Lost in Space

 

Inspired by the 1812 novel, Swiss Family Robinson by Johann David Wyss, the original Lost in Space TV show aired for 3 seasons in the 1960s. Then in 2018, Netflix released another iteration, again, inspired by the novel from 1812 and the 1962 comic, Space Family Robinson. But in-between these TV shows there was the film, which, is a strange mix of both. Lost in Space, released in 1998, directed by Stephen Hopkins and written by the same person who gave us Batman Forever, Batman & Robin, I Robot and The DaVinci Code. Despite it being a box office smash hit, knocking Titanic of the top spot in the US, the film was absolutely panned by critics. Most noted the film was not the same tone at the wholesome 60s show and felt like a basic science fiction story. But, Lost in Space is getting a new lease of life through Arrow Video who know when its time to revitalise a film.

Full review over at Filmhounds.

Hellcat - FrightFest 2025

 

Fresh off its’ World Premiere at Fantasia International Film Festival, Hellcat stalks its’ way to FrightFest for its’ UK Premiere and there could not be a better home for it. Directed by Brock Bodell and starring Dakota Gorman as Lena, Hellcat’s near entire film takes place in a camper van. As she wakes up with no memory of how she found herself in this situation, with a painful wound on her arm and only a voice coming from the taxidermized wolf head on the wall telling her she needs a doctor to stop a unimaginable fate. Lena must piece together what happened and whether she can trust this voice who claims to be ‘a good man, a hunter’.

Full review over at Filmhounds.

Sorry, Baby

 

Its difficult to get the balance of a portraying a serious issue and finding the absurd comedy within it. Sorry, Baby manages to capture this near impossible feat without diving deeper into complexities and yet the characters within the story feel natural, nothing is forced. There may be one or two encounters within the film that are definite staples of an indie drama but aside from these, the story plays out in a satisfying and above all, realistic way. Perhaps the reason why this film is so bitingly comical is because of its naturalistic characters and their behaviours. 

Three years after being sexually assaulted by her advisor during Grad school, newly appointed college professor Agnes reflects on the time its taken for her to try and heal. She welcomes back her best friend Lydie who helped her through the initial shock, recognising how far both have come in the last few years.

Full review over at Filmhounds