Sadako-Toyboy

George Clooney may be the the ultimate hearthrob, sexiest man since sliced bread, etcetc but he simply doesn't cut it as a macho action hero. He just doesn't look right with a gun in his hands, wearing an ill-fitting army uniform and shouting orders at soldiers in a practiced "manly" voice. At last, us guys who have no luck with women can have a good laugh at his expense. You're playing with the big boys now Clooney, leave the rough stuff to Mel and Bruce!

P.S. Can you tell I'm bitter?

I've seen some real hardcore horror films in my lifetime, but this one really takes the cake. I thought I'd never get affected by a movie in this way again, but when this one was over I was just shellshocked. This is the kind of bleak and unrelenting stuff that could only come from England- Hollywood wouldn't touch this material in a million years... You simply MUST see this, unless you are of a nervous or queasy disposition (in which case, I recommend to stay well away). Also, be warned that finding this film will not be easy, since I understand that it is very rare indeed. So if you see it, snap it up!

Outstanding and seemingly ignored horror film, based on a Lovecraft story. The creepy, intense POV shots (with accompanying weird background noises) predate Black Christmas by some five years. Also, "Shuttered Room" was almost certainly a big influence on "Straw Dogs"- a bizarre link to draw I know, but trust me, it is there. Although the film does have flaws (such as Reed's dodgy US accent, and the unintentionally hilarious karate-chopping husband), the compelling direction more than compensates. A real quality genre film.