The 10 great horror films of 1973 that weren't The Exorcist

Aliya Whiteley Top 10 Apr 23, 2013

The Exorcist celebrates its 40th birthday this year, which had Aliya wondering, what other horror films came out in 1973? Here are 10...

Conspiracy theories and urban legends in the movies

Ryan Lambie Feature Nov 16, 2012

Are there ghosts and hidden meanings in well-known films? Ryan takes a closer look at a few of cinema's conspiracy theories and legends....

Five directors and their questionable filmmaking techniques

Ryan Lambie Odd List Jan 13, 2012

Directors have long gone to rather worrying extremes to get an authentic performance from their actors. Here are five memorable examples…

The Exorcist Blu-ray review

Dave Adamson Review Oct 25, 2010

William Friedkin’s possession horror The Exorcist arrives on Blu-ray. But has time been kind to this once controversial film? Dave finds out…

Blockbuster movies and their bargain basement equivalents

Ryan Lambie News Aug 23, 2010

Some of cinema’s most classic movies have spawned some awe-inspiringly bad low budget rip-offs. Here’s our look back at some of the worst...

The most iconic movie music themes of all time

Glen Chapman Odd List Aug 5, 2010

Behind most classic movies there’s an unforgettable score. Glen runs down his eleven most iconic movie themes ever...

The era of the video nasty

News Jun 30, 2010

We head back to the 80s to look at how the Video Recordings Act inadvertently created the video nasty...

Courting controversy: The Exorcist

Dave Adamson News Apr 19, 2010

Dave kicks off a new occasional series, looking at the films that have courted controversy over the years. Where better to start than The Exorcist?

Mark Kermode interview: his new book, Mary Poppins, Film 2010, Exorcist and facing up to Helen Mirren

Simon Brew Interview Feb 4, 2010

Film critic Mark Kermode, as his latest book is published, sits down to talk about the movies. And facing down Helen Mirren...