The Lodge @ Fantasia
Directed by Veronika Franz and Severin Fiala The Lodge is an atmospheric horror film that pulls viewers deep within the madness of its claustrophobic rooms and childhood trauma. Starring Riley Keough (American Honey, Mad Max: Fury Road) as Grace, fianc to separated father of two, Richard, played by Richard Armitage Continue Reading
Aquaslash @ Fantasia
Directed by Renaud Gauthier (Discopathe) Blood, water slides and Canadian rock – Aquaslash is a delicious throwback to slasher films of the 80s. Teens from the graduating class of 2018 have organized an 80s theme party at a local water slide park to celebrate the end of school. They arrive Continue Reading
Depraved @ Fantasia
Directed and written by Larry Fessenden (Beneath, Wendigo) Depraved opens with Alex (Owen Campbell) leaving the New York apartment he shares with girlfriend Lucy (Chloe Levine) after an emotional conversation about commitment and the future of their relationship. Subsequent to being attacked on the street, Alex wakes to find himself Continue Reading
Bliss @ Fantasia
Director/Writer Joe Begos The movie Bliss, shot on gritty 16mm film, is more of a hallucinogenic sensory experience than a traditional film. It is written and directed by American indie filmmaker Joe Begos (The Mind’s Eye, Almost Human). Dezzy, played by Dora Madison (Dexter, Friday Night Lights), is a talented Continue Reading
Fantasia 2018 Wrap-Up
The wonderful Fantasia Film Festival wrapped up last night after 3 and a half weeks of film screenings. Once again it was a very successful festival with plenty of sold out films, wonderful guests, engaging Q+A’s, and very happy film goers. Here is a list of the award winners from Continue Reading