Homewrecker...Director: Zach GayneWriter: Precious Chong, Alex EssoeStars: Alex Essoe, Precious Chong, Kris SiddiqiReviewIf you ever need a visual definition of awkwardness then Homewrecker should be hanging on the wall. A film that is so awkward you find yourself cringing hard during every excruciating scene, a film that plays on the horrible social politics of being... Continue Reading →
Winners Announced For 23rd Edition Of Fantasia International Film Festival [-NEWS-]
2019 Fantasia International Film Festival...The 2019 Fantasia International Film Festival, now entering its third week, is immensely proud to announce the award winners of its monumental 23rd edition. The victors were chosen through the deliberation of juries assigned to each competition, and were announced at a live ceremony on 21 July 2019.Select statements from Fantasia... Continue Reading →
Fantasia 2019 Review: A Good Woman Is Hard To Find [-FILM-]
A Good Woman Is Hard To Find... Director: Abner Pastoll Writer: Ronan Blaney Stars: Sarah Bolger, Edward Hogg, Andrew Simpson Review With his second feature length film, director Abner Pastoll has gifted us once again with a movie that places ordinary people into extraordinary predicaments. Written by Ronan Blaney, A Good Woman is Hard to... Continue Reading →
Fantasia 2019 Review: 8 [-FILM-]
8...Director: Harold HolscherWriter: Harold HolscherStars: Inge Beckmann, Garth Breytenbach, Tshamano SebeReview8 begins with William (Breytenbach), Sarah (Beckmann) and daughter Mary (Luna) arriving at William's father's farm in South Africa. After settling in, Mary comes into contact with a mysterious man called Lazuras (Sebe). After this meeting Lazuras becomes a farm hand, whilst Sarah is very... Continue Reading →
Fantasia 2019 Review: Knives And Skin [-FILM-]
Knives And Skin...Director: Jennifer ReederWriter: Jennifer ReederStars: Kate Arrington, Marika Engelhardt, Tim HopperReviewWritten and directed by Jennifer Reeder, Knives and Skin is a quirky, complex dissection of human needs, desires and the interactions we choose to meet those needs. In a small, midwest town, local teen Carolyn Harper goes missing and this event impacts everyone... Continue Reading →
Fantasia 2019 Review: The Wretched [-FILM-]
The Wretched...Directors: Brett Pierce, Drew T. PierceWriters: Brett Pierce, Drew T. PierceStars: Azie Tesfai, Piper Curda, Kevin BigleyReviewCelebrating it’s world premiere at the 2019 Fantasia Film Festival, The Wretched is a m odern day fairy tale that clings to the grim reality of what a fairy tale actually is. You won’t find any gorgeous young... Continue Reading →
Fantasia 2019 Review: Dreadout [-FILM-]
Dreadout...Director: Kimo StamboelWriter: Kimo StamboelStars: Caitlin Halderman, Jefri Nichol, Marsha Aruan, Irsyadillah, Ciccio Manassero, Susan Sameh, Mike LucockReviewIndonesian horror is on the up, the Satan's Slaves remake was remarkable and you can add Dreadout to the list as well. Based on a PC game of the same name, Dreadout is South Asian teen horror by way of... Continue Reading →
Blood On Her Name Unveils Gritty First Poster Ahead of Fantasia Film Festival World Premiere [-NEWS-]
Blood On Her Name... Check out the poster (by Casey Moore of High Council) above. The dead body lies at her feet, its blood still draining onto the floor. It was an accident, borne of self defense, but its discovery could have devastating consequences for local garage owner Leigh Tiller (Bethany Anne Lind) and her... Continue Reading →
Fantasia 2019 Hosts North American Premiere Of The Divine Fury! [-NEWS-]
Fantasia 2019...The 23rd edition of the Fantasia International Film Festival is very proud to announce a late addition to its lineup with the North American Premiere of Kim Joo-hwan's THE DIVINE FURY. The South Korean film, from writer/director Joo-hwan, is a dazzling mix of horror and mixed martial arts starring Park Seo-jun (PARASITE), Woo Do-hwan... Continue Reading →
Fantasia 2019 Review: Sadako [-FILM-]
Sadako...Director: Hideo NakataWriters: Noriaki SugiharaStars: Himeka Himejima, Elaiza Ikeda, Ren KiriyamaReviewPlaying at Fantasia Film Festival 2019, Sadako is Hideo Nakata's return to the Ringu world. In the first Ringu Nakata had it dripping it menace and fear, unfortunately with Sadako most of that is gone and replaced with a very standard and seen-it-before storyline.After an... Continue Reading →
First Chilling Clip Released For Isolation-Inspired Horror 1BR [-CLIP-]
1BR...1BR World Premieres at Fantasia International Film Festival July 18.After leaving behind a painful past to follow her dreams, Sarah scores the perfect Hollywood apartment. But something is not right. Unable to sleep, tormented by strange noises and threatening notes, her new life quickly starts to unravel. By the time she learns the horrifying truth,... Continue Reading →
Fantasia Film Festival 2019: Six Films We Need To See [-EDITORIAL-]
Fantasia Film Festival...With Fantasia Film Festival beginning on July 11 to August 1, I cannot wait to see just what surprises lay ahead! After getting my dirty mits on the schedule, I've have come up with six films that I (and you) will want to see at the Fantasia Film Festival.DEAD DICKSDirectors: Chris Bavota, Lee... Continue Reading →
Yellow Veil Pictures Acquires Noir Thriller Blood On Her Name [-NEWS-]
Blood On Her Name... NY/LA-based arthouse genre sales company Yellow Veil Pictures has acquired world sales rights for neo-noir Blood On Her Name, the debut feature from Matthew Pope. The film follows a single mother’s panicked decision to cover up an accidental killing, which spirals out of control when her conscience demands she return the... Continue Reading →
Fantasia Unveils All 2019 Films, Events, & Juries! Sadako, Vivarium, Ready Or Not, Retro Titles And Joe Bob Briggs! [-NEWS-]
Fantasia International Film Festival...With today’s final wave of programming, the 2019 edition of the Fantasia International Film Festival has now released its full lineup, featuring over 130 incredible features from across the globe. Of note, the festival will host the World Premieres of MYSTERY OF THE NIGHT, BLOOD ON HER NAME, STARE, 1BR, THE DEEPER... Continue Reading →
Fantasia 2019 Unveils First Wave Of Programming!
The Fantasia International Film Festival...The Fantasia International Film Festival will be celebrating its 23rd Anniversary in Montreal this summer, taking place from July 11 - August 1, with its Frontières International Co-Production Market being held July 18 - 21. The festival’s full lineup of over 130 feature films will be announced in early July. In... Continue Reading →
Fantasia 2019 – Poster Art & Deadlines For Film Submissions
Fantasia International Film Festival...The Fantasia International Film Festival returns July 11 to August 1, 2019, to celebrate its 23rd edition. This Summer will again see three weeks of festive screenings, exciting premieres, and activities for both the public and industry professionals.Fantasia programmers are currently hard at work curating a memorable selection of films. Directors, producers,... Continue Reading →