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Frankenstein is on Netflix and the Guillermo del Toro adaptation has already left fans "in awe".The Oscar-winning writer and director said making his own version of Mary Shelley’s beloved gothic novel was on his bucket list.The film is told from two perspectives - Victor Frankenstein's and the Creature's - and fans were left mesmerized by the monster's haunting look.While Oscar Isaac delivered a stunning performance as the title character, viewers are keen to know who is behind the monster.The monster is played by Jacob Elordi, a 28-year-old Australian actor known for his roles in The Kissing Booth and Euphoria.He also rose to prominence as Felix Catton in the film Saltburn, and as Elvis Presley in Priscilla.Fans took to Google Reviews to praise the star's performance, with James Cerne ...

A “masterpiece” is now available on Amazon Prime, with fans calling it the “greatest thriller ever”. Rear Window is a 1954 American mystery thriller film directed by Alfred Hitchcock and written by John Michael Hayes.The film stars James Stewart, Grace Kelly, Wendell Corey, Thelma Ritter, and Raymond Burr. Based on Cornell Woolrich's 1942 short story "It Had to Be Murder", the film follows a professional photographer, L.B. Jefferies (Stewart), who is confined to his apartment with a broken leg and passes the time by watching his neighbours through his window. He becomes convinced that his neighbour, Mr Thorwald (Burr), has murdered his wife and enlists his girlfriend, Lisa (Kelly), and nurse, Stella (Ritter), to help him investigate the crime, leading to a suspenseful and dangerous conf...

Fans of period dramas are set to be captivated by a Netflix film featuring Florence Pugh in the role of an English nurse.The production debuted at the Telluride Film Festival in 2022 and garnered favourable critical reception, with particular acclaim for the ensemble's performances, especially Pugh's compelling portrayal.Taking place in 1862, the narrative centres on Elizabeth "Lib" Wright, an English nurse who served during the Crimean War.She travels to a remote Irish village where she must monitor Anna O'Donnell (Kíla Lord Cassidy), a young girl who hasn't consumed food for four months.The impressive cast also includes Niamh Algar, Ciarán Hinds and Toby Jones.The film is The Wonder, adapted from Emma Donoghue's 2016 novel of the same title.On Google Reviews, viewers have commended ...

The James Bond film that reintroduced 007 to a fresh audience is scheduled to air this afternoon - yet certain enthusiasts argue it remains shamefully underappreciated.GoldenEye (1995), Pierce Brosnan's inaugural performance as the globe's most renowned secret agent, returns to ITV at 1.30pm today - with audiences branding it "absolute dynamite" viewing that merits considerably more recognition than it receives.Whilst many consider Casino Royale or Skyfall when evaluating the finest contemporary Bond entries, an increasing cohort of devotees are lavishing acclaim upon Brosnan's first appearance - describing it as the ideal connection between traditional and modern Bond cinema.On Rotten Tomatoes, where it maintains an 80 per cent approval score, one enthusiast said it was "one of the bes...

A 1947 Christmas romantic comedy is being hailed as essential viewing before the festive period.Featuring Cary Grant - whom many regard as Hollywood's finest performer - opposite Loretta Young and David Niven, the film showcases a magnificent ensemble bolstered by Gladys Cooper, Monty Woolley, Elsa Lanchester, and James Gleason.The whimsical comedy was directed by Henry Koster and initially struggled commercially at cinemas. Research revealed audiences steered clear of the film as they assumed it would be overly pious given its name.The producers subsequently chose to rebrand it as 'Cary and the Bishop's Wife' across certain American territories.They even incorporated a dark text panel on the film's promotional materials, asking: "Have you heard about Cary and the Bishop's Wife?".Follow...

Rotten Tomatoes has ranked the ten best war films of all time, from a 1979 nailbiter that’s a Marlon Brando masterpiece, to a 2008 film, which was described as one of the "best recent dramatisations of the Iraq War".Surprisingly, modern epics like Saving Private Ryan and Dunkirk didn't make the list, with older generation films taking the top spot for their cinematic excellence.From harrowing survival stories during WWII to missions during the Vietnam war, Rotten Tomatoes listed the 100 best-reviewed war movies of all time, ranked by Certified Fresh films.10. The Hurt Locker (2008) — 96%The 2008 movie depicts the story of a bomb-disposal unit in Baghdad, and as their tour of duty enters its final weeks, the men face a set of increasingly hazardous situations, any of which could end thei...

Darkest Hour (Saturday 6pm on BBC Two)Hundreds of films have been made about every aspect of the global conflict over the decades since the end of World War 2. Winston Churchill depictions had always proven popular, and none more so than when Gary Oldman starred as the British Prime Minister in 2017’s Darkest Hour. Critically acclaimed for his performance, the chameleonic actor won the Best Actor awards at the BAFTAs, Golden Globes, SAG Awards and, of course, Oscars. The film’s synopsis reads: “May 1940. As the Nazis advance against Britain's European allies, newly elected prime minister Winston Churchill must decide whether to leave neighbouring countries to their fate by striking a peace deal with Hitler, or fight on against terrifying odds for the greater good.” The title Darkest Hou...

Frankenstein, which finally arrived on Netflix today, is already being hailed as one of the most visually breathtaking films of the year - and fans across Scotland and England might just recognise some of the scenery. Guillermo Del Toro’s epic adaptation of Mary Shelley’s iconic horror story previously made its debut in cinemas, but now Netflix viewers are able to enjoy it at home on the small screen.Widely considered to be the first ever science fiction novel, Frankenstein follows a genius but self-centred inventor who creates a new lifeform out of different body parts from various corpses.In the 2025 adaptation, Oscar Isaac stars in the titular role, while the creature is played by Jacob Elordi.The Netflix synopsis for Frankenstein reads: “A brilliant but egotistical scientist brings ...

A horror film branded 'sadistic' and 'gruesome' which is bound to thrill devoted fans of the genre is now available to stream for free.Terrifier 2, which was previously only accessible through a premium Paramount Plus subscription, is now available at no additional charge.The slasher has recently landed on Tubi's platform, a free, advertisement-supported streaming service offering an extensive range of films, television programmes, and live TV channels.It remains unclear how long the film will remain available on the platform, so audiences should make the most of the opportunity whilst they can. Terrifier 2 serves as the first follow-up to the 2016 original.Whilst the franchise has delivered three films thus far, the second instalment boasts the highest Rotten Tomatoes score at 87%. A f...

Celebrated director Guillermo Del Toro’s epic take on Frankenstein, which has been adapted from Mary Shelley’s original 1818 novel, is now available to stream on Netflix. Frankenstein began a limited theatrical release on October 17, 2025, and has already opened to rave reviews from critics and audiences alike.A classic of the gothic genre, Frankenstein is widely considered to be the first ever science fiction novel and tells the story of a self-centred inventor who creates a new lifeform out of different body parts from various corpses.The synopsis for 2025’s Frankenstein reads: “A brilliant but egotistical scientist brings a creature to life in a monstrous experiment that ultimately leads to the undoing of both the creator and his tragic creation.”The movie boasts a star-studded cast,...