“Best Horror”

★★★★

“What starts off as an off beat comedy, soon plunges into a sickening horror full of shock and gore.”

Resurrected as an urban legend in the dark corners of the internet; The Jupiter P55 is a Soviet-era mainframe computer at the heart of a mysterious lab fire that killed its creators. What should have been easy money for Doug becomes more complicated as the long-dormant machine seems to come to life at night...

Director Richard Jackson goes all out with his hilariously fiendish horror film, which merges great humour with a touch of the macabre. The results of which are nothing short of superb! The concept alone will get audiences wanting to find out more, how many films have an old Soviet arcade game as the villain? What’s even more impressive is the fact that this was shot over just two days with two actors and four crew members, a perfect example of how a group of talented filmmakers can make magic under any circumstance.

Jackson has a clear direction for the film and injects plenty of style to create his own stamp on it. The relaxed pacing and natural dialogue lets the laughs come naturally and not forced. Jackson was lucky to have actors Duncan Casey and Michael Geary to tell the story, both are perfect for their roles and have great comedic timing. Yet at the same time, know just how to add that sense of terror and fear to get audiences on the edge of their seats.

The production of the film is really nice and all works seamlessly together. Considering the short window of filming, the cinematography is superb and doesn’t feel rushed. Surprisingly, Jackson also takes on the role of cinematographer which may make sense why they were able to get so much done in just two days. Sometimes having a shooting director can help speed up production and making quick decisions. The location they used certainly opened up many shot possibilities which Jackson and assistant cinematographer Simon Callaghan used to great effect. The striking use of colour in the lighting suits the film well and doesn’t feel out of place simply to create unique shots, it’s done very well and gives the film it’s unique look.

Liam Taylor delivers an excellently understated score which works on many levels, especially for the more terrifying scenes. Taylor also does an exceptional job with the sound design which is a key part of this film which had to be done right or risk effecting the quality of the film. The subtle VFX also really stands out and looks of a high standard. Everyone involved in this film did an excellent job and should be commended.

Type Till You Bleed is a superb mix of comedy, horror and Sci-Fi that has a really distinct style to it. The 80s retro inspiration isn’t overused due to its ever-increasing popularity, what starts off as an off beat comedy, soon plunges into a sickening horror full of shock and gore. It’s a truly entertaining film and introduces you to a group of talented filmmakers…

— APEX Film Awards