s action movie in which mutant frogs have taken over the world and only one person can help.
The Phantom Carriage
A look back at the classic piece of Swedish silent cinema directed by Victor Sjöström.

The Collection
An emotional insight into the troubling psychology of those who prey on the weak and impoverished.


The Devil’s Plantation
A soulful and exposing portrait of Glasgow told through unconnected characters.

Daleks’ Invasion Earth: 2150 A.D.
The second in a pair of somewhat forgotten Doctor Who feature films from the 60s.

The King of Marvin Gardens
[rating:3/4]
A drama about a conman and his brother’s desperate attempt to make some easy money.



The Tenant
A dark and disturbing thriller with themes of suicide directed by and starring Roman Polanski.