Film Festivals Articles

Our Frightening Four: A Quartet of Recommended Panic Fest Short Films

Screenland Armour and Downright Creepy present Panic Fest 2026, which kicks off March 9–13, 2026 in Kansas City, Missouri. With nearly 150 features, long form shorts, and short films on tap, there is plenty to choose from. I have had an early peek...
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Spoiler-Free Reviews: Creature of the Pines and The Burning of Broken Beak (Panic Fest)

Creature feature devotees, we have reviews of two monsterrific films for you from Panic Fest’s virtual version: Creature of the Pines and The Burning of Broken Beak.  Creature of the Pines (U.S., 2026) Official Synopsis A documentary investigation...
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Spoiler-Free Reviews: Imposters and Little Doors (Calgary Underground Film Festival)

Imposters (U.S., 2026) Official Synopsis After a couple’s baby boy is taken, the desperate mother learns of a way to bring him back. However, her husband begins to suspect that what she returned with isn't their son. Review Writer/director Caleb...
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Spoiler Free Reviews: Descendent, The Square, and Heavens: the Boy and His Robot (Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival 2025)

Once again, our coverage of Bucheon International Film Festival (BIFAN) reviews is cowritten by Film Festival Editor Joseph Perry and Guest Contributing Writer Chris Weatherspoon. A man of the world, guest reviewer Chris Weatherspoon has lived in...
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