On the 7th day of Halloween, the power of Christ compels me to recommend... To be perfectly honest, in terms of out-and-out scares, 'The Last Exorcism' (2010) is only so-so. But (if you'll pardon the pun) it possesses an ambiguity and intelligence that's rare in your average found-footage Blair Witch clone. Throughout, we are prompted … Continue reading 12 Days of Halloween! – Day 7
12 Days of Halloween! – Day 6
On the 6th day of Halloween, a lighter bite for ye... Horror doesn't have to be all blood & guts and emotional trauma. It can also be just fun, and there's no better recent example than 'Happy Death Day' (2017). Basically, it's 'Groundhog Day' meets 'Scream' - a college girl must inexplicably re-live the day … Continue reading 12 Days of Halloween! – Day 6
12 Days of Halloween! – Day 5
On the 5th day of Halloween, a film you can't unsee... There are gore movies, and then there's 'Inside', aka 'A L'Interieur' (2007). This prime slice of the French Extreme New Wave (with the emphasis on "extreme") is a film for people who consider 'Saw', 'Hostel' and 'The Human Centipede' to be a bit tame. … Continue reading 12 Days of Halloween! – Day 5
12 Days of Halloween! – Day 4
On the 4th day of Halloween, you really need to see... There are several great ghost stories I could have recommended here (The Others, The Devil's Backbone, The Orphanage, to name but a few), but none deserve championing as much as Lake Mungo (2008). This Australian film is an authentic mock documentary, looking at the … Continue reading 12 Days of Halloween! – Day 4
12 Days of Halloween! – Day 3
On the 3rd Day of Halloween, you really have to see... My Little Eye (2002): This British early-2000s chiller is, sadly, relatively hard to get hold of. But seek it out if you can, especially if you like mean, nasty, vindictive little films that really put both their characters and the audience through the wringer … Continue reading 12 Days of Halloween! – Day 3
12 Days of Halloween! – Day 2
On the 2nd Day of Halloween, I recommend to thee... Train to Busan (2016): commuters trapped on a fast train with a horde of fast zombies. That premise alone should instantly hook you! But should you need more, know that this film has so much that makes it great: strong characterisations, great gore, witty nods … Continue reading 12 Days of Halloween! – Day 2
12 Days of Halloween! – Day 1
Introducing James Woodward, a local film buff and friend of Film at the Folk Hall who is going to help us with what to watch to get us in the mood for Halloween! "For the 12 Days of Halloween, I'm going to recommend a horror film per day in the hope of getting y'all in … Continue reading 12 Days of Halloween! – Day 1
We’re BACK!
Our beloved Folk Hall has been undergoing an impressive transformation over the last few months and we can’t wait to get back in there and enjoy it with you. It looks incredible! With the integrated post office and York Explore library, as well as the new and improved café, the Folk Hall really has cemented … Continue reading We’re BACK!
The Shape of Water – Film Review
The Shape of Water is Guillermo del Toro’s tenth feature film in the director’s chair and boy does he seem comfy there. It’s filled with all the weirdness and quirk for which he is so well revered but balanced out beautifully with stylish cinematography and delicate romance. From it’s remarkable opening scene we are made … Continue reading The Shape of Water – Film Review
City Screen and University of York Film Series
Every year, the Univ of York teams up with City Screen to show old and/or unfamiliar films not on popular distribution. These are chosen around a theme: the work of a particular director or actor, those of a chosen nationality or genre (film noir, comedies, etc.) or a random collection of old favorites. They are … Continue reading City Screen and University of York Film Series
Film at the Folk Hall 