Film Festivals Articles

Practical Effects Horror ‘Blood Shine’ Scores New Poster Ahead of Festival Run

The married filmmaking duo Emily Bennett and Justin Brooks have just unveiled the striking new poster art for their second feature film, Blood Shine. This chilling new movie is set to make its global debut at Popcorn Frights in Miami, Florida, on...

Spoiler-Free Reviews: TOUCH ME and BUFFET INFINITY (Fantasia 2025) 

TOUCH ME (U.S., 2025) From the official Fantasia press synopsis: From the director of Hypochondriac comes a singular work that breakdances seamlessly from tentacle sex and practical exploding heads to beautifully touching monologues and...

Spoiler-Free Reviews: MOTHER OF FLIES and INFLUENCERS (Fantasia 2025) 

MOTHER OF FLIES (U.S., 2025) Official synopsis: When a young woman faces a deadly diagnosis, she seeks dark magic from a witch in the woods. But every cure has its cost. The filmmaking Adams Family — John Adams, Zelda Adams, and Toby Poser — won...

Spoiler-Free Review: MANCUNIAN MAN: THE LEGENDARY LIFE OF CLIFF TWEMLOW 

Official synopsis: The life and obscure career of Cliff Twemlow, an actor, composer, screenwriter, and novelist from Manchester, who was a pioneer in the production of independently-made low-budget British action films made for the home video...