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The Nun: 1952. "There's a time for prayer and a time for action. This is a time for action." So says Fr Burke (Demián Bicher), Exorcist and Vatican investigator of Miracles and other strange phenomena. This Indiana Jones of the Curia is joined on a trip to Romania by Sister Irene (Taissa Farmiga), a Novice Nun. They are to investigate the apparent suicide of a nun at an isolated Convent. We of course know that the Nun killed herself to escape possession by a Demonic Entity which had aLready slain another Nun. Arriving at a village they meet Frenchie (Jonas Bloquet) who discovered the Nun's body hanging from a window. He escorts them to the Convent where Fr Burke meets with a veiled figure who introduces herself as the Abbess.

There are many Nuns in this film, Zombiesque Nuns jumping on their victims from above, Nuns dragging nooses through graveyards, jumping out of Cloister doors, strangling and biting people. We even have a choreographed group of Sisters marching in to a Chapel to pray against the return of the Evil One. Fr Burke has has his personal demons as well as those resident in the Abbey. We see a flashback to 1942 when an exorcism ge performed resulted in the death of a young boy whose ghost now torments him. Sister irene in the past had visions which now seem to be relevant to events in the Convent.

The attitude of the villagers towards the Convent is like that of Transylvanian villagers towards Castle Dracula. Apparently it was once the abode of an evil Count who practiced Necromancy and tried to bring Demons through from Hell to walk the Earth. There is a line of humour running through the film which results in some scenes having a tongue in cheek aspect. Indeed Frenchie seems to be present to provide comic relief. Some good frights and jump scenes but this is no Classic and the narrative is confusing as to how the story fits into The Conjuring series. A coda to the film is a bit heavy handed in it's attempt to provide that link. Still, some solid Horror. 7/10.
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The Nun II: Sister Irene is back in an Italian convent but Fr Burke is dead so she gets a sidekick, Sister Debra, a novice from the US. Frenchie is also still around working at a girls school in France. The Demon is also back, leaving a trail of dead nuns and priests across Europe as it travels westwards, We see Father Noiret in Tarascon, France being confronted by the Demon in the form of a Nun, he is levitated and bursts into flames, Demonic activity also takes place at the girls school. A Cardinal sends Irene forth to investigate the deaths and Debra sneaks along as well. Their quest involves strange visions for Irene, some harmful others help them on their way. much of the drama at the girl's school is soapish but the tinges of horror continue, Eventually these narrative strands will combine. the Demon as a a Nun often appears in from within pareidolia, emerging from/retreating into stains on walls, sculptures, even a rack of magazines whose pages are stirred by a breeze. The Demon also takes on shapes of friends or relatives to confuse it;s victims. At one stage it becomes even the Devil in goat form attacking and goring people. This film is quite disturbing, plenty of shocks and violent deaths and possessions along with psychological horror. Surpasses the original and it is a worthy contribution to The Conjuring Universe. Directed by Michael Chaves, from a screenplay by Ian Goldberg, Richard Naing, and Akela Cooper. 7.5/10.

In cinemas.
 
Apocalypse Clown: There is something Beckettian about a bunch of Clowns accompanied by a journalist who have survived a solar flare which has apparently ended technological civilization (at least in Ireland). The journey across the Midlands in a a starter handle clown car as anything more advanced won't work. They encounter new age travelers who dance the blues away. But they are pursued by psychotic living statue performers (James Joyce & the statue Of Liberty) who hold a grudge against the equally deranged Funzo, she once mistook lighter fluid for laughter fluid. This is a strange quest which diverts into The Great Alphonso seeking world Domination by recruiting an army of children. Throw in a one-eyed Boyband Singer/conspiracy theorist (the other member drowned in Alphonso's gunge tank on his ill-fated TV show) along with the death of the Director of the International Clown Academy, Clown funerals, circus big tops, the sadness of an age where clowns are no longer appreciated and hundreds of gags fill this entertaining horror/comedy. At 102 minutes ir;s perhaps 12 minutes to long but well worth a watch. Directed & Co-Written by George Kane, 7.5/10.

In cinemas.
 
El Conde: Pinochet as a 250 year old vampire, born in 1766, he discovers his true nature as an adult and slays the vampire killers who attempt to stake him. An ardent royalist he rescues the head of Marie Antoinette (after locking her blood from the guillotine blade) and keeps it pickled in a jar. Faking his own death he fights against revolutions throughout the centuries changing his identity and making himself younger time after time. Eventually he ends up in Chile as the young Lieutenant Pinochet, his career proceeds and he overthrows Allende instituting a bloody dictatorship but eventually he fa;;s and is reviled. He fakes his death once more and retires to a country retreat with his wife and faithful butler. He finally wants to die a for real but has forgotten where his ill-gotten gains have been hidden. His five children descend on the estate intent on getting their inheritance. A forensic accountant has been hired to track down the missing loot but she is secretly an Exorcist Nun. whose mission is to destroy Pinochet, But even here there are twists and turns as this is a house built on deceit. Madame Pinochet is truly Lady Macbeth, jealous that she was never made a vampire even though Pinochet has turned his old army comrade/butler.

Very much a dark/satire comedy, when the Exorcist/Accountant questions Pinochet, his wife and children about their dodgy business dealings the dialogue is based in actual court findings, as is the history of the butler/soldier. The horror elements and vampire lore are quire effective. Filmed in monochrome the utter darkness of Pinochet's life (and that of his brood) is well portrayed. Donning his his General's uniform and cape he flies to cities to dine on victims. This vampire prefers to rip out hearts to get the best sustenance. As a modern touch, liquidisers are now used to get the most out of these vital organs. We learn how this vampire sucked the lifeblood from a nation but he portrays himself as a victim who was bribed by crooked businessmen.. There are laughs but there is a danger that they will choke in your throat. Perhaps the real humour is in the identity of the narrator, herself a vampire who flies south in an attempt to save Pinochet from himself. A tad didactic at times which might put some people off nevertheless this is an engrossing tale of evil. Directed by Pablo Larraín, written by Larraín and Guillermo Calderón. On Netflix. 8.5/10.
 
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El Conde: Pinochet as a 250 year old vampire, born in 1766, he discovers his true nature as an adult and slays the vampire killers who attempt to stake him. An ardent royalist he rescues the head of Marie Antoinette (after locking her blood from the guillotine blade) and keeps it pickled in a jar. Faking his own death he fights against revolutions throughout the centuries changing his identity and making himself younger time after time. Eventually he ends up in Chile as the young Lieutenant Pinochet, his career proceeds and he overthrows Allende instituting a bloody dictatorship but eventually he fa;;s and is reviled. He fakes his death once more and retires to a country retreat with his wife and faithful butler. He finally wants to die a for real but has forgotten where his ill-gotten gains have been hidden. His five children descend on the estate intent on getting their inheritance. A forensic accountant has been hired to track down the missing loot but she is secretly an Exorcist Nun. whose mission is to destroy Pinochet, But even here there are twists and turns as this is a house built on deceit. Madame Pinochet is truly Lady Macbeth, jealous that she was never made a vampire even though Pinochet has turned his old army comrade/butler.

Very much a dark/satire comedy, when the Exorcist/Accountant questions Pinochet, his wife and children about their dodgy business dealings the dialogue is based in actual court findings, as is the history of the butler/soldier. The horror elements and vampire lore are quire effective. Filmed in monochrome the utter darkness of Pinochet's life (and that of his brood) is well portrayed. Donning his his General's uniform and cape he flies to cities to dine on victims. This vampire prefers to rip out hearts to get the best sustenance. As a modern touch, liquidisers are now used to get the most out of these vital organs. We learn how this vampire sucked the lifeblood from a nation but he portrays himself as a victim who was bribed by crooked businessmen.. There are laughs but there is a danger that they will choke in your throat. Perhaps the real humour is in the identity of the narrator, herself a vampire who flies south in an attempt to save Pinochet from himself. A tad didactic at times which might put some people off nevertheless this is an engrossing tale of evil. Directed by Pablo Larraín, written by Larraín and Guillermo Calderón. On Netflix. 8.5/10.
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That sounds like it's similar to Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter - i.e., a fictionalised account of a real person.
 
The Eye (2008): US remake of the Pang brothers' Hong Kong horror film. Jessica Alba plays the concert violinist blind from the age of five who receives corneal transplants. Things quickly turn strange, she has visions of fires, people being killed violently. She even walks through a ghost and then sees their body on the ground. The ghost was also startled and is then led away by a shadowy figure. Realising that some visions are of the past and others are of the future which is not immutable she goes in search of the donor's identity, to discover how they died. There are elements of a road movie in here as well as she journeys to mexico. The horror is well handled, she learns that seeing the dark silhouette means that people are at risk of death. This results in an existential terror whereby she wants to lose her sight again. Convincing people that she hasn't gone insane is another problem. Only one doctor is (eventually) convinced to accompany her on her odyssey as the film hurtles towards a grand guignol climax. Much better than a lot of critics would have you believe with convincing acting from Alba. Directed by David Moreau and Xavier Palud, scripted by Sebastian Gutierrez. 7/10.

Saw it on Sky Sci-Fi (recorded).
 
Malum: It's a reboot/remake of Last Shift which ties in a more interesting tale. Jessica is a rookie cop, she volunteers to take the last shift at a police station which is effectively already closed. A year ago her father also a cop went crazy at that station, killing other cops and then taking his own life. This was just after he had rescued three girls from a cult which worshiped a Demon, the Low God, they had already sacrificed another girl. Three cult members die in odd circumstances in the station. A strange night passes at the station, Jessica is visited by other cops, a homeless man and a streetwalker. Someone also abandons a pig outside the station, it has a pentagram painted on its back, What is really happening and what Jessica imagines starts to blur. The cult seem to be back, spreading chaos on the streets, abducting girls again. Plenty of jump scares and gore. What's more impressive though is how the back story is related through found footage. The cult leader John Malum was indeed a scary person and it looks as if a ritual is taking place place in real time, Malum does contain some elements of Folk Horror. Heads are bashed in, people shot and decapitated as narrative unfolds. This is not a film for the squeamish, Some secrets are also revealed. This film can be confusing at times especially in the final act but it's certainly worth watching not least for it's old building setting which provides so many opportunities for surprises. Shades of Assault On Precinct 13 also creep in. Directed by Anthony DiBlasi, who co-wrote the film with Scott Poiley. 7/10.

Watched it "online".
 
The Blob will be 2mor night's film then! Thanks Swifty ... YouTube is full of old faves. Recently I've seen

I'm the mouth of madness (Steven king - Lovecraftian)
Storm of the century ( Steven King , absolute fave of mine this is. It's not a film but one of those 4 x 1hr TV shows)
The Stand ( Kings TV adaption again)
Monster Club ( a new one for me ! Lots of big vintage names in it .A very quirky 80s anthology)
Lisa and the devil ( late 70s strange/weird/thriller type )

Trilogy of terror (Joan Collins is in it!)
The Omen (OG)

The YouTubers channel "NewCastle After Dark" hosts many old gems from the 70/80/90s....Worth checking them out . I've seen old faves but also many I've never seen or heard of before.
 
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The Blob will be 2mor night's film then! Thanks Swifty ... YouTube is full of old faves. Recently I've seen

I'm the mouth of madness (Steven king - Lovecraftian)
Storm of the century ( Steven King , absolute fave of mine this is. It's not a film but one of those 4 x 1hr TV shows)
The Stand ( Kings TV adaption again)
Monster Club ( a new one for me ! Lots of big vintage names in it .A very quirky 80s anthology)
Lisa and the devil ( late 70s strange/weird/thriller type )

Trilogy of terror (Joan Collins is in it!)
The Omen (OG)

The YouTubers channel "NewCastle After Dark" hosts many old gems from the 70/80/90s....Worth checking them out . I've seen old faves but also many I've never seen or heard of before.
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In The Mouth Of Madness is one of my all time favs.
 
Influencer: Being a Social Influencer seems glamorous, Madison (Emily Tennant) is on holiday in Thailand, cheerily posting vids of the sights and food, highlighting products. But she's gloomy off camera, alone, her boyfriend bailed on the holiday. Another young woman, CW (Cassandra Naud), saves Madison from an irritating barfly and they go on the town together. Madison's hotel room is burgled, her passport is stolen meaning she has to stay longer in Thailand. CW comes to the rescue again, taking her on trips up rivers and eventually to a secret island. There CW drugs and abandons Madison, leaving her to die. She takes up Madison;s identity for a while, stealing her money and posting deep fake vids. She then decides to target another Influencer , Jessica (Sara Canning). And that's all you'll get of the plot. A disturbing film, it's difficult to feel much sympathy for CW's victims as they are all so shallow, self centred, living fake lives, even Madison's boyfriend, Ryan (Rory Saper) who comes looking for her. CW is a female Mr. Ripley, extremely talented at her craft but perhaps even more of a serial killer. Madison is not the first woman she abandoned on the island. Her psychotic streak mirrors that of Ripley when she suddenly strikes out at someone and then coldly finishes them off. Most of the time she carefully calculates and plans her crimes. She even lives in plain sight, telling Madison that she was going to abandon her as they drink by a fire on the beach, Madison taking it as a joke. There are many twists in this film as the narrative unfolds. A satisfying horror thriller replete with gaslighting and social satire., a great performance by Naud. Directed by Kurtis David Harder, co-written by Harder and Tesh Guttikonda.. 8/10.

Available on Shudder.
 
Older Gods: A Lovecraftian tale (with elements of Folk Horror) of an Elder God who sleeps and we live in his dream. At least that's what an Apocalyptic Cult believe. They sacrifice victims to this God, opening doorways of light on to the plane on which he exists. Hoping that he will notice them and will wake when enough light (and blood) is shed. Billy a psychologist carrying out research into,Primordial Fear, when he uncovers evidence of ritual killings across the world. When he interviews some of those imprisoned for the crimes, they relate the story of the Elder god. Billy'steam come under attack from the cult and he ends up in Wales under siege. His friend Chris arrives at the cottage where Billy apparently took his life and tries to work out what actually happened. The narrative unfolds through "found footage" and tapes as Chris reviews Billy's research. But is this story of unreliable narrators? Chris himself thinks he is being stalked by a mysterious Watcher. A lot hass been done here with a low budget, good acting, cinematography, sound effects. story and direction. Special effects may be a bit wonky but that just shows what could have been done with a bigger budget. As it is an atmosphere of tension and existential terror builds as Chris's reality breaks down as he delves deeper into the doings of the Cult. Directed & written by David A. Roberts. 7.5/10.

Available on Apple TV+.
 
Just out from Kazakhstan comes Vzaperti (Locked In) ( not to be confused with an American film of the same name from 2020.)

In this psychological chiller, a man (in present day Kazakhstan) named Max drives to a city to meet his mates Dan who is involveD IN family party at a flat. He arrives there, at the standard Soviet era block of flats, and it is a typical Kazakh get together - cognac flowing freely, many generations represented and all sorts of shennanigans ensuing. When he escapes to the bathroom he, and another young female guest, return to the dinning room only to discover that all the other guests have vanished - leaving no trace.

They then learn that they are trapped in the eight room apartment - the exit only leads to a mirror image of the flat they have just left (as when you face to mirrors towards each other). So they are entombed there together. Then they also learn that the place is haunted - with the ghosts of their own pasts - and their o nly chance for escape is to lay these old ghosts to rest.

Despite the fantastical nature of the premise the essence of Vzaperti is a quite traditional ghost story. Directed by a young and up and coming director Olzhas Bayalbaev it is an adaptation of a novel by Alexander Mendy baev called `Tenants` which was originally published online before becoming something of a big hit.

The film is stylish, with a lot of attention paid to decor and costume and even beautifiul at times. Cultural nostalgia for some aspects of Soviet Style - it has been dubbed `Sovietcore` -runs through it. Any one who has spent any time in a post-Soviet country and lived in one of the Soviet flats will recognise the seedy but homely interiors. As is perhaps inevitable,there is also a love story within the tale, but a convincing one, as two good looking cast members are obliged to cohabit.

On an allegorical level, maybe something is being said here about Kazakhstan's difficulty in getting pout of the clutches of its Soviet past.

Kazakhstan is not knolwn for its horror movies, although it has made a few attempts over the last decade or so. Although this film is too arthouse and subtle to wow the sensation-craving popcorn tub brigade - it might change perceptions a bit.

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Nefarious: The prisoner on death row, possessed by demon, capable of jumping into new bodies is a well worn trope On TV and in Films. we get an interesting twist in Nefarious though. Here a serial killer about to die in the electric chair has a last chance and is being assessed as to whether he's insane. He claims that he is responsible for the suicide of his former psychiatrist which we witness in the opening scenes of the film. The new psychiatrist is drawn into a dialogue with the killer who in demon mode wants to be declared sane, to die in the electric chair, the body he has possessed is no ;=longer of any use to him. but another personality that of the possessed wants to live, blames the demon for the murders. much demonic lore is explored in these conversations, the psychiatrist finds his own atheist "beliefs" challenged as the prisoner seems to know many personal things about him. Most of the horror here is psychological and you're unsure of what the truth is until the finale. Plenty of plot twists and surprises. Mistly a two hander with pretty good performances from Sean Patrick Flanery as the prisoner and Jordan Belfi as the psychiatrist. Written and Directed by Chuck Konzelman and Cary Solomon. 7.5/10.

On Apple TV.
 
No One Will Save You: Horror SF, a small town comes under Alien attack. The one person who is aware of this is 22 year old Brynn (Kaitlyn Dever) but she is shunned by the townsfolk because she was responsible for the death of her best friend ten years ago. Btynn lives a solitary life but proves her mettle when the Aliens come calling, fighting back, even biting one of them. These aliens are your typical Grays and also larger Grays with longer legs and arms, moving like spiders. The attacks on Brynn's home follow the usual Alien abduction trope but morphs into real horror sequences, Brynn is levitated up to the ceiling and a Gray then rises up to confront her face to face, a bit reminiscent of Aliens. Much of the the action in the house looks more like Poltergeist activity with the Aliens using telekinesis. Some of the local populace are under the control of the Grays and there are Body Snatcher echoes, another bunch of enemies confronting Brynn. The plot moves in a surprising direction in the final act but I found it satisfying. Not without it;s flaws but this is a good SF Horror film with a great performance by Dever. only five words are spoken in the film's 93 minute running time. Written, Directed and produced by Brian Duffield. 7.5/10.

On Disney+.
 
Hillwalkers: An upland bog Irish horror film. Five hikers take to the hills as a team-building exercise, they are an annoying bunch, they set off in bad weather, only one of them is really familiar with the area. We have other reasons for knowing that this won't end well, in the opening scenes we see a woman hunted and shot by a man wearing a skull mask. The happy hikers stumble on, one them suffering a serious injury. unable to proceed through waterlogged land they proceed up a hill to find ominous no trespassing signs with deer skulls attached. One goes back to the their car while the others go through woods, finding evidence of illegal hunting and run foul of local hillbilly farmers, Things pivot into an experience of existential terror for the hikers as they are tortured by the feral farmers. from casual remarks by the hillbillies we learn that the hikers aren't their first "guests". A life and death struggle ensues. This really is an Irish Deliverance with chases across the moorlands, avoiding farmers with sniper rifles. Close quarter fighting with anything which comes to hand. The bogs, hills and forests are gloomy and foggy, adding to the atmosphere of dread. The acting isn't always great on the part of the hikers but Miriam (Aoife Honohan). Susan (Áine Flanagan) and Lisa (Elise Brennan) eventually show their mettle (and act better) as they fight back against their captors. The feral farmers are fiendishly fearsome, leader Neil (Gerry O'Brien.) oozing evil and Steevy (Mark Agar) as his psychotic nephew. Writer/Director Tom Cosgrove.has done wonders making this film on a budget of €30,000, 7/10.

Streaming free at: https://www.rte.ie/player/movie/hillwalkers/434500648117

Also at Prime Video..
 
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The Diabolical (2015): This film seemed familiar, a haunted house with a boy bullied at school who overreacts. but I hadn't seen it before, just a common trope of late, The boy, Jacob, is on an advanced programme but is already seeing a counselor for beating up another boy when he goes on to punch a boy who is bullying his sister and gets into more trouble.. Bullies always seem to thrive. The main plot hangs around a house where Jacob,. his mother, Madison and sister Haley live, they have been disturbed by a figure appearing and seemingly threatening them..Haley secretly seems to communicate with the figure. Madison is dating Jacob's science tutor Nikolai, he observes the haunting and sets up scientific equipment in an attempt to record the events. There are some scary and violent scenes as the apparition becomes more violent and demonstrates poltergeist effects. It's the constant confusion which works best though especially when a creepy character appears offering the cash strapped Madison a good offer for the house. Conspiracies, secrets and plot twists abound, maybe one twist too many. Not a bad SF Horror Thriller, it's worth watching. Directed by Alistair Legrand. written by Legrand and Luke Harvis. 6.5/10,


Saw it on Legend.
 
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Blood Vessel: WW2 Vampire movie. A motley crew are adrift in a lifeboat when a German ship appears in the fog. Making their way onboard they find the crew and soldiers slain, beheaded, burned to death. A young girl is the only survivor, she speaks Romanian and leads them into the bowels of the ship in search of her family. Apart from an opening long shot of the lifeboat the action occurs mostly below ship, in the passageways, engine room, storerooms. The child is great as a vampire, leaping up and biting, kudos to Ruby Isobel Hall. The older vampires don't look so human, more bat-like, don't ever open an ornately carved casket on a drifting ship! The background story of the undead is more hinted at than explained, pictures of SS members (likely from the Ahnenerbe Institute) locating the coffins, artifacts, crucifixes. Holy Water works on these vamps! Some great claustrophobic battle scenes below deck. Written And Directed by Justin Dix. 7/10.
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Just watched this Aussie horror tonight and thought I'd better check to see if anyone had already reviewed it (should have guessed it would have been you, Ramon!).
The punny title certainly hints at what's to follow, but I'm going to be slightly less charitable than you. Must confess to finding the characters to be far too stereotypical for comfort and the adult vampires did look faintly ridiculous to me. The ship setting was suitably creepy though (shades of the Nostromo?) and, if you don't analyse it too deeply, it was reasonably entertaining and certainly provides bucketloads of gore. Use of a Gothic font for the vampires' subtitles was a very nice touch!
Overall, it's a 6.5/10 from me.


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Saw X: Saw 1.5 to be accurate seeing as it;s a direct sequel to Saw. John Kramer is in a bad way inoperable brain cancer, just a few months to live, he looks like Lance Henriksen after a night on the bottle. He meets a friend from a cancer support group who is now apparently cured due to the work of a pioneering doctor. Kramer flies to a clinic in Mexico where he undergoes a radical procedure. He soon finds out that he's been conned. Not a good idea to cross Kramer. His apprentice Amanda is back, helping him to abduct the con artists. Some pretty savage torture ensues, Decapitations and an electric chair are about the mildest of gory deaths to be encountered. His traps are truly ingenious, Steampunkish at times. The old factory in which his victims face their terrors provides a perfect backdrop for the nastier narrative to unfold. But nothing is ever simple in the Saw Universe, several plot twists occur and we are faced with surprises. Great performance by Tobin Bell as Kramer and Shawnee Smith impresses as Amanda. The set up for the con is also impressive. This is not a film for the squeamish or fainthearted, really brutal violence is portrayed and much blood is spilled. This is one for hardcore horror heads. Directed & edited by Kevin Greutert, written by Josh Stolberg and Peter Goldfinger. 7.5/10.

In cinemas.
 
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Is the film itself subtitled? I can cope with english and french, possibly german if I look up some words!
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The version I saw at the cinema was in Russian, but it had Kazakh subtitles.

Being a post-Soviet country, Russian is still a commom language in Kazakhstan, but they have their own Turkic language too which they are trying to sustain and promote.

However. the fact that the trailer has English subtitles implies to me that there may well be a fully English subtitled version of the film kniocking about somewhere. Exactly where and on what platform, I couldn't tell you.
 
I re enjoyed 'Jason X' the other day. If any of the Friday the 13th/Jason Vorhees films should have been awful you'd expect part 10 to be that one but no. IMO, it's an absolute B movie classic.

If you've never watched it, it's basically Jason doing what he does again by mindlessly slaughtering young people (again) but this time he's in space. He was tricked into going into cryogenic suspension and is brought back by blah blah blah etc ...

Think 'ALIENS' with Sigourney Weaver but with as ever horny teens but in the year 2300. Add a 'Bishop' who's a kick ass female robot fighting Jason and ... it's great fun.
 
Saw (2004): Saw it again last night and it still has teeth. Love the way the timelines cut backwards and forwards, providing misdirection and red herrings. The existential terror experienced by Adam and Lawrence as they appreciate the nature of their plight. Made worse for Lawrence as his wife and child are also abducted. The intensity of Detective Tapp's obsession is white hot, he is intent on capturing Jigsaw but is he following the wrong suspect? The traps gruesome, gory yet effective. The torture level in this film is perhaps lesser than in the sequels but it's all the stronger for that: the horror is more concentrated. May twists and surprises in the plot. Directed by James Wan, written by Leigh Whannell from a story by Wan and Whannell. 8/10. On Netflix,
 
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