He messes up, he patches up, he attacks, but he also protects. Richard Rankin’s scruffy cop is the kind of character that we have seen in so many things, but that doesn’t at all mean Rebus doesn’t make a good show. In fact, the latest BBC adaptation of Sir Ian Rankin’s novels is quite fantastic. It is dark, gritty, mostly grim, and extremely Scottish—exactly the kind of thing you would expect from a show like this. Rebus is solidly made, very well-acted, and offers you a lot of thrills. The series doesn’t particularly end on a cohesive note, though, and that’s where this article might come in handy. Let us jump in.
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What’s the show about?
It begins with the immediate aftermath of an accident. None have died, but one of the passengers, George, is severely injured. The other, Detective John Rebus,...
Spoilers Ahead
What’s the show about?
It begins with the immediate aftermath of an accident. None have died, but one of the passengers, George, is severely injured. The other, Detective John Rebus,...
- 5/21/2024
- by Rohitavra Majumdar
- Film Fugitives
This Friday at 7:00 Pm on ITV, “Emmerdale” unveils another gripping episode, leaving fans on the edge of their seats with a blend of drama and emotional tension. In this installment, Gabby takes center stage as she makes a heartfelt attempt to mend fences with Laurel, adding a layer of complexity to their relationship.
Meanwhile, Chas takes on the role of an investigator, delving into the depths of her research, promising viewers a storyline brimming with intrigue and suspense. The stakes rise as Marlon and Mary express genuine concern for Rhona, hinting at potential challenges that will keep the audience guessing.
“Emmerdale” continues to deliver compelling narratives that tug at the heartstrings and keep fans eagerly anticipating each twist and turn. With a mix of emotional encounters, mysteries, and heartfelt moments, this Friday’s episode promises to be a must-watch, adding another layer to the captivating tapestry of life in the village.
Meanwhile, Chas takes on the role of an investigator, delving into the depths of her research, promising viewers a storyline brimming with intrigue and suspense. The stakes rise as Marlon and Mary express genuine concern for Rhona, hinting at potential challenges that will keep the audience guessing.
“Emmerdale” continues to deliver compelling narratives that tug at the heartstrings and keep fans eagerly anticipating each twist and turn. With a mix of emotional encounters, mysteries, and heartfelt moments, this Friday’s episode promises to be a must-watch, adding another layer to the captivating tapestry of life in the village.
- 1/20/2024
- by Posts UK
- TV Everyday
Following its acclaimed theatrical bow, you can now visit Mercy Falls from the comfort of your own home. This wickedly enthralling survival horror starring acclaimed actor Lauren Lyle (Outlander, Karen Pirie) and directed by award-winning filmmaker Ryan Hendrick (Lost at Christmas, Sundown) is set to receive its highly anticipated digital release on 6th November 2023 from Bingo Films.
This tense and terrifying psychological thriller follows a tight-knit group of friends – Rhona (Lauren Lyle), Heather (Layla Kirk – Two Doors Down), Scott (James Watterson – Kirk), Donnie (Joe Rising – Casualty) and Andy (Eoin Sweeney) – who arrive in the Scottish Highlands in search of a long-lost family cabin… but their trip turns into a nightmare when a fatal accident leads to suspicion, bloody betrayal and brutal murder.
As they travel deeper into the wilderness their journey takes an unexpected turn when the group pick up hitchhiker Carla (Nicolette McKeown – Convergence) and bring her along for the ride…...
This tense and terrifying psychological thriller follows a tight-knit group of friends – Rhona (Lauren Lyle), Heather (Layla Kirk – Two Doors Down), Scott (James Watterson – Kirk), Donnie (Joe Rising – Casualty) and Andy (Eoin Sweeney) – who arrive in the Scottish Highlands in search of a long-lost family cabin… but their trip turns into a nightmare when a fatal accident leads to suspicion, bloody betrayal and brutal murder.
As they travel deeper into the wilderness their journey takes an unexpected turn when the group pick up hitchhiker Carla (Nicolette McKeown – Convergence) and bring her along for the ride…...
- 10/20/2023
- by Peter 'Witchfinder' Hopkins
- Horror Asylum
Stars: Lauren Lyle, Layla Kirk, Joe Rising, James Watterson, Eoin Sweeney, Nicolette McKeown | Written by Ryan Hendrick, Meliá Grasska | Directed by Ryan Hendrick
Going into this review, I don’t think I have much to say about Mercy Falls other than, with all respect to the cast and crew, you all came together and made a movie. Not a great one mind you but I have never made a movie so I respect the achievement.
Although, if the idea of a horror/thriller set in the Scottish Highlands from a director whose previous project was a Christmas movie tickles your fancy, I guess Mercy Falls would be the exact kind of movie you need in your life. Or if like me you are acutely aware that every now and then when taking a punt on an indie horror, it has turned out to be a bit of an unsung gem,...
Going into this review, I don’t think I have much to say about Mercy Falls other than, with all respect to the cast and crew, you all came together and made a movie. Not a great one mind you but I have never made a movie so I respect the achievement.
Although, if the idea of a horror/thriller set in the Scottish Highlands from a director whose previous project was a Christmas movie tickles your fancy, I guess Mercy Falls would be the exact kind of movie you need in your life. Or if like me you are acutely aware that every now and then when taking a punt on an indie horror, it has turned out to be a bit of an unsung gem,...
- 9/18/2023
- by Kevin Haldon
- Nerdly
From characters’ irrepressible horniness to a deeply confusing instigating incident, Ryan Hendrick’s hiking slasher has all the hallmarks of a dud
‘Oh and Rhona … remember, the secret is to never look back,” says sinister hitchhiker Carla (Nicolette McKeown), as she climbs a cliff. “You mean down,” someone corrects her. Yes, we get the point, given that half the characters in the film are nursing past traumas, from random acts of rural brutality to Middle Eastern combat theatre flashbacks. But such is the unsubtle way of Ryan Hendrick’s overblown Highland horror; it can’t settle for simply being a stripped-down descent into wilderness atavism. It also chucks in an irrepressibly horny crew of hikers, creepy Scottish folktales and gratuitous Homeric quotations for good measure.
The real killer is the highly implausible instigating incident. Rhona (Lauren Lyle) and pals set off on to the moors to locate the family cabin she has been bequeathed,...
‘Oh and Rhona … remember, the secret is to never look back,” says sinister hitchhiker Carla (Nicolette McKeown), as she climbs a cliff. “You mean down,” someone corrects her. Yes, we get the point, given that half the characters in the film are nursing past traumas, from random acts of rural brutality to Middle Eastern combat theatre flashbacks. But such is the unsubtle way of Ryan Hendrick’s overblown Highland horror; it can’t settle for simply being a stripped-down descent into wilderness atavism. It also chucks in an irrepressibly horny crew of hikers, creepy Scottish folktales and gratuitous Homeric quotations for good measure.
The real killer is the highly implausible instigating incident. Rhona (Lauren Lyle) and pals set off on to the moors to locate the family cabin she has been bequeathed,...
- 8/28/2023
- by Phil Hoad
- The Guardian - Film News
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