Some may claim that Simon Rumley’s latest work isn’t a horror film, but if an obsessive look into compulsive behavior that leads to mental collapse and murder can’t be considered horror, then what the hell can?
The 21st edition of Montreal’s Fantasia International Film Festival has just concluded, and award-winners from among its amazing lineup of genre movies from all over the world have been announced.The many prize categories reflect the great diversity of features and shorts that played Fantasia this year, from the latest work by established masters to the first films by exciting newcomers. The fest attracted nearly 100,000 viewers and over 700 international guests, including more than 400 industry
Starring Matthew Gray Gubler, AnnaLynne McCord and Alisha BoeWritten and directed by Trent HaagaIFC FilmsAdapted from the novel of the same name by Bryan Smith, 68 KILL (which made its Canadian premiere at the Fantasia International Film Festival and hits select theaters and VOD tomorrow as an IFC Midnight release) is a ballistic Southern Gothic heist shocker. Produced by Snowfort Pictures and directed by Trent Haaga (scripter of CHEAP THRILLS and DEADGIRL among others), it reunites Matthew Gray
Starring Levi Miller, Olivia DeJonge and Ed OxenbouldDirected by Chris PeckoverWritten by Zack Kahn and Chris PeckoverWell Go USAYou BETTER WATCH OUT, all right, because Chris Peckover’s holiday anti-cheer horror film, which just played Montreal’s Fantasia festival ahead of its U.S. theatrical/digital debut October 6, will surprise and scare you for the entirety of its running time. This is no simplistic SILENT NIGHT, DEADLY NIGHT-style slasher flick, but a very clever and consistently
You BETTER WATCH OUT, all right, because Chris Peckover’s holiday anti-cheer horror film, which just played Montreal’s Fantasia festival ahead of its U.S. theatrical/digital debut October 6, will surprise and scare you for the entirety of its running time. This is no simplistic SILENT NIGHT, DEADLY NIGHT-style slasher flick, but a very clever and consistently suspenseful film that announces Peckover (whose previous genre outing, UNDOCUMENTED, explored a very different milieu) as a crafty and assured talent.
