The Lure is a 2015 Polish horror musical directed by Agnieszka Smoczyńska and written by Robert Bolesto. The film is a reworking of Hans Christian Andersen’s classic tale The Little Mermaid, with inspiration drawn from Smoczyńska’s experiences. The Lure currently holds a 6.3 on IMDb, and an 86% on the tomatometer. The film was fairly … More Repulsive Reviews: The Lure (2015)
Mockingbird is a 2014 found footage style horror film written and directed by Bryan Bertino (better known for The Strangers). The film currently holds a 4.1 on IMDb and a 21% on the tomatometer, scores that are both well deserved. Mockingbird builds you up, lets you think you’ve discovered a gem, something so rare in … More Repulsive Reviews: Mockingbird (2014)
Nekromantik is a 1987 German exploitation film directed by the notorious Jörg Buttgereit. The film has gained quite the reputation, being controversial for obvious reasons. With a 5.2 stars out of ten stars on IMDb, and a disappointingly low 50% on the tomatometer, it’s clear that not everyone is nearly as crazy about this film as … More Repulsive Reviews: Nekromantik (1987)
With the new blu-ray release of the Street Trash from 88 Films coming out, I thought I’d revisit the gooey gem, and boy am I glad I did. Street Trash is James M. Muro’s directorial debut, and the film is written by Roy Frumkes. I think it’s safe to say Muro’s career has gone downhill … More Repulsive Reviews- Street Trash (1987)
Raw (or Grave) is French director Julia Ducournau’s first feature-length film; it currently holds a 7.0 on IMDb, and a 90% on the tomatometer. The film won the FIPRESCI prize at the 2016 Cannes Film Festival and reportedly caused audience members to pass out and vomit during the TIFF Midnight Madness screening due to it’s … More Repulsive Reviews: Raw (2016)
Nothing Bad Can Happen (originally titled Tore Dances) is German director Katrin Gebbe’s first feature length film. The film received mixed reviews after its screening at the 2013 Cannes Film Festival, and currently holds a 7.0/10 on IMDb and a 71% on the tomatometer, deservedly so. Reminiscent of Martyrs? Really? Nothing Bad Can Happen follows … More Repulsive Reviews: Nothing Bad Can Happen (2013)
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