It's been a while since we've dropped a New Blood. The new A24 film, Talk to Me, has taken the horror world by storm. Not only have we already heard about a filmed prequel, but a sequel was announced as well. Talk to Me has quickly become one of the few franchises to watch in horror. … Continue reading Bela Lugosi’s Undead: ‘Talk to Me,’ HHN Check-In, and Fantasia Fest Podcast
Fantasia 2023: ‘It Lives Inside’ – A Stunning Monster Movie
Since the 1920s, monsters on the big screen have stood in for more complex ideas. That trend continues today, with powerful films like Nope and Barbarian utilizing their creatures in unique ways. In that sense, It Lives Inside comes from a long lineage of horror stories. Yet the specificity present within It Lives Inside helps … Continue reading Fantasia 2023: ‘It Lives Inside’ – A Stunning Monster Movie
Fantasia 2023 Catch-Up: ‘Femme,’ ‘Deep Sea,’ ‘A Disturbance in the Force’ & Festival Favorites
With so many great flicks at Fantasia 2023, we wanted to do some quick hits. Below are several films to watch in the next year as they continue to break out in the mainstream. Among them is an incredible movie about LGBTQ+ revenge, a gorgeous animated fantasy, and a look back at Star Wars' deep … Continue reading Fantasia 2023 Catch-Up: ‘Femme,’ ‘Deep Sea,’ ‘A Disturbance in the Force’ & Festival Favorites
Fantasia 2023: ‘New Life’ – A Surprisingly Effective Horror Debut
Medical horrors have found their way back into the mainstream. Considering the world's reaction to events since 2020, it's no wonder that we've seen an uptick in the subgenre. However, that concept still provides plenty of wiggle room for exploration. John Rosman's directorial debut, New Life, takes advantage to craft an exciting new thriller. By … Continue reading Fantasia 2023: ‘New Life’ – A Surprisingly Effective Horror Debut
Fantasia 2023: ‘Sympathy for the Devil’ Lets Nic Cage Be Nic Cage
Crime cinema allows its fans to embrace big characters. After all, the choice to actively engage in criminal activities can attract very specific kinds of people to professions. Of course, few actors play big like Nicolas Cage. The iconic Nic Cage not only swings for the rafters in Sympathy for the Devil, but he elevates … Continue reading Fantasia 2023: ‘Sympathy for the Devil’ Lets Nic Cage Be Nic Cage
Fantasia 2023: ‘Where the Devil Roams’ – A Carnival of Carnage
One of the most exciting filmmaking collectives working today, The Adams Family, returns. The family, comprised of directors John Adams, Zelda Adams & Toby Poser, has become a cult favorite among the horror community. Their 2021 film Hellbender gained acclaim among critics and fans alike. Their latest thriller, Where the Devil Roams steps up the … Continue reading Fantasia 2023: ‘Where the Devil Roams’ – A Carnival of Carnage
Fantasia 2023: ‘Hippo’ – An Absurdist Retelling of a Greek Myth
The classics earn their name for their timeless relevance. The tales can find relevance in any age as long as they are applied and adapted by the right creative team. Hippo, a loose retelling of the tale of Hippolytus, infuses the story with modern taboos. While the key components of the tale remain intact, the … Continue reading Fantasia 2023: ‘Hippo’ – An Absurdist Retelling of a Greek Myth
Review: ‘Talk To Me’ – Don’t Touch The Hand That Can Kill You
In Australia, a group of teenagers stumble upon a modern version of Ouija, but simpler. A ceramic hand that has a real skeletal hand of a medium connects users to the dead by simply holding it, telling the random spirit to "talk to me," and then giving permission to enter the body to communicate with … Continue reading Review: ‘Talk To Me’ – Don’t Touch The Hand That Can Kill You
Fantasia 2023: ‘The Primevals’ Celebrates the Tangible Crafts
Few films in 2023 carry a story like The Primevals. The action-adventure channels excitement and thrills through the lens of Ray Harryhausen. The iconic stop-motion and visual effects artist behind Jason and the Argonauts left an indelible footprint in the industry. David Allen, the director of The Primevals, drew heavy inspiration from Harryhausen. Allen earned … Continue reading Fantasia 2023: ‘The Primevals’ Celebrates the Tangible Crafts
Fantasia 2023: ‘Emptiness’ – Eerie Tension Does Not Always Scare
Horror, like any genre, requires new blood to shift the direction of the subculture. For the past decade, features like The Babadook and The Witch forced the audience to sit in discomfort to elicit scares. In many ways, Emptiness reaches for similar disorientation and scariness. However, due to some frustrating repetition, it cannot quite reach … Continue reading Fantasia 2023: ‘Emptiness’ – Eerie Tension Does Not Always Scare