Abertoir — A–Z of films

An entertaining, intelligent film about how our choices influence our lives.

As a first feature, it may not be totally surprising or very subtle, but it does have some impact, particularly visually.

The inventiveness of the crew and Lucio Fulci's singular vision raise it well above most genre work of the period and make it well worth checking out.

Anchored by a sincerely anguished turn from talented young Welsh star Aneurin Barnard.

I was crying with laughter 20 minutes into the film and would not stop until the credits rolled

The House By The Cemetery will, as would be expected, offer viewers a shocking and gut-churning expose of Fulci’s directorial penchant for gore.

It may sound like a spurious stream-of-consciousness from someone who’s taken too many drugs in their life, but it’s not.

M-29 needs sharp dialogue and strong performances to justify its expositionary premise, but doesn't quite achieve either.

Quatermass And The Pit is a tale filled with creeping fear.

Resolution is an excellent amalgamation of horror traits that also stands on its own two feet.

Possibly the best musical ever written.

A masterpiece of horror cinema, it features a bleak atmosphere, striking visuals, frenzied performances, and an utterly unshakable, creeping sense of dread.

If Malick's lands were bad, then Wheatley's are sad, as small injustices, petty jealousies and perceived slights lead to cold blooded murder and childish revenge.