Ten years ago today – June 9th – one of the most beloved episodes in Doctor Who‘s fifty-odd year history aired. Titled “Blink,” it’s notable for several reasons. For one, it was a rare instalment that didn’t focus on the Doctor (played by David Tennant at the time). Instead, it starred future Oscar nominee Carey Mulligan. Not only that, but it introduced perhaps the most iconic monster of the modern version of the show: those ultra-creepy living statues, the Weeping Angels.
To commemorate the episode’s anniversary, writer Steven Moffat has penned a retrospective look at “Blink” for the official Doctor Who website. Interestingly, he spoke about how he would totally change the episode’s ending if he was to write it again today. Fans will remember that things wrap up on a hopeful note for protagonist Sally Sparrow (Mulligan), as she’s seen holding hands with her friend...
To commemorate the episode’s anniversary, writer Steven Moffat has penned a retrospective look at “Blink” for the official Doctor Who website. Interestingly, he spoke about how he would totally change the episode’s ending if he was to write it again today. Fans will remember that things wrap up on a hopeful note for protagonist Sally Sparrow (Mulligan), as she’s seen holding hands with her friend...
- 6/9/2017
- by Christian Bone
- We Got This Covered
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Jokers, circus masters and demonic dolls. Which TV characters terrify you? Den Of Geek asked its writers that very question…
The subconscious is a terrible place; dark, mysterious and peopled by spectres from the past. As a bit of a laugh then, we sent our writers journeying into theirs and asked them to drag out any TV terrors they found lurking in the shadows.
Some television fears had been ensconced there since childhood, others were more recent tenants. Some were morally terrifying; human beings with icy hearts capable of atrocities, others were simply… atrocities.
Join us as we count down in order of terror from the sort-of-creepy to the downright terrifying, the 50 TV characters that, for whatever reason, give our writers chills. It’s by no means an exhaustive list, so feel free to fill in gaps by adding your own peculiar television nightmares below…
50. Charn -...
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Jokers, circus masters and demonic dolls. Which TV characters terrify you? Den Of Geek asked its writers that very question…
The subconscious is a terrible place; dark, mysterious and peopled by spectres from the past. As a bit of a laugh then, we sent our writers journeying into theirs and asked them to drag out any TV terrors they found lurking in the shadows.
Some television fears had been ensconced there since childhood, others were more recent tenants. Some were morally terrifying; human beings with icy hearts capable of atrocities, others were simply… atrocities.
Join us as we count down in order of terror from the sort-of-creepy to the downright terrifying, the 50 TV characters that, for whatever reason, give our writers chills. It’s by no means an exhaustive list, so feel free to fill in gaps by adding your own peculiar television nightmares below…
50. Charn -...
- 10/29/2015
- by louisamellor
- Den of Geek
Digital Spy readers named David Tennant as Doctor Who's greatest ever Doctor - now, with less than two weeks to go until the 50th anniversary, DS is embarking on a new quest... to list the top 10 Who stories of all time.
12 days 'til 'The Day of the Doctor' and we've reached our penultimate entry - just missing out on the top spot is a Steven Moffat-penned favourite, beloved by fans and critics alike...
2. Blink (2007) - written by Steven Moffat
"Don't turn your back. Don't look away. And don't blink."
Steven Moffat once remarked that you know you've got a great concept for a Doctor Who story when you think, 'Well, there goes that film idea…'
One of Moffat's greatest ever was 'Blink' - first aired in 2007 and held in high esteem by both Whovians and non-fans ever since, it's a bloody fantastic supernatural horror masquerading as a Doctor Who episode.
12 days 'til 'The Day of the Doctor' and we've reached our penultimate entry - just missing out on the top spot is a Steven Moffat-penned favourite, beloved by fans and critics alike...
2. Blink (2007) - written by Steven Moffat
"Don't turn your back. Don't look away. And don't blink."
Steven Moffat once remarked that you know you've got a great concept for a Doctor Who story when you think, 'Well, there goes that film idea…'
One of Moffat's greatest ever was 'Blink' - first aired in 2007 and held in high esteem by both Whovians and non-fans ever since, it's a bloody fantastic supernatural horror masquerading as a Doctor Who episode.
- 11/11/2013
- Digital Spy
Don't blink. How many times have I heard that during a near-lifetime of regular optician visits? Those hazy early days of getting to grips with contact lenses must have yielded more cries of “Don't blink” from the optician than the Doctor Who story called – er, I think, it's called, Blink.
You know – Blink. Also known as the one with the creepy statues. Or the one with the companion that never was. Or the one in which the Doctor Who team produce a Doctor-lite story that's to practically everyone's tastes, fans and casual viewers alike. It's another award winner for author Steven Moffat, who's luckily back on form after the so-so Girl In The Fireplace. Unlike the tale of the Fireplace Man, there's fortunately very little that's wrong with Blink. Thankfully the smugness has been toned down. The story's actually a lot more gripping and a lot more scary than Fireplace.
You know – Blink. Also known as the one with the creepy statues. Or the one with the companion that never was. Or the one in which the Doctor Who team produce a Doctor-lite story that's to practically everyone's tastes, fans and casual viewers alike. It's another award winner for author Steven Moffat, who's luckily back on form after the so-so Girl In The Fireplace. Unlike the tale of the Fireplace Man, there's fortunately very little that's wrong with Blink. Thankfully the smugness has been toned down. The story's actually a lot more gripping and a lot more scary than Fireplace.
- 7/13/2011
- Shadowlocked
I love it when people email me recommending films they think I might like based on my past reviews. Last year, I received that type of email recommending TiMER on Netflix Instant (which has since gained a small following -- I saw it in the top 100 rentals on iTunes just this last week), and last December, a very nice reader named Marilyn suggested that I might like the British romantic comedy, In a Day, which is also currently available on Netflix Instant.
It took me four months to finally get around to watching In a Day, but Marilyn was right. And if you're feeling beholden to your Netflix queues right now, let me assure you that there's little more enjoyable and liberating than completely ignoring the stack of titles piling up in your electronic queues and stumbling, instead, into a hidden gem, particularly one that's an absorbing and briskly paced 84 minutes long.
It took me four months to finally get around to watching In a Day, but Marilyn was right. And if you're feeling beholden to your Netflix queues right now, let me assure you that there's little more enjoyable and liberating than completely ignoring the stack of titles piling up in your electronic queues and stumbling, instead, into a hidden gem, particularly one that's an absorbing and briskly paced 84 minutes long.
- 4/13/2011
- by Dustin Rowles
This is the Pure Movies competition for F, directed by Johannes Roberts and starring David Schofield, Eliza Bennett, Ruth Gemmell, Juliet Aubrey, Emma Cleasby, Finlay Robertson and Roxanne McKee. Playing upon current fears around Asbo kids and teachers who are unable to control their classes, F is set wholly within the confines of a British comprehensive school. Overworked and overstretched teacher Mr Anderson (David Schofield) is assaulted by a pupil to whom he has awarded an 'F' grade. Months later, he is still traumatised by the attack. He drinks, and has become obsessed with the increasing violence shown by unruly pupils towards teachers. His daughter – a pupil at the school – wants little to do with him. His colleagues suspect that he is heading for a breakdown; then, one evening, his worst fears become realised. After classes, Anderson, his daughter and a few others remain in the school when a gang...
- 1/27/2011
- by Dan Higgins
- Pure Movies
Lewis Sipricosh (Finlay Robertson) is a frustrated A & R at Kosmos Records looking for the next big act to impress his deranged music boss. Aided by his beautiful intern Daisy (Tamsin Egerton) they decide to unleash a band called Fuck on UK music lovers – the problem is that the band members can’t sing or play their instruments. But when has that ever stopped a group from being successful?
We reviewed The Story of F***, on Monday, and now news comes to us that Network Releasing are holding a special screening of the film at the Prince Charles Cinema next Tuesday night, with a Q&A – and boy would we love to question the makers of The Story of F*** to find out just what their motivations were!
Can’t make it to the special screening? Then why not pre-order the DVD which is released on October 11th 2010.
We reviewed The Story of F***, on Monday, and now news comes to us that Network Releasing are holding a special screening of the film at the Prince Charles Cinema next Tuesday night, with a Q&A – and boy would we love to question the makers of The Story of F*** to find out just what their motivations were!
Can’t make it to the special screening? Then why not pre-order the DVD which is released on October 11th 2010.
- 9/30/2010
- by Kat
- Nerdly
The Story Of F***
Stars: Finlay Robertson, Tamsin Egerton, Joe Absolom, Danny Webb, Lee Boardman, Ameet Chana, Andrew Thomas Jones, Desire Dubounet | Written by Adam & James Abadi | Directed by James Abadi
Lewis Sipricosh (Robertson) is a frustrated A & R at Kosmos Records looking for the next big act to impress his deranged music boss. Aided by his beautiful intern Daisy (Egerton) they decide to unleash a band called Fuck on UK music lovers – the problem is that the band members can’t sing or play their instruments. But when has that ever stopped a group from being successful?
Wow. Just wow. Where do you start with a film like The Story of F***? I’ll tell you where we start, lets start with how I felt after the film had finished… Not so much The Story of F*** more like “What the F***?”, this film is one of the most...
Stars: Finlay Robertson, Tamsin Egerton, Joe Absolom, Danny Webb, Lee Boardman, Ameet Chana, Andrew Thomas Jones, Desire Dubounet | Written by Adam & James Abadi | Directed by James Abadi
Lewis Sipricosh (Robertson) is a frustrated A & R at Kosmos Records looking for the next big act to impress his deranged music boss. Aided by his beautiful intern Daisy (Egerton) they decide to unleash a band called Fuck on UK music lovers – the problem is that the band members can’t sing or play their instruments. But when has that ever stopped a group from being successful?
Wow. Just wow. Where do you start with a film like The Story of F***? I’ll tell you where we start, lets start with how I felt after the film had finished… Not so much The Story of F*** more like “What the F***?”, this film is one of the most...
- 9/27/2010
- by Phil
- Nerdly
A school becomes the backdrop for gory Brit horror F, written and directed by Johannes Roberts. For Duncan, it’s a short, sharp shock to the system…
At the core of F is a central theme that will strike a chord with anyone who's ever worked in contemporary education and, in a broader sense, anyone who's ever been frustrated at work. So, that's most of us, then.
F seems born from the out of frustrating political correctness that dominates our world with its ‘softly softly' approach, an outlook backed up by endless litigation from those who sue when burnt by boiling hot water, even if they did spill it on themselves.
Here the film is based around a hard working teacher, Robert Anderson (played by David Schofield), whose life and self esteem are ruined after a violent incident involving a student, even though the act of violence is perpetrated against him.
At the core of F is a central theme that will strike a chord with anyone who's ever worked in contemporary education and, in a broader sense, anyone who's ever been frustrated at work. So, that's most of us, then.
F seems born from the out of frustrating political correctness that dominates our world with its ‘softly softly' approach, an outlook backed up by endless litigation from those who sue when burnt by boiling hot water, even if they did spill it on themselves.
Here the film is based around a hard working teacher, Robert Anderson (played by David Schofield), whose life and self esteem are ruined after a violent incident involving a student, even though the act of violence is perpetrated against him.
- 9/16/2010
- Den of Geek
This is the Pure Movies review of F, directed by Johannes Roberts and starring David Schofield, Eliza Bennett, Ruth Gemmell, Juliet Aubrey, Emma Cleasby, Finlay Robertson and Roxanne McKee. Playing upon current fears around Asbo kids and teachers who are unable to control their classes, F is set wholly within the confines of a British comprehensive school. Overworked and overstretched teacher Mr Anderson (David Schofield) is assaulted by a pupil to whom he has awarded an 'F' grade. Months later, he is still traumatised by the attack. He drinks, and has become obsessed with the increasing violence shown by unruly pupils towards teachers. His daughter – a pupil at the school – wants little to do with him. His colleagues suspect that he is heading for a breakdown; then, one evening, his worst fears become realised. After classes, Anderson, his daughter and a few others remain in the school when a gang...
- 9/11/2010
- by David Hudson
- Pure Movies
Director Johannes Roberts' new thriller 'F' hits UK theatres on 17 September. The new British movie about a group of teachers must defend themselves from a gang of murderous kids when their school comes under siege after hours certainly got noticed at this year's Film 4 Fright Fest event in London and it's hoping to do the same in your local multiplex. The movie stars David Schofield, Eliza Bennett, Ruth Gemmell, Juliet Aubrey, Emma Cleasby, Finlay Robertson, Tom Mannion, Max Fowler as well as another ex-Hollyoaks hottie, Roxanne McKee (below). To celebrate the release we have got our hands on an exclusive clip from the flick. You can check it out below! 'F tells the story of Robert Anderson, a burned-out alcoholic world-weary English teacher, a man who has to face his most terrifying demons. F is set in a huge sprawling U.K. comprehensive school, after lessons have finished for the day.
- 9/10/2010
- Horror Asylum
Optimum Releasing have sent us the brand new poster the horror/thriller F.
Johannes Roberts’ new film premiered a FrightFest, where it was met by highly enthusiastic reviews, mostly praising it’s gritty, twisted take on the British horror genre.
A group of teachers must defend themselves from a gang of murderous kids when their school comes under siege after hours.
F features performances from David Schofield, Eliza Bennett, Juliet Aubrey, Finlay Robertson, Emma Cleasby and Ruth Gemmell.
Check out the new poster below and click to enlarge:
F will be released in the UK on September 17.
Johannes Roberts’ new film premiered a FrightFest, where it was met by highly enthusiastic reviews, mostly praising it’s gritty, twisted take on the British horror genre.
A group of teachers must defend themselves from a gang of murderous kids when their school comes under siege after hours.
F features performances from David Schofield, Eliza Bennett, Juliet Aubrey, Finlay Robertson, Emma Cleasby and Ruth Gemmell.
Check out the new poster below and click to enlarge:
F will be released in the UK on September 17.
- 9/10/2010
- by Jamie Neish
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
Johannes Roberts' F is a masterful, fresh take on the sub-genre of 'hoodie horror', featuring be-hooded kids laying siege to a school after hours. It's not the first British film to demonise today's youth, with the likes of Eden Lake and Harry Brown taking square aim at the disenfranchised kids of the 21st Century. But it does put a unique spin on matters by supposing the kids as an abstract evil rather than just a jeering nuisance.
Robert Anderson (David Schofield) is a teacher who's left hopeless, alcoholic and estranged from his wife and daughter after a pupil attacks him during class for giving them an "F" grade. Frustrated with a school system that wouldn't support him, he's at risk of losing his job and commands virtually no control over his rowdy classroom. In a bid to regain some pride he finds himself holding detention with his own daughter,...
Robert Anderson (David Schofield) is a teacher who's left hopeless, alcoholic and estranged from his wife and daughter after a pupil attacks him during class for giving them an "F" grade. Frustrated with a school system that wouldn't support him, he's at risk of losing his job and commands virtually no control over his rowdy classroom. In a bid to regain some pride he finds himself holding detention with his own daughter,...
- 8/28/2010
- Screen Anarchy
F
Stars: David Schofield, Eliza Bennett, Ruth Gemmell, Juliet Aubrey, Finlay Robertson, Roxanne McKee | Written and Directed by Johannes Roberts
Take one part Assault on Precinct 13 (or even Rio Bravo), add a dash of “hoodie horror”, and a ripped from the headlines “teachers not safe in schools”, then add a score that screams John Carpenter with a hint of Goblin and you have F.
Viciously attacked by a pupil in the past English teacher Robert Anderson was devastated when the governing board refused to back his lawsuit to avoid bad publicity and scandal. Now a burned-out, world-weary alcoholic trying to reconnect with his daughter, Anderson must finally face his most terrifying demons. For the school comes under relentless attack from a faceless threat intent on causing maximum mayhem. Alone Anderson must battle brutal bloodthirsty killers, and his deepest fears, in a desperate battle for the survival of those he holds most dear.
Stars: David Schofield, Eliza Bennett, Ruth Gemmell, Juliet Aubrey, Finlay Robertson, Roxanne McKee | Written and Directed by Johannes Roberts
Take one part Assault on Precinct 13 (or even Rio Bravo), add a dash of “hoodie horror”, and a ripped from the headlines “teachers not safe in schools”, then add a score that screams John Carpenter with a hint of Goblin and you have F.
Viciously attacked by a pupil in the past English teacher Robert Anderson was devastated when the governing board refused to back his lawsuit to avoid bad publicity and scandal. Now a burned-out, world-weary alcoholic trying to reconnect with his daughter, Anderson must finally face his most terrifying demons. For the school comes under relentless attack from a faceless threat intent on causing maximum mayhem. Alone Anderson must battle brutal bloodthirsty killers, and his deepest fears, in a desperate battle for the survival of those he holds most dear.
- 8/28/2010
- by Phil
- Nerdly
We’ve just been sent six new images from F, the high school horror that looks set to do for UK schools what cult classic Class of 1984 did for the Us education system…
Welcome to the Class of 2010. The college day ends, the school building becomes a vast complex of dark corridors, eerily quiet classrooms, empty save for a few staff and children. What none of the remaining teachers and pupils realize is tonight is going to be a night they will remember for the rest of their lives. Viciously attacked by a pupil in the past English teacher Robert Anderson was devastated when the governing board refused to back his lawsuit to avoid bad publicity and scandal.
Now a burned-out, world-weary alcoholic trying to reconnect with his daughter, Anderson must finally face his most terrifying demons. For the school comes under relentless attack from a faceless threat intent on causing maximum mayhem.
Welcome to the Class of 2010. The college day ends, the school building becomes a vast complex of dark corridors, eerily quiet classrooms, empty save for a few staff and children. What none of the remaining teachers and pupils realize is tonight is going to be a night they will remember for the rest of their lives. Viciously attacked by a pupil in the past English teacher Robert Anderson was devastated when the governing board refused to back his lawsuit to avoid bad publicity and scandal.
Now a burned-out, world-weary alcoholic trying to reconnect with his daughter, Anderson must finally face his most terrifying demons. For the school comes under relentless attack from a faceless threat intent on causing maximum mayhem.
- 8/17/2010
- by Phil
- Nerdly
Brit director Johannes Roberts made waves in the horror scene a few years back when he created the first Mobile phone series, When Evil Calls. Then in 2007, Roberts worked that series into an extended feature starring Sean Pertwee and Dominique Pinon, which was released by Lionsgate. What he has been working on recently has been a bit of mystery... until now.
His new film is simply titled F (as in the grade) and it looks to be the latest endeavor in Britain's recent wave of what I'm now coining as "hooligan horror" (see Eden Lake). We have received a small synopsis from Roberts, but I can't help but wonder if it will be a revenge movie where a humiliated teacher exacts some justice and hands out fails to all of his rowdy pupils. That would be sweet.
Synopsis:
F is a terrifying thriller about a group of teachers trapped in...
His new film is simply titled F (as in the grade) and it looks to be the latest endeavor in Britain's recent wave of what I'm now coining as "hooligan horror" (see Eden Lake). We have received a small synopsis from Roberts, but I can't help but wonder if it will be a revenge movie where a humiliated teacher exacts some justice and hands out fails to all of his rowdy pupils. That would be sweet.
Synopsis:
F is a terrifying thriller about a group of teachers trapped in...
- 8/12/2009
- QuietEarth.us
"The Disappeared," from writer and director Johnny Kevorkian, will make an early showing at the Institute of Contemporary Arts beginning June 17 and ending on the 28 of June. At its heart "The Disappeared," is a ghost story involving the possible abduction of young Tom Felton. Already picked up by IFC Films for North American distribution all the characters from "The Disappeared," can be seen in the United Kingdom starting in the summer while a North American wide release is forthcoming. Have a look at a mysterious trailer for the film inside and prepare for a roller coaster ride through the dark alleys of the imagination.
A partial synopsis for "The Disappeared," here...
Matthew Ryan's (Harry Treadaway) life is devastated after the disappearance of his younger brother, Tom. Matthew's father had left him to look after Tom and now Matthew feels responsible. His father is trying to hold back the anger...
A partial synopsis for "The Disappeared," here...
Matthew Ryan's (Harry Treadaway) life is devastated after the disappearance of his younger brother, Tom. Matthew's father had left him to look after Tom and now Matthew feels responsible. His father is trying to hold back the anger...
- 5/29/2009
- by Michael Ross Allen
- 28 Days Later Analysis
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