Recent reviews

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  The Pope's Exorcist 2023

  Watched 26 Jun 2023

  It’s reminiscent of “The Exorcist”, at least the first part is.
  Russell Crowe plays a rather gruff Father Amorth; demon-slayer extraordinaire with a wry sense of humour occasionally.
  This film is not particularly scary, it certainly felt contrived. A poor cousin to “The Exorcist” but I still rather enjoyed it, mainly Russell Crowe.

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  Winchester 2018

  Watched 01 Jun 2023

  I was really looking forward to seeing this film for three reasons; I love watching horror movies and Helen Mirren plus it’s based on fact.
  Visually, it’s vibrant and pleasing to the senses.
  Although there are some scary parts the story doesn’t seem to go anywhere. In fact, it was rather tedious.
  I’ve certainly seen better.

Popular reviews

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  The Lighthouse 2019

  Watched 24 Jul 2020

  I never want to see this film again and yet I can’t forget it.
  Bone-crunching, grim, brutal, dark, sinister and gritty are some of the words that come to mind.
  Willem Dafoe and Robert Pattinson performances; a tour de force.
  Outstanding black and white cinematography with the foghorn sounding throughout the film adding to the atmosphere.
  Uncomfortable to watch, yet mesmerising . . . I don't want to see it again.

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  The Dead Don't Die 2019

  Watched 20 Mar 2020

  Would somebody please enlighten me about this drivel, is this meant to be a comedy or what?
  Wooden dialogue, wooden acting . . . and somewhat tongue in cheek.
  Actually it was good for one thing; it put me to sleep.
  Loved the deputy's little red car - it's a cutie.

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