Movies
Reviews of films available on Netflix UK, Amazon Prime and other video on-demand services.
Shudder UK film review: The Corpse of Anna Fritz
December 13, 2016 | Ian LoringBy turns disgusting and narratively unambitious, this is not a film you’d choose to watch, unless you wanted to be shocked for the sake of it.Read More
VOD film review: Room 237
December 13, 2016 | David FarnorThis collage of The Shining conspiracy theories is a bonkers yet fascinating study of how art finds meaning with its audience.Read More
VOD film review: Casper’s Haunted Christmas
December 12, 2016 | Neil BrazierDirector: Owen Hurley, Kris Zimmerman Cast: Brendan Ryan Barrett, Tegan Moss, Terry Klassen Watch Casper’s Haunted Christmas online in the UK: N/A
Every day until Christmas Eve, we unwrap another one of Netflix UK’s Christmas films and sort the naughty … Read More
12 Days of Netflix: Once Upon a Holiday
December 12, 2016 | David FarnorDirector: James Head Cast: Briana Evigan, Paul Campbell Watch Once Upon a Holiday online in the UK: Netflix
Every day until Christmas Eve, we unwrap another one of Netflix UK’s Christmas films and sort the naughty from the nice. It’s … Read More
VOD film review: King of Devil’s Island
December 12, 2016 | David FarnorThis shocking drama based on a true story carries a chilling impact.Read More
VOD film review: Bone Tomahawk
December 12, 2016 | Luke ChannellVisceral, violent and distress, this is an expertly executed mix of Western and horror.Read More
VOD film review: Hunt for the Wilderpeople
December 11, 2016 | David FarnorFunny and feel-good, Taika Waititi’s coming-of-age comedy is a daft and delightful adventure.Read More
VOD film review: Pete’s Dragon
December 11, 2016 | Nathanael SmithThis warm, wonderfully old-fashioned adventure is one of the finest family films of the year.Read More
VOD film review: Anomalisa
December 11, 2016 | David FarnorCharlie Kaufman’s unromantic romance is a sad, sweet, strangely profound study of human isolation and the need for connection.Read More
VOD film review: Suicide Squad
December 9, 2016 | David FarnorUnfunny and unsurprising, this uneven antihero blockbuster is frustratingly all over the place.Read More