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  • Final Cut (1998)
    Review preview for Final Cut

    Words fail. If shock and disgust is what the directors want, they have it.

    Angus Wolfe Murray · 1 out of 5
    A man's legacy to his friends is a secret tape featuring acts of moral depravity.
  • Love, Honour And Obey (2000)
    Review preview for Love, Honour And Obey

    No one really acts, except Ifans, who can't help being funny, even when he's mad with rage.

    Angus Wolfe Murray · 3 out of 5
    Cockney gangland drama shows business and buddies don't mix.
  • A Nightmare On Elm Street 4: Dream Master (1988)
    Review preview for A Nightmare On Elm Street 4: Dream Master

    While impressively warped dream logic often prevails, tension is completely absent as Freddy exudes none of the menace he used to; the emphasis is now firmly on pun-tastic entertainment.

    James Gracey · 3 out of 5
    A young woman with surprising powers takes on the dream killer.
  • Sleeper (1973)
    Review preview for Sleeper

    Flippant, clever and packed full of intelligence.

    James Benefield · 4 out of 5
    After going into hospital for minor surgery, a health store owner awakens in a strange future world.

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