the bay (2012)

"This everyone is parasite larva."
Jaquelin (Nansi Aluka) is a journalism student, who is given the opportunity to report for a local TV station on a Chesapeake bay town's 4th of July celebrations. But the festivities stop being fun when there is an outbreak of what seems like a water-borne virus, that quickly develops to envelop the town...
Eco-horror, using the found footage route to story telling. Well made, subtly developing the sense of unease that comes when things are out of your control.

shadow of the vampire (2000)

"What an actor...dedication."
A dramatisation of the making of the 1922 silent classic Nosferatu. Murnau's (John Malkovich) production is hampered by his star performer Max Schreck (Willem Dafoe), who is either a genius method actor, or a real vampire.
Intriguing hypothisis that produces an interesting and at times chilling film.

ginger snaps back: the begining (2004)

"Ours was a story of survival, a bond of blood that would not be broken."
1815 near Hudson's Bay North America, and two sisters, Ginger and Brigitte (Katharine Isabelle & Emily Perkins) are lost, trying to find their way back to civilisation. When one steps in a bear trap they are rescued by Hunter (Nathaniel Arcand) a native american, who takes them to them to Fort Bailey. A fort under attack from a most singular group of animals...
The third installment of the series, sees the two sisters prequel their story in an engaging thriller, with some black comedy to lighten the tension, though lacking the uniqueness of the original film.

hard candy (2005)

14-year-old Hayley agrees to meet a fashion photographer, named Jeff, that she has been chatting to on the web. She seems to like him, despite the age difference invites herself to his house. But what is it that each is after and what are their motivations. Is it possible that Jeff is a paedophile, and what is it that keeps Hayley there?
A great example of what can be done with a little money and a good script. With barely a character in the film barring these two, who play a psychological game of cat and mouse until it inevitably turns nasty.