ODEON Magazine September/October 2015 | Page 11

THE LADY
IN THE VAN

They’re here…

This is sure to delight, starring the
British legend Dame Maggie Smith
ased around the unexpected bond
that forms between a man and a
transient woman living in her yellow
van on his driveway, screenwriter Alan
Bennett adapted this from his own 1999
stage play and subsequent 2009 Radio 4
drama. It’s inspired by true events
that took place more
than 40 years ago and
“Weeeee!”
Miss Shepherd (Dame
Maggie Smith – Harry
Potter, Gosford Park), a
poor lady who was
difficult and eccentric.
It’s point, he says, is
about fairness,
tolerance and helping
those less fortunate.
All good values to have!

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PARANORMAL ACTIVITY
THE GHOST DIMENSION
One last bout of Activity...

GRANDMA

THE HALLOW

It’s all good until your young rebel
granddaughter turns up, in trouble

A chilling little horror story to freak
your socks right off

This comedy follows self-proclaimed
misanthrope Elle Reid (Lily Tomlin –
The Procession) as her protective bubble
bursts when 18-year-old granddaugther
Sage (Julie Garner – Sin City: A Dame to
Kill) appears on her doorstep needing
help. They quickly form a solid bond and
together Elle is forced to face her past,
Sage must tackle her future head on, and
they must both deal with the mum.

his is the first feature film to be
directed by visual artist Corin
Hardy. It has already led to him
landing the role of director on The Crow
reboot. The Hallow tells the story of
tree surgeon Adam (Joseph
Mawle – The Cold Light of Day)
and his family, who move to a
remote town for a new life. But
forest demons take offense to
his tree meddling, and
they let him know it...
Expect gruesome
monsters, jumpshocks and lots of
tension. This could
Prepare to be
certainly be the start
properly jumpy
of a very welcome
watching this
horror franchise.

“Well you can’t
tell me to comb
my hair!”

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PHOTOS: M.Maguire, © Paramount Pictures 2015

The Paranormal Activity franchise has
been something of an impressive hit,
having grossed a total of $811 million from
a budget of ‘merely’ $18 million, but this
sixth installment is said to be the last
outing. It is however the first time that
Toby, the demon from the previous films,
makes an actual appearance, haunting
another family with his tricks and
schemes. Get ready to grip the edge of
your seat…