May 27, 2015

Dark Reflection (2015)

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2662218/

Fascinating true story. The movie is very low key, bordering on made-for-TV quality, and the story tends towards the bureaucratic elements more than the human ones, but it still a compelling modern day investigation story. 

May 17, 2015

Quartet of creepiness

These Are The Damned (1961) http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0056576/

Never Take Sweets From a Stranger (1960) http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0054116/


The Nanny (1965) http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0059496/

These Hammer films are from a classic series made in the 50s and 60s, and are very interesting, creepy tales, very much ahead of their time. Topics such as nuclear holocaust, abortion, pedophilia, and street gangs are all on offer, with great visuals, soundtracks, and surprisingly recognizable stars. One recurring theme in this quartet: children being truthful but not believed by adults.