DVD Movie Reviews

Boasting an impressing body of work that includes Creep, Severence and Triangle, Black Death is yet another addition to director Chris Smith’s horror triumphs. Yep, it’s pretty safe to say that he’s the British King of Horror (Neil Marshall gave him a pretty good run for his money with The Descent and Dog Soldiers)! This historical bone-chiller offers something a little different to what’s currently doing the rounds in terms of horror. Set in 1348 as the plague is at the height of its devastation, Ulric (Sean Bean) is a mercenary who’s forced to team up with a young friar by the name of Osmund (Eddie Redmayne). Together, they investigate how one commune has managed to completely avoid any ramifications from the deadly disease. Is it really due to the presence of a sorceress or is there another more plausible explanation? Watch Black Death to find out.

Release Date: 20/10/2010

Rating: MA15+

Stars: Sean Bean, Eddie Redmayne, Carice van Houten

Videology: Sean Bean starred in Moby’s music video, We Are All Made of Stars.

Competition: Like these titles: The Descent, Dorian Gray