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"THE DESERVING" (2024) Is A Misguided Attempt At Playing With Serial Killer Tropes (REVIEW)

Is Koka Singh Arona’s “THE DESERVING” a clever take on the worn-out serial killer genre or is it just another trope-laden mess?

Movies, ReviewsSean O’ConnorSeptember 17, 2024Author: Sean O'Connor, Movies, Reviews, The Deserving, Strike Media, Koka Singh Arona

"VIDEO VISION" Is A Misguided Nostalgia Trip Into The Analog Age (REVIEW)

This obsession with physical media and nostalgia is part of the driving behind “Video Vision” from Writer/Director Michael Turney which premiered recently at FrightFest UK. Is this analog nightmare a nostalgia trip worth taking, or is it a confused mess of good intentions and poor execution?

FrightFest UK 2024: "BROKEN BIRD" Is A Beautifully Odd And Captivating Piece Of Psychological Horror (REVIEW)

Opening up FrighFest UK, which is celebrating its 25th year is “Broken Bird” from Catalyst Studios and actor-turned-director, Joanne Mitchell. Does this tale of loneliness deliver the scares and psychology to compel viewers, or will it leave you feeling cold and alone?