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Heart of the Beast (2026) Review – Survival, Side by Side

In one sentence: Stranded deep in the Alaskan wilderness after a plane crash, a former Special Forces Officer and his military dog must rely on each other to make the long journey home. There is something extraordinary about the bond between humans and dogs. Perhaps that is why films centred on this relationship can feel…
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Hungry (2026) Review – Out of Africa, Into the Bayou

In one sentence: A group of tourists on a trip through the Louisiana Bayou find themselves fighting for survival against a territorial hippopotamus. Shark movies seem to be coming out of our ears. There is seemingly another one released every few weeks, and clearly there is still an appetite for watching people become prey from…
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The Dog Stars (2026) Review – When Survival Isn’t Enough

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The Last House (2026) Review – No Way Out

In one sentence: A family wakes to find every door and window of their home mysteriously sealed, leaving them trapped inside as an unknown danger waits beyond the walls. In many ways, the COVID lockdowns feel like a lifetime ago, yet certain memories can make them feel like yesterday. For most of us, being confined…
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Primate (2026) Review – From Pet to Predator

In one sentence: Primate follows a family whose pet chimpanzee contracts rabies, turning a quiet weekend in their remote Hawaiian home into a brutal fight for survival. Horror remains one of cinema’s most popular genres and there is rarely a shortage on the big screen. Primate is the latest and taps into a very primal…