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1000 Women in Horror film review by UK film critic Hope Madden. Starring Mary Harron, Jenn Wexler, Nikyatu Jusu, Mattie Do, Rosanne Liang directed by Donna Davies. HOME | FILMS | REVIEWS 1000 Women in Horror Film Review average rating is 4 out of 5 Critic: Hope Madden | Posted on: Mar 18, 2026 Directed by: Donna Davies Written by: Alexandra Heller-Nicholas Starring: Mary Harron, Jenn Wexler, Nikyatu Jusu, Mattie Do, Rosanne Liang Shudder has produced some fascinating and enlightening documentaries about the genre they serve. Both the film Horror Noire: A History of Black Horror and the series Queer for Fear: The History of Queer Horror shine overdue light on the history of films and filmmakers genre lovers need to know. In that vein comes Donna Davies’s 1000 Women in Horror . The doc is written for the screen by Alexandra Heller-Nicholas, on whose nonfiction book it’s based. Longtime film critic and genre expert, Heller-Nicholas contributed brilliantly to Alexandre O. Phillipe’s 2024 Texas Chain Saw Massacre doc Chain Reactions , as well as Kier-La Janisse’s 2021 doc Woodlands Dark and Days Bewitched . She knows her way around a horror documentary, is what I’m saying. So does Davies, for that matter, whose 2009 TV doc Pretty Bloody: The Women of Horror swam similar waters. The title is an intentional joke. As the film makes clear, women have been a driving creative force in horror films for more than a century. But the film doesn’t spend much time focusing on individual women as much as it does basic genre themes that relate to women: childbirth, the depiction of women on screen at different stages of their lives, and rape, for example. We do hear from some powerful creators, though. Mary Harron (American Psycho ), Nikyatu Jusu (Nanny ), Jenn Wexler (The Sacrifice Game ),Gigi Saul Guerrero (Bingo Hell ) and loads more shed light on how women create and are reflected in horror cinema. The interviews are sometimes fascinating and often ferocious. Kate Siegel expresses the conflict underlying childbirth in horror better than most could. Throughout, it’s such a joy to deconstruct certain tropes with women, to hear how these tropes—for better or worse—influenced these filmmakers. A little more of a history lesson would have been appreciated. I’d love to have made myself a list of vintage horror and, more importantly, early pioneers to dig into after the film was through. But when I think of the number of documentaries on cinema I’ve seen over the decades that included solely the voices of men, having just one that asks the opinions of only women experts feels revolutionary in itself. About the Film Critic Hope Madden Digital / DVD Release, Documentary < All Reviews Next Film Review >

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Read music video reviews by film critics at UK Film Review. Submit your music video for review by clicking Get Reviewed at the top of the website. Music Video Reviews One of the most exciting sub-genres our critics review is music videos. They are often incredible pieces of storytelling, either in their own right or aligned with the song playing over them. On this page you will find a great selection of music video reviews from the team of critics at UK Film Review. If you are a filmmaker or artist who would like us to review your music video, submit your film here . When it comes to reviewing a music video, the process differs slightly from perhaps a narrative short film or documentary. The music has to be explored far more intimately than if it were a soundtrack because that's where the story originates from rather than being added further down the line. Music videos do conform to genres but these are often musical genres rather than film categories, for example pop, folk, rock, rap etc. So this will also influence the music video review our critics write because the target audience is going to be considered. Music videos may take a variety of forms or even combine different aspects to create a different effect on the viewer. For example, it is common for a music video to contain a small narrative, as well as live performance footage. Top filmmakers making music videos will be able to immerse you into the song and story without leaving you feeling like you have just watched a promo piece. Choreography is also a common trait in music videos, with dance sequences and flash mobs recurring - often in pop music videos. Editors of music videos will have their work cut out to ensure the choreography looks tight and engaging without it feeling staged or lifeless. Hopefully the array of music video reviews you see below will include some gems for you to peruse. Don't forget to scroll to the bottom of the article, as we often include the actual music video so you can watch it for yourself. RAUNCHADELIC Matt Trapp CATACLYSM William Curzon Psiblingz - Till We're Found William Curzon Mammoth: Adventures In Gnomeman's Land William Hemingway Flesh Wanting Blood William Hemingway Lovin' You James Learoyd To Be Frank Chris Olson The Wanderer Matt Trapp The Sanctity of Faith Patrick Foley Bitter Cherry – Hunger Short Film Review alexjames96 Jun 3, 2025 2 min read Ain’t my Vibe Short Music Video Review alexjames96 Jun 6, 2024 2 min read Cinerama (Music Video) Short Film Review alexjames96 Mar 17, 2024 2 min read Homecoming (Music Video) Short Film Review alexjames96 Dec 19, 2023 2 min read Sheep F-cked In the Head Short Film Review alexjames96 Nov 16, 2023 2 min read Service for The King short film review Theo Aug 1, 2022 2 min read More Film Reviews

Film Feature by Chris Olson This April, Los Angeles is set to host the world premiere of a project that, on paper at least, sounds like the most explosive addition to the genre in years: Dead City Punx . As someone who has spent a significant portion of my life submerged in the world of music documentaries, I find my anticipation for this particular release reaching a fever pitch. We often talk about "DIY culture" in the film world as a polished aesthetic, but Dead City Punx  seems poised to drag that definition back into the mud and the fire where it belongs. Presented by BEYOND THE STREETS, the film follows the eponymous band—Meka, Grumpy, Mike, and Adrian—who essentially resuscitated the Los Angeles music scene during the pandemic through sheer, illegal force of will. DEAD CITY PUNX - Official Trailer The pedigree behind the camera is what first caught my eye. The documentary is executive produced by Roger Gastman, Joseph Pattisall, and, most intriguingly, Zack de la Rocha . As a lifelong fan of Rage Against the Machine, seeing de la Rocha’s name attached to a film project carries immense weight. He has always been an artist who demands authenticity and systemic challenge; for him to put his stamp on the story of the Dead City Punx suggests that this is far more than a simple concert film. It is a political statement. From what we know so far, the story of the band is the stuff of underground legend. Born from stolen equipment and street-life connections, they didn't just play gigs; they staged tactical occupations. Using social media as a "bat signal," they drew massive crowds to illegal outdoor shows featuring shoplifted wooden stages, graffiti backdrops, and literal bonfires. These weren't just performances; they were confrontations that pitted the band against the LAPD, the LAFD, and the Mayor’s office. What fascinates me most about this upcoming premiere is the promise of "raw, unfiltered" footage. Much of the film is built from fan-filmed concert tapes and exclusive interviews, capturing the moments when police helicopters began to circle overhead. In an era where music can often feel commodified and safe, the idea of a band that "makes shows a crime scene" is incredibly refreshing. It forces the viewer to confront what punk actually means when the stakes move beyond fashion and into the realm of the right to assemble in public space. The world premiere screenings are taking place on 16 April 2026 at The Regent Theater in Los Angeles, with a follow-up gallery opening at BEYOND THE STREETS on 17 April. While I won’t be in the heart of the mosh pit at The Regent myself, the ripples of this release are already being felt across the Atlantic. For those of us in the UK film community, we are watching closely. We need films that remind us of the margins of society—the outcasts who refuse to be silenced even when the world shuts down. If Dead City Punx  can capture even a fraction of the mayhem it describes, we are looking at a landmark piece of music journalism.

Directed by: James Buddy Day Produced by: Fat Mike Starring: Fat Mike, Aaron ‘El Hefe’ Abeyta, Eric Melvin and Erik 'Smelly' Sandin Documentary Review by : Chris Olson ★★★★ The band that seemed to be a precursor to all the other punk bands you have heard of, NOFX were in the headlines back in 2024 for announcing their farewell tour. Having been a formidable part of the underground punk rock scene since 1983, this swan song, unlike that from a lot of other aged rock bands, was an actual goodbye, with frontman and bassist Fat Mike declaring himself done with NOFX. This documentary, directed by James Buddy Day, is a snorts-and-all roc-doc that captures the band’s anarchic authenticity perfectly right through to their final three shows. As an audience, we are greeted with a significant amount of turbulence and drama in the band in the opening scenes of the film. We learn that Fat Mike has been recently diagnosed with diabetes (whether he knows which type is another thing) and must give up booze and drugs if he wants to keep living, something he’s not prepared to do at the same time as being a live performer with NOFX. His relationship with alcohol and drugs forms a big chunk of NOFX: 40 Years of Fuckin’ Up . We also learn that fellow band member Eric Melvin is taking legal action against Mike, accusing him of skimming money from their farewell tour. Known for being a DIY band, James Buddy Day has opted for a similarly unpolished environment for this piece to play out in. At times, it’s hard to determine what’s real drama and what’s tongue-in-cheek playfulness, and there is an anarchic spirit alive in every frame. Whether it’s the raw, live music shows, Mike’s penchant for fetishism and latex, or him openly snorting cocaine on camera, very little is off the table here (just make sure it doesn’t have holes in…the coke falls through). And whilst we are kept on our toes in terms of how much of the drama is theatrical licence, there is an undeniable melancholy to the whole journey. 40 years for any band is a long time, and having stuck it out for so long, eschewing labels and “selling out”, the toll is clear on this gaggle of punk rockers. Now in their late fifties, most of the band are moving on with other projects, calming down with hobbies and new passions, whilst trying to come to terms with the end of something artistically gigantic. There is an epic timescale for this band’s journey, which deserves the roc-doc treatment. We get some wonderful talking heads from the likes of Sum 41, The Offspring, and Frank Turner, as well as archive footage featuring Blink 182, Green Day and more. The final show itself saw an array of legends hit the stage with the band, playing from combo amps and generally going out with style. This network of ne’er-do-wells shows the immense legacy of NOFX and how far their influence spreads. With any roc-doc, we are always going to prepare for narcissistic groin rubbing and jolly outings to old haunts, or talking heads waxing lyrical. This feels more like a refreshing clamps-on-the-nipples type of journey with the blood, sweat, and tears (literally in the case of the former) coming out of both ends. Cue the duelling banjos, please.

Film Feature by Chris Olson The curtains have fallen on the 98th Academy Awards, and while the Dolby Theatre has seen its fair share of predictable sweeps in the past, the 2026 ceremony felt like a genuine clash of titans. As we look over the wreckage of the awards season, it is clear that the night belonged to a gritty, sprawling American epic and a supernatural genre-bender that redefined the blockbuster. The evening’s biggest victor was undoubtedly Paul Thomas Anderson’s One Battle After Another . Still on my to-watch list, its dominance is impossible to ignore. Taking home Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Adapted Screenplay, Anderson has finally secured the "triple crown" that has eluded him for decades. The film also proved to be an acting powerhouse, securing Best Supporting Actor for Sean Penn. It is a formidable haul for a film that many critics have described as Anderson’s most demanding work to date, and its success here suggests the Academy is leaning back toward the "Big Film" era of filmmaking. One Battle After Another Wins Best Picture at The Oscars 2026 However, for those of us who championed the more visceral, genre-focused side of cinema this year, the success of Ryan Coogler’s Sinners  was the real story of the night. Having seen Coogler’s latest, I can attest that it is a masterclass in tension and atmosphere. Michael B. Jordan’s win for Best Actor felt like a just reward for a career-best performance; he anchored a film that was as much a psychological study as it was a supernatural thriller. Michael B. Jordan Wins Best Actor at The Oscars 2026 Sinners  didn't just stop at the acting categories; it cleaned up in the technical and creative fields, taking home Best Original Screenplay for Coogler’s tight, inventive script, as well as Best Original Score for Ludwig Goransson and Best Cinematography for Autumn Durald Arkapaw. The film’s visual and auditory identity was second to none this year, and I am thrilled to see the Academy recognise such bold, stylish choices. Jessie Buckley Wins Best Actress for Hamnet at The Oscars 2026 In the acting categories, Jessie Buckley continued her ascent to legendary status by taking home Best Actress for Hamnet . Although I am still catching up with Chloé Zhao’s latest, the buzz surrounding Buckley’s performance has been deafening since its premiere. Hamnet  also put up a strong fight in the craft categories, though it was often edged out by the night's other visual powerhouse: Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein . Del Toro’s Frankenstein  is a film I found utterly transfixing, a gothic dream that only he could conjure. While it may have missed out on the "Above the Line" trophies, it proved unbeatable in the aesthetic categories. The film won Best Production Design, Best Make-up and Hairstyling, and Best Costume Design. Seeing del Toro’s vision of the creature and its world rewarded in this way was a highlight of the ceremony; it is a film that breathes through its textures and shadows. KPop Demon Hunters Wins Best Original Song at The Oscars 2026 Perhaps the most delightful surprise for me was the success of KPop Demon Hunters  in the Best Animated Feature category. This film is a neon-soaked, high-energy riot that I enjoyed immensely (I have two young daughters who watch it on repeat), and seeing it best the likes of Zootopia 2  shows a refreshing willingness from the Academy to embrace international influence and contemporary pop culture. Its win for Best Original Song with "Golden" was the cherry on top, cementing the film as a cultural phenomenon rather than just a niche hit. As we look toward the 2026 cinematic calendar, the bar has been set incredibly high. Whether it was the sweeping historical scale of One Battle After Another  or the sharp, supernatural edge of Sinners , the 98th Oscars celebrated a year where cinema felt truly vital, diverse, and, above all, daring. The Full List of Oscar Winners 2026: Best picture WINNER: One Battle After Another Best actress WINNER: Jessie Buckley - Hamnet Best actor WINNER: Michael B Jordan - Sinners Best supporting actress WINNER: Amy Madigan - Weapons Best supporting actor WINNER: Sean Penn - One Battle After Another Best director WINNER: Paul Thomas Anderson - One Battle After Another Best animated feature WINNER: KPop Demon Hunters Best international feature WINNER: Sentimental Value Best documentary feature WINNER: Mr Nobody Against Putin Best original screenplay WINNER: Sinners - Ryan Coogler Best adapted screenplay WINNER: One Battle After Another - Paul Thomas Anderson Best original song WINNER: Golden - KPop Demon Hunters (by EJAE, Mark Sonnenblick, Joong Gyu Kwak, Yu Han Lee, Hee Dong Nam, Jeong Hoon Seo and Teddy Park) Best original score WINNER: Sinners - Ludwig Goransson Best cinematography WINNER: Sinners - Autumn Durald Arkapaw Best film editing WINNER: One Battle After Another - Andy Jurgensen Best sound WINNER: F1 - Gareth John, Al Nelson, Gwendolyn Yates Whittle, Gary A Rizzo and Juan Peralta Best visual effects WINNER: Avatar: Fire and Ash - Joe Letteri, Richard Baneham, Eric Saindon and Daniel Barrett Best production design WINNER: Frankenstein - Tamara Deverell and Shane Vieau Best casting WINNER: One Battle After Another - Cassandra Kulukundis Best make-up and hairstyling WINNER: Frankenstein - Mike Hill, Jordan Samuel and Cliona Furey Best costume design WINNER: Frankenstein - Kate Hawley Best animated short WINNER: The Girl Who Cried Pearls Best live action short WINNER (TIED): The Singers WINNER (TIED): Two People Exchanging Saliva Best documentary short WINNER: All the Empty Rooms