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It was asked for, and now it has been done. The BBFC (British Board of Film Classification) has decided to allow Warner to distribute The Exorcist on video in the United Kingdom. Since the withdrawal of the video in 1984, the film has been virtually outlawed except for occasional cinema screenings, but now it will be available to those wishing to buy it. Although I will maybe not rush to buy it, I am pleased at this recent decision to let the viewing public decide for themselves. My advice to anyone, is to read the novel if you haven't already, as it is excellent. Well Done BBFC, you're letting us decide for ourselves.

This film is a classic example of French Cinema. The fact that Jacques Tati filmed the movie simultaneously with both a colour film and a black and white film, shows that his methods were ahead of his time, even though it turned out to be impossible to develop the film in colour in 1948. It was rectified last year, and is now available in its colour version. The character of François (played by Tati), is fantastically stupid and unaware of the mocking from the other inhabitants of the village. The sporadic commentary from the old woman talking to her goats is perhaps a bit bizarre, but on the whole, this film is a must-see. - Jonno.

Once again, RKO Radio Pictures provides us with another understated horror classic, following the likes of Cat People. This film is a truly eerie portraytal of a group of people stuck on a small Greek island, under quarantine from the plague. The film gives Karloff another opportunity to shine in the role of the General, and the character of Thea is also played marvellously by Ellen Drew. However, I do believe that the film's current rating (UK 15) is a bit over the top. I would recommend this film to anyone who is a fan of classic horror such as Bedlam, Cat People and Karloff's 1931 debut in Frankenstein. - Jonno