Howard Gorman
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Movies reviews only
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Security (2016) |
The set action pieces are brilliantly choreographed and Antonio Banderas is a far cry from the larger-than-life character's he played in the '90s, putting in a wholly credible turn as the taciturn vet with nothing left to lose - NME
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| Posted Jun 15, 2021
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Triple Frontier (2019) |
It might be a premise that's been done to death, but with a fantastic ensemble cast and a series of unexpected twists and turns - with one in particular sure to leave you shell-shocked - this one's well worth its "weight in gold." - NME
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| Posted Jun 11, 2021
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Point Blank (2019) |
Whilst it follows the original film's narrative fairly closely, Lynch really makes Cavayé's source material his own thanks to his frenetic directing style and some really savvy script changes... - NME
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| Posted Jun 11, 2021
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The Night Comes for Us (2018) |
Tjahajanto upped his game with this, his second banzai action movie, and although the choreography still didn't quite rival the mastery of Gareth Evans or Isaac Florentine, one thing's for certain: he set the visceral brutality bar at an all new high - NME
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| Posted Jun 11, 2021
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Bushwick (2017) |
Jonathan Milott and Cary Murnion use an immersive fly on the wall direction style to really heighten the audience's sensation of the anxiety, tension and ferocity of the home front war zone they created. - NME
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| Posted Jun 11, 2021
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The Foreigner (2017) |
Jackie Chan puts in his finest performance to date in this bracing political thriller that gave him the chance to prove both his acting and karate chops. - NME
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| Posted Jun 11, 2021
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Brawl in Cell Block 99 (2017) |
When Vaughn hurts, the audience hurts with him. - NME
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| Posted Jun 11, 2021
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Lone Survivor (2013) |
Peter Berg goes beyond the call of duty to forge a bond between the audience and the film's forlorn, leaving us hoping that the expected doesn't end up coming true. - NME
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| Posted Jun 10, 2021
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Spectral (2016) |
It's a cracking sci-fi military mystery that apes from various genres whilst yet never feels overly familiar. The ensemble cast works wonders and the special effects are in the same class as most big blockbuster flicks. - NME
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| Posted Jun 10, 2021
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Blood Father (2016) |
Bruce Willis, John Travolta, et al. - or their agents - could definitely take a leaf out of this film's book when it comes to choosing their next projects - NME
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| Posted Jun 10, 2021
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Headshot (2016) |
Long-time fans expected a gleefully violent ride - which they got - but what no one was expecting was for them to take to the frenetic action genre like ducks to water, producing one of the decade's most brutal action movies. - NME
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| Posted Jun 10, 2021
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The Fugitive (1993) |
More of an edge-of-your-seat thriller than a straight-up action movie, the sticky situations Harrison Ford gets himself out of - featuring absolutely insane stunts - make this more than a worthy addition to the list. - NME
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| Posted Jun 10, 2021
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Kill Bill: Vol. 2 (2004) |
The sequel is the more potent package of the two. - NME
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| Posted Jun 10, 2021
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Kill Bill: Vol. 1 (2003) |
The violent set-pieces and bloodshed take more of a "Mr. Orange" backseat - but equally bloody - ride in The Bride's second outing as Tarantino doubles down on what he does best: emphasising everything that makes his larger than life characters tick. - NME
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| Posted Jun 10, 2021
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Road House (1989) |
Thanks to the film's characteristic '80s unpretentiousness. And films about bouncers were - and still are - few and far between. - NME
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| Posted Jun 10, 2021
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The Terminator (1984) |
Although not a horror movie in the strictest sense, the film also introduced us to one of cinema's most iconic final girls... - NME
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| Posted Jun 10, 2021
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RoboCop (1987) |
Paul Verhoeven was reticent about taking on the job at first as he saw it as just another brainless action flick. Lucky for us, he came around, seeing it as the perfect chance to present cutting - albeit campy - commentary... - NME
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| Posted Jun 10, 2021
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Ip Man 2 (2010) |
The entire trilogy - soon to become a tetralogy with Scott Adkins joining the ranks - makes for essential viewing but Master Ip's second outing outshines the rest. - NME
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| Posted Jun 10, 2021
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Act of Valor (2012) |
Shadowing real-life SEALs as they re-enact some of the most stunning combat sequences ever put to film, this is the closest a film has ever got to emulating a Call of Duty game. - NME
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| Posted Jun 10, 2021
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The Raid: Redemption (2011) |
Gareth Evans' previous feature, Merantau, was an impressive harbinger of what was to come, but it was The Raid that really put him on the map. - NME
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| Posted Jun 10, 2021
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The Ritual (2017) |
Giving the tried and tested Blair Witch formula a Hangover face lift - sans the comedy - The Ritual is a highly effective shocker. - NME
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| Posted Jun 10, 2021
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The Perfection (2018) |
This film really couldn't be any more poignant and relevant if it tried, focusing on our obsession with being perfect and giving in to internal and external pressures. - NME
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| Posted Jun 10, 2021
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The Wailing (2016) |
Na Hong-jin creates the ultimate supernatural whodunnit, chucking everything except the kitchen sink at us to throw us off the scent of the whoever, or whatever is to blame. - NME
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| Posted Jun 10, 2021
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He Never Died (2015) |
It's an inspired, gruesome, violently funny and, at times, truly touching take on the subgenre. - NME
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| Posted Jun 10, 2021
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The Ravenous (2017) |
Writer-director Robin Aubert cleverly mixes things up by skipping the usual zombie infection build-up and dropping us right into the thick of the apocalypse with a unique twist. - NME
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| Posted Jun 10, 2021
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Verónica (2017) |
This is another case of true story horror films really doing their job. Paco Plaza already proved himself as a horror force to be reckoned with...but he really outdoes himself with Veronica, outshining even the best of James Wan's supernatural shockers. - NME
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| Posted Jun 10, 2021
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The Cured (2017) |
It breathes fresh life into the decaying, cliché-crowded zombie genre with its eye-opening realism whilst using the "cured" zombies as a metaphor to explore themes of guilt and forgiveness. - NME
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| Posted Jun 10, 2021
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Calibre (2018) |
The premise of Palmer's feature debut might be nothing new but it navigates its well-trodden territory amazingly well by deep diving into the relationships between old friends and new acquaintances in the quaint-yet-oppressive village setting. - NME
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| Posted Jun 10, 2021
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Shaun of the Dead (2004) |
It's no easy task combining comedy and horror into a neat little package but Edgar Wright provides a taut homage and self-aware parody without ever falling into spoof territory. - NME
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| Posted Jun 10, 2021
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Cube (1997) |
Vicenzo Natali's provocatively claustrophobic film really kick-started the gaming horror renaissance. - NME
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| Posted Jun 10, 2021
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Psycho (1960) |
Hitchcock forged career-best performances out of Anthony Perkins and Janet Leigh. - NME
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| Posted Jun 10, 2021
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Lifeforce (1985) |
...undeniably best taken with a huge dose of salt on your popcorn but it works brilliantly as an impressively-staged dose of cheesy sci-fi fun. - NME
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| Posted Jun 10, 2021
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The Thing (1982) |
Whether it scares you with its paranoia, claustrophobic setting, Ennio Morricone's brooding score or Rob Bottin's bar-raising practical creature effects, The Thing's sole purpose is to get under your skin... - NME
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| Posted Jun 10, 2021
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Misery (1990) |
Casting Kathy Bates as Annie was certainly a culminating factor in the film's success but kudos must also go to William Goldman for coming up with a screenplay that just never lets up... - NME
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| Posted Jun 10, 2021
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Wolf Creek (2005) |
John Jarratt, a mercurial horror icon. - NME
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| Posted Jun 10, 2021
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From Beyond (1986) |
From Beyond comes from the collective that brought you Re-Animator, and whilst it never quite manages to reach the same heights, it's still a worthy successor and definitely worth your time.. - NME
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| Posted Jun 10, 2021
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Orphan (2009) |
Collet-Serra's solid direction, Fuhrman's delightfully mordant turn and a staggering final reel curveball make this the most unconventional "killer kid" film of recent years. - NME
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| Posted Jun 10, 2021
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The Invitation (2015) |
Karyn Kusama's paranoid thriller is guaranteed to keep you guessing right to the very end. - NME
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| Posted Jun 10, 2021
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Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark (2019) |
Scary Stories is the perfect gateway horror film to fire up youthful imaginations, yet disturbing enough to scratch even the most seasoned genre buff's itch. - NME
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| Posted Jun 10, 2021
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Maniac (2012) |
With its unique style, a career-redefining turn from Elijah Wood and insane levels of violence, this is not only one of the better remakes of recent years, but also one of the best horror films of the decade. - NME
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| Posted Jun 10, 2021
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The Similars (2015) |
Isaac Ezban's psychotropic sci-fi film's more bizarre plot devices poke all kinds of proverbial fun at the golden era greats the film is unabashedly aping, but the film's real draw is the characters' predicament ... - NME
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| Posted Jun 10, 2021
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Color Out of Space (2019) |
Nicolas Cage cracks up in an all-out assault on the senses. - NME
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| Posted Jun 10, 2021
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Primal (2019) |
Stuffed with unintentionally laugh-out-loud moments, Primal is fun as long as you don't take it too seriously. - NME
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| Posted Jun 10, 2021
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She Dies Tomorrow (2020) |
Amy Seimetz delves deep into the human psyche with this trippy sensory-overload. - NME
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| Posted Jun 10, 2021
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Random Acts of Violence (2019) |
Its weighty subtext adds heft to what might have been another disposable slasher flick. Well done, Shudder. - NME
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| Posted Jun 10, 2021
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Demon (2015) |
As it reaches its culmination, Demon ends on a particularly mysterious and obscure note but it works all the better for it, ensuring it remains lodged in your thoughts long afterwards. - ComingSoon.net
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| Posted Sep 15, 2016
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