An inquisitive antiques dealer becomes obsessed with an amulet which he finds that holds the key to eternal life, the Cronos device. As he turns younger a ruthless millionaire comes looking for the elixir, but both find that there are higher authorities to answer to in the bloody climax. An original and intriguing variation on the vampire myth. find out more...

A father is haunted by the death of his young child. Omens point to disaster and hallucinations predict the future as this wonderful atmospheric film moves to its disturbing climax. Shot in the beautiful city of Venice and based on the book by Daphne du Maurier.

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Kobayashi's remarkable 'ghost' stories are a beautiful amalgam of traditional Japanese art and subtle direction. The four stories are adaptations of 18th century ghost stories by Lafcadio Hearn and are eerily compelling. Their dramatic impact is all due to subtle visual nuances. Excellent. find out more...

Guillermo Del Toro's blockbusting tale of a young girl struggling to make sense of the violent world around her was a big 2006 arthouse hit. Continuing his exploration of the impact of the Spanish Civil War on his generation (it was also the backdrop for his excellent ghost story, The Devil's Backbone) Del Toro's fantasy mixes strong horror with fairytale-style aesthetics to great effect, making Ofelia's escape into an imaginary realm a poignant response to the cruel realities of her existence. find out more...

Sir Henry's disgusting ancestral home has spawned an industry; a Radio 4 sketch, Peel-show episodes, Bonzo track, complete album, stage readings, his motto is 'Omnes Blotto', his home is Knebworth, outside a dusty heap of rotten food and excrement and empty bottles within. A superb spoof, with Howard as the sad figure of Sir Henry showing the camera crew around his dilapidated and decrepit stately home. Based on Viv 'Doodah Dog Band' Stanshall's poem/song and beautifull filmed in monochrome, it' find out more...

Bergman's fascinating and acclaimed allegorical search for a meaning for human existance. A disillusioned soldier returns from the Crusades to find plague ravaging Europe. Death arrives in person to take his soul, but by beating him at chess he earns a reprieve. Repressive, dark, medieval and superb! find out more...

The story is of two angels in modern day Berlin silently watching mortals going about their lives. When one falls in love and wants to become human the tension between flawless divinity and the allure of material life surfaces. A masterpiece. find out more...