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A Swedish-Canadian variation on Saw. Eight former celebrities are invited to an online show (something like Big Brother) where people vote on who should drop out. Whoever gets the least votes will have to fight for their lives in a random task. If you like movies about a group of confined people fighting for their lives, you definitely won't waste your time with this one. There are pretty girls (the prettiest one even shows her tits), and even if the dialogues are sometimes silly and it loses the pace a bit, the duels and the quests are awesome. First of all, they are quite innovative, but most importantly they have more than solid gore – the acid and the body ripping ropes are definitely a highlight. I had fun, if the finale had been a bit more intense I would have gone for 4 stars. Story***, Action>No, Humor>No, Violence****, Entertainment****, Music***, Visuals***, Atmosphere***, Suspense***. 6.5/10.

Nicolas Cage's agent tells him: I have a movie for you. The script reads: you won't have to talk at all, you'll drink energy drinks, play pinball and rip the spines and heads off robot puppets like a Predator, you up? I’m in! An extremely controversial flick for a fringe audience, but those who are open to new possibilities, not conservative, and welcome something new to the genre at last may be surprised. The film is reminiscent of Five Nights at Freddy's, except lacking in jump-scares, but otherwise it's a fairly substantial splatter that spurts black blood-oil for most of its running time. Nicolas Cage has really found his feet in horror films and I believe a nod to a modern day Bruce Campbell is within his grasp! The fact that he doesn't speak is interesting and his facial expressions and gaze are perfectly adequate. The visuals are old-school, like from the 90s, the animatronics are cool, the music is a big draw this time, the gore is great, the teenagers are cool (can't get enough of the two girls), and there were some laughs (Cage's dancing is great). Abroad, either 10/10 or 1/10 reviews are flying around. For some people it's rubbish, for others it's a fun flick. I enjoyed it. Only at your own risk. The film is still misunderstood here, abroad satisfaction prevails. Story***, Action***, Humour***, Violence****, Fun****, Music*****, Visuals***, Atmosphere***, Suspense***. 7/10.

A CGI visual mayhem in a beautiful stunning gothic cathedral! A seven-minute orgy with a deep idea and an interesting denouement. Very engaging. 8/10.

Władysław Pasikowski is, together with Patryk Vega, the biggest star in the director's chair in Poland. Vega suits me better because of the over-the-top violence and humour, while Pasikowski makes more mature European-style films with the excellent Boguslaw Linda. It's more of a thriller/crime drama about corruption in the Police and personal revenge, but the final tactical half hour shootout was definitely a delight. Shot and acted superbly. It's got pace and decent action. I enjoyed it. Story****, Action***, Humor>No, Violence**, Entertainment****, Music***, Visuals****, Atmosphere****, Suspense***. 7/10.

The only thing the reboot of Wrong Turn has in common with the original is the name and maybe the traps in the forest, so diehard fans of the series will be disappointed. From the trailer, it was quite obvious that there won't be mutants this time (which is not a big deal, since the best ones were in The Hills Have Eyes anyway) and this new direction possibly brought a fresh breath. Actually, the only thing that slightly bothered me is that most of the murders are off-screen, but fortunately they usually show at least "what's left". The group of teenagers is okay, the blonde is a likeable babe, who at the end comes off as Lara Croft, and I definitely have to praise the decent craftsmanship, the nature, the nice masks of animal skulls, and the very well built-up tension (the fall from the slope in front of the rolling log was great), and that one atmospheric and creepy scene that nobody expected (the corridor of the blind is wonderfully unpleasant). The final 20 minutes are quite intense, culminating in a sharp and interesting ending. It could have been even more brutal and dirtier, but it is still more brutal than most of the horror movies that have come out recently. I am satisfied, I have a weakness for forest massacres and there hasn't been a proper one for a long time and probably won't be. Those 49% are laughable and irrelevant for now. Story***, Action****, Humor>No, Violence****, Enjoyment****, Music***, Visuals****, Atmosphere****, Tension****. 7.5/10.

Fun teen horror for the little ones, but adults will also enjoy it out of nostalgia. Altogether it's about two hours long, so it's easily digestible and I can't think of a better choice to introduce young fans to the world of horror. The story focuses on a group of teenagers who tell horror stories and when one of the stories, “The Carnival of Doom”, becomes a reality, most of them are horrified. The protagonist’s last name is Carpenter, and the class nerd falls almost in love with her when he finds out she has seen the movie Changeling. I like that the children talk about different themes, stories, characters, and cult horror-films, and it's immediately more interesting than discussing love, who cheated on whom, and when the next party is. The atmosphere of the amusement park is nice, the clowns are unpleasant, and although the movie won't scare adults, teenage girls could be spooked. Most likely, most people know the 90s series. Story***, Action>No, Humor>No, Violence>No, Entertainment****, Music***, Visuals****, Atmosphere****, Tension***. 6.5/10.

The story focuses on Emily, who is celebrating her 18th birthday and her family informs her of an important secret, a birthday present you wouldn’t want! The ending is downright unpleasant and pretty creepy. The atmosphere here is brilliant. 8/10.

Brazilian madness for a marginal audience. A medieval castle, a cemetery, a Satanic Bible, Brazilian colonists, and a look straight out of the 1980s. I'm a bit disappointed. This is definitely a film where you can't expect a story, acting performances, or visuals from, but I didn't expect it to be this slow, and you have to to wait more than an hour for the gore. The massacre in the last ten minutes is excellent, but it would be more suited for a short film like Fist of Jesus because the hour before that felt like two. If they can't impress with anything other than gore and decent practical effects, one would expect them to serve it from beginning to end and at least make you laugh occasionally at how unintentionally funny it is, but it's taken seriously. Story**, Action***, Humor>No, Violence****, Entertainment***, Music***, Visuals***, Atmosphere***, Tension**. 5.5/10.

An enjoyable and intimate Swedish survival drama from Netflix. A romantic trip in the Swedish mountains takes a turn when an unknown sniper starts terrorizing the loving couple. It’s nicely shot, with beautiful scenery, likeable actors, occasional tension that works, and a satisfying twist that gives it a greater impact. The finale is mildly brutal and definitely uncompromising. Not a smash hit, but fans of survival movies will certainly not be offended. Story***, Action>No, Humor>No, Violence***, Entertainment***, Music***, Visuals***, Atmosphere****, Tension***. 6/10.

The protagonist is falsely accused of drug possession and sentenced to seven years in prison. After his release, he thinks of nothing else but seeking revenge on the man who ruined his life. I enjoyed the first half a lot, but, I wasn't very satisfied with the direction the film ultimately takes. It's more of a drama, with only a few thriller elements. It's watchable, fairly original, but not gripping. 6/10.