Film Reviews: Haxan (a.k.a Witchcraft through the ages).

Release date: September 18th 1922.

Story: This Swedish documentary style horror movie is about the study of witchcraft, devil worship, and how the misunderstanding of mental illness and diseases could have led to the hysteria of witch hunts in medieval Europe.

My thoughts: Dark, creepy, atmospheric, and bizarre. This seven part movie really catches the horror element with images depicting witches, demons, and the devil himself (played by the director himself). This film was banned in the USA and was heavily censored in other countries. In 1968, the movie was re-released in the USA in a re-edited form. Now called Witchcraft through the ages and has an narration by William S Burroughs.

Even though this is a silent era classic, this film is really not for everyone. Some people might get offended and/or horrified at the scenes of devils, witches, creepy scenery, and torture. So I would warn you before watching it.

My score: Four stars.

TV Review: Monsterquest

Release date: October 31st 2007 - March 24th 2010 (4 seasons, 68 episodes).

Story: A documentary series where a team of researchers try and find cryptozoogical creatures like Big-foot and so on.

My thoughts: This is a very good show. The show (like I said before) tries to find cryptid monsters like Big-foot, the loch ness monster, Mothman, and even the legends like alligators in the sewers. The show even looks into things like giant wild pigs, British giant cats, and packs of once domesticated but turned wild dogs. Even though they hardly find what they are searching for, it doesn't mean that they are not out there. If you are interested in these things then I would recommend you checking this show out.

My score: Five stars.

TV Review: Stephen Fry in America

Release date: October 12th - November 16th 2008 (One series. Six episodes).

Story: Comedian, actor, and television host Stephen Fry travels through all fifty states of the U.S.A in a London taxi cab. Meeting loads of people, checking out major attractions, visiting cities, learning about the country's history, and having fun along the way.

My thoughts: This is arguably one of the greatest documentaries about America. Stephen Fry is always fun to watch and this is one of the reasons why I want to visit America. It was thanks to this show that Fry landed the job of hosting QI which aired the next month.

My score: Five stars.