The Chair (2023) short film

 

When I mean short, I mean short, running just 25 minutes long, and this is another short film from 'Obsession' Curry Barker director Curry Barker, and obviously not in the same league as that full feature, or the 60 minute flick 'Milk And Serial' it's still work a look. Again, like those two films, it's very twisted, with some off the wall scenes, and a few good shock one's thrown in too. The ending is, it must be said, very strange, but it's still worth viewing on your Sofa, not that chair what ever you do!!!

4/5

Milk And Serial (2024)

 

Curry Barker is famous for directing the masterpiece 'Obsession' this year, but only two years ago he directed and starred in a 1hr short film released on Youtube for free, this  was the sign of a very young talented man. This brilliant piece of film-making tells the story of a guy who pranks people to boost his Youtube channel, I when I say "pranks", he goes all out! Made on a miniscule budget, the production is top notch, Barker who plays the lead 'Curry' is not just an awesome film maker but a top notch actor, as are his cast of unknowns. An outstanding film, sinister and twisted, Barkers to the camera monologue's are some of the highlights, and there are many of this 60 minute film. Outstanding.

4.5/5

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Dead Lover (2025)

 

I'd never heard of this flick until it was mentioned by a youtuber, to say it's bonkers is an understatement. From the very off I was scratching my head thinking "what the f**k? It's in the old 4:5 screen ration, grainy picture, it looks like an old VHS tape from the 80's. The plot is mental, a female gravedigger falls in love, her partner drowns in a boating accident, his finger is all that is found of his body, so the Woman decides to do a "Frankenstein" and grow him, using the finger, yes she puts the finger in a plant pot and uses spells to resurrect him! The Gravedigger is played by Grace Glowicki with a totally insane performance, very manic facial mannerisms, very funny dialogue, you'll either love it or hate it, get through the total insanity and I had to admit it was a scream!

4/5

Satan's Little Helper (2004)

 

This is a bit of a cult classic, but for all the wrong reasons! I wasn't really expecting to be scared quite frankly. Boy was I right, as a horror film this is a complete disaster, as an unintentional comedy this was absolute blast.

The story, if you can call it that, it's Hallows Eve, a serial killer wearing a Satanic mask is murdering the locals, unwittingly a young lad becomes his accomplice to the murders.
The film is really quite mad, mental even, Amanda Plummer as the Mother I'm sure was drunk on set, so bad is her performance, the acting ability of the killer, known as Satan Man, consists of being able to walk and point.
The film does have some intentionally amusing moments such as a guy being attacked by a shopping cart and kudos must go to Katheryn Winnick and the real star of the film, her very impressive cleavage.

This film deserves one star, so bad it is, but it's so bad its good, and I was never bored during it's entire running time, so it would deserve 5 stars!!

The War Zone (1999)

 

This movie was "recommended" by the brilliant youtuber spooky astronauts as one of the most disturbing film's ever and boy she's not joking. A film staring the awesome Ray Winstone and directed by Tim Roth is a must watch for starters, this film though, is a very tough watch, utterly brilliant, and the subject matter utterly vile. I'm a massive horror fan, but this you will know has happened in real life and I won't describe the subject matter.
Winstone of course is awesome portraying this vile "father", but Lara Belmont as Jessie his daughter is just off the scale. A scene when she is sat at a table with her brother, crying, broken beyond believe, is just unimaginable, how someone would do this do you daughter you cannot imagine. A masterclass in film making but one of the toughest movies to watch I have ever viewed,

5/5

Passenger (2026)

 

A couple witness a fatal car crash then find them pursued by supernatural stalker....This movie got some good press on release a few months ago and it's deserved. The film kicks off from the start with the eerie evil premise, and slowly builds throughout. Small shades of a 'Final Destination' movie when the couple release their "fate". The demon is suitably creepy with only fleeting flash frames building to an explosive climax. I have to admit I would have preferred a "different" finale but this is a satisfying small budget horror release and well worth seeking out.

4/5

Best "new" movies June 2026

 

What with the World Cup taking most of my time this month, the movie count has gone down, but still some belters I must recommend.

1.Sheep Detectives 2026 (just an absolute joy)

2. Iron Maiden Burning Ambition 2026 (not a massive Maiden fan but this is a great documentary)

3. Elephant 2003

4. The Bay 2012

5. Disclosure Day 2026 (slightly disappointing it must be said, and at times cliched)

(click the links for full reviews)

Hungry (2026)

 

Well apologies for the lack of content in the past few weeks but the World Cup has been happening if you hadn't noticed, this one I watched a few good weeks ago, so let's get this blog back on track. 'Hungry', yes in Hungry Hippo, and I gotta admit I was looking forward to a cheesy "monster" movie but what a let down. This film is a slog: wooden acting, grating characters, and zero scares. The supposed killer hippo doesn’t even appear until halfway through, killing any suspense. While the special effects are passable, that’s the only redeeming quality in an otherwise tedious, uninspired, and frustratingly dull experience with zero scares, tension or low budget "fun". Avoid, like a real Hippo.

1.5/5