I usually try to go into films without knowing anything about them, but afterwards it is often interesting to find out more about their production.

'The Mask of Thorn' is the second part of a trilogy. This concerns perceived do-gooder Bethany Lovell (Eve Kathryn Oliver),who suffers from suspiciously overbearing parents and an inability to fit in with her schoolmates.

To add to her troubles, the mysterious Thorn turns up to pursue her. Nice camerawork and lighting don't disguise the fact that he's an actor (Atticus Machiavellian - really?) in a mask (of Thorn, presumably, which is fair enough). He's even been given glowing eyes to make him more frightening. What really sells him, apart from his predilection for violence and killing (often in the same manner) is the sound design. Guttural breathing and snarling has rarely sounded so meaty.

Some acting is dire, some not so bad - there's a character in a horrendous 70s wig (this is set in the 80s). Conversely, my favourite character is foul-mouthed Julia (Lydia Cashman),whose line-up of expletives is wonderful.

For anyone who criticises the clearly tiny budget on display, MJ Dixon (the director responsible for the enjoyable 'Haunting of Molly Bannister' and 'Cleaver: Killer Clown') productions are a labour of love, financed by himself and fanbase crowdfunding enterprises. While the end result doesn't always match the admirable intent, it certainly has moments of interest and effectiveness. My score is 6 out of 10.

No idea what going on with these score here.

Looks like some people missed the point of 80's monster movies. This is what this is. It obvious that the directors knew that it was supposed to be like those old movies.

I thought it was great, deducting some points for some 'questionable' effects at some points, but well worth the few quid I paid for it.

The end of the film says Thorn will return in Wrath of Thorn, but there is another film called Legacy of Thorn, another just called Thorn and then a short film called Thorn which is confusing.

I'm a stickler for any new slasher villains and I have been waiting and waiting for a new icon to come along.

I'm pleased to say he's here, I dont know where ive been but this is the 4th? outing for this character (He was in a film called Slaughter House in 2011) and boy is he something.

Loved it, from the 80s style of camera shooting to the silly characters and costumes. I hope we'll see more of Thorn like we did the old style slashers. Manhattan anyone?

10/10 loved it. Long live Thorn!!