Fantasia Fest 2021: ‘Agnes’ swaps exorcism tropes for sharp poignancy around death and grief
Mickey Reece’s new feature film is not what meets the eye.
Reviews
Review: ‘The Boy Behind the Door,’ a masterclass of terror
Justin Powell and David Charbonier’s new feature film is a nail-biting treat.
Delusion and pain in ‘Saint Maud’ & ‘Censor’
Both films depict the tragedy which lies with those who never recovery from trauma
The doom of growing old in ‘The Amusement Park’ & ‘I Care A Lot’
George A. Romero’s long-lost “film” The Amusement Park presents aging as a nightmarish wonderland.
Review: ‘The Djinn’ splinters the senses
David Charbonier and Justin Powell’s second feature film is a masterclass of low-key storytelling.
Review: cycles of trauma in ‘Sound of Violence’
Alex Noyer’s directorial debut examines trauma, pain, and the birth of a monster.
Review: ‘The Reckoning,’ a fine showcase for Charlotte Kirk
Neil Marshall’s latest feature tries to make a statement about age-old misogyny.
Review: short film ‘Filtered’ & creepy filters
Vincenzo Nappi’s new short film fits snuggly in the same universe as ‘Host.’
Essay: tragedy and triumph of pop stardom in ‘Bloodthirsty’
Amelia Moses’ latest feature examine hunger for fame.
Review: the terror of sleep paralysis in ‘Come True’
Anthony Scott Burns’ new film is a perfect slice of sleep paralysis.
Review: Matthew Danger Lippman’s ‘Touchdown USA’ EP is a superb static shock
The indie-rock musician goes hard into the pavement with an adventurous new set.
Review: ‘The Oak Room,’ a testament to the sheer power of good stories
Cody Calahan’s new feature film hits hard on the importance of stories in our lives.
Review: ‘Train to Busan Presents: Peninsula’ aims to capture original glory
The follow-up to Yeon Sang-ho landmark Train to Busan attempts to recapture the original’s magic.
Review: Morgan Wade’s heart-torn, lovelorn debut record, ‘Reckless’
Wade’s debut record drenches in pain and wisdom.
Review: ‘The Stylist,’ a voluptuous lock of disturbia
Jill Gevargizian’s new horror film taps into suffocating loneliness.
