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Maniac on the Loose (2008)
Good suspense horror/thriller
This checked a few boxes. It kept me guessing, was scary, had suspense and had the effect of making time pass that bit more quickly! The film-makers when what they were doing when they tapped into that unconscious fear of a threat just outside. We all know that nasty people are there, somewhere. It is just a comfort factor to believe that the most evil are staying where they are. This film dispelled that myth and broke the comfort zone, It was not all tension and scare - some humour was there as well. I liked that as it helped to provide a balance with the more shocking parts. This is a scary film, it had me wondering which genre it fitted best - suspense thriller or horror. In the end I decided that it ticked both boxes but defining it to such a resolution was not important as the outcome of both was achieved as it helped me to suspend belief and 'enjoy' the story. An all round good effort with a fine result.
A Swingin' Trio (2011)
This does it all. A smart sexy story.
This was an emotional tale with highs and lows as it steered through a complex relationship matrix. It is a beautifully made films that deserves the festival success that it has enjoyed. The story emerged and the narrative followed through in an unpredictable but compelling way. The actual production quality was really high and I was impressed. I forgot that I was watching a film and got fully immersed into the story. To me this is a mark of a successful film. It's attraction went further than the story though. The characters were well developed and well acted with presence. I would rate this film high among the independents. In summary it was a sexy and smart production that deserves the well earned credit that it has achieved.
Spirit Stalkers (2012)
Well made reality genre horror
This provided an almost voyeuristic experience in horror as it seemed so realistic. The blend of a scientific examination of phenomenon with the horror of the unexplainable was a potent mix. This was the key in character building a compelling storyline that delivered in explosive style. If you like watching the reality TV stuff where ghost hunting goes on this will seem like a natural thing to watch and gets your guard down as it starts to lead into a territory that if far from familiar in such programmes. This was really a very good production and if it had not been it would have easily resulted in the screen horror being discounted as something one can distance from as light entertainment. This was instead a dose of heavy entertainment. I would recommend it, but suggest that you do not watch it alone.
GoatSucker (2009)
A smoothly made in-the-woods horror!
I had visions of the Blair Witch Project when reading the synopsis on this one. If you are a horror fan this will not disappoint. I like bit of escapism hidden away in the woods. The suspense and horror on this built and delivered in a timely way. Although the judgement of the characters for placing themselves in harm's way was clearly questionable isn't it always when you seen people you identify with getting into a nightmare they cannot escape? In fact the cringe factor in shouting "No!" is part of the deal in watching a good horror and it is when you reach that point that you realise that the film has taken you in and worked in the way that is was supposed to. The story was unpredictable which added to the value and in all I would say a very good horror.
May I Kill U? (2012)
What a surprise!
I loved this funny movie with a nice looking London copper who got up to all sorts. Really funny and original. Nice to see British movies still getting made like this. This is one of those films that you have to keep to watch again. It is nice to have a laugh and this was a film that did that for us. A bit close to the knuckle at times but is a way that British films are. A bit like seaside postcards - they have a way of poking fun at the establishment and being liked for doing it. So to tie this up it was great to watch. If you want entertainment then this should do you. His private life was weird. Hilarious though. Well made, well acted, well directed. I'm looking forward to more coming out like this.