Films On Freeview Today
Faintheart- (2008)
11:00 - 12:50 - Film 4
The result of a unique experiment, Faintheart was developed on the MySpace social networking website, with users chipping in ideas and jokes. It's therefore a little surprising that so many contributors could come up with so few laughs. The end result is a comedy about a loser called Richard (Eddie Marsan) who spends too much time dressing up as a Viking and re-enacting battles, and not enough time on his personal relationships. He may be dull, but Richard's still more of an attractive proposition than the flashy PE teacher (Paul Nicholls) who takes up with his wife (Jessica Hynes). The film plods along inoffensively and predictably, without inspiration or flair. Ewen Bremner does deliver a characteristically fine performance as Richard's Trekkie mate, but Anne Reid is wasted as his mother-in-law. Basically, the central premise - that nerds can be decent human beings - has been explored to better effect in countless more traditionally produced comedies.
Bedazzled- (2000)
11:15 - 12:15 - 5*
Elizabeth Hurley plays the Devil in disguise in this remake of the 1967 Dudley Moore/Peter Cook comedy. In a contemporary riff on the Faustian premise, Satan Hurley (straight off the catwalk in a plethora of red and black outfits) grants geeky office worker Brendan Fraser seven wishes in exchange for his soul. Fraser uses these to try to attain the object of his affections, Frances O'Connor, while Hurley uses them to subvert his desires. It's extremely funny in places (this is director Harold Ramis at his superficial best), providing instant gratification that you'll forget the minute the end credits have rolled.
Viva Max- (0)
11:20 - 13:20 - Talking Pictures
1969. Comedy. Director: Jerry Paris. Stars Peter Ustinov & Pamela Tiffin. A Mexican General tells his troops they are on their way to an American March - then leads border to recapture Alamo.
Bedazzled- (2000)
12:20 - 13:05 - 5*
Elizabeth Hurley plays the Devil in disguise in this remake of the 1967 Dudley Moore/Peter Cook comedy. In a contemporary riff on the Faustian premise, Satan Hurley (straight off the catwalk in a plethora of red and black outfits) grants geeky office worker Brendan Fraser seven wishes in exchange for his soul. Fraser uses these to try to attain the object of his affections, Frances O'Connor, while Hurley uses them to subvert his desires. It's extremely funny in places (this is director Harold Ramis at his superficial best), providing instant gratification that you'll forget the minute the end credits have rolled.
Deck the Halls- (2006)
12:30 - 13:30 - Channel 5
There's little Christmas cheer on offer in Big Momma's House 2 director John Whitesell's mean-spirited and largely unfunny sleigh ride through seasonal cliché. Uptight yuletide fanatic Matthew Broderick finds his Mr Christmas title challenged by new happy-go-lucky neighbour Danny DeVito, whose ambition is to decorate his house with so many fairy lights it can be seen via satellite. Ludicrously childish one-upmanship ensues, culminating in an ice-skating race, until the cosy goodwill ending. The more tedious jokes concern a spitting camel in the live-animal Nativity scene, a runaway "reindeer" and flaming pine trees. Awkward pacing, wayward comic timing and jarring changes in tone, from stupid to sentimental, don't help the short-supply laughs. But the colourful winter wonderland settings and adept performances keep boredom at bay - especially from Wicked Broadway star Kristin Chenoweth as DeVito's spouse, who sparkles continuously and sings the closing carol.
The Lego Ninjago Movie- (2017)
12:40 - 13:40 - ITV 2
The Secret Ninja Force must form an uneasy alliance with the villainous Lord Garmadon when an even greater threat emerges. (2017)(98 mins) Also in HD
The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge out of Water- (2015)
12:50 - 14:35 - Film 4
The cheery sea creature tries to prevent the precious secret formula from falling into the wrong hands - but when it goes missing, the end of the world approaches. SpongeBob and his friends embark on a quest to get it back, which leads to them developing superpowers and venturing onto dry land. Animated comedy, with the voices of Tom Kenny and Antonio Banderas.
Big Momma's House- (2000)
13:05 - 14:05 - 5*
A dedicated FBI agent will stop at nothing to catch a dangerous escaped convict, even if it means donning a fat suit and drag to pose as the obese old woman who lives across the road from the felon's girlfriend. Comedy, with Martin Lawrence, Nia Long, Paul Giamatti, Jascha Washington, Terrence Dashon Howard and Ella Mitchell.
Upstairs and Downstairs- (0)
13:20 - 15:25 - Talking Pictures
1959. Comedy. Directed by Ralph Thomas. Stars Michael Craig, Claudia Cardinale, Anne Heywood & Sid James. British newlyweds discover hiring suitable home help is harder than they thought.
Deck the Halls- (2006)
13:35 - 14:25 - Channel 5
There's little Christmas cheer on offer in Big Momma's House 2 director John Whitesell's mean-spirited and largely unfunny sleigh ride through seasonal cliché. Uptight yuletide fanatic Matthew Broderick finds his Mr Christmas title challenged by new happy-go-lucky neighbour Danny DeVito, whose ambition is to decorate his house with so many fairy lights it can be seen via satellite. Ludicrously childish one-upmanship ensues, culminating in an ice-skating race, until the cosy goodwill ending. The more tedious jokes concern a spitting camel in the live-animal Nativity scene, a runaway "reindeer" and flaming pine trees. Awkward pacing, wayward comic timing and jarring changes in tone, from stupid to sentimental, don't help the short-supply laughs. But the colourful winter wonderland settings and adept performances keep boredom at bay - especially from Wicked Broadway star Kristin Chenoweth as DeVito's spouse, who sparkles continuously and sings the closing carol.
The Lego Ninjago Movie- (2017)
13:45 - 14:45 - ITV 2
The Secret Ninja Force must form an uneasy alliance with the villainous Lord Garmadon when an even greater threat emerges. (2017)(98 mins) Also in HD
Back to the Future Part II- (1989)
13:50 - 16:00 - ITV
After the success of the first time-travelling caper a sequel was inevitable, although this time around director Robert Zemeckis is guilty of gilding the lily. Stars Michael J Fox and Christopher Lloyd return from the original, along with Lea Thompson and Thomas F Wilson, but the script is too clever for its own good and the film gets bogged down by trying to cram in too many ideas and settings (past, future, alternative universes). The effects, however, are even better than in the first film, and the actors certainly enjoy themselves in a baffling array of roles.
Big Momma's House- (2000)
14:10 - 15:00 - 5*
A dedicated FBI agent will stop at nothing to catch a dangerous escaped convict, even if it means donning a fat suit and drag to pose as the obese old woman who lives across the road from the felon's girlfriend. Comedy, with Martin Lawrence, Nia Long, Paul Giamatti, Jascha Washington, Terrence Dashon Howard and Ella Mitchell.
A Very Yorkshire Christmas- (0)
14:25 - 15:25 - Channel 5
Seasonal romance. When an opera singer finds herself stranded in a remote part of England, she finds a warm welcome at the local bed-and-breakfast run by a handsome widower.
Kubo And The Two Strings- (2016)
14:35 - 16:40 - Film 4
Superb stop-motion animation about a young boy who embarks on an epic quest when he inadvertently summons vengeful spirits from his past. With the voice of Charlize Theron. (2016)(98 mins) Also in HD
The Railway Children- (1970)
14:45 - 16:30 - BBC 2
Three Edwardian children are forced to leave their comfortable middle-class London home and move to the wilds of Yorkshire after their father is wrongfully imprisoned for treason. Family drama adapted from E Nesbit's story, starring Jenny Agutter, Sally Thomsett, Gary Warren, Dinah Sheridan, Bernard Cribbins, William Mervyn and Iain Cuthbertson.
Big Mommas: Like Father, like Son- (2011)
15:00 - 16:00 - 5*
FBI agent Malcolm dons his old lady disguise for a third time as he goes undercover to investigate a murder in a girls' school. His teenage son, who witnessed the crime, is forced to join him on the case, assuming a female identity of his own to enrol as a student. Comedy, with Martin Lawrence and Brandon T Jackson.
Lava Storm- (2008)
15:00 - 16:45 - Horror Channel
Husband-and-wife emergency workers suspect something strange is going on following a cave-in. Returning to the surface they discover a devastating series of volcanic eruptions is under way and face a race against time to save their family and prevent the imminent catastrophe destroying a nearby city. Disaster thriller, starring Ian Ziering and Valerie Valois.
A Very Yorkshire Christmas- (0)
15:30 - 16:20 - Channel 5
Seasonal romance. When an opera singer finds herself stranded in a remote part of England, she finds a warm welcome at the local bed-and-breakfast run by a handsome widower.
Two Way Stretch- (1960)
15:45 - 17:30 - Talking Pictures
Three convicts plot to sneak out of prison, steal a fortune in diamonds from a maharajah, and then creep back in to provide themselves with the perfect alibi. However, their seemingly flawless plan is threatened by the arrival of a strict new prison officer. Comedy, starring Peter Sellers, Bernard Cribbins and Lionel Jeffries.
Big Mommas: Like Father, like Son- (2011)
16:05 - 17:10 - 5*
FBI agent Malcolm dons his old lady disguise for a third time as he goes undercover to investigate a murder in a girls' school. His teenage son, who witnessed the crime, is forced to join him on the case, assuming a female identity of his own to enrol as a student. Comedy, with Martin Lawrence and Brandon T Jackson.
The Christmas Cottage- (2017)
16:20 - 17:20 - Channel 5
Workaholic Lacey has given up on love, but could being snowed in at a romantic cottage with just her best friend's brother prompt a rethink? Festive romance. (2017)(86 mins) Also in HD
Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters- (2013)
16:40 - 18:40 - Film 4
The modern-day teenage son of the Greek god Poseidon must lead his friends on a perilous journey into the Bermuda triangle. They need to recover the legendary Golden Fleece to save the world, but getting to it means braving all manner of terrifying monsters. Fantasy adventure sequel, starring Logan Lerman and Alexandra Daddario.
Dark Skies- (2009)
16:45 - 18:30 - Horror Channel
Action-packed sci-fi. After an unscrupulous disaster relief company creates a toxic storm to improve business, a scientist must stop them before acid rain devastates the entire country. (2009)
The Secret Life of Pets- (2016)
16:50 - 17:55 - ITV 2
When their rivalry leaves them cast adrift on the streets of New York, two squabbling mutts must put their differences aside and pull together. Animated adventure. (2016)(83 mins) Also in HD
Flash Gordon- (1980)
17:00 - 18:00 - ITV 4
Aiming for the tongue-in-cheek frivolity of the 1930s Buster Crabbe adventures, this big-budget fantasy from director Mike Hodges is great fun, providing you ignore the plot altogether and concentrate on the corny performances and cheesy special effects. Although Ornella Muti makes a wonderfully witty Princess Aura, it's Max von Sydow who runs away with the picture as the dastardly Emperor Ming. However, the sheer badness of Sam J Jones as Flash (whose dialogue had to be dubbed by another actor) and Melody Anderson as Dale Arden also adds to the charm of this expensive sci-fi pantomine.
Jackie Chan's the Medallion- (2003)
17:10 - 18:10 - 5*
Action comedy about a cop who is transformed into a warrior with super powers after an accident involving a strange amulet. Stars Jackie Chan, Lee Evans and Claire Forlani. (2003)[S]
The Christmas Cottage- (2017)
17:25 - 18:10 - Channel 5
Workaholic Lacey has given up on love, but could being snowed in at a romantic cottage with just her best friend's brother prompt a rethink? Festive romance. (2017)(86 mins) Also in HD
Porridge- (1979)
17:30 - 19:00 - BBC 2
The original TV series had ended two years earlier and Ronnie Barker had even been Going Straight before he was talked back into the role of Norman Fletcher for this movie spin-off. He's excellent and this comedy is one of the best of its kind, but, sadly, that's not saying much. What worked in a tightly scripted half-hour episode falls apart over 90 minutes in a story about a Lags XI v Celebrity All-stars football match that's set up to cover an escape. Dreadful idea - so what possessed John Huston to recycle it for Escape to Victory?
Against the Wind- (1947)
18:00 - 20:00 - Talking Pictures
A Belgian priest living in exile in Britain during the Second World War becomes a secret agent for the Allies, but his first mission is a disaster, leading to the capture of a resistance leader. Four soldiers are sent into occupied France to rescue the insurgent, but begin to realise they have a traitor in their midst. Thriller, starring Jack Warner and Simone Signoret.
The Secret Life of Pets- (2016)
18:00 - 18:40 - ITV 2
When their rivalry leaves them cast adrift on the streets of New York, two squabbling mutts must put their differences aside and pull together. Animated adventure. (2016)(83 mins) Also in HD
Flash Gordon- (1980)
18:05 - 19:15 - ITV 4
Aiming for the tongue-in-cheek frivolity of the 1930s Buster Crabbe adventures, this big-budget fantasy from director Mike Hodges is great fun, providing you ignore the plot altogether and concentrate on the corny performances and cheesy special effects. Although Ornella Muti makes a wonderfully witty Princess Aura, it's Max von Sydow who runs away with the picture as the dastardly Emperor Ming. However, the sheer badness of Sam J Jones as Flash (whose dialogue had to be dubbed by another actor) and Melody Anderson as Dale Arden also adds to the charm of this expensive sci-fi pantomine.
Jackie Chan's the Medallion- (2003)
18:15 - 19:00 - 5*
Action comedy about a cop who is transformed into a warrior with super powers after an accident involving a strange amulet. Stars Jackie Chan, Lee Evans and Claire Forlani. (2003)[S]
Terror Peak- (2003)
18:30 - 20:30 - Horror Channel
A woman and her family embark on a climbing expedition in New Zealand, but the trip of a lifetime soon turns into a nightmare when the peak they have chosen to scale begins to erupt. Thriller, starring Lynda Carter, Parker Stevenson, Antony Starr and Emily Barclay.
The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1- (2014)
18:40 - 21:00 - Film 4
(2014) Jennifer Lawrence stars in the penultimate part of the action fantasy. Angered at how her friends were treated, Katniss initially refuses to help the rebels. Violence.
Back to the Future Part III- (1990)
18:40 - 19:45 - ITV 2
Director Robert Zemeckis's blockbusting trilogy went slightly off the rails with the second segment, but it got right back on track (literally) with this concluding instalment. Shot back-to-back with Part II, the film is set predominantly in the Old West and offers Michael J Fox the chance to indulge in all the sharpshooting situations that made Saturday matinée western serials such a treat for millions of children (including, one suspects, Zemeckis and screenwriter Bob Gale). As before, the plot revolves around the need to tinker with time and the problem of how to power the trusty DeLorean car so that Fox can get back to the present. And once more Gale and Zemeckis have come up with an ingenious plot and a clutch of in-jokes, including the casting of western favourites Dub Taylor, Harry Carey Jr and Pat Buttram as a trio of old timers in the saloon. The inimitable Fox is again on cracking form as Marty McFly and Christopher Lloyd's romance with Mary Steenburgen is surprisingly touching. Using the special effects intelligently, Zemeckis stages a spectacular steam-train finale and neatly ties up the trilogy's loose ends. Look out for a cameo appearance from ZZ Top.
Jackie Chan's Forbidden Kingdom- (2008)
19:00 - 20:05 - 5*
Action adventure. Legends Jet Li and Jackie Chan meet in battle for the first time in this fantasy in which a kung-fu obsessed American teenager goes on a magical journey to ancient China. (2008)[S]
Police Academy 5: Assignment Miami Beach- (1988)
19:15 - 20:15 - ITV 4
What could audiences have possibly done to deserve such torture? As this inane series continues, each episode becomes sillier and more slapdash than the last. There's no Steve Guttenberg in this one (he must have read the script), and all you need to know is that the bumbling cops, as the title suggests, visit Miami for a convention, which is the only thing that differentiates this extremely mediocre movie from the four that went before.
Back to the Future Part III- (1990)
19:50 - 21:00 - ITV 2
Director Robert Zemeckis's blockbusting trilogy went slightly off the rails with the second segment, but it got right back on track (literally) with this concluding instalment. Shot back-to-back with Part II, the film is set predominantly in the Old West and offers Michael J Fox the chance to indulge in all the sharpshooting situations that made Saturday matinée western serials such a treat for millions of children (including, one suspects, Zemeckis and screenwriter Bob Gale). As before, the plot revolves around the need to tinker with time and the problem of how to power the trusty DeLorean car so that Fox can get back to the present. And once more Gale and Zemeckis have come up with an ingenious plot and a clutch of in-jokes, including the casting of western favourites Dub Taylor, Harry Carey Jr and Pat Buttram as a trio of old timers in the saloon. The inimitable Fox is again on cracking form as Marty McFly and Christopher Lloyd's romance with Mary Steenburgen is surprisingly touching. Using the special effects intelligently, Zemeckis stages a spectacular steam-train finale and neatly ties up the trilogy's loose ends. Look out for a cameo appearance from ZZ Top.
Houdini- (1953)
20:00 - 22:05 - Talking Pictures
This is the first of five films real-life married couple Tony Curtis and Janet Leigh - the so-called "elite of the milkshake set" - made together. As the famous escapologist Harry Houdini, Curtis is half-naked for most of the early scenes, a treat for his teenage fans at the time. When he finds Mrs Houdini, he pays the rent by dreaming up ever more ambitious stunts, including being immersed upside down in a deadly water torture chamber. The movie covers some 40 years, though Curtis and Leigh age no more than 40 minutes, and Houdini's eventual demise has the smack of dramatic licence. However, that won't stop you enjoying this entertaining hagiography.
Jackie Chan's Forbidden Kingdom- (2008)
20:10 - 21:00 - 5*
Action adventure. Legends Jet Li and Jackie Chan meet in battle for the first time in this fantasy in which a kung-fu obsessed American teenager goes on a magical journey to ancient China. (2008)[S]
Police Academy 5: Assignment Miami Beach- (1988)
20:20 - 21:00 - ITV 4
What could audiences have possibly done to deserve such torture? As this inane series continues, each episode becomes sillier and more slapdash than the last. There's no Steve Guttenberg in this one (he must have read the script), and all you need to know is that the bumbling cops, as the title suggests, visit Miami for a convention, which is the only thing that differentiates this extremely mediocre movie from the four that went before.
Enemy of the State- (1998)
21:00 - 22:05 - ITV 4
Expert direction by Tony Scott and a winning central performance by Will Smith give this cracking hi-tech thriller extra edge and appeal. When an incriminating tape revealing the murder of congressman Jason Robards accidentally ends up in Smith's possession, he finds himself relentlessly pursued by corrupt Jon Voight and his posse of electronic trackers, who use spy satellites, transmitters and all manner of undercover gizmos to trace him. Only retired spook (and class act) Gene Hackman can help the increasingly desperate Smith to survive. The Fugitive meets The Conversation in this dynamically exciting action adventure that's both intriguing and scarily thought-provoking.
Good Will Hunting- (1997)
21:00 - 22:05 - 5*
Matt Damon and Ben Affleck wrote and starred in this unmissable, moving drama directed by Gus Van Sant. Damon plays Will, a wrong-side-of-the-tracks janitor at top college MIT, who has an exceptional mind and whose mathematical genius is discovered by one of the professors (Stellan Skarsgård) at the school. However, Will is an emotionally troubled young man, so a psychologist (Robin Williams) with problems of his own is brought in to help him. Skilfully directed and stunningly performed by Damon, Williams, Skarsgård, Affleck (as Will's best friend) and Minnie Driver (as Will's intellectual girlfriend), this is mesmerising from start to finish. It deservedly won Oscars for Damon and Affleck's screenplay as well as for Williams's subtle performance.
Planes, Trains and Automobiles- (1987)
21:00 - 22:45 - Film 4
Steve Martin and John Candy give excellent performances as the not-so-good companions desperately trying to get home for Thanksgiving in this amiable comedy, which sends up the vagaries of the whole American transport system. Written and directed by Home Alone creator John Hughes, it occasionally finds it difficult to balance the slapstick with the sentiment. Yet, the cheerfully astute playing by the disaster-prone "little-and-large" leads ensures that the farcical proceedings are always fun to watch.
Skyline- (2010)
21:00 - 22:50 - Horror Channel
There isn't an original idea in the Brothers Strause's copycat feature, which blends bits of District 9, Cloverfield, The Matrix and Independence Day into a standard War of the Worlds invasion scenario. But once the ace special effects and full-on monster mania take prominence over the soap opera plot, it does become weirdly fascinating. The action is set entirely in and around an LA penthouse after a boozy birthday party, from where the waking revellers witness the unfolding horror after alien craft descend on the city. The explosive action includes jet-plane dogfights, a nuclear missile attack and giant tentacled creatures stomping and flying around, while the zombifying "Siren light" adds a touch of George Romero horror into the stylised mix. Events culminate in a freaky belly-of-the-beast climax, by which time this peculiar sci-fi hybrid has mutated into enjoyably bizarre high camp.
British Film Premiere: Dirty God- (0)
22:00 - 23:40 - BBC 2
British drama. The victim of an acid attack returns to her mother's home to take over her maternal duties but faces a range of reactions to her facial disfigurement. [S] [HD]
The Go Between- (0)
22:05 - 00:25 - Talking Pictures
1971. Drama. Director: Joseph Losey. Stars: Julie Christie, Alan Bates, Margaret Leighton. A tale of torrid and forbidden love between a couple in the English countryside.
Enemy of the State- (1998)
22:10 - 23:45 - ITV 4
Expert direction by Tony Scott and a winning central performance by Will Smith give this cracking hi-tech thriller extra edge and appeal. When an incriminating tape revealing the murder of congressman Jason Robards accidentally ends up in Smith's possession, he finds himself relentlessly pursued by corrupt Jon Voight and his posse of electronic trackers, who use spy satellites, transmitters and all manner of undercover gizmos to trace him. Only retired spook (and class act) Gene Hackman can help the increasingly desperate Smith to survive. The Fugitive meets The Conversation in this dynamically exciting action adventure that's both intriguing and scarily thought-provoking.
Good Will Hunting- (1997)
22:10 - 23:40 - 5*
Matt Damon and Ben Affleck wrote and starred in this unmissable, moving drama directed by Gus Van Sant. Damon plays Will, a wrong-side-of-the-tracks janitor at top college MIT, who has an exceptional mind and whose mathematical genius is discovered by one of the professors (Stellan Skarsgård) at the school. However, Will is an emotionally troubled young man, so a psychologist (Robin Williams) with problems of his own is brought in to help him. Skilfully directed and stunningly performed by Damon, Williams, Skarsgård, Affleck (as Will's best friend) and Minnie Driver (as Will's intellectual girlfriend), this is mesmerising from start to finish. It deservedly won Oscars for Damon and Affleck's screenplay as well as for Williams's subtle performance.
Mission: Impossible - Rogue Nation- (2015)
22:45 - 01:20 - Film 4
Tom Cruise is back battling bad guys in this latest instalment of the globe-trotting spy series. Action-packed thriller with Simon Pegg and Rebecca Ferguson. (2015)(127 mins) Also in HD
Summer Camp- (2015)
22:50 - 00:30 - Horror Channel
The spread of a rage-inducing virus causes all hell to break loose when a group of Americans pitch up to work at a remote Spanish summer camp. Grisly horror. (2015)(81 mins) Also in HD
The Huntsman: Winter's War- (2016)
23:00 - 01:05 - Channel 4
Chris Hemsworth's Huntsman battles to keep the fabled magic mirror out of the wrong hands. Star-studded fantasy sequel with Emily Blunt and Jessica Chastain. (2016)(109 mins) Also in HD
Dumb and Dumber To- (2014)
23:15 - 01:20 - E4
Dim-witted friends Harry and Lloyd are reunited after 20 years. When Harry discovers he has a daughter he never knew about, he breaks his friend out of a psychiatric hospital and they go on a road trip with the intention of fulfilling parental responsibilities neither of them is capable of. Comedy sequel, starring Jim Carrey and Jeff Daniels.
Bad Santa 2- (2016)
23:40 - 00:40 - 5*
Dark comedy sequel. starring Billy Bob Thornton and Kathy Bates. Willie is drawn back in to pull a heist on a Christmas charity that should benefit his own mother. (2016)
Louis Theroux: My Scientology Movie- (0)
23:40 - 01:15 - BBC 2
Documentary investigating the Church of Scientology. To find out more about the mysterious organisation, Louis Theroux meets with former members of the church. [HD] [AD,S]
Final Destination 5- (2011)
23:45 - 00:50 - ITV 4
The survivors of a suspension bridge disaster realise death itself is after them for cheating fate when they begin getting mysteriously killed one by one in a series of horrific accidents. However, they discover they can save themselves by killing each other. Horror sequel, starring Nicholas D'Agosto and Emma Bell.
Keeping Rosy- (2014)
00:15 - 01:40 - BBC 1
A businesswoman who has devoted her life to running a media agency is driven to desperation when she is betrayed by her partners. Consumed with rage, she struggles to regain control of the business and to secure a future for herself following a violent incident. Thriller, starring Maxine Peake and Blake Harrison.
Double X- (2012)
00:25 - 02:25 - Talking Pictures
1992. Crime drama with Bernard Hill and Norman Wisdom. Former petty thief and safecracker Arthur is the 'brains' behind 'The Organisation' but he wants out.
Splice- (2009)
00:30 - 02:35 - Horror Channel
Two scientists hope to create new creatures for medical purposes by combining DNA from various animals. When their funding is stopped, they secretly create a new creature incorporating human DNA. However, they soon realise they cannot control it, while the relationship between the being and its creators turns dangerous. Sci-fi horror, starring Adrien Brody, Sarah Polley and Delphine Chaneac.
Bad Santa 2- (2016)
00:45 - 01:30 - 5*
Dark comedy sequel. starring Billy Bob Thornton and Kathy Bates. Willie is drawn back in to pull a heist on a Christmas charity that should benefit his own mother. (2016)
Final Destination 5- (2011)
00:55 - 01:35 - ITV 4
The survivors of a suspension bridge disaster realise death itself is after them for cheating fate when they begin getting mysteriously killed one by one in a series of horrific accidents. However, they discover they can save themselves by killing each other. Horror sequel, starring Nicholas D'Agosto and Emma Bell.
Kill List- (2011)
01:20 - 03:10 - Film 4
A hitman with money worries is persuaded by his old partner to take on one last job. The duo's mysterious client presents them with a list of three targets, but as they go about their deadly work, they start to realise there is something far more disturbing going on than a simple act of murder. Thriller, with Neil Maskell, Michael Smiley and Myanna Buring.
Beast From Haunted Cave- (1959)
02:25 - 04:00 - Talking Pictures
1959. Horror. Directed by Monte Hellman and stars Michael Forest, Sheila Noonan and Frank Wolf. After thieves pull off a heist and flee into the wilderness, they are pursued by a spider-like monster.
Stir of Echoes- (1999)
02:35 - 04:30 - Horror Channel
In the US, David Koepp's creepy supernatural tale was completely overshadowed by The Sixth Sense. However, while it isn't as smart or satisfying, it delivers a handful of extremely frightening moments and a credible performance from Kevin Bacon as a man haunted by startling visions. Using jolting cuts and stylised camerawork to evoke fear rather than contemporary, effects-driven shocks, Koepp immerses the audience in an atmospheric mystery involving hypnotism, psychic powers, a dead girl and Bacon's son, who seems to share his "gift". The film's biggest flaw is an overcooked final half hour, as Bacon's obsessive, destructive hunt for answers becomes slightly ludicrous. The last scene is a real chiller, though.