Fantasia International Film Festival (FIFF) - Wonderful Paradise is a breath of fresh air, so much so that even the supernatural aspects, which would normally be horrifying or spooky, are light-hearted – even the film’s ghosts can bring a smile to one’s face. The plot may center around a family with less than strong ties, [...]

Fantasia International Film Festival (FIFF) -  I don't think I have seen anything like Sexy Furby before, and I'm not sure if I want to again. I love weird stories, but Sexy Furby is weird in a way that I felt was trying very hard to be silly or trying very hard to be weird [...]

Fantasia International Film Festival (FIFF) - Directed and co-written by Spanish filmmaker Igor Legarreta, Ilargi Guztiak ("All The Moons") is a Basque-language film that tells a unique vampire saga set at the turn of the 20th century. It is a story that shows both how dangerous it is to be a child as well as [...]

Fantasia International Film Festival (FIFF) - Writer/director Perry Blackshear’s When I Consume You is not your average revenge film. Not only does it feature a soul-sucking demon, but it’s anchored by a heartfelt relationship between siblings. They help each other survive and overcome past trauma. Their story provides realism and a grounded narrative that should [...]

Fantasia International Film Festival (FIFF) - I’m all for slow-burn ghost stories set in shadowy English homes with creaky floorboards. I like a good bump in the night. Upon reading the synopsis of Martyrs Lane, writer/director Ruth Platt’s third film, I was excited and hoped for a chilling tale. However, the film’s big reveal takes [...]

Fantasia International Film Festival (FIFF) - Directed and co-written by Rueben Martell, Don't Say Its Name starts out as a murder mystery, but it quickly turns into a supernatural thriller as a ravenous corporation and a supernatural entity both begin to terrorize the lives of people on a reservation. The film's snowy setting is often [...]

Fantasia International Film Festival (FIFF) - Written and directed by Jesse Blanchard, a Canadian filmmaker and puppet master, Frank & Zed is a period piece horror whose cast is comprised of a plethora of puppets and their talented voice actors and puppeteers. Bravely bloody, gushingly gory, and dryly humorous, Frank & Zed is definitely not [...]