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.
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SOLOMON KANE (2009)
Certification15 Our Rating
Solomon Kane is a cursed man, a ruthless killer in search of redemption after he comprehends the hellish consequence of his actions. However, having escaped death once, a life of praying humbly in the confines of a monastery is not going to be sufficient to save his soul and a pacifist vow is non-sustainable when the Devil establishes a murderous coven in his vicinity.
With its roots in Dennis Wheatley's occult tradition this swashbuckling high budget British film attempts, with some succ
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TRUE BLOOD SEASON 1 DISC 1 (2008)
Certification18 Our Rating
HBO's most watched series since 'The Sopranos' is set in deepest Louisiana, where cute waitress Sookie's ability to read people's minds puts her off any potential men... that is until vampire William arrives on the scene.
Many vampires, though much maligned by rednecks, Christians - God Hates Fangs - and other non-liberals have 'come out of the coffin' and entered mainstream society. A number of civil rights organisations champion 'vampire rights' and a huge parallel exists between vampi
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TRUE BLOOD SEASON 2 DISC 1 (2009)
Certification18 Our Rating
Episode 1; Nothing But Blood; a mutilated body is found in Inspector Bellefleur's car, Jessica's living in Bill's house, Tara's getting on with Eggs, Jason's found God and Lafayette's chained up.
Episode 2; Keep This Party Going; Jessica visits her family, Maryann visits Merlotte's, where everyone starts dancing, and Lafayette fails in an escape bid.
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