The Trigger Effect (1996)
Dec 12, 2004The Downfall of Civilisation
Excellent and understated directorial debut from screenwriter David Koepp where a mysterious citywide power cut suddenly brings out tensions and prejudices among people
Richard T. Jones
Event Horizon (1997)
Jun 29, 2008Haunted Spaceship
Paul W.S. Anderson puts together a well-produced and atmospheric copy of Alien, However, this also comes with a premise - spaceship returns after travelling through Hell - that is nonsensical
Kiss the Girls (1997)
Jun 21, 2003Serial Killer Thriller
The first film adapted from James Patterson's books about forensic profiler Alex Cross, featuring standout performances from Morgan Freeman (cast as Cross) and Ashley Judd
Phone Booth (2002)
Jun 28, 2003Man Trapped in a Phone Booth by a Psycho Sniper
Sharp and original script from Larry Cohen in which Colin Farrell is trapped inside a phone booth by a sniper. Good story that even the awful Joel Schumacher in the director's seat doesn't screw up too badly
Twisted (2004)
Jul 25, 2004Serial Killer Thriller
Disappointing Philip Kaufman thriller where detective Ashley Judd finds she is dealing with a serial killer who is obsessed with her
Atlas Shrugged II: The Strike (2012)
Apr 9, 2013Libertarian Political Fantasy/Ayn Rand Adaptation
The second film from Ayn Rand's libertarian fantasy. This gets more into the meat of Rand's ideas (wherein the wealthy decide to ignore an undeserving world) and is even more ridiculous than the first film