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About ten minutes in, I thought this was a duffer. I hated the voice outside of the box and the protagonist (who also wrote and directed it) wasn't really my cup of tea. It was taking me out of the moment and stopping me engaging, until.... it didn't. I suddenly found myself an hour in completely in the zone. I'm not claiming that it's incredibly well done or executed, because in a lot of ways it isn't. It probably didn't have a lot of money in its defence. But it pulled me along for the ride and I never got bored, which is impressive for a single person / location film. Not a bad time from Matt Shaw.

Arena Wars is a good film expected for hard core action fans of dystopian sci fi, horror and good old fashioned violence. Luke Bender (played by someone who reminds me of Chris Evans) must do whatever it takes to keep his loved ones alive and participate in a popular violent reality show called "Arena Wars". With him are some supporting contestants who join his path to victory. I have to say, for a Mahal Productions movie this one isn't so bad. It's got a well delivered soundtrack, good camera work, good action. Some of the performances are questionable but that's what you get for a crowdfunded production.

Fans of Rosemary's Baby and Hereditary cannot miss this powerful horror movie. Abducted and imprisoned by a cult, Magda awakens in a filthy cell. Despite hearing distant voices, her screams for help go unanswered. In time, she befriends another hostage, a girl who provides some comfort, while the cult prepare their demonic dark ritual. A compelling dark and great film made by Paul Hills with such a great cast. Valentine Pelka is marvellous as the main villain in it. So cold and calculating that he's entertaining the whole way through. Very dark ending as well which leaves the audience wanting more.