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Last season on Ash vs Evil Dead, Dana DeLorenzo’s Kelly was put through the ringer.  First she had to watch her dead mother stick a fork in her father’s eye, …
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Sisters Golden and Silver convince a trio of musicians to help them ashore one dark evening.  Why? Because they’re mermaids.  The musicians quickly take the mermaid sisters under their wing …
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The Eyes of My Mother marks an impressive feature debut for writer/director Nicolas Pesce.  Both highly psychological and highly visual, Pesce’s self-assured grasp of visual composition and quiet sound designed …
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The inaugural season of the popular Starz show brought the introduction of a couple new characters in to Ash’s typically solitary life. One of which was the lovable, naïve Pablo, …
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This review is spoiler free for the second season set to premiere this Sunday, but it does contain major spoilers for the first season.  If you have yet to watch …
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Aside from being known as the largest genre film festival in the U.S., Fantastic Fest is also known for its top secret screenings.  At least once during the festival, something …
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Mattie Do’s sophomore effort is historically significant. Hailing from Laos, a country with no production companies and zero distribution options, Mattie Do is not only Laos’ only female filmmaker, but …
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No stranger to mashing up blood soaked horror with wacky humor, director Mike Mendez returns with his latest horror comedy.  Set in a small Mississippi town, an ancient demon is …
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Fitting that Ana Lily Amirpour’s first U.S. premiere for her sophomore effort would take place at Fantastic Fest in Austin, TX.  About five minutes in, the setting is revealed to …
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When a traumatic event occurs during Francisca’s childhood, she’s left alone with her detached father and the aftermath leaves her developmentally stunted as a human being.  Unable to differentiate between …
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