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Since her breakout debut in 2014 with her stellar short film Call Girl (check it out here), Jill “Sixx” Gevargizian has consistently left the horror masses enamored. She directed a hefty 15 short films in under five years since, each one stellar in its own right. But it was her masterful …

Here we are with another review for Fantastic Fest 2020, this time it’s for the horror thriller, Bloodthirsty. This film will play at the festival’s last night, October 2, 2020. See what’s all about here! This film was directed by Amelia Moses and written by Wendy Hill-Tout and Lowell. The …

Fantastic Fest 2020 has a great lineup this year and Girl is another film I had the privilege of watching. This film was written and directed by Chad Faust. The cast includes Bella Thorne, Mickey Rourke, Chad Faust, Lanette Ware, Glen Gould, and Elizabeth Saunders. Synopsis for Girl A young …

How To Deter A Robber premiered at Fantastic Fest 2020 tonight, September 29th, and it is one of the best films I’ve seen in a LONG time. It’s a dark yet humorous trip that delivers on all aspects! This film was written and directed by Maria Bissell. The cast includes …

Fantastic Fest 2020’s lineup is amazing this year with a variety of films and performances that are award-worthy. One of them is The Boy Behind the Door. This film premiered this past Sunday, September 27th, and it was groundbreaking. Written and directed by David Charbonier (Secret Admirer 2015) and Editor …

Tigers Are Not Afraid (read our reviews here and here) caught my eye after it screened at Fantastic Fest 2017 where the Spanish film won Writer/Director Issa Lopez the Best Horror Director prize. Tigers is a dark fairy tale that follows a group of young orphans trying to survive the …

As soon as I saw the title Bathroom Troll on the screening list for Fantastic Fest 2019, I knew I had to see it. That name is just too great and I had a hunch the story would be too. This short was directed and written by Aaron Immediato. The …

Ding-Dong premiered at the 2019 Fantastic Fest under the paired-shorts category. It was super fun and surprising. I was happy to see it was different from any other short I’ve seen recently. Synopsis for Ding-Dong An inane chat is interrupted with a sudden outburst of violence, followed by an insistent …

When browsing the films to watch for Fantastic Fest 2019, Cosmic Candy was one I wasn’t sure about. It just didn’t seem like something I would like, but I was wrong. This film is wonderful and took me on an emotional yet magical trip. This fantasy drama was directed by …

The end of the Fantastic Fest 2019 is nearing fast, but the party continues! Yesterday, had some great events including watching some great films, having a few beverages at the Star Wars Drink Competition, and attending the Outdoor Feast for THE PLATFORM at Community First Village. Check out all the …