A Deliciously Dark Christmas

A Deliciously Dark Christmas is our collection of TV, movies and stage productions that reflect the darker shadows away from the fairy lights.

The Lodge (2019) rewind review

Editors' Choice·Film and Television·Film Reviews·Rewind·Rewind Reviews

The Lodge (2019) rewind review – a profoundly icy blast of psychological horror

by Neil Baker

12th January 2026

halloween night horrors

Film and Television·Film Reviews·Rewind·Rewind Reviews

Halloween Night Horrors – ten unmissable fun, freaky, and formidable All Hallows’ Eve movie treats

by Neil Baker

30th October 2024

box set binge volume 2 festive tv shows

Editors' Choice·Film and Television·TV

Box Set Binge (volume 2) – 15 festive and fabulous TV shows and specials to watch this Christmas

by Neil Baker

11th December 2023

Film and Television·Film Reviews

There’s Something In The Barn (review) – Magnus Martens’ film is a fun but forgettable festive romp

by Neil Baker

25th November 2023

Film and Television·Film Reviews·Rewind·Rewind Reviews

Fanny and Alexander (1982) rewind review – Bergman’s uniquely magical world leaves you enchanted

by Sabastian Astley

3rd December 2022

The Children 2008 rewind reviews

Film and Television·Film Reviews·Rewind·Rewind Reviews

The Children (2008) rewind review – a genuinely creepy horror that turns festive celebrations into a nightmare with no escape

by Neil Baker

2nd December 2022

Better Watch Out 2016 rewind review

Editors' Choice·Film and Television·Film Reviews·Rewind·Rewind Reviews

Better Watch Out (2016) rewind review – one of the more underappreciated anti-Christmas gems of the holiday season

by Sabastian Astley

28th December 2021

Eyes Wide Shut 1999 rewind review

Film and Television·Rewind·Rewind Reviews

Eyes Wide Shut (1999) rewind review – obsessions eat away at the soul as we embark on a trip into a secret psycho-sexual Manhattan fantasy

by Sabastian Astley

23rd December 2021

Film and Television·Film Reviews·LGBTQ+·Rewind·Rewind Reviews

Carol (2015) – a stunning exploration of desire, fear and oppression in an age of defined social rules

by Neil Baker

19th December 2021

home alone 2 lost in new york rewind review

Film and Television·Film Reviews·Rewind·Rewind Reviews

Home Alone 2: Lost in New York (1992) rewind review – a city of extremes eats away at a young boy’s mind

by Neil Baker

14th December 2021

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