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 PastollWriter: Ronan BlaneyStars: Sarah Bolger, Edward Hogg, Andrew SimpsonReviewWith 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 Find focuses on Sarah, a... 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 son. In... 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 →
