Cambridge – Take care of yourself readers Perhaps it is one of those days. The kind that make you reflect and think I am honestly too tired to focus on anything productive. Having strolled along the streets of Cambridge, weaving in and out of cars and bicycles, a sunny Saturday is a day that typically […]
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Sweetheart (2019) (Adventure/Horror/Mystery) review – “Started slowly, but built up well to a good climax” -(8/10).
Sweetheart (2019) (Adventure/Horror/Mystery) review – “Started slowly, but built up well to a good climax” -(8/10). Intro What better way to spend your lighter evenings than by watching a Horror ? Okay, walking in the sunshine with friends is good, but you can’t beat a good solitary thrill … Enjoy the Horror “Sweetheart” review here […]
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American Mary 2012 (Drama/Horror) review – “A bit gory at first but the storyline became ever more powerful and shocking throughout” – (6.5/10).
American Mary 2012 (Drama/Horror) review – “A bit gory at first but the storyline became ever more powerful and shocking throughout” – (6.5/10). Intro What better way to spend your lighter evenings than by watching a Horror ? Okay, walking in the sunshine with friends is good, but you can’t beat a good solitary thrill … […]
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Bloodline 2018 (Crime/Horror/Thriller) review – “Suspenseful and gory, slow in parts“ – (7/10).
Bloodline 2018 (Crime/Horror/Thriller) review – “Suspenseful and gory, slow in parts“ – (7/10). Intro What better way to spend your lighter evenings than by watching a Horror ? Okay, walking in the sunshine with friends is good, but you can’t beat a good solitary thrill … Enjoy the Horror “Bloodline” review here … Bloodline is […]
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Dismissed 2017 (Drama/Thriller) review – “More Action, than Thriller, could’ve been developed more”- (6/10).
Dismissed 2017 (Drama/Thriller) review – “More Action, than Thriller, could’ve been developed more”- (6/10). Intro What better way to spend your Lighter evenings than by watching a Thriller ? It may be a change from my usual Horror reviews, but let’s see how dark it gets 👻… Enjoy the Horror “Dismissed” review here … Dismissed is a […]
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Thatchers Vintage 2020 review “Naturally sweet and fruity cider, very similar to Thatchers Gold cans”. – (8.25/10).
Thatchers Vintage 2020 review “Naturally sweet and fruity cider, very similar to Thatchers Gold cans”. – (8.25/10). The Good “Good value”. “Practical”. “Good bottle design”. “Sweet and natural smell”. “Some level of dryness”. “Sweet and natural full flavour”. “Pleasant aftertaste”. “Easily sessionable”. “Smooth taste”. “Full mouthfeel”. The Bad “Aftertaste weak”. “Nothing unique about the character”. […]
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Thatchers Vintage 2020 review “Naturally sweet and fruity cider, very similar to Thatchers Gold cans”. – (8.25/10).
Thatchers Vintage 2020 review “Naturally sweet and fruity cider, very similar to Thatchers Gold cans”. – (8.25/10). The Good “Good value”. “Practical”. “Good bottle design”. “Sweet and natural smell”. “Some level of dryness”. “Sweet and natural full flavour”. “Pleasant aftertaste”. “Easily sessionable”. “Smooth taste”. “Full mouthfeel”. The Bad “Aftertaste weak”. “Nothing unique about the character”. […]
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Happy Death Day 2U (2019) review – “Few funny moments, interesting concept” (6/10).
Happy Death Day 2U (2019) review – “Few funny moments, interesting concept” (6/10). Intro What better way to spend your St. Patrick’s day afternoon than by watching a Horror ? Yes, I know you’re reading this way after that, but it was relevant as I wrote this, so give me the benefit of the doubt […]
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Prom Night (2008) Horror/Mystery review “Lightly enjoyable Horror”- (6.5/10).
Prom Night (2008) Horror/Mystery review “Lightly enjoyable Horror”- (6.5/10). Intro Had a long week ?? Unwind with the Horror “Prom night” review here … Prom night is a 2008 (Horror/Mystery) movie. Horror Impact Sometimes it’s the simple things… The film wasn’t for those into complex, or exciting storylines. It’s low budget, as you’d expect. Gore […]
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The Pact 2012 Horror review – “Worth a watch, but not particularly scary”-(6/10).
Intro Had a long week ?? Unwind with the Horror “The Pact” review here … The Pact is a 2012 (Horror/Mystery/Thriller) movie. Horror Impact The Unusual opens the show, with odd camera shots and music. Clever camera movements are used to increase tension without revealing anything. The plot identifies how individuals notice things, increasing paranoia […]
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Hostel (2005) “Too little too late, but could’ve been helped by better tension earlier on” – (5/10).
Hostel (2005) “Too little too late, but could’ve been helped by better tension earlier on” – (5/10). Intro Had a long week ?? Unwind with the Horror “Hostel” review here … Hostel is a 2005 (Horror) movie. Horror Impact Weird tones were apparent from the off, provided by Eerie sound effects and unusual, damp settings. […]
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The Babysitter: Killer Queen (2020) Horror review- “Light humoured, with occasional good effects“ (7.5/10).
The Babysitter: Killer Queen (2020) Horror review- “Light humoured, with occasional good effects“ (7.5/10). Intro Had a long week ?? Unwind with the new Netflix Horror “The Babysitter: Killer Queen” review here … The Babysitter: Killer Queen is a 2020 (Comedy/Horror) movie. Horror Impact The start of the movie was exactly the same as the original, begging […]
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The Babysitter (2017) Horror review- “More action than Horror, stay tuned for the sequel”- (7.0/10)
The Babysitter (2017) Horror review- “More action than Horror, stay tuned for the sequel”- (7.0/10). Intro Had a long week ?? Unwind with the new Netflix Horror “The Babysitter” review here … The Babysitter is a 2017 (Comedy/Horror) movie. Horror Impact Vulnerability is quickly established with the main character in an unusual environment, with a clear sense […]
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Deliver us from Evil Horror review (2014)- (6/10). All the tricks in the book, not shown in the best way for a Horror”.
Deliver us from Evil Horror review (2014)- (6/10). All the tricks in the book, not shown in the best way for a Horror”. Introduction With the clinically extremely vulnerable now beginning to get vaccinated, why not kick back with a Horror film to enjoy the progress !! Deliver us from Evil is a 2014 (Action,Adventure,Crime) […]
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Sinister Horror movie (2012) – “Takes the audience out of its comfort zone, shockingly” (7/10).
Sinister Horror movie (2012) – “Takes the audience out of its comfort zone, shockingly” (7/10). Intro With the extremely vulnerable now beginning to get vaccinated, why not kick back with a Horror film to enjoy the progress !! Sinister is a 2012 (Horror/Mystery/Thriller) movie, according to IMDb. It’s available on Netflix. Horror impact Immediately highly […]
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Our House Movie (2018) (5/10) – “Not terrible, but a bit tedious”.
Introduction Had ANOTHER long week ?? Unwind with the new Netflix horror “Our House” review here … Our House is a 2018 (Drama/Horror/Mystery), according to IMDb. Horror impact The opening sets an interesting tone for the film, with some unexplained events. Sound and lighting could be used far more effectively though. Tension isn’t apparent at […]
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His House (2020) (6.5/10) – Horror review
“Psychological and challenging Horror. Not chilling, but had a message”. Intro Had a long week ?? Unwind with the new Netflix Horror “His House” review here … His House is a 2020 (Drama/Horror/Thriller) movie. Horror Impact The premise and background of the film cleverly increases the vulnerability of the characters. Themes such as poverty and […]
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Paranormal Activity: The Marked Ones (2014) “Extremely boring, and certainly not scary” – (3/10).
Intro Happy new year everyone ! By the time you see this post, you’ll be one week into 2021. I must say, this coming year doesn’t have much competition, so I’d certainly hope it goes slightly better than 2020. The one true constant though, will be regular posting to my blog. I’ll consistently provide reviews […]
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Pledge 2018- (5/10) Horror movie review – “Promising start, but becomes monotonous”.
Intro Pledge is a 2018 (Horror/Mystery/Thriller) movie, according to IMDb. Hopefully this film will spread some light on why you shouldn’t be concerned about missing parties during COVID, too much … Horror Impact The first scene possessed a few elements of a good Horror. Unfortunately many of the elements seen, weren’t repeated later on. These […]
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The Domestics Horror review (2018) – “Little bit of comedy, bit of action, nothing scary” – (6.5/10).
The Domestics Horror review (2018) “Little bit of comedy, bit of action, nothing scary” – (6.5/10). Introduction Ho-ho-hope you have a Jolly safe Christmas with this early Horror review, live on Christmas Day !! 🎄:) According to IMDb, The Domestics is a 2018 English (Action/Horror/Sci-fi) movie. Horror Impact Immediate action and war themes were evident. The […]
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The Tunnel (2011) Horror review (8/10) – “Shockingly real, but slow in parts”.
The Tunnel (2011) Horror review (8/10) – “Shockingly real, but slow in parts”. Introduction According to IMDb, “The Tunnel”, is a 2011 Horror/Mystery/Thriller movie. From the off, the tunnel provides unique music and sound effects. It also possesses frames that detail the evidence of something very real and scary, and entices you into a captivating […]
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Henry Westons Medium dry “cloudy” vintage cider review – (8.75/10) “Tangy and woody offering. Not unique though”.
The Good “Good value for the range”. “Practical”. “Nice bottle design”. “Light carbonation, as promised”. “Good level of acidity”. “Woodiness clearly apparent”. “Full flavoured”. “Pleasant mouthfeel”. “Sweetness apparent”. “Fruity and natural smell as promised”. “Well balanced”. “Smooth”. The Bad “Not quite sweet enough”. “Mouthfeel not as thick as promised”. “No bottle backstory”. “Dryness barely noticeable”. […]
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Ghost stories 2017 Horror review “Bit slow, funny though” (7/10).
Ghost stories 2017 Horror review “Bit slow, funny though” (7/10). Introduction Ghost stores features 3 Horror stories as told by a mystery investigator. It is a film currently on BBC iPlayer and is a 2017 Horror/Drama. The Good Light-hearted and varied. Multiple stories to prevent boredom. Enough background information to keep things realistic. Element of […]
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The George and Dragon hotel review (Bar dining)
The George and Dragon hotel review (Bar dining) Intro On a Saturday I decided to book a table and venture out to the George and Dragon bar/hotel in Long Melford. It wasn’t a nice day so was a relief to get out of the mizzle. The Good The atmosphere was nice and relaxed with traditional […]
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Devil (2010) Horror movie review “More of a mystery than any other genre”- (7/10).
Devil (2010) Horror movie review “More of a mystery than any other genre”- (7/10). Introduction Devil is a 2010 Horror, Mystery, Thriller movie according to IMDb. Good points Clear narrative on opening and conclusion. Unusual camera angles to put you on edge. Mystery element present throughout. Evil manifestations present. Lighting and sound effects used. Never […]
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10,000 views !!!!
10,000 views !!!! – (Thanks, and my most popular posts ever) … For the entertainment connoisseurs amongst you, 10,000 views won’t even seem a significant milestone. Many famous you-tubers have over a million subscribers, and I am sure there are many far larger blogs than ours too. This isn’t the point of this post… For me, […]
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The hills have eyes (2006) Horror – (7.5/10) – “Squeamish horror at certain points”.
The hills have eyes (2006) Horror – (7.5/10) – “Squeamish horror at certain points”. Intro With the “The hills have eyes” horror movie totally new to me, I’ve decided to give my thoughts in prose, for it. I have attested my honest opinion, on what is good and bad, without analysing deeply. This post is […]
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Health consequences of Ultra-endurance events
Health consequences of Ultra-endurance events Introduction Ultra-endurance events are long events defined as those lasting 6 hours or above. They may be much longer though, potentially lasting multiple weeks. How Ultra-endurance affects the body A) Water balance Endurance exercise requires a large amount of food and drink. In using food for energy, our body loses water […]
Case 39 (2009)(Horror/Mystery/Thriller) review – “Don’t miss this whilst on Netflix. Poignant spectacle !!“- (9/10).
Case 39 (2009) (Horror/Mystery/Thriller) review – “Don’t miss this whilst on Netflix. Poignant spectacle !!“- (9/10). Intro Had a long week ?? Unwind with the Horror “Case 39” review here … Case 39 is a 2009 (Horror/Mystery/Thriller) movie. Horror Impact The scene is set well with a catchy introduction. Characters are easy to warm to, and […]
