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  • Accident (1967)
    Review preview for Accident

    The brittle, feigned civility prompts dialogue the equal of any Pinter ever wrote.

    Jeff Robson · 3.5 out of 5
    A happily-married academic develops an obsession with one of his students.
  • The Criminal (1960)
    Review preview for The Criminal

    Even though the physical violence is kept to a minimum, Losey uses the sound of a riot to help feed the mounting oppression, mirroring the psychological turmoil within Bannion himself.

    Amber Wilkinson · 3.5 out of 5
    A freshly released convict aims for a fresh heist.
  • Hell Drivers (1957)
    Review preview for Hell Drivers

    Hell Drivers is a gem.

    Andrew Robertson · 4.5 out of 5
    An ex-con trucker tries to expose his boss's rackets.
  • A Hill In Korea (1956)
    Review preview for A Hill In Korea

    The problem with this film is that for all its big name cast, relatively strong script and commanding performances, it lacks individuality and a distinctive identity.

    Adam Micklethwaite · 2.5 out of 5
    A patrol gets lost behind enemy lines during the Korean War.
  • Lizard In A Woman's Skin (1971)
    Review preview for Lizard In A Woman's Skin

    A provocative and visually arresting giallo, with an eerily sensual atmosphere bubbling with sexual deviancy and decadence.

    James Gracey · 4 out of 5
    A rich socialite is accused of the violent sexual murder of her nymphomaniac neighbour, but has she been framed by her scheming husband?
  • Richard III (1955)
    Review preview for Richard III

    Olivier's performance is immensely intelligent, fiercely energetic, unnervingly funny and deeply disturbing

    Angus Wolfe Murray · 5 out of 5
    Shakespeare's 15th century horror comic.
  • Zulu (1964)
    Review preview for Zulu

    Parts of this film are so well handled that it's difficult to find any flaw in them at all.

    Jennie Kermode · 4 out of 5
    A small group of British soldiers strives to defend an isolated settlement against the full might of the Zulu army.

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