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Alix Turner
Tomatometer-approved critic
Alix discovered both David Lynch and Hardware in 1990, and has been seeking out weird and nasty films ever since (though their tastes have become broader and more cosmopolitan). A few years ago, Alix discovered a fondness for genre festivals and a knack for writing about films, and now cannot seem to stop. They especially appreciate wit and representation on screen, and introducing old favourites to their adolescent son.
Movies reviews only
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They Live in the Grey (2022) |
I’m sorry if the film sounds too miserable. The content is heavy—right from the start—for sure, but it is rewarding, undoubtedly impressive... - Horror Obsessive
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| Posted Sep 07, 2022
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Isolation (2021) |
Like the film equivalent of a support group: it could be draining or it could be cathartic, depending on the individual. - Ghouls Magazine
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| Posted Feb 20, 2022
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Night Drive (2021) |
I enjoyed it just as much the second time, preparing for this review; watching the interplay between Russell and Charlotte, the close-ups, the neon lights, the claustrophobic tension and the daft Christmas animals. - Ghouls Magazine
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| Posted Dec 21, 2021
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Forgiveness (2021) |
Forgiveness kept me intrigued throughout, but it was not an easy film to enjoy. - Horror Obsessive
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| Posted Dec 21, 2021
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The Free Fall (2021) |
The style seems to combine early noir (even with a character obviously modeled on Mrs. Danvers) with seventies giallo: polished sophistication with sudden brutality. - Horror Obsessive
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| Posted Dec 21, 2021
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The Deep House (2021) |
Lots of gruesome fun - Horror Obsessive
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| Posted Dec 11, 2021
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Shepherd (2021) |
Recommend it to lovers of serious horror films who are in sound mental health and less sensitive to sound than myself. - Horror Obsessive
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| Posted Dec 11, 2021
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Sharon's Baby (1975) |
Fun and over-the-top story masquerading as drama. - Horror Obsessive
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| Posted Dec 11, 2021
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Dead & Beautiful (2021) |
Dead & Beautiful is worth watching for a very original perspective on the vampire model, commenting on and then dismissing tropes while also following a rarely observed demographic trying to figure out how and whether to adjust. - Horror Obsessive
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| Posted Dec 11, 2021
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Hate Crime (2013) |
There are some great performances and some sound production in Hate Crime, although some poor writing, and I am of the opinion that the wrong approach was made for this film's agenda. - Ghouls Magazine
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| Posted Dec 11, 2021
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Titane (2021) |
What really makes the film rich is the exploration of some deeply intimate themes - family, trauma, gender, identity - and the lovely use of fire to draw one in or to wipe out the obsolete. - Ghouls Magazine
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| Posted Dec 11, 2021
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Dashcam (2021) |
Dashcam is an enjoyable and thought-provoking thriller, and I'm looking forward to finding out what Nilsson has in store next. - Ghouls Magazine
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| Posted Nov 09, 2021
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Happy Times (2019) |
Very entertaining, with insult-laden dialogue and plenty of creative violence and tension. - Horror Obsessive
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| Posted Oct 11, 2021
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The Pizzagate Massacre (2020) |
It's very entertaining and full of surprises, full of situations that appear ludicrous at first, and then when you realise, "Yeah, this could happen," you stop laughing. - Horror Obsessive
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| Posted Oct 11, 2021
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Slapface (2021) |
The two young actors are remarkable in their contrasting roles, with all the nuance required in showing how tough it is to handle guilt, bereavement, and those who remain. - Horror Obsessive
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| Posted Oct 11, 2021
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Faceless (2021) |
If you are prepared for some intense surgical special effects and are happy to be caught up in some poor schmuck's nightmares, this one could be for you. - Horror Obsessive
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| Posted Oct 11, 2021
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Midnight (2021) |
The direction is terrific, giving us an introduction to Kyung Mi's world first, then showing just how easy it is to be taken in by a smooth stranger. - Horror Obsessive
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| Posted Oct 11, 2021
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The Beta Test (2021) |
The Beta Test is set in the brash, fast-talking world of Hollywood agents, and is a vehicle for commentary about pretense, paranoia, and corporate dick-measuring. - Horror Obsessive
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| Posted Oct 11, 2021
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Sacrilege (2020) |
I might forgive the writing or the tone if the film featured any actual sacrilege. - Ghouls Magazine
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| Posted Oct 04, 2021
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Thunderbird (2019) |
A smooth blend of an intelligent thriller with supernatural drama, set against a backdrop of not-quite-blended cultures. - Ready Steady Cut
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| Posted Sep 09, 2021
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King Knight (2021) |
The dialogue and character writing are sharp and witty all around, with sincere rather than sarcastic delivery from all; and almost everyone is adorable. Yet somehow, King Knight felt just a little too pretentious to me. - Horror Obsessive
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| Posted Sep 09, 2021
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Killer Concept (2021) |
The writing is especially tight, though I do wish we got to find out a little more about the killer's motivations. That said, it is both engaging and entertaining; and when you consider the minuscule budget, it's all around an impressive result. - Horror Obsessive
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| Posted Sep 09, 2021
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Dawn Breaks Behind the Eyes (2021) |
One of the shortest films of this year's FrightFest, but also one of the richest; in terms of content, visual style, and meaning. - Horror Obsessive
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| Posted Sep 09, 2021
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Bloodthirsty (2020) |
Bloodthirsty isn't so much about its plot: it's about finding one's self, about music; it's about its gothic style and its women. It's all smoothly and impressively done. - Horror Obsessive
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| Posted Sep 08, 2021
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The Retaliators (2021) |
The result I would expect if I put a bunch of horror and metal fans in a room and told them to pool all their favorite things into a brand new film. And why not? - Horror Obsessive
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| Posted Sep 08, 2021
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Sweetie, You Won't Believe It (2020) |
Male bonding comedy combined with the horror staples of creepy gas station and disfigured maniac in the redneck swamps. Oh yes: this film certainly delivers a gory-slapstick cocktail - Horror Obsessive
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| Posted Sep 08, 2021
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A Perfect Enemy (2021) |
One of those psychological thrillers that builds up so slowly that it doesn't even look like a thriller at first. - Horror Obsessive
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| Posted Sep 08, 2021
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We're All Going to the World's Fair (2021) |
Out of all the films I've covered on the Fantasia programme, I think this one is my favourite. Others may have stunned or impressed me, but this is one I keep thinking about and look forward to watching again when it reaches a wider release. - Horror Obsessive
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| Posted Sep 08, 2021
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Hellbender (2021) |
What really worked for me was the message of personal identity: understand who you are and embrace it, but in your own way, not that of your elders. - Horror Obsessive
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| Posted Sep 08, 2021
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The Righteous (2021) |
With heavy philosophical themes (such as redemption and karma) alongside a relatively simple story and almost minimal cast, The Righteous is without a doubt a film to watch out for and one to share with a discerning friend. - Horror Obsessive
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| Posted Sep 08, 2021
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The Last Thing Mary Saw (2021) |
The tension kept me, even if the plot details didn't; I loved the pace and the visual style. - Horror Obsessive
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| Posted Sep 08, 2021
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Beyond the Infinite Two Minutes (2020) |
A light comedy, a high-concept sci-fi, a hopeful romance and a philosophical treatise all in one. It's only seventy minutes long, features a drama troupe playing their first film roles in most cases and was shot on an iPhone with no visible cuts. - 25YL (25 Years Later)
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| Posted Sep 08, 2021
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The Stranger by the Shore (2020) |
A coming of age drama and a romance between two young men; it is endearing without being condescending, encouraging and quite beautiful. - 25YL (25 Years Later)
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| Posted Sep 08, 2021
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Paul Dood's Deadly Lunch Break (2021) |
It's a strangely encouraging film, as well as fun/funny/horrible: it tells us that you don't have to be the best to be a winner; and to give ourselves a chance but to give karma a chance first. - Horror Obsessive
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| Posted Aug 31, 2021
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The Sadness (2021) |
This is an action horror with the absolute most action and horror, perfect for those of us who want to stare COVID in the face and declare: I've seen worse. - Horror Obsessive
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| Posted Aug 31, 2021
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Candyman (2021) |
Nia DaCosta's Candyman is one of the best new films I've seen this year. This is such a pristine and pertinent film that I feel frankly humbled to be writing about it. - Horror Obsessive
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| Posted Aug 31, 2021
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Prisoners of the Ghostland (2021) |
Neither a Nicolas Cage film nor a Sion Sono film; instead, it belongs to both of them, as well as several others. - Horror Obsessive
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| Posted Aug 31, 2021
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Captive (2020) |
I've had my fill of films about men capturing women. This one definitely came at the model from a different angle, though. One to watch if you get the chance, before you hear much more about it. - Horror Obsessive
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| Posted Aug 31, 2021
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Brain Freeze (2021) |
You can rarely go wrong with Canadian horror. This time, it's comedy horror, with some action/mystery thrown in, but still with plenty of shocking moments and serious messages. - Horror Obsessive
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| Posted Aug 31, 2021
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Coming Home in the Dark (2021) |
There is a huge amount to admire about the film: the way it kept me glued to my seat as I got to know this affectionate family; the way the camera pulled back to show the landscapes and then slammed the door on nature with a sudden brutal act. - Horror Obsessive
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| Posted Aug 31, 2021
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Antebellum (2020) |
Ramping up the two-dimensional good/bad contrast does cause the film to be more sensational than gritty, unfortunately; and the cleverness seems to overshadow any message of the film by the time we get to the end. - Ghouls Magazine
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| Posted Aug 04, 2021
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The Boy Behind the Door (2020) |
They wrote and made the film very well, and it maintained strong tension throughout; but this quality didn't compensate for a nagging feeling throughout that I had seen it all before. - Ghouls Magazine
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| Posted Aug 04, 2021
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Frank & Zed (2020) |
Frank and Zed is a rare film to be populated entirely by puppets and using practical effects. The affection for the genre shines out of every scene: this is a film I'll be recommending to every horror fan. - Horror Obsessive
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| Posted Aug 04, 2021
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Kandisha (2020) |
A memorable film, regardless of the (very few) flaws. - Ghouls Magazine
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| Posted Jul 23, 2021
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The Call (2020) |
Will people enjoy watching The Call? I'm sure some will; perhaps those who are missing their teen TV stars, or those who enjoy being kept guessing. I'm also sure that most horror fans will find much more satisfying fare elsewhere on Shudder. - Horror Obsessive
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| Posted Jul 12, 2021
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An Unquiet Grave (2020) |
What sets An Unquiet Grave apart is its simplicity, though this doesn't minimise the characters' journeys or dismiss any of the genre's heritage. - Horror Obsessive
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| Posted Jul 08, 2021
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In The Earth (2021) |
A gluttonous feast for the senses, and even though it was more than enough, I left the cinema wanting to see it again the next day. - Horror Obsessive
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| Posted Jul 08, 2021
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My Heart Can't Beat Unless You Tell It To (2020) |
A sense of an inevitable implosion is there right from the start; as though we are watching them all simply walking towards inescapable grief. - Ghouls Magazine
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| Posted Jun 21, 2021
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Max Reload and the Nether Blasters (2020) |
The kind of story that might feature in Stranger Things, if it were set in a nostalgic present day, Max Reload and the Nether Blasters combines geeky gamer affection with generation gap digs and demon-fighting adventure. - 25YL (25 Years Later)
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| Posted Jun 21, 2021
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Undergods (2020) |
Although at the start Undergods looked like yet another dystopian picture, it was presented in such an interesting style and with strangely engaging characters that it wasn't "yet another" anything. - Ghouls Magazine
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| Posted Jun 21, 2021
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