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Cozy, if rather derivative, family fun aims for a pure hit of that sweet, sweet nostalgia
Kevin Ibbotson-Wight/16 May 2024
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Hoard
Strange, unique, often disturbing debut depicts a most unhygienic coming of age
Tiger Stripes
A striking debut feature depicts a monstrous coming of age
The Old Dark House
Though not as scary as it probably once was, this is a piece of cinema that should be in every horror fan’s collection
El Grifo
Simple and scary, El Grifo is a real gem amongst the short films this year
Death and the Blue-Eyed Boy
[rating: 3/5] A menacing vignette that questions just what goes on in the darkest recesses of a child’s mind
You Are So Undead
Alex Epstein's horror/comedy short gives the vampire genre some much needed bite
The Death of Alice Blue
An unpolished but promising addition to the ever-expanding vampire film genre
What You Make It
[rating: 3/5] Take a break from the long films with the What You Make It programme
Carrie
Back on the big screen, De Palma's unforgettable vision of bullying and blood needs to be seen to be experienced
Harold’s Going Stiff
One of the most original zombie crossover movies to come out of the British film industry in a very long time
Los Ojos de Julia
Guillem Morales's engaging thriller unveils the true cost of going blind, and what happens when a killer is thrown into the mix
Outside the Law
Perhaps the most relevant and germane film we will see for some time, if not slightly overcooked