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The Lazarus Effect is a slice of horror served up piping hot. The 82 minutes run time is precisely the right duration to deliver what is an adrenaline-loaded romp into mad science meets hell. Contrary to popular commentary, the characters are well developed and the acting is solid. This horror story will not disappoint, and die-hard fans of the genre will be well pleased with this original foray into the horrors that lurk within a top-secret project. The main characters do a great job at bringing just the right mix of reality and cynicism into the plot. The movie is about re-animating corpses with a special serum. What happens behind closed doors is why this story is particularly unnerving. It is creepy, edgy and pulse-pounding entertainment. Do yourself a favor and see this flick; there are enough jump scares to keep you glued to the screen!

Oculus is certainly a cut above the rest. The film rouses your innermost fears and never relents. The supernatural story tracks a brother and sister who are trying to come to terms with what happened to their family back when they were little kids. Oculus is expertly crafted and surprisingly unbearable to watch. Such is the feeling of helplessness you feel, that it becomes painful to endure the torment taking place.

Clichés creep in from time to time, but they are superbly well woven into the screenplay. The dread ratchets up to fever-pitch levels until eventually you are left paralyzed with indecision, doubt and fear. The demonic entities in the film are omnipotent and menacing. The film neatly fixates on the characters - past and present - as it ties up all the loose ends in a roller-coaster ride of sheer mayhem. Expect the unexpected with Oculus and you will not be disappointed.

Leon is back in fine form doing what he does best- candid camera! This thrill-a-minute flick is a throwback to Schuster's earlier work and it is superb. There's plenty of new pranks to keep even the most discerning fan entertained. Great comedy all round and a definite must-see for all fans of the genre.

It's great to see Alfred Ntombela back with Leon in this comedy caper. The jokes are fresh and the humour is incisive. Leon may well have aged a little but his sense of humour is as sharp as ever. This flick may not be one of his big budget showpieces like Mr Bones or Panic Mechanic, but it's certainly a topnotch addition to his entertaining films.