Taika Waititi’s Jojo Rabbit celebrated it’s US Premiere at the 2019 Fantastic Film Festival, wrapping audiences in a warm and...
The Changeling is a magical indie thriller out of New Zealand. It mixes possessions and magic with a classic cat-and-mouse thriller approach. It is both grounded, touching and full of suspense. With a mostly unknown cast and virtually no marketing, this one may slip by you, so be on the lookout and don't miss out on this little known gem!
Generally, moms and horror movies do not mix. (Unless you happen to have the coolest mom on the planet.. in which case, please adopt me.) The gore, the violence, the jumpscares – usually not mom’s cup of tea. But if there is anything all moms have in common, it’s wanting...
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A lot of people say they smoke pot to relax. But what if every time you lit up a fat...
Let’s face it, 2022 has been off to a bit of a rocky start. It seems like one bad thing...
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Pregnancy as Body Horror is a film festival staple but this year’s Midnight program at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival has something wild ‘n’ weird for ya with Jordan Mark Windsor & Sean Wallace’s (known collectively as THUNDERLIPS) Mum, I’m Alien Pregnant. The New Zealand comedy is outlandish and unexpected...
I feel a certain pride when talking about directors from Quebec; Xavier Dolan and Denis Villeneuve are a few names...
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You’re going to want to take a big deep breath before sitting down to watch James Ashcroft’s Coming Home In...
Were you bitten by a giant dog recently? Have your K9 teeth been growing unexpectedly? Were you recently warned by a fortune-teller that you would transform into a monster on the next full moon? If you answered yes to any of these questions: you are a werewolf. I’m so sorry...
If you’re looking for a tense thriller isolated in a gorgeous setting, this is the movie for you. If you were born in the last two decades, you will probably have your pants scared right off.
Hey there, Scaredy cat. Are you the type of person who loves the idea of a good scare but can’t...
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New Zealand’s own madman Ant Timpson returns to open the 2024 Fantasia Film Festival with his sophomore feature Bookworm, a story designed to warm your heart, break down your defenses, and make you believe in the power of magic. It’s a much more family friendly feature than I would have...
