Category: Giallo/Thriller

Any one out there know the official length of time a film has to endure before it is considered ‘cult’? I got to say, Aaron K. Carter’s killer anthology is already there, right out the gate. An anthology of 3 shorter unconnected films bookended by a gangster themed subplot, ‘An Hour to Kill’ mixes Tarantino […]

When people talk of ‘Opera’ most regard it as Argento’s last true masterpiece. Whilst of course this is completely subjective (and let’s be honest most of his more recent movies have been slated upon their initial release, only to develop some niche fans upon further releases) what people correctly refer to is that ‘Opera’ is […]

Gruesome thriller ‘The Harrowing’ is a change of pace and direction from the plethora of holiday themed horror movies released this month. Despite releasing on Christmas Day, the crime-thriller has not a single Elf, Reindeer or Santa Claus in sight – swapping out the usual festive fiends for a number of blood-spattered demons. At its […]

Despite its rather generic title ‘The Cabin’ is a rather slick looking cat-and-mouse style thriller set in the stunning backdrop of rural Scandinavia. When a young couple, already struggling with their relationship, arrive at their weekend getaway their petty quarrels become the least of their worries. Not only is the cabin an isolated and somewhat […]