Popcorn Pictures

Reviewing the best (and worst) of horror, sci-fi and fantasy since 2000

Nov 3

Son of Kong (1933)

Rushed sequel to the all-time classic goes for the child friendly approach and little of the titular beast.

Apr 7

Arena (1989)

Star Wars meets Rocky with a bit of WWE thrown in for good measure in this light-hearted 80s sci-fi action.

Jan 6

Creatures the World Forgot (1971)

Hammer's final prehistoric outing is their worst - and despite the title, there's no dinosaurs!

Oct 28, 2023

Sinbad: The Fifth Voyage (2014)

Dismal throwback/homage to the classic stop motion animation fantasy films of Ray Harryhausen.

Aug 14, 2023

One Million Years B.C. (1966)

Hammer. Stop motion effects by Ray Harryhausen. Raquel Welch in THAT bikini. Happy days.

Aug 14, 2023

When Dinosaurs Ruled the Earth (1970)

Caveman film with limited dialogue but plenty of dino action and top-heavy women to keep the interest levels high.

Aug 9, 2023

The Land Unknown (1957)

Explorers arrive in a lost world to find men-in-suits and photographically enlarged lizards. Decent if flawed timewaster.

Aug 5, 2022

Arabian Adventure (1979)

Feeble fantasy from Amicus with flying carpets, evil genies and a load of British actors pretending to be Arabian.

Jul 24, 2022

Jack the Giant Killer (1962)

Shameless attempt to copy the successful formula of The 7th Voyage of Sinbad is an entertaining fantasy film in its own right.