The Last House ¦ Film Review (3*): When ‘Survival’ Is Not The Same As ‘Living’.

A One Mann’s Movies review of “The Last House”. (2026, 3*, 12A). Recently released on Netflix, The Last House is an interesting – if slightly bonkers – slice of Sci Fi. There are moments of real entertainment, as you might expect from the varied pedigree of the creators: the director Louis Leterrier gave us such … Read more

Lady (3*): An Aristocrat Whose Pretence The Film Crew Can See Right Through.

A One Mann’s Movies review of “Lady” (From the 2025 London Film Festival). (2025, 3*, ’15’). Yesterday, my press accreditation for the 2026 London Film Festival came through… Hoorah! And yet, the films from last year’s festival continue to dribble out. Case in point, “Lady” which is released in UK cinemas today. With all the … Read more

Ice Cream Man ¦ Film Review (2.5*): 101 Ways To Squish A Rubber Head Filled with Offal.

A One Mann’s Movies review of “Ice Cream Man”. (2026, 2.5*, 18). Once in a while, I go to see a film that I genuinely have no idea what to rate it as. “Ice Cream Man”, the latest schlock-horror from Eli Roth, is one such film. On the one hand, it is truly terrible: terrible … Read more

The End of Oak Street ¦ Film Review (4*): Goofy Dino Fun With Some Sharp Edges.

A One Mann’s Movies review of “The End of Oak Street”. (2026, 4*, 15). When J.J. Abrams gave us Super 8 back in 2011 the film was a homage to the Spielberg films of 30 years before. And with The End of Oak Street there is again a whole heap of Amblin nostalgia being mined: … Read more

The Devil’s Mouth ¦ Film Review (2*): They All Deserve A Good Munching.

A One Mann’s Movies review of “The Devil’s Mouth”. (2026, 2*, ’15’). Released on Prime Video on July 29th, “The Devil’s Mouth” is both descriptive of the geological cave feature shown and the chief protagonist. It’s about the cleverest thing about this pretty tiresome addition to the ‘shark’ movie genre. One Mann’s Movies Rating: Plot: … Read more