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INVENTION Interview: Filmmakers Courtney Stephens and Callie Hernandez on Their Multifaceted New Film
In his review of Invention, the new film from writer/director Courtney Stephens and actor/writer Callie Hernandez, Martin Kudlac discusses the many ways it explores the lines between reality and fantasy, and how those lines are oddly similar in grief and...
INVENTION Review: Grief, Legacy, and Myth Collide in Hybrid Dramedy
Courtney Stephens and Callie Hernandez created a film that intricately blends personal history, archival footage, and fictional narrative to explore themes of grief, memory, and the fine line between reality and fantasy.
STRANGE HARVEST: Saban Acquires North American Rights For Stuart Ortiz Horror Flick
Saban Films has acquired the North American rights for Stuart Ortiz's horror flick, Strange Harvest. The faux-doc had its world premiere at Fantastic Fest last September and had a decent festival run, making stops at Beyond Fest, Fright Night Film Fest,...
THE LAST SPARK OF HOPE Exclusive Clip: Polish Sci-fi on VOD & Digital April 29th
We have an exclusive clip to share with you from a Polish sci-fi called The Last Spark of Hope. Written and directed by Piotr Biedron the production stars Magdalena Wieczorek and a robot that will curiously remind Xers of...
Sound And Vision: John Hillcoat
In the article series Sound and Vision we take a look at music videos from notable directors. This week: the works Nick Cave and John Hillcoat made together. John Hillcoat has made a lot of music videos, for artists as...
VULCANIZADORA: Official Trailer And Poster For Joel Potrykus's Indie Standout
Two friends trudge through a Michigan forest with the intention of following through on a disturbing pact. Once their plan goes shockingly awry, the haunting consequences of their failure can't stay hidden for long.
THANKS FOR THE ROOM Trailer Exclusive: New Psychological Drama From The Butler Brothers Premieres in May
We have your first look at the trailer for Jason and Brett Butler's psychological drama, Thanks For The Room. The Canadian film is going to have its world premiere at the Ridgefield Independent Film Festival in Conneticut, USA, next month. ...
RED NIGHT AT SKYE'S Exclusive Clip: Indie Horror Starring Bill Moseley Out Now on Digital
We have an exclusive clip to share with you, from Chris Grega's indie horror thriller, Red Night at Skye's. An ex-Army family man is convinced to rob a pawn shop—secretly a front for a meth lab. But as the heist...
Fantasia 2025: This Year's Poster Revealed, Submission Deadline Approaches
Yes, we suppose we do have to start thinking about Fantasia now. Truthfully, we have already begun talking amongst ourselves, vying for dates during the festival's run from July 17th to August 3rd. To get the ball rolling, the...
Frontières 2025: The Frontières Platform in Cannes Announces Program
Our friends at Frontières have announced this year's Frontières Platform in Cannes. Over two days thirteen genre projects will be presented to investors, buyers, sellers and distributors. The projects comes from right here in Canada, the U.S., Europe, Asia and Oceania. ...
The Genre Film Lab Announces 2025 Films & Teams
It is that time of year when The Genre Film Lab, an accelerator program for women and gender diverse genre filmmakers here in Canada, announces the teams selected for this program. The program is led once again by Vanessa Meyer, who...
Sound And Vision: Leos Carax
In the article series Sound and Vision we take a look at music videos from notable directors. This week we look at New Order's Crystal (unused version), directed by Leos Carax. Context for this music video is mostly missing. Seemingly...
THE PHOENICIAN SCHEME Official Trailer: Benicio del Toro And Mia Threapleton Lead an All-Star Cast in New Wes Anderson Film
Tis the season for another dose of the distinctiveness that is Wes Anderson. Variety got the jump on the official trailer for Anderson's new film. The Phoenician Scheme. Benicio del Toro and Mia Threapleton take the lead on this one, and...
Neuchâtel 2025: Swiss Genre Festival Reveals This Year's Poster
The fine folks at the Neuchâtel International Fantastic Film Festival (NIFFF) have revealed the poster for this year's event, happening from July 4th through 12th. Over the years, the posters have taken on a primarliy technical theme and this year...
PRIMATIVE WAR Trailer: War is Hell. Add Dinosaurs? Aw Hell no.
"Three days ago, I lost my Green berets. There was something going on in that battle."
ABRAHAM'S BOYS: RLJE Films And Shudder Acquire Natasha Kermani's Gothic Horror
RLJE Films and Shudder announced today that they have acquired Natasha Kermani’s horror flick, Abraham's Boys, ahead of its world premiere at the Overlook Film Festival this Saturday, April 5th. Based on a short story by the same name, by...
THE UGLY STEPSISTER: U.S. Poster Premiere, Dipping It's Toe in Horror
IFC Films and Shudder have sent out a cool poster for their upcoming release of The Ugly Stepsister. Check it out, down below. At the top of the poster is the headling, 'If the shoe doesn't fit'. That with...
SCREAMBOX in April: PROJECT MKHEXE, THE COFFEE TABLE, And an R-Rated TAMMY AND THE T-REX?
The folks at Screambox have announced this month's lineup of progamming, including found footage horror Project MKHEXE and an R-Rated version version of Tammy And The T-Rex. Sure, the eternal Denise Richards is a bonafide draw, however, this month's lineup...
Arrow Video in April: V-Cinema Galore, Found Footage Hits, And MUTE WITNESS in 4K
A new month brings new genre gems from our friends at Arrow. Starting this coming Friday a slew of genre goodness unfolds on their Arrow Player week by week. This month there is more V-Cinema from Japan than you...
Crowdfund This: WORDS TO DIE BY, a Game About Death, For Horror Fans
We are changing things up today. While it's been a while since we've done a Crowdfund This, we also don't recall when we've done one for something that is not a movie, or a book, but a game. It is...
