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The Cassandra Crossing (1976)
The Viral runaway train. A typical 1970s master of disaster film.
Now I had reservations about this film on reading its premise but thought I had to give it a try with a decent ensemble cast not to be sniffed at.
The film basically is set on a trans-European train from Geneva to Stockholm which becomes the centre of a virus and quarantine situation with the added complications of being diverted onto a disused line that crosses a rusty old bridge, The Cassandra Crossing also putting the lives of a 1000 or so passengers at risk alongside the deadly virus.
Features many tropes of 'disaster' films that were all the rage in the 1970s but has aged badly. All to evident with appalling special effects that would look poor in a Thunderbirds episode! For a viewer who prides himself on disliking CGI special effects how could they have improved this film. One has to give allowances for the mid-seventies production period though.
Only the wonderful cast including Burt Lancaster, Richard Harris, Ava Gardner, Sophia Loren, Martin Sheen.....oh and regular in these films O. J. Simpson (The Towering Inferno (1974)) keep you engrossed.
Harris plays a doctor onboard the train. As with other films I have seen him in from the period he seems to morph into an Action Man shooting sub-machine guns in some scenes like a military expert!
The virus plot has more of an importance now I suppose with the global spread of the COVID virus one suspects from a laboratory like in this film.
The film critic fraternity apparently gave this film a rough ride on its release. Not as rough as ride as the train journey. I didn't think it was bad. Aged, most certainly but a decent watch.
The Heroes of Telemark (1965)
Where Norwegians Dare
What can I say about this film. It has some interesting points about World War II Nazi Atomic Bomb ambitions so is historically of interest but it failed to reach the highs of other War genre films of the period.
There is a decent cast, some great location cinematography and suspenseful action scenes don't get me wrong. I couldn't get endeared with the story as with other War films of the era.
Kirk Douglas and Richard Harris put in decent performances in my opinion despite being perhaps miscast as Norweigan resistance fighters? Douglas especially as an Oslo University academic who joins the resistance movement and overnight seems to transform into Action Man.
Part of me does feel like many others it seems which I usually try to avoid. The film has a relevant, decent, important story to tell but it seems bland compared to the likes of Where Eagles Dare (1968).
Orca (1977)
Cheap Jaws rip off with a psycho babble story curve
I was attracted to this film not for its history. I had never heard of it or seen it before. However on having a brief look at the films trailer I thought this could be a Jaws (1975) like film worth exploring, especially as it also starred Richard Harris.
Well it is a cheap Jaws rip off with many scenes reminiscent of said film but less suspenseful. I laughed at some scenes which I don't think was the intention of the film makers!
Take for example the main character, a dumb Irish American fisherman played by Richard Harris. He is also led astray by the Charlotte Rampling character, some marine biologist/whale expert who adds a psychological angle to the storyline.
I don't know how successful this film was upon release in 1977 but I wouldn't bother wasting your time despite the odd 'action' scene intermingled in the psychological demons of the characters.
Cromwell (1970)
Entertaining yes, historically accurate? Who Cares!
I am going to get it off my chest from the beginning, Cromwell (1970) is a historical biopic of Oliver Cromwell in 17th century England. If you want a historically 100% accurate lesson on Cromwell then look elsewhere, if you want the basics, entertainment and some great technical film examples then watch this film!
The dates might be slightly wrong but the central gist of the English Civil War and monarch vs Parliament is shown in all its glory. The monarch, Charles I (Alec Guiness) and the puritan, parliamentarian (Richard Harris) make up just two members of a delightful ensemble British cast.
The film for someone who is pretty historically poor (and I'm English!) is a triumph in my view. Not just for its depiction of historically important events but the technical aspects of the film. In that I mean an excellent music score by Frank Cordell. Gorgeous production design, gruesome battle scenes that really are well paced as well and have excellent props, costume and make-up.
As far as the cast go Alec Guiness as Charles I has to be the star performer. His depiction of the King is excellent from little intracacies such as his slight Scottish accent and a stammering speech impediment.
Despite the near two and a half hour running time you don't really notice it because of excellent pacing and an interesting script.
Carrie (1976)
A horror film with so many facets on analysis that even horror-lite viewers should watch
Now I have watched this film several times over the years but have criminally never documented my thoughts about the film until now so here goes!
The film is based on the story of a character called Carrie White (Sissy Spacek) a high school student in the U. S. who is an 'outsider' in her class at school and suffers bullying because of it. I say outsider in that she appears downtrodden and exhibits some strange behaviours that go against the grain of her peers.
You see Carrie has a strange upbringing. She lives alone with her mother in a disshevelled old wooden house in need of some major repairs. Her mother is a character called Margaret White (Piper Laurie) who is very much a religious zealot. The type who go round spreading their views on other people and regard any form of what you would class as normal behaviour as some sort of sin.
Due to this Carrie stands out at school and is cruelly bullied as kids often do to outsiders. If anything the film shows the cruelty and dangers of bullying. However Carrie is slightly different to the normal bullied child in that she does have telekinetic powers - linked to her mother's strict religious upbringing?
All seems to be improving for Carrie as she is invited to the end of term school prom by 'catch' Tommy Ross. However what are his real motives? Even the teacher questions them rather cruelly disrespecting Carrie like one of her pupil bullies inadvertantely perhaps?
I was impressed by the mainly young cast including the likes of Spacek as the title character and a young John Travolta in his first major film role. Spacek appears to have taken her role seriously as do other members of the cast with some quite disturbing scenes for them as actors and the viewer.
Like most horror films this film does have it's fair share of blood and harrowing scenes that are hard to watch for even the more experienced horror genre aficionado. There are scenes that I have to question such as a schoolteacher literally punching and slapping one of their students. (Miss. Buckley). Surely that isn't allowed in a civilised society, even in 1976 when the film was released?
Directing duties fall to Brian De Palma who does provide the viewer with some similarities with the great auteur Alfred Hitchcock. Whether it be camera angles used, the use of split screen to show two camera angles at the same time or the repeated use of chords influenced by American composer Bernard Herrmann for Psycho (1960).
There are so many reason to revisit/view this film. Even author of the original book form, Stephen King approved of it for a start which is a good endorsement. However it has other themes. Bullying dangers, religious extreme behaviour dangers, and to watch how directer De Palma is seemingly influenced by Hitchcock. It's only 98 minutes or so in running time so isn't a great drain on time.
In the Land of Saints & Sinners (2023)
Liam Neeson avoids the clichés in this riveting Irish thriller
Liam Neeson films from 2010 or so tend to be quite moribund affairs of an ageing action 'star' who doesn't quite fit the action hero parts? However in this 2023 picture he is on his own patch as such and delivers an interesting character driven storyline amongst the backdrop of feuding 1970s Ireland.
The film is also aided by a strong supporting Irish cast, young and old, male and female that help drive the intrigue and suspense of terrorism and death.
Look out for some stunning scenery that rivals several other Irish based films over the years. Also some customary Irish comforts including the village public house dripping in the best Irish stout.
The film acts as a reminder of just how violent the troubles were during the seventies including bombing, killings in deserted countryside and the like.
I mentioned the cast, they really do elevate this film from the average action film. I've read similarities made between this film and elements of Western stories. On reflection, yes I can see some of this. It is definitely worthwhile viewing.
Champion (1949)
A boxing film that fails at the final bell.
Watching any kind of film, from any genre and era is a form of escapism to me but on watching Champion (1949) I didn't get such a feeling even with it starring Kirk Douglas.
Douglas plays a poverty row drifter, Midge Kelly, who we see at the beginning of the film hitchhiking with his brother Connie (Arthur Kennedy). He will do any odd job for cash so jumps at the chance of earning 35$ in a four round boxing match.
We see Midge rise to become a Champion boxer at his weight much like a 1976 Rocky Balboa did in Rocky (1976). However the boxing fraternity in Champion's era is a lot more gritty, seedier and violent than that film.
You get the obligatory training montage 1949 style culminating in a big fight at the end of the film but you see Midge getting badly hurt. I will give this film some praise. The make up department makes Midge look seriously hurt.
The film ends quite abruptly. I won't spoil the ending. However I wouldn't be disappointed not seeing this. For a fan of Kirk Douglas films that is painful to say. His filmography is full of other classics.
The Hitcher (1986)
A road movie from the 1980s that is anything but unoriginal...however then again!
I thoroughly enjoyed viewing this 1986 film for the first time, particularly in a 4K print that does the cinematography of the vast U. S. highways a great service.
Now on viewing the first twenty minutes or so you could be thinking of other movies such as Duel (1971), Steven Spielbergs directorial debut about a psychopath who spends the entire movie trying to kill a middle aged businessman. The sweeping cinematography aforementioned of deserted highways with the occasional gas station/motel/cafe etc.
However the psychopathic character in this film, John Ryder (Rutger Hauer) spends this film occupied with a younger protagonist that strikes up memories of the Halloween franchise (1978) with a seemingly indestructible Michael Myers forever hunting down Laurie Strode.
The film doesn't have big name leads. Hauer is probably the most experienced cast member and what a great job he does as the psychopathic protagonist.
A film that has probably not had the plaudits it deserves especially off some of the most well known film critics but certainly has built up a cult following. It has been remade in 2007 in what I would rate as an abomination to this.
Lonely Are the Brave (1962)
Not what I expected from a Western but still fantastic
I have a thought that Western movies only cover a thirty year period or so in American history (1865-1895) so was a little bit bemused seeing this film classified as a Western when set in the era the film was produced in 1962!
However on watching the central character John W. "Jack" Burns (Kirk Douglas) all becomes clear. He is a character from the traditional Western era who hasn't moved with the times it appears hence he is still ambling round on his horse Whiskey among busy highways, aeroplanes flying above and modern (by 1962 standards anyway) houses with cookers etc.
The story is simple enough just like the life Jack leads. He visits an old friend Paul. However he is incarcerated for two years in a penitentiary leaving his wife Jerry alone. The crime, helping illegal immigrants.
Anyway in a nutshell Jack gets sent to prison alongside Paul for fighting and assaulting a police officer. He soon makes an impression at the prison revealing to Paul an escape method which after deliberation Paul refuses. The escape is made by hack sawing the bars of his cell. Now how did Jack smuggle the saws inside?
Anyway Jack escapes and the remainder of the film is like a cat and mouse scenario as Jack is chased by the local Sheriff (Walter Matthau) through mountains to escape to freedom in Mexico.
The hunt involves a helicopter and several officers alongside the evil prison warden (a young George Kennedy). Things take a turn for the worse towards the end as Jack attempts to cross a busy highway on horseback during a rainstorm at night.
Douglas is excellent as drifter Jack and the story is a clever twist on the traditional Western scenario. Definitely a classic movie unearthed that I have never watched before. I later learned that this film was the favourite of Kirk Douglas from his long career.
Last Train from Gun Hill (1959)
They don't make em like this anymore, but they did back then!
The Western genre reached a zenith during the 1950's I would say and I still come across films I have never heard of that surprise me with their star cast performances as well as the technical ability behind the camera.
Last Train from Gun Hill falls into the category. I am amazed i have never heard or seen it before despite its stars and director. I mean it stars Kirk Douglas as a U. S. Marshal out to avenge the sordid death of his wife by the son of his former friend.
The film explores the avenue of family ties as the father of the son who is the murderer protects him from Marshal Morgan. Giving the Marshal notice that he only has time until the last train from the town (Gun Hill) leaves for him to conclude his business of bringing the rapist and murderers to justice.
Gun Hill is a town under the iron fist of Craig Belden (Anthony Quinn). Indeed Quinn delivers just as good a performance as Douglas portraying the father of the murderer, trying to defend his son despite the evil act he has committed.
Look out for a fantastic music score from Dimitri Tiomkin as well as top notch direction from acclaimed director Anthony Sturges of The Magnificent Seven (1960) and The Great Escape (1963) fame. However the leads make this an above par Western despite it featuring so many tropes common to the genre. The town, the powerful landowner, a suspicious townsfolk, the rail road itself and themes of murder, orphans, racial undertones regarding the murdered woman and the time limit which reminded me of High Noon (1952).
I can't praise this Western enough and I strongly urge people to check it out. It really is a top-notch Western that is not lauded enough.
Sea Wife (1957)
Soggy biscuit springs to mind in British romantic yarn
The story is pretty straightforward. A ship is sunk by a Japanese torpedo fired from a submarine leading to a lifeboat scenario like the Titanic.
Richard Burton stars as a British seaman in Burma called 'Biscuit' who escapes the ship on a rubber dinghy. All the regular lifeboats are full.
Alongside Biscuit in the dinghy is a young Joan Collins as a mysterious woman, a bigoted old man called Bulldog and a fourth passenger a black man, affectionately called number 4.
After navigating the usual lifeboat tropes of drinking water rationing, sharks and lookout they eventually find a desert island for temporary sanctuary whilst they think of their next move.
It is during these scenes that the Biscuit character falls in love with Collins given the name of Sea Wife. She refuses to reveal her real name.
The stranded four build a life raft to explore further afield. Here the bigot Bulldog reveals his true intentions knocking out Biscuit in the process so he has amnesia about a ship based rescue.
Now rewind to the beginning of the film. Personal adverts placed in national newspapers by Biscuit real name Michael Cannon in the search for the mysterious Sea Wife become clear.
The film has a twist at the end as the real identity of Sea Wife is shown!
A very low budget, by the numbers British romance that is one, if not the lowest ranked film of Burton I have watched.
My Cousin Rachel (1952)
Burton propelled onto the world cinema stage with a bit of help from a du Maurier story
Daphne du Maurier novels seem to always make good film adaptations as Alfred Hitchcock found out to great effect with Rebecca (1940). Again this story is set in the English hotbed of Cornwall and introduces worldwide audiences to Richard Burton as an acting force.
Just like Rebecca this story is sort of a Gothic romantic drama set in a Cornish aristocratic household that allows Burton to shine as a spoilt brat character who has suspicions about an Italian lady (his cousin Rachel) but eventually falls in love with her.
Unlike Rebecca perhaps this film has been forgotten but I found it just as interesting a story and worthy of any delve into the Richard Burton filmography.
There are some good scenes as Burton confronts Rachel over the suspicious death of his beloved Uncle Ambrose who is his legal guardian since he was an orphan child.
Horror Hospital (1973)
Typical 1970s British horror, so bad in parts it's quite enjoyable!
I envisaged Horror Hospital being sort of a Carry On Doctor cum horror film but it wasn't any sort of attack on the UK health system. In fact it is set primarily at a private health farm facility in the English countryside that isn't my idea of a hospital at all.
The film stars perennial young English actor of the period, Robin Askwith (better known for the Confessions series) and Hammer horror veteran Michael Gough as Dr. Storm (now that tells you straight away he isn't quite right!)
Askwith avoids to much nude antics that are a staple of his filmography and delivers a good performance featuring fight scenes and adult dialogue in the form of the odd swear word.
Now read most descriptions of the film they avoid the Pavlov's Dogs angle. Dr. Storm is a Finnish doctor who earlier in his career worked under the famous physiologist Ivan Pavlov who developed the theory of Pavlovian conditioning that Storm uses in his surgical interventions on his young health farm patients turning them into zombies.
Indeed Storm and his female assistant Hamburg brothel madam Olga and reminded me more of James Bond film characters (Dr. No, and Irma Bunt) not just with their accents but Storm especially has odd metallic like hands.
Some scenes of the film especially towards the end as the young characters (Askwith as Jason, his female friend Judy and accomplice Abraham escape from the farm and fight off Storm and his guards dressed complete with motorbike helmets descends into chaos that is so poor it is quite good! Hence I've awarded this film a 6 rating, well above the average for these types of exploitation horror films.
Equus (1977)
Finally found this film! Richard Burton great.
Now my story of this film...I'm not going to bore you!
Anyway this film is a great example of Richard Burton 1970s cinema, and he was nominated for an Oscar for his role.
What role I hear you all ask? A psychiatrist in a children's ward dealing with psychologically troubled kids
The patient this time has a weird fascination with equus (latin for horse) and I mean weird.
I like how Burton talks into the camera to show his demons that kind of match the troubled teenager in a way.
I've visited the filmography of Burton over the past few weeks and this is up their with his 1960s peak in my opinion.
In the U. K. I couldn't find a stream and had to search for an old DVD with a somewhat strange aspect ratio?
I was a little bit surprised by the DVD I received in terms of it's classification. There is a few nude scenes from Peter Firth and Jenny Agutter.
The Flesh and Blood Show (1972)
Confessions of a low budget 'slasher horror'
I have been a fan of director/producer Pete Walker's 1970's horror films in the past. I never knew he had a filmography of what shall I call them 'sexploitation' films earlier in his filmmaking career.
Now this 1972 UK film has elements of sexploitation in a slasher horror film as several members of an acting group are murdered at a disused theatre at the end of an old pier in a seaside town in England, out of season to add to the ambience of proceedings!
Now my review title is a play on the Confessions films which were hugely successful in the 1970s starring Robin Askwith who is incidentally in this film as well as one of the young actors. Askwith plays a typical Timothy Lea type character from the Confessions franchise and points to the 'sexploitation' scenes in this film, which is a shame in my opinion. It puts the UK film industry of the period in a bad light. Mixed in with the gore of a slasher horror are scenes of the characters in semi-naked scenes.
Atmospheric and a mediocre early Pete Walker horror. I have found his later 1970's films better if I am honest. This film is very low budget. Scream (1996) it isn't!
Nineteen Eighty-Four (1984)
2+2 = I'm awarding this film 6!
I went into watching this film totally 'blind' to its source novel by George Orwell, Nineteen Eighty Four published in 1946.
The film is a total brain drain in this respect and it was only after viewing the film and watching some explanation between novel and film on YouTube videos.
John Hurt and Richard Burton give electrifying performances that kept me tuned into an initial hard watch. Hurt's character questions the Big Brother status quo and Heaven forbid has a romantic tryst on the way. Burton plays a Government official.
Indeed it's Richard Burton's final film before his death in 1984 (reality). Also I learned where the inspiration for UK television shows Big Brother and Room 101 came from.
It's a far cry from his performances in some thirteen other Burton films I have watched thus far.
I am a prole I would say. This film is heavy going and I recommend reading the source book.
Battle of Britain (1969)
Battle to keep me enthused at times.
I wasn't overly impressed with Battle of Britain like some other reviewers. I found it at times slow, similar but not as good to other films of the genre such as The longest Day (1962), even having the same German cast member Curt Jurgens and generally only of interest for the ensemble, mainly British cast.
I am not an aviation expert so only judged the film on its semi-historical story line and sense of British pride and patriotism at times. I was impressed with the use of the $10 million or so production budget at 1968/9 prices which does appear to have put every cent on screen. The action sequences are good for the period.
I was also impressed that the production acknowledged the contribution of other allied countries pilots be it the Polish pilots scenes and the statistics in the end credits showing casualties by country.
On reflection maybe I am being harsh but I have to award some films a 6 on here.
Anne of the Thousand Days (1969)
I'm Henry VIII I am, Henry VIII I am, I am....
Excellent retelling of the Tudor reign of England, specifically King Henry VIII and his split from the Catholic Church in order to remarry.
I am sure historians will point out any minor inaccuracies but this is a good film giving an interesting look back at the period.
The late Richard Burton is quickly becoming one of my favourite actors for his breadth of acting work. Here he plays Henry VIII. The first thought I had was he didn't have the portly demeanour of the King but the filmmakers get round that with costumes that are bulky and make him look more portly!
The supporting cast around Burton are excellent and make this film more interesting than a similar historical film of the 1960s A Man For All Seasons (1966). Controversial perhaps but that is my opinion.
The set designs, costume add to the quality of the film. Definitely worth a watch.
The Wild Geese (1978)
By the numbers but with a great ensemble cast who cares!
The cast is the winner in this film. So often films with ensemble casts are let downs but this is not the case here. If anything the cast's film history (and future) gravitas and off screen antics are winners for me. Stars of the likes of the late Sir. Roger Moore, Richard Burton and Richard Harris are gold medal category in my movie tastes.
The film's screenplay is pretty weak as are the action sequences among a group of aging stars to warrant such a long running time. The film spends a long time with group leader Allen Faulkner (Richard Burton) assembling a mercenary group in London among his old army colleagues. However there are some interesting/black comedy scenes such as Roger Moore's character Shawn Flynn killing a drug dealer by making him eat a mouthful of cocaine. Moore in 1978 is at the height of his James Bond powers somewhat and he looks pretty youthful (even at fifty) among his fellow cast members and adds some comedy chomping on cigars throughout the film!
Now the production is British and has an ensemble crew from the James Bond franchise. It shows in many scenes. It could be picked straight from a Bond film of the period. The time period is at the height of South African apartheid and this subject is brought up briefly in the film in the interactions of two characters played by Hardy Krüger and Winston Ntshona as the President.
A film I have avoided watching for many years but through my trawl of the Richard Burton filmography I finally watched, and I am glad I did.
Absolution (1978)
Forgive me Father for I have sinned. Going on some reactions that's putting it mildly!
A film that has left an indelible mark on me in the two weeks I have mulled over a review!
Why? I disagree with so many other reviewers in their assessments in a way much more than the hundreds of other films I have reviewed.
The good. I like Richard Burton's performance as Father Goddard. The strict Catholic house master at a Roman Catholic boarding school who runs his house with an iron fist or the equivalent in religious terms!
Okay Burton is towards the end of his career but his sheer presence and masterful verbal diction are perfect for the role. He is not over the top in any way. He is psychologically bullied by a rebellious pupil in cahoots with another pupil better known for his role in Kes (1969) played by Dai/David Bradley who is an older version of his Casper role in the aforementioned Kes!
The title of the film, Absolution comes from the seal of Absolution that a Catholic Priest must honour from private Confessions. That lesson given by Father Goddard will come back to haunt him.
Hexen bis aufs Blut gequält (1970)
Tame of the devil still has some shock value.
A film I had to watch purely from it's reputation as a 'video nasty' categorised film with scenes of blood, gore and violence?
It's actually pretty tame in the modern era when compared to some films in recent years, I think of some of the scenes of torture of supposed witches that reminded me more of the Saw and Hostel franchises.
The story however packaged controversially in the film in terms of torture, death and violence concerns potential witch hunting in medieval Austria. In terms of Austria some of the climes reminded me more of The Sound Of Music (1965) and Where Eagles Dare (1968) although some scenes are as far from those films as possible.
The witch hunting theme is mixed with the Church and has a story slant more akin to Dan Brown's Da Vinci Code. Prolific German actor Udo Kier plays a young apprentice who has doubts about the witch hunting criminal justice system before him.
A film that had never crossed my mainstream tastes and unlikely to be televised regularly?
The Longest Day (1962)
What a day. Allies did the world proud.
I've probably never felt as much national pride from watching a Second World War film as this one and I've watched loads of films from the genre. It probably was aided by watching this film around the time of the annual D Day commemoration.
The film has probably the biggest cast of stars you will see in any film before or since, albeit some only have small cameo roles.
The black and white photography was a little disappointing although I'm sure there is a computer colourised version out there somewhere?
I liked the perspective of both sides shown. Even famous German actors having roles and speaking in their native language adding more realism to proceedings.
The Ten Commandments (1956)
Thou shall stay awake for this epic
I like epic length films. I think straight away about the David Lean films and the Sam Bronston films of the 1960s. Sadly this film failed to hit those highs for me.
I'm not a religious person and thus my knowledge of this Biblical story of Moses was a bit sketchy before watching.
The film does have some positives. It's gloriously shot using the VistaVision process. Made in 1956 the special effects are good for when the film was produced. More optical and matte backgrounds in nature, obviously no CGI in sight which is always a positive for me. The Red Sea effects scene looks spectacular today on watching.
The cast put in an energetic performance be it lead Charlton Heston as Moses to co-stars Yul Brynner and Edward G. Robinson and Anne Baxter.
The music score by Elmer Bernstein is typically rousing.
It is a film I am glad I have finally ticked off. In one sitting as well. Although with its running time you need 4 hours free!
Sissy (2022)
Childhood bullying memories evolve into a modern day slasher
This film uses the horror/slasher genre to bring back to a young person's life the horror's of childhood bullying torment on their psyche that has never left them.
Sissy (Cecilia) played by Aisha Dee is a twenty something social media influencer with thousands of subscribers to her videos on psychotherapy that harbour her own demons from her childhood days as the victim of a bully.
One day she by chance meets up with a memory from the past, in the flesh. Her best friend when she was 12, Emma (Hannah Barlow). They were best friends shooting home cinema footage and burying time capsules etc. To capture the moment. However over the years they have lost contact and Emma has a new circle of friends it seems. Including the bully that Sissy lashed out at school.
Emma invites Sissy (Cecilia) to a hen party she is hosting which brings back some horrific mental scars that Sissy has never really deleted, only partly eased with her social media popularity.
One of Emma's friends at the party includes the chief protaganist of Sissy's bullying nightmare and it all seems to be starting again. Sissy again lashes out with horrific results and that's where the film morphs into a slasher horror with moments of black comedy thrown in. I actually sympathize with Sissy as she tries to cover up her tracks only making things worse in the process!
The backstory of Sissy, her social media popularity and the Australian background to the story all add fuel to the fire of this horror and make it all the more watchable in the process. It's a like and subscribe from me!
Bloody Hell (2020)
If you think this is set in Australia, think again!
I like my Australian cinema, so looked forward to this Australian production. I was expecting your usual outback set screenplay. Wrong! It may have Australian financing and be filmed in Australian studios but the film is set in sunny Finland!
Anyway this film has plenty of horror tropes but with a black comedy element that I found good. The subject of comedy cannibalism is brought to the fore here (you couldn't make it up) with a strange Finnish family at the centre of the action and an American ex-serviceman cum hero/prisoner in the middle of it all.
I say hero/prisoner you need to watch the first few minutes and it all becomes abundantly clear. Recommended by me.