Category Archives: Mini reviews
Days Of The Bagnold Summer (2019) – mini-review
I loved this whimsical comedy about a teenage metalhead and his mum forced to spend a summer together. Both the leads play their parts well, and the supporting cast includes Rob Brydon, Tamsin Greig and Alice Lowe. That alone is … Continue reading
Snowpiercer (2013) – mini-review
Ignore the plot-holes, enjoy the set-pieces. 7 on the Skelpometer. Snowpiercer is available on Prime Video
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
Girls With Balls (2018) – mini-review
Another piece of nonsense that I enjoyed watching. This French comedy-horror isn’t anything groundbreaking, and there appears to have been a bit of the story left on the cutting room floor but it hits the right spots – there are … Continue reading
Galaxy Of Terror (1981) – mini-review
I rather enjoyed this Roger Corman piece of nonsense – some great gooey deaths and fantastic over-acting made this a treat. 7 S-Points. Galaxy Of Terror is available on Prime Video
Forbidden World (1982) – mini-review
I usually like low-budget horror / sci-fi nonsense, but I found this a bit tedious. A lowly 4 on the Skelpometer for this Roger Corman Alien rip-off. Forbidden World is available on Prime Video
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
Bone Tomahawk (2015) – mini-review
A superb horror-western that runs at 132 minutes but never feels like it, even with the slow and steady pacing that it employs. Kurt Russell is magnificent and there are some truly shocking moments, even for the hardened horror fan. … Continue reading
The Vast Of Night (2019) – mini-review
Highly unusual take on the 50s ‘alien panic’ trope. Some impressive film techniques throughout but this movie didn’t connect with me. Maybe I need to revisit it with different expectations. 6 S-Points. The Vast Of Night is on Amazon Prime
Save The Green Planet (2003) – mini-review
A mental mash-up of genres that keeps you guessing throughout. Whilst there are some great scenes the multiple movie styles never seem to fully gel. Worth seeking out on DVD if you like Asian oddities. 7 on the Skelpometer. IMDB … Continue reading