Author Archives: Sam S-P

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About Sam S-P

Writer and film fanatic fond of black comedies, sci-fi, animation and films about dysfunctional families.

Review in Brief: The Ugly Stepsister (2025)

Posted on October 3, 2025 by Sam S-P

A pitch-black, gnarly, body-horror heavy retelling of the Brothers Grimm version of the Cinderella fairytale from Norwegian filmmaker Emilie Blichfeldt. The terminally shy Elvira (a mesmerising Lea Myren) competes with her beautiful new stepsister Agnes (Thea Sofie Loch Næss) and … Continue reading →

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Review in Brief: I’m Still Here (2024)

Posted on October 2, 2025 by Sam S-P

This is such a quietly unsettling portrayal of state cruelty. During Brazil’s military dictatorship, the family of former congressman Rubens Paiva (Selton Mello) are watched, intimidated and interrogated by the regime following the disappearing of Rubens, leaving his wife Eunice … Continue reading →

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Science Fiction Double Feature: The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975) and Shock Treatment (1981) Reviews

Posted on September 25, 2025 by Sam S-P

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Highest 2 Lowest (2025) Review

Posted on September 10, 2025 by Sam S-P

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Double Feature: Weapons and Eenie Meanie (2025) Reviews

Posted on August 28, 2025 by Sam S-P

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MCU After Endgame Ranked

Posted on August 14, 2025 by Sam S-P

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The Fantastic Four: First Steps (2025) Review

Posted on July 28, 2025 by Sam S-P

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Review: Superman (2025)

Posted on July 24, 2025 by Sam S-P

It’s good to have Superman acting like Superman again. On the big screen at least, it’s been a while. Following writer-director James Gunn’s hugely successful  shepherding of the GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY for Marvel and his memorable SUICIDE SQUAD do-over … Continue reading →

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Review in Brief: Final Destination: Bloodlines (2025)

Posted on July 10, 2025 by Sam S-P

Is this the best of the ridiculously consistent Final Destination franchise? Maybe. The sixth instalment, from Zach Zipovsky and Adam B Stein might be slightly over-long, but is certainly the most elaborate of the series. Horrifying visions of a narrowly-averted … Continue reading →

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Jurassic World Rebirth (2025) Review

Posted on July 8, 2025 by Sam S-P

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