Tag Archives: suspense

Deep Red – Film Review

Director: Dario Argento Writers: Dario Argento and Bernardino Zapponi Starring: David Hemmings, Daria Nicolodi, Gabriele Lavia, Macha Méril, and Clara Calamai Rating: ★★★★½ In 1970 Darion Argento launched his directorial career five years earlier with The Animal Trilogy (Bird with … Continue reading

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Hush – Film Review

Director: Mike Flanagan Writer: Mike Flanagan and Kate Siegel Starring: Kate Siegel, John Gallagher Jr., Michael Trucco, Samantha Sloyan, and Emma Graves Rating: ★★★1/2 Hush is a 2016 slasher film directed by Mike Flanagan, who also co-wrote the screen play … Continue reading

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Knocking – An Atmospheric and Tense Thriller – Film Review

Director: Frida Kempff Writer: Emma Broström Starring: Cecilia Milocco, Krister Kern, Albin Grenholm, Ville Virtanen, and Alexander Salzberger Rating: ★★★ After being shown, to generally favourable reviews, at various festivals around the world, Knocking is seeing a UK release on … Continue reading

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Blow-up – Film Review

Director: Michelangelo Antonioni Writers: Michelangelo Antonioni and Tonino Guerra Starring: David Hemmings, Vanessa Redgrave and Sarah Miles Rating: ★★★★  Director and co-writer Michelangelo Antonioni wanted to capture the 1960s London lifestyle with his classic 1966 film Blow-Up. The opening scenes … Continue reading

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The Book Pile – 28/08/2020

Last time I wrote about books, I said that I had my next 3 reads picked out. Like always that changed quickly. I did read, as planned, Rosemary’s Baby by Ira Levin, which I absolutely loved. It is one of … Continue reading

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