TIFF 2020 Review: ‘Violation’
A woman exacts revenge after a rape in this intimate, unflinching and unsettling slow-burn thriller. The relationship between predator and … Continue reading TIFF 2020 Review: ‘Violation’
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TIFF 2020 Review: ‘Get the Hell Out’
Newcomer Taiwanese filmmaker I-Fan Wang has a blast with zombies and politics in this ambitious and timely gonzo zombie-horror-comedy-martial-arts-extravaganza. Get … Continue reading TIFF 2020 Review: ‘Get the Hell Out’
Review: ‘She Dies Tomorrow’ is the perfect horror film for our current moment
She Dies Tomorrow is a surreal and absurdist reflection and meditation on mortality. In other words, it’s basically all of us during Covid-19. Continue reading Review: ‘She Dies Tomorrow’ is the perfect horror film for our current moment
‘The Lighthouse’, ‘The Witch’ and the Modern Relevance of Robert Eggers’ Old-Timey, Existential Horror
Both ‘The Lighthouse’ and ‘The Witch’ derive their horror from a place of existential despair, as relevant today as in the days of yore. Continue reading ‘The Lighthouse’, ‘The Witch’ and the Modern Relevance of Robert Eggers’ Old-Timey, Existential Horror
‘Into the Deep’ Review (Sundance 2020)
Into the Deep is an astonishing and bone-chilling true-crime documentary about a human monster hiding in plain sight. Continue reading ‘Into the Deep’ Review (Sundance 2020)
Promising Young Woman Review (Sundance 2020)
Carey Mulligan burns up the screen in this scalpel-sharp, dark-comedy revenge thriller that serves as a white-hot reckoning for rape … Continue reading Promising Young Woman Review (Sundance 2020)
12 Genre Films We’re Looking Forward to at the 2020 Sundance Film Festival
Sundance has been the launching pad for films like ‘Get Out’ and ‘Hereditary’. What genre gems might be poised to breakout at this year’s fest? From a Brandon Cronenberg directed “mind-f**k” sci-fi thriller to a Joe Keery-led murderous ride-share spree, we’ve compiled a list of films we’ll be looking out for. Continue reading 12 Genre Films We’re Looking Forward to at the 2020 Sundance Film Festival
‘Bloodlist’ 2019 announced: Dark genre resource highlights top unproduced horror scripts, new talent.
Often overlooked by other writing contests and competitions, The Bloodlist focuses purely on dark genre and also highlights new talent in Fresh Blood Selects. Continue reading ‘Bloodlist’ 2019 announced: Dark genre resource highlights top unproduced horror scripts, new talent.
‘Little Monsters’ Review: Lupita Nyong’o Shines in this Raunchy, Irreverent, and Oh-So-Adorable Crowd-Pleasing Zombie Comedy
Little Monsters is likely the most adorable zombie comedy you’ll ever see. Continue reading ‘Little Monsters’ Review: Lupita Nyong’o Shines in this Raunchy, Irreverent, and Oh-So-Adorable Crowd-Pleasing Zombie Comedy
‘Daniel Isn’t Real’ Review (Beyond Fest)
A psychological horror with dark comedy and fantasy elements. A “cosmic horror”. A horror/thriller. However you label it, Daniel Isn’t Real is a refreshing new entry in the catalogue of indie genre films, a stylish, twisted trip into the dark psyche that is equal parts fun and terrifying. Continue reading ‘Daniel Isn’t Real’ Review (Beyond Fest)
