Dundead — A–Z of films

Although the film is nowhere near as terrifying as it's made out to be, its shunning of shock tactics in favour of distant sound effects and creepy environments creates a psychological terror which is far more disturbing.

Kubrick's canvas is best enjoyed large, right at the front.

Whilst this may superficially seem like just another horror film about possession or a zombie, it has a lot more going on both narratively and thematically.

Cronenberg has created a dazzling star in the futuristic psycho-thriller firmament.

By avoiding serial cliches, director Joe Berlinger touches on a different level of revelation.

The production design here is exquisitely detailed and complemented by careful lighting choice that generally keep things realistic but sometimes throw in a hint of giallo.

This isn't the kind of film that's destined to win mainstream awards but Paradis' performance deserves to be remembered.

The more science fiction you have watched (or read), the more chills you will feel running down your spine as the carefully structured story plays out.

You can turn it upside down, inside out and back-to-front and you might be able to work most of it out, but there will always be one thing that doesn't fit.

This is an extraordinary film, not least because it is Japanese and yet feels universal.

Heavily invested in style, not always so strong on substance.

You don't have to look far for allegory in Panek's film.