George Morris
The Minor Miracle that is 'Final Destination 5'
'Final Destination 5' is far better than it has any right to be. Both as a continuation of a franchise which had been long-
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George Morris
Mar 9, 2020
Have we seen the Creatures from 'A Quiet Place' Before?
'A Quiet Place' broke records and won over audiences with its tension and dramatic story, but were the creatures themselves ripped straight-
George Morris
Feb 24, 2020
Revisiting Monkeybone's Nightmare Imagery
Remember 'Monkeybone' from 2001? No? You're not alone. But there's a lot more to the film than meets the eye. Take the combination of stop-
George Morris
Feb 17, 2020
'Write What You Know' - Good or Bad?
Could 'Write What You Know' be the worst advice ever given to aspiring writers? If so, why are they told it so damn often?
George Morris
Feb 10, 2020
The Best Adam Sandler Performance Nobody Talks About
With all the (well earned) buzz about his performance in 'Uncut Gems', it reminds me of another strong dramatic performance from the comedi-
George Morris
Feb 3, 2020
'Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri' - Representing Dichotomy
'Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri' is rife with antagonism and argumentative characters each trying to fight for their own answers-
George Morris
Jan 13, 2020
'Daybreakers' & Weaponizing Concepts
'Daybreakers' is an underrated genre gem that works largely because it manages to weaponize the world the filmmakers have created...
George Morris
Jan 6, 2020
A Letter From a 21st Century Horror Film Fan
Hi Horror,
I hope this letter finds you well. I just wanted to congratulate you on all your recent success...
George Morris
Dec 30, 2019
Top 50 Films of the Decade (Part Two)
Continuing the countdown of my favourite films of the decade, here are numbers 24-1.
George Morris
Dec 23, 2019
Top 50 Films of the Decade (Part 1)
My Top Favourite films of the past Decade from number 50-25.
George Morris
Nov 25, 2019
Is Cynicism Dying in Film and TV?
Are films and TV shows choosing to tell 'nice' stories by shying away from the harsh realities they used to portray?
George Morris
Nov 18, 2019
My Pitch for 'Shrek 5'
Ladies and Gentlemen of Dreamworks, please find attached my treatment/Pitch for 'Shrek 5'. The Shrek-iest Chapter of the franchise so far...
George Morris
Nov 11, 2019
In Celebration of Jack Thorne
He's one of the most prolific and acclaimed writers working in Britain today, and people should know the man behind the transformative powe-
George Morris
Nov 4, 2019
Everything You Wanted To Know About 'Mystery Men' But Were Too Afraid To Ask
50 Facts about the 1999 superhero comedy 'Mystery Men' that will make you go 'Hmmm, what's Mystery Men?'
George Morris
Oct 28, 2019
'Scooby-Doo on Zombie Island' & 'The Scooby-Doo Project': Halloween Theatrics Done Right
Remember that time Cartoon Network parodied 'The Blair Witch Project' with Scooby-Doo characters? YOU DON'T?!
George Morris
Oct 21, 2019
'Under the Shadow' - Sociopolitical Meets Psychological Horror
Babak Anvari's 'Under the Shadow' deserves to be held within the same league as contemporary horror classics 'The Babadook' and 'It Follows'
George Morris
Oct 14, 2019
The Redemption of 'Jigsaw' & What's next for 'Saw'?
'If it's Halloween...it must be SAW'
Except it isn't anymore. But could a forthcoming change of talent bring the series back to life?
George Morris
Sep 30, 2019
How and Why 'Rocketman' Works as a Biopic
With 'Bohemian Rhapsody' soaking up public attention, it's easy to overlook 'Rocketman' as a serious contender for best biopic...
George Morris
Sep 16, 2019
'A Cure for Wellness' & Going Full Gothic
Whilst it may not be the first film that comes to mind, Gore Verbinski's 'A Cure for Wellness' is actually a slow, deliberately-paced Gothi-
George Morris
Sep 9, 2019
'Crimson Peak' - Classical Gothic for Modern Times
Haunted castles, dreadful suspense and lightning storms...but what does 'Crimson Peak' add to the Gothic to make it more modern?
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