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Sci-fi dominates at South African cinemas this weekend, with all 3 new releases dealing with matters of technology and extraterrestrial exploration. Last Updated: April 19, 2013
Oh, it’s a great day to be a sci-fi fan! Earlier this morning we checked out the stunning first trailer for Neil Blomkamp’s Elyisum, which is sure to be burning up the internets today. But not content to let Matt Damon and his exo-skeleton have all the fun, we have 21 new high res images for Joseph “Tron: Legacy” Kosinski’s Oblivion. …
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. …
Four new movies open in South Africa today, and while the majority of the fare is geared towards adults, there’s some amusement for the kiddies as well. Last Updated: February 8, 2013
Master of the macabre, Guillermo “Pan’s Labyrinth” del Toro, loves to scare the bejeezus out of us and he is set to do just that with Andres Muschietti’s new supernatural thriller, Mama. Last Updated: September 14, 2012
Film classification in the UK is designed to help audiences understand what content is …
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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