Massacre At Central High (1976)

David; A high school tranfer student makes waves at his new school by slowly killing an opressive gang of bullies. However once they're gone the newly liberated class mates start to fill their shoes revealing their own ugly signs, resulting in David dishing out more punishment. A very odd film that aside from its floors is quite charming. Because of its era it reminds me of films like My Bloody Valentine and The Burning... Packed full of explosions (which in some scenes were alot more than intended resulting in stunt men being knocked out) and a weird little vibe its definatley worth a watch. Even though the sountrack is so poor it kept director Rene Daalder from watching his own film for years.
4/10

Ace Ventura When Nature Calls (1995)

Ramping up the general craziness, the second film with Carrey is the better film of the two. Retiring after an unfortunate Racoon death Ace is approached to come out of retirement with a group of monks and investigate the disapearance of a white sacred bat. Failure to locate the bat will result in two neighbouring African tribes going to war with each other. More goofey humour ensues but with alot more laugh out loud moments than the first film.  Definately worth a watch and genuinely good fun.
6.5/10

Ace Ventura Pet Detective (1994)

The first in Jim Carreys series whereby he invesigates the case of the Miami Dolphins missing mascot. Ridiculous goofy humour, somewhat inapropriate for a 12 certificate, but totally enjoyable none the less.
5/10

Cockneys Vs Zombies (2012)

Another highlight from Frightfest 2012 and starring Good Life's Richard Briers and all round legend Alan Ford amongst many others. This comedy romp in the same style as Shaun Of The Dead, tells the tale of two brothers who pull a bank job to raise money to save an OAP home where their grandad resides. Meanwhile builders uncover a cursed tomb and release a plague of zombies onto London town. Ridiculous in places but with some genuine laugh out loud moments too this is a good light hearted film. Chas and Dave provide an infectious theme song.
6.5/10

Sinister (2012)

Written and directed by Scott Derrickson and from what I'm told a highlight of this years Frightfest. The film tells the tale of a well known crime writer who knowingly moves his family into the house were a family has died and a small girl has dissapeared. There he uncovers some old cine films that detail their deaths and uncover a supernatural force that puts his own family in the firing line. In essence the film has a nice old school creepy feel and has some good jumps and a great soundtrack, including Warp's Boards Of Canada. Some absurd and unbelievable dialogue alongside an overplayed final quater lets it down, loosing its potentially strong individual creepiness. A good effort but could have been better.
6.5/10

A Horrible Way To Die (2011)

Very stylisic and melancolic film about a recovering alcoholic who finds out her ex boyfriend (a notorious serial killer) has escaped from prison and maybe on the hunt for her. Falling for another ex drinker at an AA meeting the pair await the inevitable confrontation as the bodies start to mount up in the killers wake. Directed by Adam Wingard the film is well put together, really atmospheric and well acted. My only critisicism lies in the camera work being too shakey and overly stylised in places and ultimately the plot and storyline. Which i feel was alittle too vague and alittle weak. Could have been so much better, but certainly has an originality about it. Overall better than your average new school thriller/horror.
5/10

Tabloid (2010)

Eroll Morris directs this intrigueing documentry on Joyce McKinney. Who was at the centre of media histeria in the late seventies when it was alledged she kidnapped a mormon missionary and raped him for 3 days in a cottage in Devon. Interviewing Joyce, the film shows her side of this weird story and her life after the media attention. The film also depicts the media battle between paper giants the Mirror and the Daily Express and marks Joyce as potentially one of the first media driven celebrities of our time. Very interesting and entertaining. A definate watch on this one.
8/10