The Last Stop in Yuma County film review by UK film critic Hope Madden. Starring Jim Cummings, Jocelin Donahue, Richard Brake directed by Francis Galluppi. HOME | FILMS | REVIEWS The Last Stop in Yuma County Film Review average rating is 4 out of 5 Critic: Hope Madden | Posted on: May 10, 2024 Directed by: Francis Galluppi Written by: Francis Galluppi Starring: Jim Cummings, Jocelin Donahue, Richard Brake Writer/director Francis Galluppi was chosen to helm the next Evil Dead film. Don’t know him? Wondering what the visceral spew gods Sam Raimi and Bruce Campbell see in him? The Last Stop in Yuma County may be your best chance to find out. The filmmaker’s first feature boasts a collection of genuine talent, each playing a character who shows up one fateful morning at an out of the way diner known for rhubarb pie so good you’ll die. They’re not there for the pie, though. Gas truck’s late and this is the last station for a hundred miles. They’re waiting: a knife salesman on the way to his daughter’s birthday party (Jim Cummings), an older couple with no place pressing to be (Gene Jones, Robin Bartlett), two bank robbers (Richard Brake, Nicolas Logan), plus Charlotte (Jocelin Donahue), keeping their coffee cups full. It’s a potent setup, which is likely why so many films have settled into similar booths. While Galluppi works the tension afforded by his premise, he has surprises aplenty in store as well. Most of them spring from the characters that are established quickly and well by his cast. Brake—reliable as ever in the coolly authoritative villain role—wastes no energy or dialog. He’s a menacing presence in every scene inside the diner. Logan, as his loose cannon younger brother, creates tension and relieves it comically in equal measure. Characters come and go as we move toward the inevitable standoff, but each actor is able to carve out something memorable. But the one you never forget, no matter how little he does, is Cummings. No one delivers earnest human weakness with as much awkward tenderness as Cummings, and even when he’s hiding under his table, you know something more is coming. The Last Stop in Yuma County is a single-location film done extremely well, mining visual details in place of exposition, relying on character to enrich its slight premise, and delivering giddy tension. It’s full of fun, blood and surprises. Buy UKFR Banner Space About the Film Critic Hope Madden Theatrical Release < All Reviews Next Film Review >

Esistenza Zero film review by UK film critic William Curzon. Starring Silvia Fasoli, Andrea Lupia, Guendalina Losito directed by Matteo Scarfò. HOME | FILMS | REVIEWS Esistenza Zero Film Review average rating is 4 out of 5 Critic: William Curzon | Posted on: Jul 1, 2026 Directed by: Matteo Scarfò Written by: N/A Starring: Silvia Fasoli, Andrea Lupia, Guendalina Losito Esistenza Zero follows Maya (Silvia Fasoli), a cyborg in a near future dominated by digital corporations. Maya offers alternative identities in the virtual afterlife, and when she breaks the rules by granting her clients freedom, she becomes a threat and is hunted down. On the run, she searches for her lost daughter through artificial worlds and rebel communities, ruled by control. The piece is a low-budget indie feature that blends the raw essence of Italian neorealism with speculative science fiction. The piece wears its influences on its sleeve, presenting an engaging dystopian narrative, heavily inspired by titles such as Strange Days (1995) and The Matrix (1999), with a cyberpunk aesthetic. It moves at a brisk pace, with a suitable runtime to delve into its intriguing, dense world-building. Despite the narrative being fairly simple, it's anchored by its nuanced themes and mix of Italian neorealism with sci-fi elements. The piece isn't the most original with its cyberpunk sub-genre; however, many of the technical elements and the central performance give it a breath of fresh air despite its lack of originality. One of the most surprising elements of the piece is how much the filmmakers accomplish with their evident budget constraints. Although its modest budget occasionally shows, the film does an impressive job of creating a bleak, dystopian world through strong visual effects and production design, making the most of its limited resources. Catia Demonte, serving as the film's cinematographer, does an incredible job of framing each scene with a mix of medium wide shots and close-ups during more intimate character moments. The shift to handheld camerawork during moments of conflict is particularly effective, creating a visceral sense of tension throughout the third act. This is accompanied by Lorenzo Sutton’s pulse-pounding musical score, with its synth-wave motifs, which fits the film tonally and thematically, with its futuristic setting. Despite how convoluted the narrative can feel at times, the film still manages to convey its themes eloquently with its reflections of the world of cyberpunk. Its use of animation at times to convey the cyberpunk aesthetic can, however, feel out of place and jarring with the film's visual style. While this may stem from the film's budgetary limitations, its overall visual style remains highly commendable, particularly in what it achieves through in-camera techniques. Silvia Fasoli's portrayal of Maya is terrific; it's an incredibly nuanced portrayal of a cyborg that feels raw and grounded despite its robotic nature. Silvia Fasoli conveys the character’s anxiety with enough depth to keep the narrative engaging throughout. Sadly, the supporting characters are largely underdeveloped and suffer from stilted performances and minimal screen time. Thankfully, the film remains engaging throughout, building to a gripping third act as the tension steadily mounts. While the film's final stretch becomes overly convoluted, it still delivers a satisfying conclusion, culminating in an emotionally resonant climax that leaves the audience wanting more. Esistenza Zero is a remarkable achievement in low-budget filmmaking, boasting some wonderfully staged set pieces. While it may borrow heavily from cyberpunk media such as Strange Days (1995) and The Matrix (1999), it's a worthwhile effort with a great central performance by Silvia Fasoli and an unforgettable musical score. Buy UKFR Banner Space About the Film Critic William Curzon Indie Feature Film < All Reviews Next Film Review >

Satu - Year of the Rabbit film review by UK film critic Jason Knight. Starring Itthiphone Sonepho, Vanthina Saysana, Athit Silavong, Tao Chanthavong directed by Joshua Trigg. HOME | FILMS | REVIEWS Satu - Year of the Rabbit Film Review average rating is 4 out of 5 Critic: Jason Knight | Posted on: Aug 23, 2025 Directed by: Joshua Trigg Written by: Joshua Trigg Starring: Itthiphone Sonepho, Vanthina Saysana, Athit Silavong, Tao Chanthavong A feature-length drama written and directed by Joshua Trigg and starring Itthiphone Sonepho, Vanthina Saysana, Athit Silavong and Tao Chanthavong. In Laos, a desperate woman (Chanthavong) is forced to leave her infant child at a monastery in the Pha Tang village in Laos. Years later, Bo (Saysana), a seventeen-year-old woman and aspiring photojournalist living in Vientiane runs away from her abusive father and ends up at the monastery, where she meets Satu (Sonepho), the boy who was left there by his mother. Soon after, one of the monks (Silavong) decides that it would be better for Satu if he and Bo travelled together to Muang Ngoy, where it is believed that is where Satu's mother lives, so he can join her as the monastery has found itself in jeopardy due to several unexploded bombs being located nearby. Bo agrees and the two of them embark on the long journey. This is a dramatic and moving story that relies heavily on the rapport that develops between Satu and Bo as they travel through Laos either by motorcycle or on foot, have fun, get into some misadventures and have confrontations between them. Additionally, the screenplay alternates with two other storylines, one of which involves the monks at the monastery trying to contact the authorities and the other is about Satu's mother rescuing a man from a river. The film is filled with dramatic and heart-warming moments, which are supported by Joshua Szwezda's music. Trigg adds significant further qualities thanks to the superb directing, with shots that capture the beauty of the surrounding landscapes. To a certaing degree, this is a road movie with a Satu and Bo as the travelers. Satu may be a child, however he shows maturity far beyond his years as he understands morality and is determined to be reunited with his estranged mother. Bo is a well-meaning youngster who strives to pursue her goals and throughout the journey, she becomes a sort of mother figure to Satu. Regarding Satu's mother, she is a good person who has been left with deep emotional wounds due to losing her boy. This story is a journey. An emotional journey that explores self-discovery, self-reflection, friendship, support, honesty, regrets and aspirations and it looks into all this extensively. A story about an encounter between two strangers that ends up changing their lives and teaching them valuable lessons about life. It is moving film with a script that shows the struggles of life and the joys that it offers. Buy UKFR Banner Space About the Film Critic Jason Knight Indie Feature Film, World Cinema < All Reviews Next Film Review >

Predators Don't Like Attention film review by UK film critic Jason Knight. Starring Emmanuel Lee directed by Emmanuel Lee. HOME | FILMS | REVIEWS Predators Don't Like Attention Film Review average rating is 3 out of 5 Critic: Jason Knight | Posted on: Sep 26, 2024 Directed by: Emmanuel Lee Written by: Emmanuel Lee Starring: Emmanuel Lee A man in the United States claims he is being menaced by aerial threats. This feature documentary centres on a Emmanuel Lee, who believes that some organisation is after him and he decided to turn his ordeal into a documentary, resulting in an intriguing and also disturbing viewing. Lee is a former licensed architect who moved to Los Angeles in 2018 for a new start after having worked for the Department of Defence for a long time. However, in 2021 he began experiencing odd and sinister occurrences. Eventually, he became convinced that some people have targeted him and utilise aircrafts with directed-energy weapons in order to get to him. He tried relocating to other cities in California including Sacramento and San Francisco in the hope that he will not be pursued anymore. When this failed, he even tried to flee to Canada as a political asylum seeker. Basically, Lee believes that some people are using helicopters, drones and small planes in order to harm him with electromagnetic fields. He suspects that the ones who are doing this to him work for either law enforcement or the government. And after a while, he made the decision to begin filming his experiences with the intention of making people aware of the danger. Filming seems to have been executed via Lee's mobile phone camera and the vast majority of the feature consists of footage of aircrafts that are supposedly following Lee. Lee himself is only seen briefly as he films himself and addresses the viewer. Staying with the visuals, the filmmaker also adds his online interaction with an artificial intelligence, where he seeks answers and he also reveals vital documents that include a letter addressed to President Joe Biden. There is also concept art that shows drawings made by Lee that depict what he states he witnessed, such as the up-to-no-good aircrafts. The documentary plays out almost like a thriller, with Lee narrating his extraordinary story, explaining how he is constantly stalked by aircrafts that attack him from a distance with some sort of energy that he claims causes chest pains and headaches and how he attempted to reach out to the police and the government but to no avail. Frequently throughout the film, the same dramatic music is heard. Presumably, this was done for dramatic effect, nevertheless, the effect it has is just awkward and repetitive. Could Lee's statements be true? The events that he describes, his theories that a group of people are using aircrafts equipped with energy weapons in order to harm others from far away is certainly frightening and hard to believe. The religious former architect's documentary is no proof that these sinister occurrences are actually taking place. Buy UKFR Banner Space About the Film Critic Jason Knight Indie Feature Film, Documentary < All Reviews Next Film Review >

The Dead Guy film review by UK film critic James Learoyd. Starring King Jeff, Gorio, David E. Chapman Jr. directed by King Jeff. HOME | FILMS | REVIEWS The Dead Guy Film Review average rating is 3 out of 5 Critic: James Learoyd | Posted on: Apr 17, 2026 Directed by: King Jeff Written by: King Jeff Starring: King Jeff, Gorio, David E. Chapman Jr. The Dead Guy is a flawed yet entertaining new investigative supernatural thriller about a psychic – or “Mediumistic Communicator” – called Justice Brown, employed by the FBI to discover dead bodies. Written, directed and starring King Jeff, one can maybe tell that this is a small-scale production. However, within the 80-minute runtime of The Dead Guy , you get to know Jeff’s sensibilities as a storyteller, all culminating in an amusing and unusual picture which has both a sense of drama and a fun sense of humour. This reminded me a lot of Sam Raimi’s movie The Gift, written by Billy Bob Thornton; a film similarly interesting but at odds with itself. Let’s discuss the style of the film, and how the general technical limitations can either detract from or add to the visual world being built. I’ll begin with the most obvious negative. The film’s use of AI in the form of voices and printed images is pretty terrible – not just ethically / artistically speaking, but also in terms of maintaining the reality of what we’re watching. At first, when our protagonist is having phone conversations with what is clearly just an AI voice, you can actually derive some comedy from the staggard nature of the ‘interaction’. But eventually, its use becomes unignorable, especially within an extended and pivotal sequence wherein Brown makes contact with two spirits in a room of his house; a room which is covered in AI-generated photographs of people. It’s just not convincing! Although, you could argue that our main character is the sort of whacky individual to print off a bunch of AI pictures and hang them on his wall, but we’re meant to think they’re the spirits of the deceased! There’s a big reason why the implementation of AI products fails on a stylistic level, and that’s due to the rough, insular, handmade approach the filmmakers opted for in the first place. This is a choppy, grainy work – and in a way that this critic found charming and thematically relevant. The fact that only a couple of locations and setups are featured in this movie definitely reveals its limited budget; yet having said that, I don’t find that fact inherently detrimental to the quality of the piece. It’s makeshift and amusing in a B-movie, Ed Wood kind of a way. The only thing it does affect is the pacing. For instance, we must spend almost twenty minutes in Brown’s spirit room, and this could easily test the patience of the average viewer. Audiences may find a fair amount to enjoy regarding the screenplay. This is a fun story with humorous dialogue as well as a most endearing protagonist. Despite the picture’s failings, there are flickers of genuine invention and creativity. This critic was never having a bad time while watching The Dead Guy . It’s silly and entertaining and holds resonances of the cheap yet heartfelt spirit of B-movies. You can’t help but admire King Jeff as a filmmaker here. This is a personal, homemade production which demonstrates a passion for genre filmmaking. Currently streaming on Tubi! Buy UKFR Banner Space About the Film Critic James Learoyd Indie Feature Film < All Reviews Next Film Review >

Deadly-C film review by UK film critic Swati Verma. Starring Ashish Bisht directed by Ashish Bisht. HOME | FILMS | REVIEWS Deadly-C Film Review average rating is 3 out of 5 Critic: Swati Verma | Posted on: Nov 24, 2021 Directed by: Ashish Bisht Written by: Ashish Bisht Starring: Ashish Bisht The title of the film, tagline and, the black and white theme used for the poster has the connotation of something dangerous, horrible approaching fast towards all of us. Deadly-c justifies the horror genre to an extent. Various camera angles like the mid-shot and close-up shots create the fear and torment Corona Virus caused in 2020. Every person in the world wanted to delete 2020 from their memory forever. The short film Deadly C comes across as PSA (Public service announcement). It is trying to communicate the precautionary message from the Indian government to the people in India. The language used in the cinematic piece is simple so that the masses understand the narrative and act according to the guidelines issued by the authorities. The short film narrates the story of a home invaded by the virus. The short film showcases the conversation between a human and a virus. The virus targets careless people, not taking necessary measures to fight and safeguard themselves from the disease. In the concluding moments, the individual sprays the sanitizer indicating that keeping basic hygiene around oneself is the only solution to scare the virus away. The movie talks about being alert and careful when dealing with the lethal Corona virus. The short film ends with a voice-over of the virus howling and highlighting the word "mistake". It teaches us a very significant lesson relating to not committing any silly mistakes that could prove to be an entry point of Covid in our homes. Ashish Bisht intends to keep the plot confined to a single room to get the required engagement from the audience. He used various camera angles, set up and expressions to highlight the importance of the situation amidst the outbreak. The film also discusses the strength of the invisible enemy. It acknowledges that even the most powerful countries like America, England, France and Italy could not battle the virus. There are a few shortcomings in this creative piece. Deadly-C uses subtitles in two languages- making it difficult for the masses to follow the crucial matter. Next, I want to highlight that the film appears to be a short warning clip telecasted before the actual movie in the cinema halls rather than a full-fledged short film. The opening scene of the short film gets the audience fearful of the subject in the movie. It loses the essence, the grip and, becomes a recorded directive as it reaches the closure of the film. Buy UKFR Banner Space About the Film Critic Swati Verma Short Film < All Reviews Next Film Review >

Trace film review by UK film critic Jason Knight. Starring Simon Weir, Georgia Hendry, Carlo Spano, Ellis J. Wells directed by Jack Murphy. HOME | FILMS | REVIEWS Trace Film Review average rating is 4 out of 5 Critic: Jason Knight | Posted on: Jul 25, 2024 Directed by: Jack Murphy Written by: Ben Wolfin Starring: Simon Weir, Georgia Hendry, Carlo Spano, Ellis J. Wells In a futuristic London, a former investigator is forced by his past criminal associate to look into the killings of memory dealers. The production value of this sci-fi short is of high standards. First of all, the splendid cinematography by Eli Hughes is to be commended which makes the impressive mise-en-scene elements look even better. The plot may make viewers think of Science Fiction features such as Minority Report and Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind . The story takes place in a world where a person's memories are no longer personal possessions, but instead, due to technological advances, can be placed inside small devices and viewed by other people. Daniel (Weir), a middle-aged man who used to work with gangsters who are involved with the business of memories illegally, is approached by his former associate, Phil (Wells). Phil informs Daniel that his dealers are being murdered and he wants Daniel to discover who is responsible. Given no other option, Daniel reluctantly agrees and begins his search, along with the help of his estranged daughter, Kyla (Hendry). The narrative of this film operates as a sort of detective and film story and as a story about a father-and-daughter relationship. Daniel and Kyla's investigation will lead them down a path that will put their lives at risk and make them reflect on the situation regarding the way things are between them. As mentioned, the mise-en-scene stands out. Memorable moments include the memory devices. These devices are flat and round and rather small. They operate by being placed on a user's forehead, allowing them to see another person's memories through their eyes. While the device is being utilised, it shines and changes colour and the special effects are quite good. Another part that stands out is a rather uncomfortable scene that involves a character being forced to wear a mask that resembles an oxygen mask. This scene is quite tense due to the acting and Oliver Graham's dynamic score and the sinister-looking mask makes the whole part even more distressing. Regarding the characters, Daniel is a guy who has tried to leave his dark past behind him, yet he still does not seem to have found happiness and his daughter appears to be the most important person in his life. Wells is the one who steals the show as a menacing and manipulative criminal. The music is another element that adds high qualities. Graham's suspenseful, sinister and electronic score is heard throughout the film and creates a great deal of tension and drama. This is a sci-fi film that works as a mystery crime thriller. The plot is intriguing and the production value is impressive. Withing thirty minutes, this short brings suspense, drama and tense moments and it succeeds at being an interesting viewing. Buy UKFR Banner Space About the Film Critic Jason Knight Short Film < All Reviews Next Film Review >

Daddy Issues film review by UK film critic Chris Buick. Starring Matt Campanella, David Kelsey, Milan Anderson, Maria Carrozza directed by Matt Campanella, Stephanie Chloé Hepner. HOME | FILMS | REVIEWS Daddy Issues Film Review average rating is 4 out of 5 Critic: Chris Buick | Posted on: May 15, 2023 Directed by: Matt Campanella, Stephanie Chloé Hepner Written by: Matt Campanella Starring: Matt Campanella, David Kelsey, Milan Anderson, Maria Carrozza A young and aspiring dominatrix Oliver (Matt Campanella), still going through on-the-job training, gears himself up in front the mirror ahead of his next client. Finally raring to go with tools of the trade in hand, Oliver soon realises that this particular client (David Kelsey) isn’t quite what, or rather who he expected. Or wanted. While the character of Oliver may himself claim to be a “multipotentialite”, actor, writer and director Matt Campanella can certainly attest to being a bona-fide triple-threat. An obviously talented filmmaker, Campanella not only shows a natural knack for his craft but a passion as well, this guy not only has the comedic chops but the dramatic range both behind the camera and in front of it, those fortunate enough to have seen his other works such as touching drama Kaleidoscope (an equally accomplished and well-rounded short) can attest to this. But Daddy Issues sees Campanella create his shortest running film to date, and penning a script that can not only get the core essentials of story across but provide layers in such a short space of time as four minutes is no mean feat for any filmmaker. It might all be over just a bit too soon, but Daddy Issues certainly delivers on a script that is for the most part as tight as it is witty and nuanced. Humour and intensity both find equal footing here, a testament not only to Campanella's effective writing, but also to the performances of the two leads. The natural dynamic between Campanella’s Oliver and Kelsey’s William allow the awkwardness of the narrative to amuse as intended without descending into any usual pitfalls that might lead to cringe, their facial expressions saying a thousand words and each showing they can move through the gears with ease, which when combined with such well-written dialogue means Daddy Issues can take the idea of an awkward family dynamic and make a very uncomfortable scenario a very comfortable, enjoying and funny watch. Special mention as well must go to Milan Anderson’s one word moment that she nails with aplomb. But the good work doesn’t stop there. The direction and cinematography, as well as some very astute editing choices, are all used intelligently to help punctuate those aforementioned moments of humour and dramatics to make them land with maximum effect, and the whole thing is rounded off nicely with a really striking aesthetic from start to finish not to mention a great closing shot. Due to land at the Tribeca film festival this June for its world premiere, Daddy Issues is short but sweet, sharply funny and gives you nearly everything you want and is yet another testament to Campanella’s abilities as a filmmaker. Can't wait to see what he does next. Buy UKFR Banner Space About the Film Critic Chris Buick Short Film < All Reviews Next Film Review >

Film news - Annette will open the Cannes 74th International Film Festival. Find out more at UK Film Review. Annette will open the Cannes 74th International Film Festival Chris Olson Monday, April 19, 2021 at 11:25:23 AM GMT+1 Annette & Leos Carax Marion Cotillard & Adam Driver will open the 74th Festival de Cannes! Nine years after the remarkable Holy Motors , presented in Competition, Leos Carax will unveil in Cannes his new feature, a film eagerly awaited by cinephiles around the world. ANNETTE , Carax’s first film in English, will open the Cannes 74th International Film Festival on Tuesday, July 6th. Set in contemporary Los Angeles, Annette tells the story of Henry, a stand-up comedian with a fierce sense of humor and Ann, a singer of international renown. In the spotlight, they are the perfect couple, healthy, happy, and glamourous. The birth of their first child, Annette, a mysterious girl with an exceptional destiny, will change their lives. Produced by Charles Gillibert, Annette , the director's sixth feature film, based on Carax’s original idea, featuring a soundtrack composed by Sparks and starring Marion Cotillard, Adam Driver and Simon Helberg, will premiere internationally and will enter the Competition, following the opening ceremony at the Grand Théâtre Lumière in Cannes’ Palais des festivals. It will simultaneously be released in French cinemas. Visionary and enigmatic, Leos Carax has authored some of the most beautiful moments of French cinema in the last 35 years, with a filmography that has never ceased to display his mastery of directing. A poetic genius with an overflowing imagination, "l’enfant terrible" of French cinema has consistently transcended filmic codes and genres to create a world full of visions and ghosts. At the mere age of 24, Carax began a trilogy from which urban and nocturnal beauty emanated in a magical Paris. Shot in black-and-white, Boy Meets Girl (1984) paid tribute to silent films, to Cocteau’s universe and Godard's cinema. With Bad Blood (1986), an ode to rhythm and love, starring Denis Lavant, Juliette Binoche and Michel Piccoli, Carax establishes his hard-hitting emotional style and with it, finds his first international success. Dominated by an assertive aesthetic universe and lyricism, this expressionist thriller offers a one-of-a-kind visual experience. In 1991, the director embarked on a most ambitious project, The Lovers on the Bridge . Recreating an entire Parisian neighborhood and a 3-year-long shooting offered to this ode to passionate love a legendary place in French cinema. After 8 years of silence, Pola X (1999) marked Carax's return to the Festival de Cannes’ Competition. Following this adaptation of Melville's “Pierre, or, The Ambiguities” he returned to the Croisette with Merde , a short film part of a collective fantasy in three movements, Tokyo! , co-directed by Michel Gondry and Bong Joon-ho and presented at Un Certain Regard in 2008. Finally, in 2012, Leos Carax returned in Competition in Cannes with Holy Motors , a meandering filmic experience that puts magic in reality and everyday life in fantasy. Another declaration of love for cinema, with Edith Scob, escaped from Georges Franju’s Eyes Without a Face. "Every Leos Carax film is an event. And this one delivers on its promises! Annette is the gift that lovers of cinema, music and culture were hoping for, one that we have been yearning for during the past year," says Pierre Lescure, President of the Festival de Cannes. "We couldn’t have dreamed of a more beautiful reunion with cinema and the silver screen, in the Palais des festivals where films come to assert their splendor", concludes Thierry Frémaux, General Delegate. "Carax' cinema is an expression of these powerful gestures, these mysterious alchemies that makes the secret of cinema’s modernity and eternity." The King's Man UK Home Release Date Announced The Latest King’s Man Film Will be Available on Digital February 9 and 4K Ultra HD™, Blu-ray™ and DVD on February 21. Read Now BFI Future Film Festival announces 2022 Awards Jury and full programme Find out who the jury is for the 2022 BFI Future Film Festival. Read Now The Wonderful: Stories From The Space Station UK Release Date The Wonderful: Stories from the Space Station is a Dog Star Films production in association with Fisheye Films. Directed by Clare Lewins (I Am Ali, Kareem: Minority of One, The Lost Tapes of Memphis.). 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The latest tease for The Bride, the highly anticipated 2026 offering from Maggie Gyllenhaal, has dropped, and if this brief glimpse is anything to go by, British cinema-goers should prepare themselves for a truly spectacular and unsettling cinematic experience.. Brand new film trailers. The Bride A Glorious, Gothic Reawakening: The Teaser for The Bride (2026) The latest tease for The Bride , the highly anticipated 2026 offering from Maggie Gyllenhaal, has dropped, and if this brief glimpse is anything to go by, British cinema-goers should prepare themselves for a truly spectacular and unsettling cinematic experience. This is not merely a re-tread of James Whale’s classic Universal Monster tale, but a bold, stylish, and deeply unsettling reinvention that looks set to grapple with complex themes of autonomy and creation. From the first frame, Warner Bros. has made it clear that the atmosphere is king. The trailer is drenched in a sumptuous, inky darkness, occasionally pierced by the stark, artificial glow of early 20th-century electrics and the lurid reds of a world gone wrong. It’s a beautifully photographed piece of work, fusing classic gothic horror aesthetics with a modern, psychological edge. The sound design alone is enough to send a chill down your spine, with disjointed dialogue and a palpable sense of dread hanging over every scene. It masterfully sets a mood of foreboding, hinting at the tragic and monstrous fate awaiting our central figure. The brief snippets of dialogue anchor the film’s central conceit—a crisis of identity immediately following a forced, violent resurrection. We hear a voice asking, "Was I just the same? Before the accident?" The chilling response, "There wasn't any accident. Everything we did... we did it on purpose," shifts the narrative's focus immediately. It reframes the story not as a mistake of science, but as a deliberate act of monstrous creation, putting a terrifying emphasis on the creator's hubris. This exchange suggests the film will delve into ethical territory far darker than previous interpretations, exploring whether a life made on purpose can ever truly be owned by its maker. The trailer leans heavily into the emotional turmoil of the newly awakened woman. The plaintive question, "What's my name? Wait. I can't remember," speaks volumes about the sacrifice of self required for her new existence. This trauma is juxtaposed against the forced romanticism of the famous vow: "Until death do us part," an utterly grotesque irony when applied to a creature literally brought back from the dead for the sole purpose of companionship. The final, resigned declaration, "There is nothing left to do now... but live," followed by the ominous descriptor, "Monstrous," confirms that our protagonist’s existence is a heavy burden, not a gift. Everything about this teaser feels meticulously crafted. The performances, especially the haunted look of the central character, appear to be pitched perfectly between bewilderment and blossoming rage. The Bride promises to be a sumptuous, expensive-looking horror show, one that uses its period setting and familiar mythology to ask sharp questions about body politics and ownership. It’s a stunningly effective piece of marketing that guarantees this film will be circled firmly on the calendar for its 2026 release. If the full feature delivers on the promise of this teaser, we could be looking at a future classic of the British horror-drama landscape. Paper Tiger The Paper Tiger trailer suggests a searing, deeply moving examination of ambition, guilt, and the toxic pursuit of the American Dream. Ink The newly dropped trailer for Ink confirms those expectations, delivering a relentless, kinetic glimpse into Fleet Street's most disruptive era. The Social Reckoning Seeing the first teaser trailer drop for its spiritual companion piece, The Social Reckoning, sent an absolute chill down my spine. Focker-in-Law If the film can sustain the frantic, competitive energy displayed in this preview, Focker-In-Law might just be the rarest of cinematic beasts: a comedy sequel that actually manages to justify its own existence. We are officially on high alert. Heart of the Beast Heart of the Beast looks like a gripping, tear-jerking cinematic triumph that will resonate with action fans and animal lovers alike. We will definitely be front and centre with our popcorn when this one hits the big screen! Klara and the Sun Klara and the Sun looks like a heart-wrenching, beautifully acted triumph that will linger in the mind long after the curtains close. Power Ballad What has us incredibly excited about Power Ballad is the dynamic friction between its two leads. Paul Rudd seems perfectly cast as the rugged, everyday musician who just wanted a shot at the big time, acknowledging with a heavy heart that having his name on a song of that magnitude would have completely changed his life. The Debut UK Film Review hasn't yet seen the final curtain rise on this one, but if the film matches the sheer dramatic potency of its trailer, The Debut is set to be a staggering, must-see cinematic triumph. One Night Only One Night Only looks to be a sharp, subversively funny, and emotionally resonant look at how we connect when time is running out. It takes a wild, satirical premise and uses it to explore a timeless question: Who would you choose if you only had one night? Supergirl As we look toward the 2026 release, Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow stands as a testament to the new direction of DC Studios. Masters of the Universe With the arrival of the first trailer for the 2026 reboot of Masters of the Universe, the cinematic landscape prepares for a collision of sword, sorcery, and surprisingly, suburban Earth. Wild Foxes Dune: Part Three Picking up roughly seventeen years after the seismic events of Part Two, the trailer immediately signals a shift in tone. While the first film was an act of world-building and the second a visceral war epic, Dune: Part Three—an adaptation of Frank Herbert’s Dune Messiah—looks to be a far more claustrophobic and tense affair. In The Grey Scary Movie 6 The horror-comedy world is officially being turned upside down as the first trailer for Scary Movie 6 has finally arrived, marking a monumental return for the franchise that defined a generation of parody cinema. Empire of Lies Empire of Lies arrives in UK cinemas and on digital platforms on 27th March. Undertone Undertone is scheduled to arrive in cinemas on Friday, March 13th, 2025. 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Film news - Monster Hunter in UK Cinemas June 18th. Find out more at UK Film Review. Monster Hunter in UK Cinemas June 18th Chris Olson Friday, June 11, 2021 at 2:27:55 PM GMT+1 Monster Hunter Only at Cinemas, June 18 Behind our world, there is another: a world of dangerous and powerful monsters that rule their domain with deadly ferocity. When an unexpected sandstorm transports Captain Artemis (Milla Jovovich) and her unit (TI Harris, Meagan Good, Diego Boneta) to a new world, the soldiers are shocked to discover that this hostile and unknown environment is home to enormous and terrifying monsters immune to their firepower. In their desperate battle for survival, the unit encounters the mysterious Hunter (Tony Jaa), whose unique skills allow him to stay one step ahead of the powerful creatures. As Artemis and Hunter slowly build trust, she discovers that he is part of a team led by the Admiral (Ron Perlman). 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The Full Moon Fathers film review by UK film critic Patrick Foley. Starring Michael F. Hayes, Paul Sacchetti, Stephen Croce directed by Sean Cranston. HOME | FILMS | REVIEWS The Full Moon Fathers Film Review average rating is 3 out of 5 Critic: Patrick Foley | Posted on: Apr 20, 2023 Directed by: Sean Cranston Written by: Sean Cranston Starring: Michael F. Hayes, Paul Sacchetti, Stephen Croce The Full Moon Fathers combines a grizzly biker setting and supernatural brutality, with a chunk of lingering familial trauma to create a survival horror thriller that never quite finds its midnight hour. In 1979, a biker gang are hiding out in the woods whilst on the run from the cops. After setting a devastating trap which ends the pursuit of the law, the gang leave to celebrate. But when one of their members Chip (Tim Roberts) ends up grievously injured in unknown circumstances, members of the group start to wonder whether the threat comes from one of their own. Little do they know that a much darker external presence hunts them – one with a link to a member’s dark past… Riding the dissipating wave of Sons of Anarchy’s biker boom, The Full Moon Fathers is an extravagant and enjoyably ruthless horror, but one that gets muddled by far too many characters and a diluted focus on some initially intriguing plotlines. The film raises a number of different premises – a dark force from the past re-emerging, a rift in the gang between rival factions, a police force hunting the group to bring them to justice – but none of these ever really take the mantle of the primary story. The supernatural danger gets most screentime – and given this allows director Sean Cranston to have fun finding increasingly imaginative ways of blowing his cast into tiny pieces, this is at least an entertaining direction. But the various other strands both take away from this storyline but fail to really land their own memorable mark. There is the element of an anthology as different gang members get a focus. Paul Sacchetti’s Floyd gets a chance to shine as cracks and suspicions start developing in the group. Stephen Croce’s Reggie meanwhile acts as comic relief as a hard-partying delinquent who predictably ends up running into trouble. But whilst the cast give fine, if hammy performances, their limited screentime due to the group’s sheer size mean audiences will only be able to invest in a few of the members before the storylines pile up. There are some genuinely thrilling moments – particularly the film’s opening as the police seemingly close in on the group. A voiceover from the chief as his officers hunt through a foreboding forest is an impressively constructed sequence that will have viewers on the edge of their seat, and acts as an impressive switcheroo as to who the film’s protagonists are whilst establishing the gang’s nature. Cinematography throughout is strong and convincingly transports the film’s tone from that of a 70s biker movie to paranormal horror whilst still matching the story developments tonally, such as darkening the lighting and crawling the camera close to the characters to create a sense of claustrophobia at moments of high tension. The film never takes itself too seriously, and the often corny-looking visual effects therefore don’t seriously detract from the action. Ultimately for its flaws, The Full Moon Fathers is a fun and over-the-top grindhouse-style thriller that lives and dies on its impressively realised aesthetic and graphic violence rather than deep plot or thematic development. On these matters, it lands well. Though a more refined focus on one of its many plot strands may have served the overall film better. Watch the official trailer for The Full Moon Fathers here . Buy UKFR Banner Space About the Film Critic Patrick Foley Theatrical Release, Digital / DVD Release < All Reviews Next Film Review >