Iain MacLeod
@irmacleod.bsky.social
Highlands born and raised, now living in Glasgow. Into the spooky stuff. Writer and editor for goreinthestore.uk
My review for Together.
TOGETHER - Alison Brie and Dave Franco experience what happens when you can’t tear yourself away from your better half. Our review of the body horror hit that says as much about dysfunctional relationships as it does about bodily parts fusing together. Warning - contains Spice Girls on soundtrack.
TOGETHER — GORE IN THE STORE
TOGETHER - Alison Brie and Dave Franco literally experience what happens when you can’t tear yourself away from your better half. Iain MacLeod reviews the body horror hit that has just as much to say ...
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August 16, 2025 at 8:17 PM
My review for Together.
My review for Nobody 2.
NOBODY 2 review: Bob Odenkirk's back as Hutch Mansell, family man/one man hit squad, looking to spend some vacation time with his put upon family. But Sharon Stone’s bloodthirsty crime boss has other ideas. Iain MacLeod reviews this eagerly awaited sequel but is far less impressed this time around.
NOBODY 2 — GORE IN THE STORE
NOBODY 2 - Bob Odenkirk returns as Hutch Mansell, the unassuming one man hit squad, looking to spend some quality vacation time with his put upon family. But Sharon Stone’s bloodthirsty crime boss has...
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August 16, 2025 at 8:17 PM
My review for Nobody 2.
Thank fuck!
Taika Waititi’s live action #Akira film is no longer happening
Warner Bros has lost the rights
(via THR)
Warner Bros has lost the rights
(via THR)
June 27, 2025 at 10:50 PM
Thank fuck!
Back in
@glasgowfilmfest.bsky.social to see one of my top ten films.
@glasgowfilmfest.bsky.social to see one of my top ten films.
June 4, 2025 at 8:34 PM
Back in
@glasgowfilmfest.bsky.social to see one of my top ten films.
@glasgowfilmfest.bsky.social to see one of my top ten films.
About an hour from the end, my girlfriend whispered if I wanted to go home and finish Andor instead. I said no. One of the wrongest things I've ever done.
May 21, 2025 at 9:41 PM
About an hour from the end, my girlfriend whispered if I wanted to go home and finish Andor instead. I said no. One of the wrongest things I've ever done.
It's far too warm and bright outside, so I'm off to the @glasgowfilmtheatre.bsky.social to watch this stone cold classic.
May 20, 2025 at 4:21 PM
It's far too warm and bright outside, so I'm off to the @glasgowfilmtheatre.bsky.social to watch this stone cold classic.
I watched, enjoyed and reviewed the new #FinalDestination film for you.
FINAL DESTINATION: BLOODLINES - Remember to look both ways when crossing the road if you venture to the cinema for the return of one of horror’s most inventive franchises. @irmacleod.bsky.social reviews the long awaited sequel that will have you questioning if that piercing you want is a good idea.
FINAL DESTINATION: BLOODLINES — GORE IN THE STORE
FINAL DESTINATION: BLOODLINES - Remember to look both ways when you’re crossing the road if you venture out to the cinema to witness the return of one of horror’s most inventive franchises. Iain MacLe...
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May 15, 2025 at 3:52 PM
I watched, enjoyed and reviewed the new #FinalDestination film for you.
First of two Russ Meyer 4K discs from @severinfilms.bsky.social this week I've had the pleasure to watch and write about. One of these films is not like the other!
MOTORPSYCHO - Russ Meyer’s lurid tale of bikers, buxom women and red blooded veterinarians seeking vengeance in the desert is released on a beautifully remastered 4K disc from Severin Films. Our review of this vintage B-movie that still manages to raise an eyebrow with its racy thrills
#4KUHD
#4KUHD
MOTORPSYCHO — GORE IN THE STORE
MOTORPSYCHO - Russ Meyer’s lurid tale of bikers, buxom women and red blooded veterinarians seeking vengeance in the desert is released on a beautifully remastered 4K disc courtesy of Severin Films. Ia...
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April 25, 2025 at 10:11 PM
First of two Russ Meyer 4K discs from @severinfilms.bsky.social this week I've had the pleasure to watch and write about. One of these films is not like the other!
Review for my favourite vampire/ blues history/ identical twin/ crime period drama movie of the year.
SINNERS - Ryan Coogler writes and directs this ambitious big budget period horror that mixes vampires and the blues to electrifying effect.
Iain MacLeod reviews one of the years most original and entertaining films.
#Sinners #RyanCoogler #MichaelBJordan #Horror #FilmSky #GoreInTheStore
Iain MacLeod reviews one of the years most original and entertaining films.
#Sinners #RyanCoogler #MichaelBJordan #Horror #FilmSky #GoreInTheStore
SINNERS — GORE IN THE STORE
SINNERS - Ryan Coogler writes and directs this big budget period horror that mixes vampires and the blues to electrifying effect. Iain MacLeod reviews one of the years most original and entertaining ...
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April 20, 2025 at 11:53 AM
Review for my favourite vampire/ blues history/ identical twin/ crime period drama movie of the year.
Reposted by Iain MacLeod
TRANCERS - The neon-lit 80’s VHS classic receives a 4K Special Edition from @101filmsuk.bsky.social Is this Charles Band’s finest hour as director? Is dry hair still for squids?
Iain MacLeod has the answers in his in-depth review.
#FilmSky #Trancers #4K #CharlesBand #SciFi
Iain MacLeod has the answers in his in-depth review.
#FilmSky #Trancers #4K #CharlesBand #SciFi
TRANCERS — GORE IN THE STORE
TRANCERS - The neon-lit 80’s VHS classic receives a 4K Special Edition from 101 Films. Is this Charles Band’s finest hour as director? Is dry hair still for squids? Iain MacLeod has the answers in his...
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April 17, 2025 at 8:50 PM
TRANCERS - The neon-lit 80’s VHS classic receives a 4K Special Edition from @101filmsuk.bsky.social Is this Charles Band’s finest hour as director? Is dry hair still for squids?
Iain MacLeod has the answers in his in-depth review.
#FilmSky #Trancers #4K #CharlesBand #SciFi
Iain MacLeod has the answers in his in-depth review.
#FilmSky #Trancers #4K #CharlesBand #SciFi
My interview with Alan Jones about his new book Discomania, a wildly entertaining slab of a book detailing his adventurous life as a punk on the disco floor, all while becoming one of the most beloved and bracingly honest genre film critics at the same time.
With the release of his autobiography DISCOMANIA, film critic and FrightFest co-founder Alan Jones, masterfully weaves his life story with a deep dive into disco music and cinema. Gore In The Store caught up with Alan to chat about all things disco, punk and horror
IN CONVERSATION WITH ALAN JONES — GORE IN THE STORE
With the long-awaited release of his autobiography DISCOMANIA, film critic and FrightFest co-founder Alan Jones, masterfully weaves together his own life story with a deep dive into disco music and d...
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April 5, 2025 at 1:28 PM
My interview with Alan Jones about his new book Discomania, a wildly entertaining slab of a book detailing his adventurous life as a punk on the disco floor, all while becoming one of the most beloved and bracingly honest genre film critics at the same time.
My review for the new #4K release of Scanners from @secondsightfilms.bsky.social This new transfer is literally eye popping stuff!
SCANNERS - Cronenberg’s sci-fi body horror classic of psychic combat finally gets an upgraded home release from @secondsightfilms.bsky.social The greatest exploding head of all time has never looked so good and the rest of the film more than matches up to it. Review here... #filmsky #cronenberg
SCANNERS — GORE IN THE STORE
SCANNERS - David Cronenberg’s sci-fi body horror classic of warring psychics finally gets an upgraded home release courtesy of Second Sight. The greatest exploding head of all time has never looked so...
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April 1, 2025 at 2:57 PM
My review for the new #4K release of Scanners from @secondsightfilms.bsky.social This new transfer is literally eye popping stuff!
My review of that #Cronenberg film with all the mad wee kids. A great release from @secondsightfilms.bsky.social
THE BROOD - Celebrate Mother’s Day with a look at David Cronenberg’s characteristically grisly look at parenthood in extremis? Our review of this stacked 4K release from @secondsightfilms.bsky.social that presents one of the Canadian auteur's most fascinating and disturbing films to stunning effect.
THE BROOD — GORE IN THE STORE
THE BROOD - What better way to celebrate Mother’s Day than a look at David Cronenberg’s characteristically grisly look at parenthood in extremis? Iain MacLeod reviews this stacked 4K release from Seco...
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March 30, 2025 at 9:32 PM
My review of that #Cronenberg film with all the mad wee kids. A great release from @secondsightfilms.bsky.social
My review for Y2K. Hated it. Sorry.
Y2K - Ready to party like it’s 1999 again? Then maybe best avoid kyle Mooney’s Y2K. Iain MacLeod reviews this squandered opportunity that fails to make anything of its premise as both a comedy-horror and an exercise in nostalgia: www.goreinthestore.uk/reviews/y2k #filmsky #rachelzegler #kylemooney
Y2K — GORE IN THE STORE
Y2K - Ready to party like it’s 1999 again? Then maybe best avoid Kyle Mooney’s Y2K. Iain MacLeod reviews this squandered opportunity that fails to make anything of its premise as both a comedy-horror ...
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March 26, 2025 at 9:49 PM
My review for Y2K. Hated it. Sorry.
My review for one of my favourite films of the year so far.
SISTER MIDNIGHT - Unhappy with her arranged marriage, a woman undergoes a startling transformation that makes for one of the best surprises of the year in this mix of comedy and horror aided by Radhika Apte's fantastic performance. Iain MacLeod reviews one of the most original films of the year.
SISTER MIDNIGHT — GORE IN THE STORE
SISTER MIDNIGHT - Unhappy with her arranged marriage, a woman undergoes a startling transformation that makes for one of the most entertaining surprises of the year in Karan Kandhari’s genre bending m...
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March 20, 2025 at 11:40 PM
My review for one of my favourite films of the year so far.
Catching up on reviews after Glasgow FrightFest so what better way to start than with #Mickey17 ? Bong Joon Ho's satirical sci-fi clone caper that features Robert Pattinson(s) with funny accents, Mark Ruffalo as a hellish amalgamation of Trump and Musk and cute aliens? Good times! #filmsky
MICKEY 17 - Bong Joon Ho’s eagerly awaited film finally arrives. Robert Pattinson takes on the titular role of a hard working clone facing off against a Trumpian nemesis hell bent on colonising a distant planet for himself. Iain MacLeod reviews this wildly inventive and subversive sci-fi. #filmsky
MICKEY 17 — GORE IN THE STORE
MICKEY 17 - Bong Joon Ho’s eagerly awaited sci-fi follow-up to PARASITE finally arrives on screens. Robert Pattinson takes on the titular role of a hard working clone facing off against a Trumpian ne...
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March 13, 2025 at 11:28 PM
My review for TORNADO, the opening film for #GFF2025
TORNADO - A samurai’s daughter is pursued across the Highlands by a bloodthirsty gang of thieves led by Tim Roth and Jack Lowden. Our review of John Maclean's long-awaited second feature that received its world premiere as the opening film of Glasgow Film Festival '25 #GFF2025 #GFF #Tornado
TORNADO — GORE IN THE STORE
TORNADO - A samurai’s daughter is pursued across the Highlands by a bloodthirsty gang of thieves led by the embittered father and son duo of Tim Roth and Jack Lowden. Iain MacLeod reviews John Maclean...
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February 26, 2025 at 10:52 PM
My review for TORNADO, the opening film for #GFF2025
Reposted by Iain MacLeod
Carlos Ezquerra
February 5, 2025 at 10:21 PM
Carlos Ezquerra
My review for #Companion.
COMPANION - Get ready for your new favourite anti-rom-com/sci-fi as Sophie Thatcher faces some uncomfortable truths about her seemingly perfect relationship with Jack Quaid. Iain MacLeod reviews Drew Hancock’s directorial debut that expertly exposes harsh truths in entertaining and bloody fashion
COMPANION — GORE IN THE STORE
COMPANION - Get ready for your new favourite anti-rom-com/sci-fi as Sophie Thatcher faces some uncomfortable truths about her seemingly perfect relationship with Jack Quaid. Iain MacLeod reviews Drew...
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January 30, 2025 at 9:24 PM
My review for #Companion.
Reposted by Iain MacLeod
THE GIFT - Arrow Video re-release Sam Raimi’s star-studded paranormal chiller from 2001 on an extras-packed Special Edition re-mastered in 4K. Chris Ward takes a look at one of Raimi’s less celebrated efforts to see if it’s ripe for rediscovery.
#filmsky #goreinthestore #horror #samraimi #4KUHD
#filmsky #goreinthestore #horror #samraimi #4KUHD
THE GIFT — GORE IN THE STORE
Arrow Video re-release Sam Raimi’s star-studded paranormal chiller from 2001 on an extras-packed Special Edition re-mastered in 4K. Chris Ward takes a look at one of Raimi’s less celebrated efforts to...
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January 26, 2025 at 11:03 PM
THE GIFT - Arrow Video re-release Sam Raimi’s star-studded paranormal chiller from 2001 on an extras-packed Special Edition re-mastered in 4K. Chris Ward takes a look at one of Raimi’s less celebrated efforts to see if it’s ripe for rediscovery.
#filmsky #goreinthestore #horror #samraimi #4KUHD
#filmsky #goreinthestore #horror #samraimi #4KUHD
My review for Presence. A ghost story that left me cold in all the wrong ways.
PRESENCE - Steven Soderbergh approaches ghost stories from an interesting perspective but is it one that can hold the audience's attention and thrill them? @irmacleod.bsky.social investigates: www.goreinthestore.uk/reviews/pres...
#presence #goreinthestore #filmsky #horror
#presence #goreinthestore #filmsky #horror
PRESENCE — GORE IN THE STORE
Steven Soderbergh approaches ghost stories from an interesting perspective but is it one that can hold the audience's attention and thrill them? Iain MacLeod investigates.
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January 26, 2025 at 12:16 AM
My review for Presence. A ghost story that left me cold in all the wrong ways.
Wolf Man. 2025, directed by Leigh Whannell.
January 17, 2025 at 5:29 PM
Wolf Man. 2025, directed by Leigh Whannell.
In case you were wondering what my ten favourite films of the year were, wonder no more and read on!
Got time to squeeze one more year end list in? Here's the Top 10 films of the year chosen by @irmacleod.bsky.social for the site showing how eclectic and exciting genre cinema is these days. www.goreinthestore.uk/features/202... #horror #filmsky #frightfest #cultmovies #sci-fi
TOP TEN FILMS OF 2024 — GORE IN THE STORE
As the tumultuous year of 2024 comes to an end, Iain MacLeod takes a look back at his 10 favourite genre films of the year. Despite, or maybe because of, the global unrest, this year stood out as a re...
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December 26, 2024 at 8:11 PM
In case you were wondering what my ten favourite films of the year were, wonder no more and read on!
Reposted by Iain MacLeod
Tired of the same old Christmas movies making you feel as stale as last year’s fruitcake? Fear not! The Gore in the Store writers are here to share their personal festive favourites. www.goreinthestore.uk/features/chr...
#happyhorrordays #ShareTheHorror #GoreInTheStore #christmasslay
#happyhorrordays #ShareTheHorror #GoreInTheStore #christmasslay
CHRISTMAS FAVOURITES — GORE IN THE STORE
Looking for an alternative to the usual and tired old Christmas entertainment? Well let our writers offer up their own personal favourites that get them through the festive season. Gremlins, spooky be...
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December 24, 2024 at 12:18 AM
Tired of the same old Christmas movies making you feel as stale as last year’s fruitcake? Fear not! The Gore in the Store writers are here to share their personal festive favourites. www.goreinthestore.uk/features/chr...
#happyhorrordays #ShareTheHorror #GoreInTheStore #christmasslay
#happyhorrordays #ShareTheHorror #GoreInTheStore #christmasslay