[Daemonia]

Shuttle (2009) - Two girls, who are friends, arrive home from abroad. It's late at night and decide to take the Shuttle bus to downtown. Only problem is, the bus driver is actually setting up to kidnap the girls - for reasons that soon become clear. The main problem with the film is that it lacks any real tension or drama and just sort of chugs along until it runs out of steam (or the filmmakers ran out of money). A good idea, but in the hands of a more capable director and a bigger budget, this could really have been something special. As it stands, it's worth a look, but nothing outstanding.

Creepshow (1982) - Decided to give the Blu-ray of this spin, as I'm a huge fan of the film. 5 stories linked by a comic book which feature zombies, a creature in a crate, bugs, meteors and more. It's a great film and the Blu-ray looks stunning. Pity it's only a bare-bones disc, so I'll be hanging onto the UK SE for all the extras.

Stargate - Caught this on Blu-ray and enjoyed it again. Scientists discover a 'Stargate' in the deserts of Africa and manage to recativate it, allowing them to instantly travel to another point in the universe. A group of soldiers, led by a fierce Kurt Russell and accompanied by scientist James Spader, venture into the Stargate and to another world of action and adventure. Good fun and the Blu-ray looks stunning.

The Living Dead at the Manchester Morgue (1974) - Finally got hold of this on Blu-ray and it's the best it has ever looked - an absolutely flawless presentation. Fair play to Blue Underground, they really know what they're doing.

The Walking Dead (1936) - A crime syndicate made up of powerful but corrupt men decide a Judge must die, as he is perilously close to exposing them. To this end, they frame newly-released John Ellman (Boris Karloff) for the murder and he is subsequently executed. However, his story doesn't end there, as a scientist with groundbreaking technology brings him back from death. Ellman then sets about seeking revenge, after a fashion. It's an intriguing film and I thoroughly enjoyed it, one of Karloff's best, I reckon. Also look out for Edmund Gwenn as the scientist, he's probably better known for playing Kris Kringle/Santa Clause in the festive film Miracle on 34th Street.

Invisible Agent - A descendant of the man who discovered the invisibility volunteers to use it on himself to spy on the Nazis and gain valuable information. Hugely enjoyable and a decent entry in the series.

Bangkok Dangerous (2008) - Nic Cage is hitman 'Joe' who finds himself in Bangkok (obviously!) where he is to carry out four hits. However, he breaks his own rule when he befriends a local lad who he enlists to assist him. he also finds himself falling for a young female pharmacist and finds his conscience is pricked when he is ordered to assassinate a leading politician. Things soon escalate and he finds himself the prey instead of the hunter. It's not a bad film overall and the Pang Brothers direct with confidence. However, the middle section drags a bit - but the ending is phenomenal, pure class and totally un-Hollywood. If they had managed the same genius throughout the entire film, this could've been a minor masterpiece. As it stands, it's an enjoyable enough film and definitely worth a look. Though Nic really needs to do something with that crap hairstyle he's got going on.

Book of Blood (2009) - Paranormal investigators enlist the help of a young lad with clairvoyant powers to investigate an allegedly haunted location. Things start getting a bit weird, with the young lad being attacked and subject to paranormal forces. But it quickly becomes apparent that he's faking it - or is he? Because suddenly they are confronted with a very real force and the lad finds himself as a 'book of blood' - the dead write their stories into his living flesh. This was actually very, very good and was more like an old school horror. Even the music score was reminiscent of 80's horror fare. Nice to see director John Harrison still working too. Recommended.