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Fantastic Fest 2019: Johannes Nyholm’s Forest of Dark Dreams
5 years ago

Fantastic Fest 2019: Johannes Nyholm’s Forest of Dark Dreams

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On the eve of Fantastic Fest, I had the opportunity to discuss Koko-di Koko-da (see our review of the film here) with director Johannes Nyholm. Our conversation touches on the …
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Fantastic Fest 2019: ‘The Lodge’ Chills to the Bone with its Bleak, Twisting Mystery [Review]
7.5
5 years ago

Fantastic Fest 2019: ‘The Lodge’ Chills to the Bone with its Bleak, Twisting Mystery [Review]

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The Lodge is the sophomore narrative feature from directors Veronika Franz and Severin Fiala (Goodnight Mommy). The film’s journey to screens has been lengthy. It’s recently been delayed again from …
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Fantastic Fest 2019: ‘Blood Machines’ is an Acid-Tinged Plunge Into the Mind of Carpenter Brut [Review]
7
5 years ago

Fantastic Fest 2019: ‘Blood Machines’ is an Acid-Tinged Plunge Into the Mind of Carpenter Brut [Review]

Directors Raphaël Hernandez and Savitry Joly-Gonfard, working under the pseudonym Seth Ickerman, are on some next-level shit. If you’ve seen their video for Carpenter Brut’s “Turbo Killer,” you’ve got an …
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Fantastic Fest 2019: ‘Guns Akimbo’ Shatters the Senses with a Hyperkinetic Blast [Review]
6.8
5 years ago

Fantastic Fest 2019: ‘Guns Akimbo’ Shatters the Senses with a Hyperkinetic Blast [Review]

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Jason Lei Howden’s Guns Akimbo was a last-minute addition to the Fantastic Fest roster. As soon as I heard the announcement, I changed my viewing selections so I could attend …
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‘Terrified’ is an Unexpected & Unsettling Nightmare [Review]
8.5
5 years ago

‘Terrified’ is an Unexpected & Unsettling Nightmare [Review]

By  •  Reviews

As a horror fan, I’m always looking for the next scare. With the recent surge in streaming, I’m able to chase that feeling almost weekly; however, the release of something …
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‘Another Wolfcop’ Has More Everything [Review]
7.3
6 years ago

‘Another Wolfcop’ Has More Everything [Review]

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Alcoholic werewolf cop Lou Garou struggles to keep a low profile after saving the town of Woodhaven from reptilian shapeshifters in the first movie.  But can a werewolf, who’s also …
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Q&A: Writer/Director Coralie Fargeat Talks ‘Revenge’
6 years ago

Q&A: Writer/Director Coralie Fargeat Talks ‘Revenge’

In the days leading up to Fantastic Fest, the normally jovial atmosphere was marred with scandal. The full scope of which can be read here, but in summation, there were …
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10 Fantastic Fest Films to Look For
6 years ago

10 Fantastic Fest Films to Look For

By  •  Lists

Another year of the largest genre film festival in the U.S., appropriately known as Fantastic Fest, has drawn to a close. Eight days of programming that specializes in horror, fantasy, …
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Horror Short ‘Where Is It’ Delivers Halloween Treat
6 years ago

Horror Short ‘Where Is It’ Delivers Halloween Treat

This past week at Fantastic Fest, one of the most pleasant surprises was a horror short that played in conjunction with screenings of Haunters: The Art of the Scare. The …
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Haunters: The Art of the Scare [FF 2017 Review]
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6 years ago

Haunters: The Art of the Scare [FF 2017 Review]

By  •  Reviews

It’s October, the best time of the entire year, where the whole month is dedicated to Halloween happenings. One of the most popular things to do during October is visiting …
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