The Thing (1982) – Review

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A broad group of American researchers stationed at a remote Antarctic research facility, find themselves facing a terrifying threat after stumbling across a mysterious lifeform capable of imitating other living things. With the situation quickly deteriorating, helicopter pilot MacReady (Kurt Russell) and the other members of his team must work together to identify the creature before it completely takes over. An at times shockingly gruesome Sci-Fi flick that combines elements of horror, mystery and suspense too.

Rating: 3.5 out of 5.
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The Shining (1980) – Review

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A family, led by Jack Torrance (Jack Nicholson) travels with his wife Wendy (Shelley Duvall) and young son Danny (Danny Lloyd) to the remote Overlook Hotel, where he has taken a job as the caretaker during the winter months. With the hotel closed and completely isolated by heavy snowfall, the family settle in for what initially appears to be a quiet few months. However, they soon begin experiencing strange disturbances and quickly become disturbed by the hotel and its sinister past. An infamous psychological horror that takes its time to develop, before eventually building towards a highly enjoyable finale.

Rating: 4 out of 5.
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Carrie (1976) – Review

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Shy and socially awkward Carrie White (Sissy Spacek) is a teenager who finds herself regularly bullied by her classmates at school, while also tackling an extremely strict and religious mother at home. However, the teenager possesses a mysterious ability that she gradually begins to understand and control, leading to increasingly strange events surrounding her. A supernatural horror picture that has certainly left its mark on the genre since its release fifty years ago, but one that may divide opinion in recent times.

Rating: 2 out of 5.
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Psycho (1960) – Review

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Secretary Marion Crane (Janet Leigh), working in Arizona, United States, finds herself making a desperate decision after stealing a large sum of money from her employer. Upon fleeing her city, she eventually stops at the isolated Bates Motel, where she meets the seemingly polite, but rather unusual owner, Norman Bates (Anthony Perkins). What initially appears to be a quiet overnight stay, quickly develops into something far more sinister. An extremely well-known and well-received picture, which has become a major part of cinematic history since its release over sixty years ago.

Rating: 5 out of 5.
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Garden of Evil (1954) – Review

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Three American explorers Hooker (Gary Cooper), Fiske (Richard Widmark) and Daly (Cameron Mitchell) find themselves stranded in a small Mexican village, before being approached by Leah Fuller (Susan Hayward), who offers them a large sum of money to rescue her husband from a collapsed gold mine. The trio agree and travel deep into the Mexican wilderness, where they encounter a series of obstacles along the way. A traditional American western that combines adventure and romance effectively and showcases some beautiful landscapes.

Rating: 3 out of 5.
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L.A. Confidential (1997) – Review

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Set in Los Angeles, United States, during the 1950’s, L.A. Confidential follows three very different police officers who become increasingly caught up in a complex web of crime, corruption and overall scandal within the city’s police department. Detective Ed Exley (Guy Pearce), Officer Wendell White (Russell Crowe) and Sergeant Jack Vincennes (Kevin Spacey) each have their own methods and ambitions, but their paths quickly begin to cross as they investigate a series of mysterious events. A very stylish and well-made crime thriller that offers an intriguing look at a very different era of Los Angeles.

Rating: 3.5 out of 5.
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