Category Archives: 8/10
Excision (2012) – mini-review
A troubled, blood-obsessed teen’s psychosexual awakening is the focus of this enjoyable but genuinely shocking film. As the end credits rolled I was left just staring at the screen for 5 minutes traumatised. The casting and performances across the board … Continue reading
Coherence (2013) – mini-review
I really enjoyed this single-location, wordy sci-fi. A dinner party quickly descends into paranoia when the world is altered by a comet passing by. Best watched knowing as little as possible beforehand. I think this will also be a movie … Continue reading
Noroi: The Curse (2005) – mini-review
‘Found-footage’ horror mystery that makes really good use of the format. The acting adds to this, as all the characters are believable within the world of the movie. The horror aspects are genuinely chilling – usually when I am watching … Continue reading
City Of The Living Dead (1980) – mini-review
Forget the ‘plot’ and just bask in the atmosphere and nightmarish set-pieces. This is the first film by goremaster Lucio Fulci that I have watched in my recent(ish) horror renaissance and it won’t be my last. There’s not much to … Continue reading
Freaks (2018) review
I first saw Freaks at FrightFest in Glasgow in 2019, and I loved it. It has recently been added to Netflix, so thought it a good time to write a review. However, this is definitely a movie that should be … Continue reading
Tetsuo – The Iron Man (1989) – mini-review
Truly bizarre. Incredible use of sound and imagery to conjure up a nightmare world – has to be seen to be believed. A Skelpometer rating of 8, but with a ‘this is weird AF’ disclaimer! Tetsuo is available on both … Continue reading
The Bar (2017) – mini-review
This Spanish dark comedy is a highly enjoyable and prescient look at what happens when a bunch of strangers are locked-down in a confined area. Let’s just say that the best of humanity isn’t to the fore! 8 S-Points. The … Continue reading
Demons (1986) – mini-review
Superior grade mid-80s gonzo/schlock italo horror. Not for the uninitiated! Makes very little sense but there is a ‘horror movies don’t make people horrific’ subtext. Perhaps. 8 S-points. Available on Shudder
The Platform (2019) mini-review
Taut and claustrophobic. Does a great job on a limited budget. Netflix defaults to dubbed English version, but you can change it to Spanish with subtitles to get the original sound. I really enjoyed this on many levels. Pun intended. … Continue reading
Brain Damage (1988) mini-review
Classic camp 80s schlock with a heavy-handed addiction parable. Some brilliant in-camera effects for the budget. If you like gory, over-the-top horror then this is for you. 8 S-points. Facebook mini-review first posted 23rd February 2020