the long memory (1953)

"Funny what tricks your memory plays on you isn't it."
Falsely imprisoned for murder on the testemony of a number of people, Phillip Davidson (John Mills) has only one thought once he finishes his sentance, revenge. But trailing him is Bob Lowther (John McCallum), the inspector who originally put him away, who is just as determined to get to the bottom of the case.
Fine use of little known parts of London, such as the marshes, add a distinct flavour to this fine crime drama.

it happened here (1965)

"Germany and England, united in strength."
The second world war continues, Germany far from being defeated have managed to take over Britain. Pauline (Pauline Murray) moves to London and tries to take up her pre-war occupation of being a nurse. But to do so she has to join the IA, a German government organisation. This makes her a collaborator, something she is loathed to be, but what is she to do? She has to work to eat.
The realistic feel of the film lends itself to drawing you into the premise of Britain as occupied country, and posing the question, 'what would one do if put into this position'?

diary for timothy (1945)

"And it was on the 3rd of September 1944 that you were born."
A psuedo documentary about Timothy, a baby born in the dying days of world war II, explaining to him about the war, and how it has affected those around him.
This film finds Jennings at the height of his powers, producing a propaganda film trying to lead the country into the post-war era, and the continued sacrifices that would be made in order to rebuild for the future. For Timothy's future.

village of the damned (1960)

"People, especially children, aren't measured by their IQ. What's important about them is whether they're good or
bad, and these children are bad."
The inhabitants of a small English village suddenly fall unconcious for a few hours. Then wake, apparently none the worse for their experience. But then all the women fall pregnant and unnaturally quickly give birth to blond-haired children. The children as well as looking alike, all seem to share a telekinetic link. Moreover they rapidly start to develop anti-social tendencies and frighten the authorities. What are they to do with children that seem to be able to read people's thoughts and can make them do their will?
A fine thriller starring George Sanders and Barbara Shelley, that builds tension slowly and inexerably.

undead or alive (2007)

"I thought cowboys were supposed to like being alone."
An army deserter (James Denton) and a cowboy (Chris Kattan) fall foul of a corrupt lawman. On the run they stumble into real trouble and a town full of zombies. Their only help may be a relative of Geronimo (Navi Rawat), who is looking to revenge his death.
A buddy comedy, with a fistful of jokes, most of which fall flat, makes for an ok zombie/western spoof, but nothing more.

zombie town (2007)

"We sure don't want those things spreading."
Smalltown Vermont, and Jake LaFond (Adam Hose) is confronted by his town being taken over by parasites that zombify all those they infect. With a town full of zombies and unable to get out of town, its Jake, and his ex-girlfriend Alex (Brynn Lucas), against the hoard.
Standard issue zombie flick, with just enough humour, and likeable characters, to keep things interesting.

the beyond (1981)

aka E tu vivrai nel terrore - L'aldilà. Seven Doors of Death.
"Woe be unto him that opens one of the seven gateways to hell, because through that gateway evil will invade the world."
Liza Merril (Catriona MacColl), a young woman inherits an broken down old hotel in the Louisiana swamps. She decides to spruce it up and reopen the place, but a series of accidents soon make her realise this is less of a gift than she thought, and may in fact be built over one of the seven gates of hell!
A goblin-esque score by Fabio Frizzi lifts this stylised, atmospheric and gory horror.