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Latest ‘The Mummy’ offering is savagely brilliant
Latest ‘The Mummy’ offering is savagely brilliant
Saturday 2 May 2026 02:00 PM
If you don’t like horrific and brutal horror films then stop reading right now because Lee Cronin’s The Mummy is not the film for you. I’ve seen some pretty confronting horror films over the years, some so full-on they have never become general releases in cinema, but I have to admit that I have rarely seen a horror film that has had me looking away from the screen as often as this film did.
‘The Drama’ more than lives up to its name
‘The Drama’ more than lives up to its name
Thursday 30 April 2026 02:00 PM
With the myriad of horror and popcorn movies coming out recently cinema audiences haven’t really had to use their brain while watching films… but be warned as The Drama is about to change that.
Ready Or Not, Here Comes the horror hit sequel
Ready Or Not, Here Comes the horror hit sequel
Saturday 25 April 2026 02:00 PM
In the 2019 a horror film landed that had fans of the genre in raptures. While it wasn’t expected to be one of the big hits of the year the arrival of Ready Or Not had people raving. Finally there was a horror film that had everything – twists, turns, action, gore and a few laughs along the way.
Michael Jackson biopic not Bad but it’s no Thriller
Michael Jackson biopic not Bad but it’s no Thriller
Thursday 23 April 2026 01:00 PM
Creative. Icon. King Of Pop. Controversial. They are the phrases that spring to mind when I think of the legendary musician that was Michael Jackson.
Lots of fun to be had in the Super Mario Galaxy
Lots of fun to be had in the Super Mario Galaxy
Sunday 12 April 2026 11:00 AM
It may come as a big surprise – but it looks like the film that might divide audiences the most this year is none other than The Super Mario Galaxy Movie. If you have been following what has been said about the film during its opening week it seems like people either love it or hate it – there is not a lot of grey around this film.
They Will Kill You offers nothing new
They Will Kill You offers nothing new
Saturday 11 April 2026 02:00 PM
Every now and then a movie comes along that is so difficult to write about that I actually find myself procrastinating about it when I sit down to do so. I certainly found that to be the case for the brand new film from director Kirill Sokolov (Why Don’t You Just Die) – They Will Kill You.
Pixar’s latest Hoppers shows plenty of heart
Pixar’s latest Hoppers shows plenty of heart
Thursday 9 April 2026 01:00 PM
With the Easter holiday period having recently been upon us it is good to see some more family films hitting cinemas at the moment. It is also a healthy relief for this film journalist from all the horror films that have released over the past few months.
Project Hail Mary goes deep and hits its mark
Project Hail Mary goes deep and hits its mark
Saturday 21 March 2026 01:00 PM
It sounds like one of the weirdest match-ups that Hollywood could ever imagine. Take the guys responsible for films such as 22 Jump Street and The Lego Movie and put them in charge of bringing a novel written by Andy Weir – a man who writes science fact novels such as The Martian.
Thai Music Project Pens “Magical Mongolia”
Thai Music Project Pens “Magical Mongolia”
Monday 16 March 2026 11:20 AM
A popular music and video project which emulated in Isan called “The Isan Project” has penned a stunning new soundtrack called “Magical Mongolia” in a collaboration with Mongolian stars.
Here comes The Bride!
Here comes The Bride!
Saturday 7 March 2026 01:00 PM
Here is a little bit of a cinematic receipt. Take a little bit of Gothic literature and then blend in some musical and dance sequences that would make Baz Luhrmann extremely proud, Then add a Bonnie & Clyde storyline and for good measure introduce one of the world’s most talented actresses, Jessie Buckley (Hamnet) into the mix. What do you get?
Back to the good old days of ’90s horror with a Whistle
Back to the good old days of ’90s horror with a Whistle
Sunday 1 March 2026 01:30 PM
Do you remember back in the ’90s and the early 2000s where there were a bunch of horror movies hitting cinemas that were made for teenagers and younger horror fans? Even if you were older they were still enjoyable films.
‘Send Help’ needs exactly that
‘Send Help’ needs exactly that
Saturday 28 February 2026 02:00 PM
In these days of modern cinema it is very difficult to go into a movie without knowing much about them. Trailers are online and they are shown in cinemas before other films – sadly though while they may peak your interest in a film they quite often also give away important plot points.
28 Years Later: The Bone Temple shocks the franchise back into life
28 Years Later: The Bone Temple shocks the franchise back into life
Thursday 26 February 2026 02:00 PM
Very few films being released this year have me as excited as 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple. The original 28 Days Later is a cult classic and, while 28 Weeks Later was a complete let down, the sins of the past were forgotten when director Danny Boyle and screenwriter Alex Garland returned to the helm with 28 Years Later - a film that stayed true to the franchise while incorporating a modern artistic feel.
Statham’s Shelter serves up another run-of-the-mill action flick
Statham’s Shelter serves up another run-of-the-mill action flick
Saturday 14 February 2026 01:00 PM
One of the things I love about Jason Statham as an actor is that he has never tried to stray too far out of his lane. When it comes to choosing roles, Statham knows that his fan base loves action films with basic storylines. Therefore, we haven’t seen him do the same as Arnold Schwarzenegger or Vin Diesel and go out and try to be funny in a comedy.
Return to Silent Hill fails to make much noise
Return to Silent Hill fails to make much noise
Sunday 1 February 2026 12:30 PM
In 2006 we saw the release of Silent Hill – a film based on a horror themed video game that had a legion of fans. While the reviews of the film were lukewarm the film quickly became a cult favourite and to this day is still listed on a lot of ‘Must See’ horror lists.
Viewers shown no ‘Mercy’ in knockout thriller
Viewers shown no ‘Mercy’ in knockout thriller
Friday 30 January 2026 03:00 PM
January is normally the elephant’s graveyard for movies. The award films are already out and it’s not quite blockbuster season so all the films that studios weren’t quite sure what to do with are released.
The Housemaid cleans up as a suspenseful classic
The Housemaid cleans up as a suspenseful classic
Saturday 24 January 2026 02:00 PM
It feels like it has been a good number of years since we have a decent thriller in our cinemas. Most films in the genre feel like they are too predictable or rely on a last minute supernatural explanation that is really only there to cover up some poorly thought out screenplay.
Anaconda reboot raises laughs but lacks bite
Anaconda reboot raises laughs but lacks bite
Saturday 10 January 2026 02:00 PM
If you ask a few people to name some of their guilty pleasure films I can guarantee that if they were watching movies back in the 1990s then they will mention the original Anaconda movie from 1997. Yes it was trashy, yes it was pulpy but this action horror that starred the likes of Jennifer Lopez, Eric Stoltz, Ice Cube and (unbelievably) Jon Voight got its job done and entertained its audience.
James Cameron goes emotional with latest Avatar
James Cameron goes emotional with latest Avatar
Sunday 21 December 2025 12:00 PM
With Avatar: Fire And Ash now released in cinemas the one thing that movie goers are probably not expecting is a film that not only looks visually spectacular but concentrates so much on characterisation that it genuinely has the ability to affect its audience emotionally.
The Talented Mr Johnson
The Talented Mr Johnson
Saturday 13 December 2025 02:00 PM
As we rapidly approach the Hollywood Awards we thought here at The Phuket News it might be nice to sit down with some of the actors, actresses and filmmakers that might be in the running for some award wins.

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