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/slash 2017 – Day 5: Hounds of Love

Posted on September 29, 2017 by cornholio1980

Hounds of Love Australia 2016 Written by Ben Young Directed by Ben Young Watched on 25.09.2017 “Hounds of Love” is a pretty grim tale with a couple of truly harrowing moments. Based on true events, it tells the story of … Continue reading →

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/slash ½ 2017 – Day 3: The Autopsy of Jane Doe

Posted on September 20, 2017 by cornholio1980

The Autopsy of Jane Doe UK/USA 2016 Written by Ian Goldberg & Richard Naing Directed by André Øvredal Watched on 06.05.2017 “The Autopsy of Jane Doe” is a nice, classical, straight-forward horror film with a cool setup and a great … Continue reading →

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/slash ½ 2017 – Day 3: Without Name

Posted on September 20, 2017 by cornholio1980

Without Name Ireland 2016 Written by Garret Shanley Directed by Lorcan Finnegan Watched on 06.05.2017 “Without Name” was a nice, old-fashioned scary tale. I especially liked the way Lorcan Finnegan shot the woods; how he played with light, shadow and … Continue reading →

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/slash ½ 2017 – Day 2: El Bar (The Bar)

Posted on September 18, 2017 by cornholio1980

El Bar Spain 2017 Written by Jorge Guerricaechevarría & Álex de la Iglesia Directed by Álex de la Iglesia Watched on 05.05.2017 “The Bar” was the third movie of Álex de la Iglesia that I’ve seen. “Witching & Bitching” was … Continue reading →

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Screener-Review: Battle Royale

Posted on April 6, 2017 by cornholio1980

Battle Royale Japan 2000 Written by Kenta Fukasaku, based on the novel by Koushun Takami Directed by Kinji Fukasaku Watched on 03.04.2017 More than 16 years after its release in Japan, “Battle Royale” is finally going to be freely available … Continue reading →

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Viennale 2016 – Day 2: Alone (Hon-ja)

Posted on November 19, 2016 by cornholio1980

Alone (Hon-ja) South Korea 2015 Written by Hye-jin Cha & Hong-min Park Directed by Hong-min Park Watched on 21.10.2016 Every year there are a couple of movies that end up on my “maybe”-list. Sometimes, I decide to give them a … Continue reading →

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/slash 2016 – Day 10: Abattoir

Posted on November 14, 2016 by cornholio1980

Abattoir USA 2016 Written by Christopher Monfette Directed by Darren Lynn Bousman Watched on 01.10.2016 Going in, I knew nothing about the movie, except the promising promo picture of a woman standing in front of a strange looking house, as … Continue reading →

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/slash 2016 – Day 5: Creepy (Kurîpî: Itsuwari no rinjin)

Posted on November 1, 2016 by cornholio1980

Creepy Japan 2016 Written by Chihiro Ikeda & Kiyoshi Kurosawa Directed by Kiyoshi Kurosawa Watched on 26.09.2016 Since the screening I’ve learned that “Creepy” is actually quite well-regarded, at least with some of the international press. I wish I could … Continue reading →

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/slash 2016 – Day 3: Headshot

Posted on September 26, 2016 by cornholio1980

Headshot Indonesia 2016 Written by Timo Tjahjanto Directed by Timo Tjahjanto & Kimo Stamboel Watched on 24.09.2016 I’m sorry to say that I was a little disappointed by “Headshot”. Then again, it bears repeating that I’m one of those very … Continue reading →

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/slash 2016 – Day 2: Hangman

Posted on September 24, 2016 by cornholio1980

Hangman UK 2016 Written by Simon Boyes & Adam Mason Directed by Adam Mason Watched on 23.09.2016 Before I start with my – quite critical – analysis of the movie, it’s only fair to note that as someone who’s very … Continue reading →

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