Letters of Love film review by UK film critic Chris Olson. Starring Johan Wickholm, Derek Duce directed by Johan Wickholm. HOME | FILMS | REVIEWS Letters of Love Film Review average rating is 4 out of 5 Critic: Chris Olson | Posted on: Nov 24, 2025 Directed by: Johan Wickholm Written by: Johan Wickholm Starring: Johan Wickholm, Derek Duce Drenched in regret and tragedy, Johan Wickholm’s poignant short film Letters of Love deep dives into the choices we make in life and how these often come back to haunt us. The writer-director himself plays the lead character of Peter, a troubled young man we meet early on in the movie but later in his life, reflecting on his past regrets. We then flashback to his early adolescence, where his strong bond with Raymond (Derek Duce) is peppered with turbulence, after Peter gets himself more deeply involved with drugs. The ne’er-do-wells that Peter becomes embroiled with lead him on a catastrophic course for calamity, and it’s only his volatile yet emotional relationship with Ray that could possibly save him. Presented as a proof of concept for a feature film, Letters of Love has a variety of strong elements going for it. The central characters are intriguing, and the conflict in their relationship creates a palpable tension for the audience to connect with. Viewers may also sense an aesthetic akin to classic crime dramas and gangster flicks of the 60s and 70s, with the use of European locations and costumes. A section of the film told without dialogue, seeing Peter engaging in the nefarious activities of drug-dealing was certainly Godfather-adjacent. At times, the performances spill into melodrama as the deeply rooted and intense feelings between Peter and Ray attempt to be communicated on screen. Perhaps a less-is-more approach would have helped display this better, and certainly eschewing the amateur punching for something more visceral would be commended. Emotional outbursts aside, however, Wickholm and Duce make for a compelling on-screen duo, and a longer version of this story would help develop their relationship even further for the audience. There is a brooding intensity to Letters of Love as a short film. From the opening, Peter feels like a DiCaprio-esque “stoically grieving” protagonist, coolly smoking a cigarette against the beautiful rural backdrop in the opening moments of the film, before we submit to the violent entanglement that follows. Crime and narcotics stories are ten-a-penny, and Letters of Love is certainly not penning anything unique here. Peter’s downfall is familiar cinematic territory, and the themes of regret, loss, longing and addiction have been tackled by huge numbers of filmmakers. However, Wickholm has created a potentially rich and abundant landscape to develop this idea further, hopefully capitalising on the tender central relationship, which is the main strength of the 20-minute version we have currently, and taking the story into charters unknown. Buy UKFR Banner Space About the Film Critic Chris Olson Short Film < All Reviews Next Film Review >

Honest Police film review by UK film critic Patrick Foley. Starring Robin Nicolle, Alexandra Jolly. Casey Stevenson directed by Glenn Ganley & Samuel Rees. HOME | FILMS | REVIEWS Honest Police Film Review average rating is 2 out of 5 Critic: Patrick Foley | Posted on: Mar 17, 2022 Directed by: Glenn Ganley & Samuel Rees Written by: Robin Nicolle Starring: Robin Nicolle, Alexandra Jolly. Casey Stevenson It’s always the sad, small little people who let power go to their heads. From that one overbearing boss we’ve all had, to the guy overcompensating for his fragile machismo by starting a war in Ukraine – there’s just some people who should never be trusted with authority. Honest Police is the story of one such individual - a wannabe cop who can’t bare to see the slightest infractions go unpunished. A mysterious man named Kevin (Robin Nicolle) roams the streets day and night dressed in a cheap policeman’s uniform, in search of wrongdoers and rulebreakers. However, his victims are not committing crimes – and are instead guilty of only minor lapses of dishonesty, such as not using a seatbelt when changing parking spaces, or failing to report the wrong change from a shop. The ‘honest cop’ lays down his interpretation of the law – but the real deal police are wise to him, and hot on his tail. Its difficult to nail down exactly what Honest Police is trying to accomplish. As a comedy, it enjoys minor success with its farcical portrayal of a nobody who yearns for the power and respect a police uniform brings, and laughs do ensue from the overzealousness of Robin Nicolle’s straight-faced yet ludicrous performance. But the film lacks any real statement where it feels like one should be. There is no developed commentary on the role of police in society, or on the macho nature of power and how this corrupts. Any drama the film attempts to imbue is undercut by a confusing and illogical plot which goes nowhere and gives little context or information to the story. We know nothing of the honest cop’s motivations or background, and therefore it is hard to reach any sort of opinion on him as protagonist or antagonist. The story side-tracks to a halt when exploring the love-life of random victims Robbie (Casey Stevenson) and Jessica (Alexandra Jolly), in one particularly painfully-acted scene which appears to have been included solely to provide for an even more confusing twist-ending. The plot itself is unsatisfactory, but the structuring issues here make it illegible. Given the smaller budget of the film, the production quality is impressive and works as an asset to the film. The honest cop’s blatantly cheap uniform contrasts well with the professional-looking uniforms of the legitimate officers and adds a solid layer of gag to the cop’s tyrannical actions. A recurring 70s-style funk soundtrack never gets old, and is easy to imagine playing in the cop’s head as he lives out his likely TV-show inspired dream of police life. And the film creates a frantic pace for its chase scenes with smart editing choices. There are however some botches evident, such as failure to balance the sound levels, and the seeming inclusion of a flubbed line at one point. There’s a cheesy charm to Honest Cop, and the irreverent sense of humour it boasts is worth a few genuine laughs. But poor acting, and lack of any meaningful story or themes mean it is ultimately forgettable and messy. Buy UKFR Banner Space About the Film Critic Patrick Foley Digital / DVD Release, Short Film, World Cinema, Web Series < All Reviews Next Film Review >

Plant Life film review by UK film critic Isaac Parkinson. Starring Charlie J. Sinclair, A. Plant directed by Joshua G. R. Fletcher. HOME | FILMS | REVIEWS Plant Life Film Review average rating is 4 out of 5 Critic: Isaac Parkinson | Posted on: May 23, 2022 Directed by: Joshua G. R. Fletcher Written by: Joshua G. R. Fletcher Starring: Charlie J. Sinclair, A. Plant A relationship drama from a different angle, about the symbols and objects that define our time together. A man moves boxes out of a flat, leaving the softly lit domestic space bare. Clearly once a place of comfort and security, the blank walls and empty floor mark its abandonment. Only he remains there to grieve its new absence, sorting through boxes and packing away what’s left. A tense phone-call with his ex shows that he wants her to come collect things so he can forget about them, and about her. The main totem of this loss is a plant they got together, which he now wants her to care for. He speaks to the plant as though it will speak back, their communication clearly intended to replace that of his previous relationship. The breakdown of communication between him and his ex is partly supplemented by trying to act out the feelings he has towards her. “What are you looking at?” he asks it frustratedly, evidently taking out some misplaced anger. Contrasting this, he then plays guitar for it, expressing some romanticism and love. The acoustics are rich and warm, filling the empty space with something more lively. Interspersed with this relationship are shots of packing. A shot from the perspective of inside a slowly-filling box is particularly neat, our view of him gradually blocked by accumulating items. He then sorts through polaroids he spills on the floor, reflecting on the memories contained within. The process of packing away this life is made to look tender and thoughtful. Further processing the grief over an ended relationship through their conversations, he reminisces with the plant about the start of their relationship. Remembering their first encounter, he describes it like a meet-cute. He protected the plant from the rain with his jacket on their way home, hoping to seem heroic and charming to her. Encased in this story is the hope of their earlier days together, which provides us some insight into his loss. The dramatic parallels then speed up, beginning with a rejection of the plant. Accompanied by quick, intense piano, he casts it out into the rain. In trying to ignore it, he hopes to forget their previous happiness, and therefore his present sadness. Yet he can’t live with that, instead rushing out to retrieve it and returning soaked from the rain. Improvising a bucket to re-pot the plant, he realises he can’t let go of everything. The night fades and warm sunlight once again shines through as he moves out the last of his boxes. The last thing he takes is the plant, and as the door shuts, we understand that sometimes we can leave behind something painful without leaving what was joyful. Buy UKFR Banner Space About the Film Critic Isaac Parkinson Short Film < All Reviews Next Film Review >

Renters film review by UK film critic William Hemingway. Starring Dylan Manley, Darragh Boland, Leigh Carroll, Shane O’ Grady directed by Adam Boland. HOME | FILMS | REVIEWS Renters Film Review average rating is 1 out of 5 Critic: William Hemingway | Posted on: Dec 22, 2024 Directed by: Adam Boland Written by: Adam Boland Starring: Dylan Manley, Darragh Boland, Leigh Carroll, Shane O’ Grady Two lads renting a house have trouble finding the money to pay this month’s rent. Renters , from writer and director Adam Boland, is one in a series of online videos from him and his pals at Tax Write Off Productions and SixBananasinaKnot. You can find them on YouTube, but honestly, I wouldn’t bother. The videos are all short ten-minutes or less affairs, with very little plot and no amount of production involved across the lot of them. Renters is no different to any of the others, save for its near nine-minute runtime, and its attempt to actually involve its characters a little. Sadly, that’s as far as it goes for good points, and Renters quickly descends into loud swearing at one another whilst drinking heavily throughout. Irish stereotypes are not done any favours when the Jameson comes out and the two main characters without names (Manley and Boland) get to thinking of a way out of their predicament. It’s quickly apparent that what they’re actually renting is one brain-cell between the two of them, and we’re forced to sit through the gamut of world-class stupid ideas before they hit upon the idea of sub-letting. Looking at Renters , it’s as though there’s been no forethought into anything that we see on screen. The characters are just the boys playing themselves, with their dialogue being random and scattered about all over the place, and the scenario making sense to only them in their drink fuelled haze. The camera work is wild and fuzzy, losing focus all the time and always diving about from one character to the other, and the audio wasn’t thought about at all, coming through as tinny and echoey from inside the rooms. The whole thing is a complete mess and it doesn’t make any sense at all. Renters is what happens when anybody with a phone can have a YouTube channel and call themselves filmmakers. It’s fine, and it’s bound to happen, but that doesn’t mean you should pay it any attention. There’s enough of them in their crew to suggest that they could probably do something better if they tried, but from what Renters shows us, it’s that none of them are concerned with getting any better, and that’s part of the appeal for them; just to play drunk and swear in front of the camera for a laugh. I’m sure the team behind Renters will be glad to look back someday over the silly, badly-made videos they shot as teenagers – but for the rest of us, there’s absolutely no need for anyone else to go near it. Buy UKFR Banner Space About the Film Critic William Hemingway Digital / DVD Release, Short Film < All Reviews Next Film Review >

Film news - The Lockdown Hauntings out May 3rd. Find out more at UK Film Review. The Lockdown Hauntings out May 3rd Chris Olson Wednesday, April 21, 2021 at 10:42:54 AM GMT+1 THE LOCKDOWN HAUNTINGS , from acclaimed director Howard J Ford, (The Dead, The Dead 2) and Evolution Pictures released 3rd May on digital platforms in the UK and Ireland. Set at the beginning of last year’s lockdown, THE LOCKDOWN HAUNTINGS is a fast-paced mix of paranormal horror and detective thriller, that sees the evil spirit of a dead serial killer stalking his victims who are stuck in their homes alone during the Covid epidemic. Award-winning director Howard J. Ford, (who directed/co-wrote zombie hits and FrightFest favourites The Dead and The Dead 2 ) pulls out all the stops to deliver a jolt-filled, creepy and highly entertaining shocker, despite having to make the film during the lockdown restrictions - not that you’ll notice, as you’ll be too busy hiding behind the sofa during the running time. Ford's assembled a fantastic cast, including horror legend Tony Todd (Candyman, Hatchet), Angela Dixon (Never Let Go), Heather Peace (Silent Witness ), Jon Campling (Harry Potter ) and Sarah-Jane Potts (Kinky Boots ). If you were gripped by last year’s nerve-rattler Host , and spooky classics like Paranormal Activity and Sinister , then THE LOCKDOWN HAUNTINGS will be sure to chill you to the core! “How do you stop a serial killer who’s already dead?” THE LOCKDOWN HAUNTINGS IS RELEASED ON DIGITAL ON 3rd MAY. WATCH IT ON APPLE, AMAZON, GOOGLE, SKY STORE, VIRGIN AND MORE. #TheLockdownHauntings 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. 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Sarah Smeaton writes movie reviews for UK Film Critic. As one of the talented UK film critics, find out more here. Sarah Smeaton What I love most about film is the chance to escape, even for just a couple of hours (or sometimes minutes) into another world, with people you would perhaps never associate with or even meet. My love of film began at a very early age when having two older brothers meant my favourites quickly became Rocky (three being the winner hands-down) and the Terminators over Disney and Rom Coms. My interest in film was further developed at uni, where studying a module on Australian Literature and Film made me crave film that wasn’t afraid to step out of enforced boundaries. The stereotypes that Hollywood churn out lost their appeal and I began to crave the kooky and brave. Nowadays, give me a dark plot, with in-depth characters who have many, many levels and I’m there. I’m a sucker for gangland films and psychological thrillers, and love discussing theories and different viewpoints almost as much as I enjoy the viewing. Read Latest Film Reviews

Jack & Lou: A Gangster Love Story film review by UK film critic James Learoyd. Starring Sebastiano Pigazzi, Natalie Shinnick, Linda Hamilton, Sam Abraham directed by Nancy Boyd, Sabatino Ciatti Jr., Aslan Dalgic, Jocelyn Koo, David Willner, Robin Wang, Lilith Mo, Grace Hyejin Park, Lorenzo Mendoza, Alexis Patton, Ya-Ting "Itchy" Yang. HOME | FILMS | REVIEWS Jack & Lou: A Gangster Love Story Film Review average rating is 4 out of 5 Critic: James Learoyd | Posted on: Oct 18, 2024 Directed by: Nancy Boyd, Sabatino Ciatti Jr., Aslan Dalgic, Jocelyn Koo, David Willner, Robin Wang, Lilith Mo, Grace Hyejin Park, Lorenzo Mendoza, Alexis Patton, Ya-Ting "Itchy" Yang Written by: R. S. T. Davis, Becca Han, Craig Lief, Mason Orfalea, Sophia Ungaro, Joshua Powell, Yeon Jin Lee, John Watson Starring: Sebastiano Pigazzi, Natalie Shinnick, Linda Hamilton, Sam Abraham *This film was produced by Maria Sara Santoro, Hatuey Rodriguez and Max Pearce. Jack & Lou: A Gangster Love Story recalls the real-life events of organised crime in Chicago during prohibition. Told through the lens of a 70s interview with the ‘present day’ Lou Rolfe (played by Linda Hamilton), we follow her past relationship with Jack McGurn as he rises in the ranks under the rule of Al Capone. It’s a subject we’ve seen before. We’re reminded of The Untouchables and The Godfather frequently, and the film is okay with wearing its visual references on its sleeve. But, contextually, the fascinating thing about this movie is the fact it has eleven directors and eight screenplay credits. This is due to the fact that production of the film started with a class of USC students. What’s much more fascinating, however, is the fact that the picture holds together as a most watchable and entertaining piece of movie making. The first thing to say about the piece is that, with a budget of only half a million dollars, the set and costume design is impeccable. Streets are dressed as 20s Chicago with an inspiring level of authenticity and detail; characters are costumed perfectly; and the world we see feels entirely lived in because of the interior sets, and the quality of the exterior surroundings. An example concerning this last point: audiences will be incredibly impressed by the period-appropriate vehicles placed on the streets, in addition to the absolute achievement of a low-budget production seamlessly disguising the shooting location of a contemporary city. You would expect that a film with eleven directors to be a disaster. Perhaps a watered-down, or tonally muddled feature. Yet viewers will be shocked to find that this production idiosyncrasy is practically unnoticeable. To do some guessing work, I’m going to attribute a lot of this to director of photography Devon Johns. For one, the lighting in this film is simply unbelievable and is kind of the real star of the show. Johns fluctuates between the softest, most wonderfully well-distributed lighting of rooms and wide shots, to the most striking, expressive, Gordon Willis-esque compositions you’d hope to see in a gangster flick. It’s phenomenal work and deserves some recognition. Not to mention, the decision to shoot the picture with extreme wide apertures (shallow focus) is an intelligent way of maintaining a consistent look despite the frequently changing directors. It also means that the first AC / focus puller certainly has their work cut out for them as well – and that too I’d say is consistent from beginning to end. Its story is as to be expected. A standard retelling, but with enough character details and perspectives sprinkled in to make it interesting. The performances are also played at the right level of cheese and fun and then seriousness; and the sound design is very strong, almost invisibly so in places. But it unquestionably stands out as a strong work due to its aesthetics and mise en scène. A very positive effort from all involved. Buy UKFR Banner Space About the Film Critic James Learoyd Indie Feature Film < All Reviews Next Film Review >

The Tale of Kso-Wi 2 film review by UK film critic Patrick Foley. Starring Joshua Kowi, SeoJin Baek. Lilian Connor directed by Joshua Kowi. HOME | FILMS | REVIEWS The Tale of Kso-Wi 2 Film Review average rating is 3 out of 5 Critic: Patrick Foley | Posted on: Jun 16, 2025 Directed by: Joshua Kowi Written by: Joshua Kowi Starring: Joshua Kowi, SeoJin Baek. Lilian Connor The Tale of Kso-Wi 2 mixes teenage drama, martial arts and anime sentimentality to produce a flawed but passionate sequel that continues Joshua Kowi’s love letter to Japanese culture. This student film is packed with heart and manages to communicate a definitive style despite plentiful technical hiccups. Following the defeat of Akuto, Kso-Wi (Kowi) settles into life at a new Ninja Arts Academy designed to train the next generation of martial artists. Wrestling with his feelings for Mai’Man (Jon Cornwell) and trying to abide by the rules of Principal Sensei (Jamelia Fulton), any chance of a normal upbringing is threatened by new student Diamant (Matthew Duck), who comes into possession of a form of dark magic. Student films are for nothing if not experimentation and passion. Both exude from The Tale of Kso-Wi 2 . Viewers without any familiarity with anime stylings are likely to be left baffled – but this live-action homage works as a loving parody of the tropes usually seen in Japanese animation. The cast are clearly loving the repeating musical interludes wherein characters lay bare their emotional baggage and exposition is dumped shamelessly. Joshua Kowi stands out in these sequences. Clearly the film’s biggest personality, his Kso-Wi is missed when not on-screen (particularly in the second act) thanks to his willingness to throw himself entirely into the ridiculousness of the film’s storytelling. Matthew Duck is similarly a joy as the villainous Diamant, his sinister cartoonishness missing only a moustache to twirl. These sequences allow for some of the funnier moments in the film as the cast break out into song, but the writing results in great humour too. The name ‘Mai’Man’ is mined for as many laughs as can be extracted, and Jon Cornwell demonstrates his physical comedy chops in some of the fight sequences. The teen drama wouldn’t look out of place in a more traditional high-school comedy, though it taking place with samurai swords and headbands galore adds a splash of colour that is welcome. It's natural that flaws will be present in an amateur production. The sound levels are off in many scenes making some of the dialogue difficult to hear. Fight sequences are poorly edited (perhaps intentionally if going for authentic old-school Japanese style though, it must be said…), and anyone without at least an appreciation (if not an outright love) for anime or Japanese culture more widely will quickly become tired of the eccentricity and musical breaks. The Tale of Kso-Wi 2 is clearly made for its cast to enjoy more than anything, and their passion for their idea justifies this purpose. Out of this context it is at times funny, at times baffling, at times tiresome. But really it deserves credit as an overall production and for working as a loving parody of its creator’s shared passion. It speaks of a promising set of filmmakers who understand the mechanics of the screen, and who will thrive with a bigger budget to play with. Buy UKFR Banner Space About the Film Critic Patrick Foley Digital / DVD Release, Short Film < All Reviews Next Film Review >

Hope film review by UK film critic Hope Madden. Starring Hwang Jung-min, Hoyeon, Zo In-sung directed by Na Hong-jin. HOME | FILMS | REVIEWS Hope Film Review average rating is 3 out of 5 Critic: Hope Madden | Posted on: Sep 9, 2026 Directed by: Na Hong-jin Written by: Na Hong-jin Starring: Hwang Jung-min, Hoyeon, Zo In-sung When I learned that Na Hong-jin, the filmmaker behind 2016’s The Wailing and 2008’s The Chaser , was releasing a creature feature this year called Hope , well, I was as on board as a person can be. The writer/director has an instinct for dumbass heroes, beleaguered and in-over-their-heads, and mysteries that are too big for them to solve. His shot making is breathtaking, often finding an almost obscene beauty in the most disturbing of images. And the humor in his films is so inappropriate given the gravity of the subject that it can’t help but be appealing. And now a creature feature? We haven’t had a great Korean creature feature since Bong Joon Ho’s 2006 masterpiece The Host . Two decades! And for the first hour or so, Hope delivers a breakneck and breathless bit of horror. Hwang Jung-min is the police chief of Hope Harbor, a tiny South Korean harbor town in the demilitarized zone just this side of North Korea. Chief carries himself with a little swagger, wears fancy Western boots and shades, and has no idea what to do when some hunters report an ox that looks to have been ripped apart by a tiger. From that moment of revelation, what Na crafts is the most precise and astonishing chaos. The movement of the camera, what we see and what we do not, what we hear without seeing, the scale and the intimacy and the carnage is magnificent. Unheard of. Deeply amazing. And within that pandemonium, characters emerge. They are funny, cowardly, fearless, dim-witted—sometimes all of those adjectives at different moments. The chemistry among castmates is fresh and electric, but you know you’re waiting for something more. Depth, a backstory, a twist. You know it’s coming. With the first good look at the beast, the wheels begin to come off this joy ride. And as Na lets you take a breath between acts, complications pile up, genres switch up, and CGI continues to disappoint. The actors never do. Zo In-sung is a force of nature in this film, and Hoyeon oscillates between sweetheart and badass depending on the needs of the scene. But their film, this breathtaking creature feature, feels like it’s bled into an entirely other movie. One more ponderous and pretentious and weighed down with CGI. Hope is an impressive piece of filmmaking no matter its end result, but it’s fully an hour too long and that hour belongs to some separate, other movie, which keeps the movie I loved so much from a satisfying conclusion. Buy UKFR Banner Space About the Film Critic Hope Madden Theatrical Release, World Cinema < All Reviews Next Film Review >

If the Shoe Fits film review by UK film critic Isaac Parkinson. Starring Matthew O'Hara, Barbara Spevack, Alastair Lawless directed by Barbara Spevack. HOME | FILMS | REVIEWS If the Shoe Fits Film Review average rating is 3 out of 5 Critic: Isaac Parkinson | Posted on: Apr 4, 2022 Directed by: Barbara Spevack Written by: Barbara Spevack Starring: Matthew O'Hara, Barbara Spevack, Alastair Lawless Catapulting the gloomy present into a fairytale past, If the Shoes Fits looks at the stories of our childhood through a contemporary lens. The reclamation or revisionism of long-established texts is a constantly growing project, with quicker cycles of changing consensus, particularly when it comes to films. A film can be embraced and disavowed twice over, sometimes even before getting a wide release. Revisiting those which are particularly culturally entrenched to mine meaning and relevance is a vital task, and stories which have endured for their broad narrative constructs and archetypical characters can be seen as defining artefacts rich with evergreen impressions. For many of us, the texts which best fit this description are fairytales, introduced to us at a young age and replicated over and over again in different forms. Romantic comedies, adventure movies, coming-of-age dramas. All of these take the established conventions from fairytales and effect story from it, either conforming to tropes and signifiers, or actively subverting them. This re-examination can help us to find echoes of the past reverberating now, and similarly show us what has been lost, for better or worse. Most often, this manifests as easy takedowns of archaic work targeted for its outdated politics as a moral exercise. To secure a confidence in our own cultural progression, we reflect on how absurdly wrong artists of the past were, as though our own work won’t inevitably be treated the same way. If the Shoe Fits engages similarly with one of the most imitated and re-evaluated fairytales, Cinderella . Beginning in a familiarly dour present day, a wrong turn on the way home takes a man, Guy, through a transformative forest of mystical power. The twilight colours of the moody, gloomy countryside are replaced with a blue sky, vibrant greens and birdsong. The change is smooth and effects a shift in tone to a comically joyful environment. Cinderella appears, about to go missing and lead the prince to search the land for someone whose feet match the lone shoe she left behind. Guy’s interactions with her are charming, using “cinders” an an affectionate modern nickname. Most of his comments are more critical however, picking holes in her story. From a more realist perspective, he questions why the shoe would only fit her when there is nothing physically distinct about her feet. From this, she begins to consider why the size of her feet is the only important factor in the Prince’s affections toward her. What about her personality? Her values? Her kindness? Pointing to this superficial declaration of love does rightfully re-evaluate what factors we privilege in a person’s value, yet the very fact of the absurdity of a single physical element being used to determine true love should highlight its distinctly metaphorical position. The conversation goes round in circles on this point, its knowing meta-language becoming grating after a while with the Prince identifying how the shoe is merely a narrative contrivance. The odd class dynamic of their relationship is also interrogated, although only for the Prince to suggest that her beauty shines through the grime. The idea that she therefore has an inherent value in spite of her socio-economic background merely reinforces an antiquated structure which persists today while gesturing towards applying progressive politics to outdated ideas. Stories endure for a reason, particularly those which are malleable enough to withstand some light prods and playful criticism. I’m not sure what conclusion If the Shoe Fits comes to about the politics it so briefly engages with. Its ‘modern’ idea of class and romance plays semantics with tradition only briefly, before losing its teeth and only reaffirming its original sentiments. There is no doubt potential fun to be had with the anachronistic present pressured to educate the past, but without any real idea of what that should look like, If the Shoe Fits ends up without any real critical thought about where the stories of yesterday should be located today. Buy UKFR Banner Space About the Film Critic Isaac Parkinson Short Film < All Reviews Next Film Review >

Film news - Shudder Announces Summer of Chills Lineup. Find out more at UK Film Review. Shudder Announces Summer of Chills Lineup Chris Olson Thursday, May 6, 2021 at 3:00:25 PM GMT+1 SHUDDER Announces "SUMMER OF CHILLS" | Original and Exclusive films for June, July, August 2021 Shudder, AMC Networks’ premium streamer for horror, thriller and the supernatural, announced today its “Summer of Chills” UK and Irish slate of 13 new original and exclusive films for June, July and August, including the anticipated debut of landmark horror director George A. Romero’s legendary “lost” film The Amusement Park on 8 June . The robust summer lineup kicks off with Caveat , an eerie, slow-building, cat-and-mouse thriller, and continues with such marquee films as sci-fi thriller Possessor starring Andrea Riseborough; The Boy Behind the Door , Justin Powell and David Charbonier’s directorial debut; Jakob’s Wife , starring horror icon Barbara Crampton; Cody Calahan’s comedy horror Vicious Fun ; and Kandisha , the long-awaited new supernatural shocker from the French directing duo of Julien Maury and Alexandre Bustillo, best known for their influential debut feature, Inside , as well as their more recent films Livid and Among the Living , among others. "Shudder's ‘Summer of Chills’ offers something for everyone with a fantastic line-up of new premieres every week, on top of the best library of curated streaming horror films anywhere,” said Craig Engler, Shudder’s General Manager. “We're especially excited to have the premiere of legendary director George A. Romero's lost film The Amusement Park, a must-see piece of cinema history exclusively on Shudder.” “SHUDDER’S “SUMMER OF CHILLS” FULL SLATE IS INCLUDED BELOW (IN CHRONOLOGICAL ORDER): CAVEAT – Premieres 3 June ** A Shudder Original Film Lone drifter Isaac accepts a job to look after his landlord's niece, Olga, for a few days in an isolated house on a remote island. It seems like easy money, but there’s a catch: he must wear a leather harness and chain that restricts his movements to certain rooms. Once Olga's uncle, Barrett leaves the two of them alone, a game of cat and mouse ensues as Olga displays increasingly erratic behaviour as a trapped Isaac makes a series of horrific discoveries in the house. Directed by Damien Mc Carthy. Starring Jonathan French, Leila Sykes and Ben Caplan. THE AMUSEMENT PARK – Premieres 8 June ** A Shudder Exclusive Film Recently discovered and restored 46 years after its completion by the George A. Romero Foundation and produced by Suzanne Desrocher-Romero, The Amusement Park stars Martin’ s Lincoln Maazel as an elderly man who finds himself disoriented and increasingly isolated as the pains, tragedies and humiliations of aging in America are manifested through roller coasters and chaotic crowds. Commissioned by the Lutheran Society, the film is perhaps Romero’s wildest and most imaginative movie, an allegory about the nightmarish realities of growing older, and is an alluring snapshot of the filmmaker's early artistic capacity and style and would go on to inform his ensuing filmography. The “lost” film was restored in 4k by IndieCollect in New York City. POSSESSOR – Premieres 10 June ** A Shudder Exclusive Film From the visionary mind of Brandon Cronenberg (Antiviral ), Possessor is a game-changing sci-fi thriller about elite, corporate assassin Tasya Vos. Using brain-implant technology, Vos takes control of other people’s bodies to execute high profile targets. As she sinks deeper into her latest assignment, Vos becomes trapped inside a mind that threatens to obliterate her. Written and directed by Brandon Cronenberg. Starring Andrea Riseborough, Christopher Abbott, Rossif Sutherland, Tuppence Middleton, Sean Bean and Jennifer Jason Leigh. SUPERDEEP – Premieres 17 June ** A Shudder Original Film The Kola Superdeep borehole is the largest Russian secret facility. In 1984, at the depth of more than 7 miles below the surface, unexplained sounds were recorded, resembling the screams and moans of numerous people. Since these events, the object has been closed. A small research team of scientists and military personnel go down below the surface to find the secret hidden these many decades. What they discover will pose the greatest threat humanity has ever faced. Directed by Arseniy Sukhin. Starring Milena Radulovic, Sergey Ivanyuk, Nikolay Kovbas, Kirill Kovbas and Nikita Dyuvbanov. AN UNQUIET GRAVE – Premieres 24 June ** A Shudder Original Film A year after losing his wife in a car crash, Jamie convinces her sister, Ava, to return with him to the site of the accident and help him perform a strange ritual. But as the night wears on, it becomes clear that he has darker intentions. An Unquiet Grave is an exploration of grief, and the harm we cause when we don’t take responsibility for our own healing. Directed by Terrence Krey. Starring Jacon A. Ware and Christine Nyland who also co-wrote the film. VICIOUS FUN – Premieres 29 June ** A Shudder Original Film Joel, a caustic 1980’s film critic for a national horror magazine, finds himself unwittingly trapped in a self-help group for serial killers. With no other choice, Joel attempts to blend in with his homicidal surroundings or risk becoming the next victim. Directed by Cody Calahan. Starring Evan Marsh, Amber Goldfarb, Ari Millen, Julian Richings, Robert Maillet, Sean Baek, David Koechner, Alexa Rose Steele, Mark Gibson, Kristopher Brown and John Fray. SON – Premieres 8 July ** A Shudder Original Film After a mysterious group breaks into Laura’s home and attempts to abduct her eight-year-old son, David, the two of them flee town in search of safety. But soon after the failed kidnapping, David becomes extremely ill, suffering from increasing psychosis and convulsions. Following her maternal instincts, Laura commits unspeakable acts to keep him alive, but soon she must decide how far she is willing to go to save her son. Directed by Ivan Kavanagh. Starring Andi Matichak, Emile Hirsch and Luke David Blumm. THE TOLL – Premieres 15 July ** A Shudder Exclusive Film When a young woman and her rideshare driver break down on a dark forest road, each sees the other as a threat. When strange phenomena begin occurring around them, they gradually realize they've become trapped in the world of a terrifying supernatural being: The Toll Man. Directed by Michael Nader. Starring Jordan Hayes, Max Topplin, James McGowan and Rosemary Dunsmore. KANDISHA – Premieres 22 July ** A Shudder Original Film It is summer break and best friends Amélie, Bintou and Morjana hang together with other neighborhood teens. Nightly, they have fun sharing scary stories and urban legends. But when Amélie is assaulted by her ex, she remembers the story of Kandisha, a powerful and vengeful demon. Afraid and upset, Amélie summons her. The next day, her ex is found dead. The legend is true and now Kandisha is on a killing spree and it’s up to the three girls to break the curse. Directed by Inside and Livid duo Julien Maury and Alexandre Bustillo. Starring Mathilde Lamusse, Samarcande Saadi and Suzy Bemba. THE BOY BEHIND THE DOOR – Premieres 29 July ** A Shudder Original Film A night of unimaginable terror awaits twelve-year-old Bobby and his best friend, Kevin, when they are abducted on their way home from school. Managing to escape his confines, Bobby navigates the dark halls, praying his presence goes unnoticed as he avoids his captor at every turn. Even worse is the arrival of another stranger, whose mysterious arrangement with the kidnapper may spell certain doom for Kevin. With no means of calling for help and miles of dark country in every direction, Bobby embarks on a rescue mission, determined to get himself and Kevin out alive… or die trying. Directed by Justin Powell and David Charbonier, who also directed this year’s The Djinn . Starring Lonnie Chavis (This Is Us ), Ezra Dewey (The Djinn ), Kristin Bauer van Straten (True Blood ), Scott Michael Foster (Crazy Ex-Girlfriend ) and Micah Hauptman (Rust Creek ). TEDDY – Premieres 5 August ** A Shudder Original Film Twentysomething Teddy lives in a foster home and works as a temp in a massage parlor. Rebecca, his girlfriend, will soon graduate. A scorching hot summer begins. But Teddy is scratched by a beast in the woods: the wolf that local angry farmers have been hunting for months. As weeks go by, animal impulses soon start to overcome the young man. Directed by Ludovic Boukherma and Zoran Boukherma. Starring Anthony Bajon (The Prayer ), Ludovic Torrent, Christine Gautier, Noémie Lvovsky, Guillaume Mattera, Jean-Paul Fabre, Alexis Orlandini, Gérard Pau and Jean-Michel Ricart. BLEED WITH ME – Premieres 10 August ** A Shudder Original Film Rowan, a vulnerable outsider, is thrilled when the seemingly perfect Emily invites her on a winter getaway to an isolated cabin in the woods. Trust soon turns to paranoia when Rowan wakes up with mysterious incisions on her arm. 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