Sumptuous, atmospheric adaptation of the gothic horror story with the emphasis on the tragic romance between the doc and his sister. Superb costumes, with Branagh looking suitably crazed as the misguided surgeon, but De Niro gets the sympathy vote, if only for putting the wind up the luvvies. find out more...

A travelling carnival show steals a mermaid from an old sailor and sets sail for the Americas where they hope to make their fortune; but this young lady of the sea has a distinctly dark side and soon everyone is fighting to survive her murderous intentions. She Creature is an old-fashioned horror romp with some good special effects, ridiculous but entertaining. find out more...