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The Man in My Basement — promising premise lost in protracted pondering An African American man is stuck in a rut and about to lose his ancestral home when a white businessman offers to rent his basement…

On Medium, @remydean.bsky.social reviewed THE MAN IN MY BASEMENT medium.com/framerated/t...

@killthejokes.bsky.social reviewed IF I HAD LEGS I’D KICK YOU starring Rose Byrne www.framerated.co.uk/had-legs-kic...

Good Boy — haunting tale of devotion shaped by a dog’s unearthly instincts A loyal dog moves to a rural family home with his owner, only to discover supernatural forces lurking in the shadows.

A scary movie with the dog as the main character. Such a creative concept for a horror movie. Check out my review on @framerated.co.uk and here:

Spawn — a missed opportunity for comic-book cinema After being murdered by colleagues, a covert CIA operative makes a pact with the devil to be resurrected to see his beloved wife…

On Medium, @danowen.bsky.social reviewed SPAWN on 4K Ultra HD medium.com/framerated/s...

@killthejokes.bsky.social reviewed IF I HAD LEGS I’D KICK YOU starring Rose Byrne www.framerated.co.uk/had-legs-kic...

The Smashing Machine — phenomenally crafted biopic knocked out by lightweight screenplay The story of mixed-martial arts and UFC champion, Mark Kerr.

“Phenomenally crafted biopic knocked out by lightweight screenplay”

Read my review for @a24movies.bsky.social latest sports biopics #TheSashingMachine for @framerated.co.uk

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@kriskingreviews.bsky.social reviewed the new horror film GOOD BOY 🐕 www.framerated.co.uk/good-boy-2025/

‘Daiei Gothic Vol.2: Japanese Ghost Stories’ — sumptuous essentials of Japan’s supernatural cinema Classic Japanese ghost stories brought to the screen by masters of the genre, Tokuzo Tanaka and Kimiyoshi Yasuda.

On Medium, @remydean.bsky.social reviewed the Daiei Vol.2 box set of Japanese Ghost Stories from @filmsradiance.bsky.social medium.com/framerated/d...

@kriskingreviews.bsky.social reviewed the new horror film GOOD BOY 🐕 www.framerated.co.uk/good-boy-2025/

a set of nine images in three columns: first column shows the slip-cases for Blu-rays and to the right of each is two film stills from the respective release: Kazuo Hasegawa as Shuten-dôji embraces Sachiko Hidari as Ibaraki-dôji in ‘The Demon of Mount Oe’ - both wear white kimono; and Sachiko Hidari in partial demonic form as Ibaraki-dôji; a women's face lit by candlelight; a fierce black cat with outstretched front legs and bearing its teeth; a woman is shocked to see a disfigured face behind her, reflected in a circular mirror; a bald man's head is partially obscured by an illustrative splash of red, superimposed on the image.

Daiei Gothic Vol.2: Japanese Ghost Stories (1960–1970)

3 sumptuous essentials of Japan’s supernatural #cinema for #Halloween 👹 my #review of new @filmsradiance.bsky.social #Bluray box set

Demon of Mount Oe
The Haunted Castle
Ghost of Kasane Swamp

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HIM — a horrendous, insipid, messy psychological horror An athlete descends into a world of terror when he’s invited to train with a champion whose charisma curdles into something darker…

On Medium, Marios Papadoniou reviewed HIM medium.com/framerated/h...

@amelianancyharvey.bsky.social reviewed TWINLESS at #LFF www.framerated.co.uk/twinless-2025/

The Lost Bus — adrenaline-fuelled survival thriller from a master of chaos A wayward school bus driver and a dedicated school teacher battle to save 22 children from a terrifying inferno.

On Medium, @kriskingreviews.bsky.social reviewed THE LOST BUS medium.com/framerated/t...

@amelianancyharvey.bsky.social reviewed TWINLESS at #LFF www.framerated.co.uk/twinless-2025/

@remydean.bsky.social reviewed the new ‘Daiei Vol.2: Japanese Ghost Stories’ Blu-ray box set from @filmsradiance.bsky.social www.framerated.co.uk/daie-gothic-...

A SWIFT No.1, but the SMASHING MACHINE doesn't dent the box office Plus: A.I actors, KILL BILL & FAST XI

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@kriskingreviews.bsky.social reviewed THE LOST BUS on Apple TV with Matthew McConaughey 🚌 www.framerated.co.uk/the-lost-bus...

Steve — immersive day-in-the-life exploration of troubled teens and struggling teachers A headteacher battles for his reform college’s survival while managing his mental health.

On Medium, Cian McGrath reviewed STEVE medium.com/framerated/s...

@remydean.bsky.social reviewed the new ‘Daiei Vol.2: Japanese Ghost Stories’ Blu-ray box set from @filmsradiance.bsky.social www.framerated.co.uk/daie-gothic-...

Saw X — untold chapter is unexpected franchise highlight A sick and desperate John Kramer travels to Mexico for an experimental cancer cure, only to discover it’s a scam…

29 Days to' Halloween... 🎵🎃

Ok I did count I've done about 50 horror reviews for @framerated.co.uk... MAY have to double up some posts for the franchises. Here's SAW X and at the end of this month comes SAW 2!

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@kriskingreviews.bsky.social reviewed THE LOST BUS on Apple TV with Matthew McConaughey 🚌 www.framerated.co.uk/the-lost-bus...

@jonosimpson.bsky.social reviewed THE SMASHING MACHINE www.framerated.co.uk/smashing-mac...

Cian McGrath reviewed STEVE on Netflix, starring Cillian Murphy www.framerated.co.uk/steve-2025/

Oklahoma! — the beautiful mornings plus the scandals and outrages of an American classic In Oklahoma, several farmers, cowboys and a traveling salesman compete for the romantic favours of various local ladies.

On Medium, Rachel Dvorak reviewed OKLAHOMA! for its 70th anniversary medium.com/framerated/o...

Cian McGrath reviewed STEVE on Netflix, starring Cillian Murphy www.framerated.co.uk/steve-2025/

One Battle After Another — a gripping, bombastic, visceral political thriller When their evil enemy resurfaces after 16 years, a group of ex-revolutionaries reunite to rescue one of their own’s daughter.

On Medium, Marios Papadoniou reviewed ONE BATTLE AFTER ANOTHER medium.com/framerated/o...

The Man in My Basement — promising premise lost in protracted pondering An African American man is stuck in a rut and about to lose his ancestral home when a white businessman offers to rent his basement…

On Medium, @remydean.bsky.social reviewed THE MAN IN MY BASEMENT medium.com/framerated/t...

four film stills: Willem Dafoe as Anniston Bennett Corey Hawkins as Charles Blakey stand in a dark basement room; Corey Hawkins as Charles Blakey shining a torch into the darkness; and holding an African mask to obscure of his face; and standing in a kitchen looking a bit forlorn.

'The Man in My Basement' (2025)

my #movie #review of Nadia Latif's psychological thriller from a novel by Waler Mosley now on #Hulu / #Disney+ starring Willem Dafoe & Corey Hawkins - a promising premise lost in protracted pondering...

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Rachel Dvorak reviewed OKLAHOMA! for its 70th anniversary www.framerated.co.uk/oklahoma-1955/

Spawn — a missed opportunity for comic-book cinema After being murdered by colleagues, a covert CIA operative makes a pact with the devil to be resurrected to see his beloved wife…

On Medium, @danowen.bsky.social reviewed SPAWN on 4K Ultra HD medium.com/framerated/s...