In the Spanish film, Everyone Will Burn (Y todos arderán), the story is set in the small town of Rozas del Monte. There is some history in the town of an action taken in 1980 by some locals that was done in efforts to release them from a supposed curse of an apocalyptic event. Four… Continue reading Fantastic Fest 2022: EVERYONE WILL BURN
Category: Festivals
GuadaLAjara Film Festival in Los Angeles host to Omara documentary
The GuadaLAjara Film Festival in Los Angeles (GLAFF) was held from September 29th – October 1st with programming of films by Latin American filmmakers offered at their sister festival in June, the 37th Guadalajara International Film Festival (in Guadalajara, Mexico) and a special curated selection of films from Latinx/e and BIPOC filmmakers in the United… Continue reading GuadaLAjara Film Festival in Los Angeles host to Omara documentary
FANTASTIC FEST 2022: PIGGY (CERDITA)
Being teased by others about some aspects of your personality and/or appearance is difficult enough for some people to handle and is totally horrifying when the bullying begins either from one person or a group of people. It stings even more when it involves a person that was once considered a friend but has decided… Continue reading FANTASTIC FEST 2022: PIGGY (CERDITA)
Fantastic Fest 2022: HELLRAISER
Fantastic Fest’s second secret screening was an actual feature film that serves as a reboot to the Hellraiser franchise. Now, this was one particular rumor that rang true, and going into this movie, I didn’t know exactly what to expect. While I pride myself as a film critic who has seen a lot of movies,… Continue reading Fantastic Fest 2022: HELLRAISER
Fantastic Fest 2022: WEREWOLF BY NIGHT
Every year, Fantastic Fest has two secret screenings. Every attendee aims for those tickets, because one doesn’t know exactly what to expect. Now, there are plenty of rumors going around during the days leading up to these screenings, some of which have been right on the money. However, this year, no one expected the presence… Continue reading Fantastic Fest 2022: WEREWOLF BY NIGHT
Fantastic Fest 2022: VESPER
Directors Kristina Buozyte and Bruno Samper’s feature film, Vesper, written by Samper, Buozyte and Brian Clark, is one of the best dystopian films that I have viewed lately. Aside from the authentic feel of the story with the homelessness and lack of food for many, Raffiella Chapman (The Theory of Everything), brings to life the… Continue reading Fantastic Fest 2022: VESPER
Fantastic Fest 2022 Spanish Review: SMILE
El nuevo largometraje de terror, Smile, se basa en el cortometraje del cineasta Parker Finn que ganó un premio especial del jurado en SXSW 2020. Finn es escritor y director. Hay temas oscuros en este guión con elementos de terror que son sangrientos e inquietantes. Como se ve en el tráiler del largometraje, varias personas… Continue reading Fantastic Fest 2022 Spanish Review: SMILE
Fantastic Fest 2022: SMILE
The opening night feature of this year’s Fantastic Fest was the world premiere of the horror movie Smile. Thanks to the trailers, promos, and other creepy stunts used to promote the film, there is much anticipation among horror fans for what they hope is a thoroughly frightening experience. So, does Smile live up to all… Continue reading Fantastic Fest 2022: SMILE
Fantastic Fest 2022: THE ANTARES PARADOX
Onirikal Studio known for the visual effects of more than 100 film and TV international titles, had the international premiere of their first self-produced feature film, The Antares Paradox, at Fantastic Fest. The film is by writer and director Luis Tinoco (multi-awarded short film: Caronte). Synopsis: Alexandra is on duty shift at a radio telescope… Continue reading Fantastic Fest 2022: THE ANTARES PARADOX
Fantastic Fest 2022 Offers International Films – Spain, South America and Mexico
Fantastic Fest 2022 takes place for in person viewing of films at the Alamo Drafthouse South Lamar in Austin, Texas from September 22-29. There are virtual screenings available from September 29-October 4. There are films from the USA and all over the world, and in this article, I have highlighted several films that hail from… Continue reading Fantastic Fest 2022 Offers International Films – Spain, South America and Mexico