The use of major Hollywood actors have often given films a boost in the public eye – we look at how the giallo genre made use of stars to gain recognition.

How Kim Jee-Woon’s A Tale of Two Sisters paid tribute to the history of Korean horror and folklore in creating his international breakthrough hit.

Edogawa Rampo’s is one of Japan’s most prolific authors of the 20th century – we single out 6 adaptations of his work.

Pass the butter – the dynamics of the family dinner table are ripe for awkwardness, tension and sometimes out-and-out violence.

David Lynch’s version of Dune may polarise opinion among fans and critics but remains an intriguing film that new audiences continue to seek out.