Tag: shudder
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Carmen Maura steals the show in Argentinian psycho-biddy CRAZY OLD LADY
Realizing you can’t keep your parents from growing old, or that you now have to act as the caretaker to the woman who raised you, is enough to overwhelm anyone. Even more horrific is when those loved ones start to forget where they are, who they are, or who you are. This is where Laura…
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The Adams Family conjures a poetic folk tale in MOTHER OF FLIES – Fantastic Fest 2025
Mother of Flies is haunting yet tranquil. The worlds that the Adams’ create are always moody, mysterious, and so cleverly constructed as to not show the seams of their impressively homegrown horrors.
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A beloved fairytale is twisted beyond recognition in THE UGLY STEPSISTER
Hidden under the hopefulness of a rags-to-riches Cinderella story has always been a poisonous jealousy and greed. So many versions exist and whether you are familiar with Perrault’s introduction of the glass slippers, the wickedness of the Brothers Grimm retelling, or simply a fan of the whimsy of Disney’s film adaptation, the tale typically follows…
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Benjamin Barfoot’s sophomore feature turns grief into a creature with DADDY’S HEAD – Fantastic Fest 2024
Benjamin Barfoot’s sophomore feature turns grief into a creature that will reach into the back of your skull, forcing you to relive childhood nightmares you thought you had forgotten.
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Samara Weaving fights her way through an exposition-less hellscape in AZRAEL
Writer Simon Barrett takes on a chilling challenge, testing his craft as a storyteller when a lean script takes away any chance to rely on exposition. This test extends to the cast, who must rely on body language and the expressiveness of their faces to deliver their performances.
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