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Feb 27
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The Banishing – Ghost Stories & Religion in Horror with Director

By HOME ENT, INTERVIEWS

The Banishing – Harrison talks Ghost Stories and Religion in Horror with Director Christopher Smith!!!

If you could Direct a remake of any classic Horror – which film would you choose and why?

I’ve often thought about doing a remake of Nosferatu. I’ve always loved the design of the Count in that film. Even when it was remade with Klaus Kinski or used in Salem’s Lot, there is something inherently scary about the Nosferatu vampire. I think Nosferatu would be the perfect way to reboot the vampire genre.

Have you or anyone close to you ever had a paranormal experience and if so what happened?

No. Sorry for the boring answer but to me all supernatural events are actually events that are happening within the mind of the person. That’s why I love The Shining so much. The hotel is Jack Torrence’s mind. If someone tells me they’re haunted I take it to mean they’re not well.

I always find ghost stories far scarier to watch than slasher movies. Do you agree with this and if so what do you think it is about ghost stories that makes them so scary?

I actually find slasher movies more scary but I find ghost stories more interesting.  Ghosts are essentially you being tormented by your own past. Something of the past is invading the present, just like bad memories, though in their scariest manifestation.

Why do you think religion is regularly used to enhance the scare factor of so many horror movies?

I think religion is in human DNA,  whether your are a believer or not. Anything that successfully taps into that deeply ingrained belief, unsettles something within us and makes us uncomfortable. There’s also something inherently filmic about rituals of any kind. 

The ending of The Banishing makes it feel very open to a sequel. Are there any plans to develop the story further?

I certainly would like to explore  Harry Reed more, as I believe Shaun Harris created a really interesting character. For me the end is very much about the awakening of violence both within the characters and the world as a whole. The idea that prejudice can all too easily be dug up and harnessed within people  to revolting ends.

The Pandemic has given people extra time to be creative. Has the extra time been useful to you and do you think the quality in the films made over the coming years will be better due to Filmmakers having more time to develop their ideas?

Only time will tell. I imagine there will be a spate of twisted films, although you never can tell, perhaps people are so tired of feeling miserable that swathe of comedies are about to flood the market!

Christopher Smith’s  THE BANISHING HITS UK CINEMAS AND DIGITAL PLATFORMS MARCH 26TH – Review CLICK HERE!!!!

Feb 22
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Tactic – 15 Minutes To Self-Destruct

By GAMES

Tactic – 15 Minutes To Self-Destruct review by Sophie

’15 Minutes to Self-Sestruct’ by Tactic is a intense and exhilarating board game that focuses on teamwork, communication and a throw of the dice. 

The game is set on the SS Nebula, a space ship that is set to self district after a meteor impact. The basics of the game is to move through the board, opening doors and turning on all of the switches, to reach the escape pods before your 15 minute countdown runs out. 

Inside the box you get the game board, 4 game characters, 24 door tiles, 13 switch tiles, one plastic control module, four nonslip stickers, a phone raising board, 2 dice and the rules/instructions.  You can download the free app from the AppStore or Googleplay. 

I personally love the fact that this game has focused on the aspect of teamwork, unlike your typical board game. It’s a fast and frantic game with just the right amount of building pressure as the counter ticks down.  I think the app is a fantastic idea as it really creates a tense and panicked atmosphere which really adds to the whole aspect of the game.  

I like this game and would give it 5 stars as it is very good for entertaining guests and passing time with others.

Available from all good retailers (8 years +) 5 Stars

Youth #Gottit View:

This is a High energy, Fast paced game for anyone who likes a challenge. Very exciting – Highly Recommended!!!

Jan 07
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PlayStation 5 – Watch Dogs Legion

By GAMES

PlayStation 5 – Watch Dogs Legion

After 5 long years, Ubisoft finally ventured to London once again when creating their brand new open-world game in Watchdogs: Legion, and whether you love it or hate it, one thing you cannot deny is the guts of Ubisoft for this one. The major change with Legion compared to any of the other games in the Watchdogs is that the story doesn’t revolve around a single main character or even characters at that. The heroes of the story are the city of London itself, everyone from flamboyant street magicians to drone operating builders, Watchdogs: Legion has it all for you to play, with this vast character playability being one of its most polarising aspects. 


This introduction of no true lead does sacrifice classic open-world RPG features as I really missed the skill tree aspect within the game and the wealth of abilities contained within one character. However, by no means is it all negatives with a key part of the game being the recruitment and discovery of new types of people with unique character builds and personalities installed within almost every one. At first, this seemed fun, bringing about a new take to the mission, yet after a few hours, I felt the recruitment missions, usually regarding beating up a mob boss or destroying blackmail, to become monotonous and somewhat boring, however, this is the price to pay when having such a wealth of playable personas.


The story itself is ok, bringing about a few thought-provoking topics including privatized police and other such political ideals yet much like the recruitment missions I felt a lot of to feel like a task in order to get to the good bits rather than a captivating journey to the end goal. The bad guys themselves, are pretty well developed and make you genuinely want to end them which is always good, with a standout character being Mary Kelly, the sadistic head of the London mob. However, the main enemies are both Albion and Zero Day, one a private military on the hunt for Dead Sec and the other a terrorist organization responsible for the bombings around London and the framing of Dead Sec.


The setting itself is beautiful as well as being terrifying. The amazing setting of London is really done justice within the game as I found myself racing around for hours finding my favorite monuments and sights. The not so pretty bit are the thousands of drones patrolling the skies and the near-future setting becomes a battleground whenever you put on your mask due to instantly being detected by the police drones. Combat is fun with each character having their own abilities to add and Hitmen especially are very fun to play.


All in all, Watchdogs: Legion is certainly a fun playing experience with a good story and amazing setting up to par with some of Ubisoft’s best, yet personally the removal of a central protagonist wasn’t a great decision as missions seemed to become repetitive due to the lack of character development in both the combat and personality wise. However, the large playable cast definitely has its benefits but I feel they don’t quite outweigh the negatives.

Available for PlayStation 5 17/11/20 (PEGI 18) 3 Stars

Youth #Gottit View:

Watch Dogs Ligion is a beautifully constructed gaming experience around the streets of London. Really good fun!!!

PlayStation 5 review by Harrison and Con CLICK HERE!!!

Oct 20
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Nintendo Switch Lite

By GAMES

Nintendo Switch Lite review by Harrison

Available from all good retailers (PEGI 3) 5 Stars

Youth #Gottit View:

Its one of Nintendo’s greatest games consoles with a new styling targeted at teenagers and young adults. Highly Recommended!!!

Aug 06
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An American Pickle

By CINEMA

An American Pickle review by Harrison

In Cinemas 7/8/20 (12A) 4 Stars

Youth #Gottit View:

There’s something very special about this story. Its sort of a barmy concept – but very funny, works really well and has lots of heart. An American Pickle really feels like a classic Woody Allen movie. A great excuse to head back to the Cinema for some escapism!!!

Jul 16
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Showcase At Home – Becoming Rocky The Birth of a Classic

By HOME ENT

Showcase At Home – Becoming Rocky The Birth of a Classic review by Harrison

Available on Showcase At Home (E) 4 Stars

Youth #Gottit View:

This is a must see if you love the Rocky and Creed movies. Its like discovering buried treasure for Rocky fans. Highly Recommended!!!

Available Now on ‘Showcase at Home’!!!

May 21
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Banana Split

By HOME ENT

Banana Split review by Harrison

Available on Digital Download 8/6/20 (15) 4 Stars

Youth #Gottit View:

This is a very unique teenage ‘coming of age’ story with some wonderful characters. A Must See!!!

May 04
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Hasbro – Monopoly Speed

By GAMES

Hasbro – Monopoly Speed review by Harrison

Available from all good retailers (8 Years +) 3 Stars

Youth #Gottit View:

Youngsters that struggle with the length of the traditional Monopoly game may really like ‘Monopoly Speed’ – but the game was changed far too much for us to enjoy it. Also its a little too hectic and stressful for Monopoly!!!