Tag Archives: thriller

Dream House: A Rude Awakening

Dream House: A Rude Awakening

At first glance, this appears to be another romp in the ‘haunted house’ model in the thriller genre. Successful editor Will Atenton (Daniel Craig) quits his job to spend more time with his wife, Libby... 

Ward do you know about her?

Ward do you know about her?

What’s worse? Not remembering your past, waking up in a mental institution or having your account of being attacked by a ghost ignored and being punished with electro-shock therapy? What’s... 

Thrilling to the bone – Thriller Live

Thrilling to the bone – Thriller Live

True to its namesake, Thriller – Live was indeed a riveting production, consisting of 33 of the greatest hits of the late Michael Jackson, performed back-to-back by a stellar cast flown in from... 

American Devil

American Devil

Thriller writer Oliver Stark’s debut novel is a lengthy wild goose chase with all the trappings of a Saw flick – liberal helpings of gore, surprising plot twists, and at its very core, one very twisted... 

Hell On Earth

Hell On Earth

When God loses faith in man, a legion (described as an army of between 3,000 and 6,000 by the Merriam-Webster Dictionary) of angels is sent to exterminate humankind forever and bring an end to the continued... 

Sorority Row Movie Passes Up for Grabs

Sorority Row Movie Passes Up for Grabs

Image courtesy of Shaw Organisation In conjunction with Shaw Organisation, UrbanWire is giving away 5 pairs of Shaw movie passes and 5 posters for the upcoming horror movie, Sorority Row. Directed by Stewart... 

The Zeitgeist – Who Killed Michael Jackson?

The Zeitgeist – Who Killed Michael Jackson?

The prescription drugs, poor health, inexorable media and Michael Jackson himself probably caused his death according to Ronald Wan. We examine the spectacle, the circus and the sideshow that consumed... 

Knowing

Knowing

From Alex Proyas (I, Robot), comes Knowing a movie treat that promises to keep you glued to your seats. Starring Nicolas Cage (National Treasure) as Ted Myles, Knowing bring us back to the year 1958,... 

My Bloody Valentine 3D

My Bloody Valentine 3D

Fans of the 1981 slasher film My Bloody Valentine can revel. This year, Lionsgate brings you My Bloody Valentine 3D. Tom Hanniger (Supernatural hottie Jensen Ackles), returns to his hometown of Harmony,... 

Changeling

Changeling

A true story, Changeling is a gripping film about how a mother’s search for her missing son led her deep into a hotbed of intrigue and police corruption. Synopsis It was in Los Angeles, 1928 that Christine...