BBC’s Sherlock has quite the rabid fan base (or in Nick’s case – Rabbid) with fans clamouring for more at every opportunity, and it’s hard to argue with them as it’s become one of the definitive pieces of media for lovers of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s famous detective. What makes it particularly difficult for showrunner Steven Moffat is that its …
Four new films hit South African cinemas today and it’s a fairly appealing lot all around. Let’s kick off with the Pick of the Week, shall we? Last Updated: November 15, 2013
Five new film hit South African cinemas today, and the full spectrum of audiences is being catered for… The Conjuring: My pick of the week is this haunted house horror film based on a true story. From the director of creepy sleeper hit Insidious, The Conjuring stars Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga as a couple of paranormal investigators summoned to …
There’s plenty that’s interesting about Mama; that instantly elevates this vengeful spirit tale above your dime-a-dozen horror film. An unusual premise, strong performances, thematic depth and A-list involvement are a big plus. However, the film never really establishes its own distinct identity – there’s nothing horror fans haven’t seen before – and ultimately Mama feels stronger in concept than execution. …
If you are on South Africa’s east coast for the next week or so, there are dozens of movie screenings to choose from as part of the 2012 Durban International Film Festival. For everyone else across the nation, you have 4 new cinema releases to check out from today. The Woman in Black: Daniel Radcliffe’s first role post-Harry Potter sees …
Toxic prolonged grief… Just like the mists that continually envelop the forlorn English village where The Woman in Black is set, the disturbing effects of pathological mourning are everywhere you look in this consciously old-fashioned horror film from resurgent Hammer Films. The movie is made all the stronger for this consistently applied thematic focus (so often AWOL in contemporary genre …
Have you ever double-checked your doors at night because something just didn’t feel secure? …
A spooky European village. Properly scary castle mania. Vampires. Werewolves! The only thing more frightening, is a glimpse at your empty bank account when it comes to deciding whether or not you can grab Resident Evil Village this month. Capcom's successor to its long-running survival-horror franchise is finally out, and if you've read our review then you know the game is a winner on multiple levels.
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