Supernatural
That which cannot be explained by science - psychic powers, other-worldly phenomena, things that go bump in the night and hide under the bed. Filmmakers have been tapping people's fascination for the supernatural since they first started cranking out celluloid. And who doesn't love a good ghost story? Below are Alice's films that touch on the paranormal, some in a nice way ('What Dreams May Come', 'Phenomenon'), some in a not-so-nice way, ('The Exorcist', 'The Grudge'). A little something for everyone...
The Awakening (2011)
6.5/10
Director: Nick Murphy
Starring: Imelda Staunton, Dominic West, Rebecca Hall
A chilling supernatural thriller set in early 1920s England where an author and sceptic of the paranormal (Rebecca Hall) is invited to a countryside b... Read more
The Innkeepers (2011)
5.5/10
Director: Ti West
Starring: Kelly McGillis, Sara Paxton, Pat Healy
After over one hundred years of service, The Yankee Pedlar Inn is shutting its doors for good. The last remaining employees - Claire (Sara Paxton) and... Read more
Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance (2011)
4.3/10
Director: Mark Neveldine, Brian Taylor
Starring: Christopher Lambert, Ciaran Hinds, Nicolas Cage, Idris Elba, Violante Placido, J...
Marvel Comics' demonic biker returns in this thrilling sequel. This time, Johnny Blaze (Nicolas Cage) finds himself the reluctant guardian of a young... Read more
The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 1 (2011)
4.9/10
Director: Bill Condon
Starring: Peter Facinelli, Billy Burke, Kristen Stewart, Nikki Reed, Taylor Lautner, Eliza...
Following the wedding of Bella (Kristen Stewart) and vampire Edward (Robert Pattinson), Jacob (Taylor Lautner) leaves his wolf pack when he learns the... Read more
Supernatural: Season 6 (2010)
8.5/10
Starring: Jared Padalecki, Jensen Ackles, Misha Collins
The prize: ending the Apocalypse. The price: Sam's life. Season 5's horrific finale left Dean alone, as Sam descended into Hell. Now a different man,... Read more
Fringe: Season 3 (2010)
7.1/10
Starring: Blair Brown, Joshua Jackson, John Noble, Lance Reddick, Anna Torv, Jasika Nicole
Immersive. Compelling. Hypnotic. Brilliantly imaginative. Endlessly thrilling. Pick your term. The mystery of the universes deepens in the critically... Read more
Paranormal Activity 2 (2010)
5.7/10
Director: Tod Williams
Starring: Katie Featherston, Seth Ginsberg, Molly Ephraim, Sprague Grayden, Micah Sloat, B...
Sequel to runaway hit 'Paranormal Activity' in which a young couple are terrorised by a mysterious, demonic presence in their new home. When Katie (Ka... Read more
Being Human: Series 2 (2010)
8.8/10
Starring: Aidan Turner, Lenora Crichlow, Russell Tovey
Returning for a gripping second series, vampire Mitchell (Aidan Turner), werewolf George (Russell Tovey), and ghost Annie (Lenora Crichlow) encounter... Read more
Charlie St Cloud (2010)
Director: Burr Steers
Starring: Donal Logue, Kim Basinger, Ray Liotta, Amanda Crew, Charlie Tahan, Zac Efron
Based on a novel by Ben Sherwood, this heartfelt drama stars Zac Efron as young sailor, Charlie St. Cloud. The recipient of a Stanford scholarship, Ch... Read more
The Twilight Saga: Eclipse (2010)
5/10
Director: David Slade
Starring: Dakota Fanning, Billy Burke, Kristen Stewart, Bryce Dallas Howard, Taylor Lautne...
It all begins... with a choice. In the third chapter of Stephenie Meyer's phenomenal "Twilight" series, Bella Swan (Kristen Stewart) is surrounded by... Read more