Independently owned and operated since 2010, millions of people from around the world have made Daily Dead their destination for coverage of the horror entertainment industry. Episode 272 - Halloween Hangover IV - Soupfest, THE LOST BOYS, MY BEST FRIEND'S EXORCISM, Episode 271 - PREY FOR THE DEVIL with Director Daniel Stamm, Episode 269 - HELLRAISER (2022) with Bryan and Derek, Episode 268 - SMILE, THE MIDNIGHT CLUB, HOCUS POCUS 2. Instead, it was simply a program of silent shorts, which are often the highlight of these events. Connor Holt, Staff Writer Oct 1, 2020 Updated Oct 2, 2020 The 12th annual Knoxville Horror Film Festival will be screening horror classics all weekend from Friday, Oct. 23 through Sunday, Oct. 25. From the Press Release: KNOXVILLE, TENNESSEE The Knoxville Horror Film Fest will present its twelfth annual weekend of cinematic scares Friday, October 23 through Sunday, October 25, with programming split between Maryville, Tennessee's Parkway Drive-In, the nearby The Bird & The Book, and the festival's home base at Central Cinema in Knoxville. Hayden joined attendees for a screening of Blood on Satans Claw, where she shared her wild experiences acting in video nasties, and productions from Amicus, Hammer, and Tigon. Silent film pianist Ben Model helping introduce Knoxferatu V. Andrew: Knoxferatu, a celebration of silent horror programmed and hosted by local enthusiast Kelly Robinson, has directly preceded the Knox Horror Film Fest for five years running, and in my coverage of last years KHFF, I made the case that it should be seen as the true first day of the fest. But over the last several years, the folks behind the Knoxville Horror Film Festival have been creating a monster, and in 2016, they've secured one of the finest lineups that a horror fan could hope for. Sassine says that expanding the fests international reach is essential, but was nonetheless a difficult decision, explaining that in Lebanon, cultural resilience is on the brink of extinction. Waked adds that with the introduction of new voices outside of Lebanon, the festival now takes advantage of the borderless online world to spread its wings and haunt the entire world., The programming at Mrbido is second to none, raves one panelist, who shouts out head programmer Abraham Castillo Flores as perhaps the warmest and most passionate horror fan currently alive. Another panelist praises Mrbidos great curation, and a third dubs it the premiere genre fest in Mexico.. But when she all of a sudden snaps into psycho killer mode and starts killing peopleI just dont buy it? A smaller, cozy genre film festival praised by a panelist for its passionate, dedicated staff, Abertoir has cemented itself as a premiere destination for horror in Wales. FilmQuest has risen fast to become of the coolest genre festivals in the U.S., with a fair selection and judging process that allows for indie discoveries in numerous categories, says a panelist. Since 2002, its championed fledgling horror filmmakers, and its most recent edition included a quick turnaround program called The Guerrilla Filmmaking Challenge. Discounted weekend passes are now available for only $60 on KHFFs IndieGoGo presale site at igg.me/at/KHFF8, along with KHFF merchandise and exclusive VIP opportunities. (To limit venue capacity and keep things safe, the bulk of this programming will screen twice over the course of the weekend; guests will also be required to wear masks during indoor events, and should expect further safety measures as appropriate. Visit Telluride Horror Show's Website. The thing that could make this movie redeemable is comedy, but it wasnt even funny. And it doesnt get enough credit for its coolass programming, either.. This was my second viewing of the film, and I think I fell in love with it even more. Usually, Fantaspoa has achieved that growth through its sprawling physical festival, but in the age of COVID, co-directors Joo Fleck and Nicolas Tonsho have made its online reach a priority. The one somewhat interesting element here is that Pieces feels much more in touch with its giallo roots than most slashers, with a protracted detective plot and a mysterious gloved (and hatted!) Eight projects were handpicked as finalists by a jury of industry members, and two of those eight went on to receive a 1,500 cash prize. Hospital Dumpster Divers This short was way too long. A documentary investigation on the rarest and most controversial French movie in the history of early cinema: a fascinating, lost and dangerous short film which causes violent reactions to those who watch it. Its a 90-minute film that, to me, feels much longer. s Louise Fletcher and features pre-fame turns from Charlie Sheen, Laura Dern and George Clooney. Knoxville, United States. I dont think it lands very well and it makes the movie more messy that it needs to be. Imagines horror scene thrives on competition, and the fest oversees a number of prestigious awards contests each year. When COVID is over, we want to do even more for filmmakers at our event.. Fantaspoas epic parties and enlightening masterclass sessions have remained on hiatus since the fest was forced to go all-virtual in 2020. Knoxville horror movie fans are getting an added bonus this Halloween after the industry leader relocated to Knoxville and opened a video store here. So many friendships are made and bonds are formed here, with plenty of late nights, crazy screenings, and great films. currently still playing at Central Cinema, Ill mostly let her review speak for itself, but I echo all the effusive praise she clearly articulates there. At Maryville's Parkway Drive-In and Knoxville's Central Cinema. From the Press Release: KNOXVILLE, TENNESSEE The Knoxville Horror Film Fest will present its twelfth annual weekend of cinematic scares Friday, October 23 through Sunday, October 25, with programming split between Maryville, Tennessees Parkway Drive-In, the nearby The Bird & The Book, and the festivals home base at Central Cinema in Knoxville. Its a beautifully chaotic, bloody mess, oozing with great practical effects and a pulsating prog-rock score. Most horror movie tend to frame the killer in one of two different lights: one is the psychotic killer that kills just because; the other is the person driven to kill because of bullying, bad life circumstances, etc. In 2021, Full Moon leveraged its partnership with Transylvania IFF to launch the brand new Full Moon Script Contesta screenplay competition for writers of horror, fantasy, thriller, and black comedy. Also, all theater attendees were required to wear masks at all times, which was really comforting to me. Another panelist adds: Final Girls Berlin champions its filmmakers work. The woman in the film has a snot tube string hanging out of her nose and she keeps pulling at it until she finds a parasite on the other end. Fans were also treated to the world premiere of The Devils Taila six-segment horror anthology by an all-women directing team about a strange apparition that appears in a rundown city hospital. Andrew, I actually dont find that the film exhausts me. The largest genre festival in Poland and the only one in Eastern Europe that belongs to theMelies International Festivals Federation,Splat!FilmFest rose very fast to become an important attraction on the international circuit, says a panelist. Central Cinema launches crowd-funding campaign for independent movie theater in Happy Holler. The fest also paid tribute to underground filmmaker Fred Halsted, who pushed gay porn to new transgressive and experimental heights, with a screening series of his X-rated works that inspired the likes of Gaspar No and Bruce LaBruce. Friday nights triple feature presentation will be rounded out by the Southeastern US Premiere of THE STYLIST, the debut feature from KHFF alum and collaborator Jill Gevargizian, who will be in attendance for the weekend. For its premiere of the latter, the fest was joined by director Danishka Esterhazy and other cast and crew members, who shared an introduction and a post-screening Q&A. Saturday nights closing film, meanwhile, straddles the line between premiere and throwback: abandoned in 1983 and long available only as a VHS workprint, the newly restored and completed GRIZZLY II: REVENGE tracks the carnage at an outdoor rock show as a mama bear takes revenge for her slaughtered cubs. The dedication and passion of the audience, who line up down the street to watch new genre films, is incredible, and the vibe of the Catalonian beach sunsets creates an entirely immersive feel. Overall, I thought it was extremely hit-and-miss this year with features and shorts. At these bustling events, the past, present, and future of horror collide and converge. We have an exciting and unique partnership with Vertigo Entertainment, explains festival director Ted Wilson. Feature illustration by Matthew Therrien. Knoxville Horror Film Festival. Adding to this problem of characterization is the fact that the acting isnot good, with almost everyone involved delivering dialogue either a bit too enthusiastically or in slow, arhythmic speech patterns that suggest they dont quite have their lines down yet. The fest showcased many genre features, too, including the regional premieres of the acclaimed exorcism horror The Old Ways, the psychological thriller The Free Fall, and the workplace dark comedy Keeping Company. The 17-year-old South African HorrorFest has built a reputation for being the only genre festival on the African continent, thus the sole option for premiering genre films in Africa, a panelist explains. Big yikes from me. That panelist praises the now 10-year-old fests diverse selection of genre films from all over the world. Last year, its slate of Mexican premieres included Carro Rei, a Brazilian horror feature in the vein of Christine about a young man who can talk to cars, and Johan, a co-production between England, Italy, Spain, and Argentina inspired by German expressionism and Frankenstein. That film, like Demons, also just got a restoration, too! The film they are subjected to is a zombie film that feels completely clich until the zombification process begins happening to the audience members, one by one, until they all find they are locked in together. Two estranged brothers reunite at their missing fathers video store to liquidate the property and sell off his assets. The fest also ensured that its filmmaker forums held strongexpanding the number of webinars and virtual workshops in its Macabro Lab program, and continuing its transmedia program, Macabro Coven, which hosts online chats exclusively for women in horror and lends support to the production of their shorts. Episode 267 - Halloween Season Activities, Soupfest, and DON'T WORRY DARLING! A limited number of Weekend Passes ($60) remain at Film Freeway and KnoxHorrorFest.com, along with a handful of deluxe R.I.P. Passes ($90) including a KHFF 2020 shirt, priority admission to Central Cinema events and more. Last year, all this and more online action made for an event that enjoyed the highest social media engagement in the history of the festamong attendees, filmmakers, and studios alike. It looks incredible as you would have expected. The whole first act seems to play on fast forward, Bruce Campbells performance is magnetic, the makeup and special effects are inspired, and the camerawork is legitimately insane, one-upping even the first films unhinged sprints through the set. Its retro program was as strong as ever, too: A 20th anniversary screening of Session 9 featured an exclusive Q&A with co-writer/director Brad Anderson and co-writer/actor Stephen Gevedon, and Claire Denis polarizing piece of New French Extremity, Trouble Every Day, also celebrated its 20th birthday with the Borough-based hotspot. Blood in the Snow Canadian Film Festival used to screen Canadian horror films exclusively. In the end, FilmQuest is about finding your new best friends and collaborators, so theres something for everyonefilmmakers, screenwriters, and cinephiles, Martin adds. Attendees also enjoyed deep dives into essential genre-centric topics, with panels like Mental Health and Horror and The Nights that Panicked America: A Brief History of the Golden Age of the Made-for-TV Genre Movie.. The Dead of Night Film Festivals line-up is smaller than mostlast year had just six features, 18 shorts, and four Q&A eventsbut its slate of regional premieres allows horror fans in Liverpool to see some of the buzziest titles in the genre for the first time. 80 horror diehards will join us at KHFF home base Central Cinema (just north of downtown Knoxville) for a four day marathon of specialty programming and a hand-picked slate of this year's hottest horror shorts and independents! Im with you, Jessica, in not loving every offering, but thats partially just par for the course with any festival and, for me, an unintended consequence of the drive-in setting. Knoxville Horror Film Fest Date: October 20 - 23, 2022 Location: Parkway Drive-In, Maryville, TN Cost: $25 - $150 3 days of horror and terror for your viewing delight! Knoxville Horror Film Fest. De Palmas Carrie is a great example of the person driven to kill because in the film, she is treated so poorly that by the end the audience is actually rooting for her or at least feeling that her actions are somewhat justified. The latest edition of the fest also introduced a brand new Horror Development Lab, designed to create opportunities for scripted genre projects and shorts by traditionally underrepresented BIPOC, women, and LGBTQ+ Canadian filmmakers and content creators. By the time Ash grafts himself a chainsaw arm, Im always feeling a little beat. When you start to think, "What is Raimi gonna do next?" Doc sits down with the director of the festival, William Mahaffey. the debut feature from KHFF alum and collaborator Jill Gevargizian, who will be in attendance for the weekend. Saturday night will also incorporate a special GRINDHOUSE GRIND-IN incarnation of KHFFs annual Grindhouse Grind-out filmmaking contest, challenging local creatives to produce a fake movie trailer or drive-in ad based on a crazy genre prompt. Last October, the vibrant and very theatrical Mexico City fest went binational for the first time, leveraging its partnership with the Santiago, Chile-based Sanfic Industria to present the 2021 Sanfic-Morbido Lab. Once the list was locked in, we surveyed our selected festivals to help us paint an accurate and vivid picture of what goes on at each event. In preparation for the 2022 festival, we will add a directors boot camp program, building on the experience of 2021 and aiming to execute the new program even more perfectly, says event director Hua Bendu. Two scrappy slasher sequelsDark Night of the Scarecrow 2 and Dont Fuck in the Woods 2both had their world premieres at H2F2 2021, alongside Fresh Hell, a COVID-era horror story about old friends connecting via Zoom that won the fests award for Best Feature Film.
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