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The Shadow Writer/director/star Bridget Barbara’s period piece horror The Shadow drips with dread and foreboding from the opening frame and never lets up. A young woman (Barbara) showing signs of physical distress walks through a forest around sunset, has a meal while looking troubled, and then is confronted by the titular presence in her bedroom. Barabara gives a splendid silent performance, investing her character with a sadness that feels palpable, and shows a keen eye for framing haunting shots. Artfully shot by director of photography Derek Haager, the short recalls gloomy, Old World-set tales of the supernatural, and the score and sound design are terrific accompaniments. Asking for a Friend Winner of the fest’s Horror Comedy Short award, writer/director Kelsey Bollig’s Asking for a Friend is a humorous look at the strong bond of friendship between Blake (Jacqueline Bell), who has just come home from a hard day at work and is looking forward to a plate of nachos, and
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This October The Women in Horror Film Festival returns to Atlanta to celebrate some of the most innovative female filmmakers in the genre. The film festival has announced the full lineup of films, screenplay contest finalists, and highlights what genre fans can expect, which you can read more about on their website and where you can also get your tickets. “WIHFF is proud to present the world premiere of the anthology BUGS: A TRILOGY, directed by Simone Kisiel. Other feature films include Brooklyn Ewing’s SHE WAS SO PRETTY: BE GOOD FOR GOODNESS SAKE, ECHOES OF FEAR (directed by Brian and Laurence Avenet-Bradley), Laura Sanchez Acosta’s RELICT: A MESOPOTAMIC TALE, Estelle Linden’s MIA and David & Rebekah McKendry’s anthology, ALL THE CREATURES WERE STIRRING.” Over 70 short films will screen throughout the weekend in addition to a live read of the short screenplay finalists and a panel on DIVERSITY & VISIBILITY featuring the incomparable TRINA PARKS and best selling horror author
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This September, the Women in Horror Film Festival will be taking over Atlanta and it is one you don’t want to miss. Come to enjoy the films, panels or meet your favorite actors, writers, directors, and more. The festival has already announced some of the amazing guests that will be there, like Jen and Sylvia Soska, Heather Langenkamp, Lynn Lowry, Amanda Wyss, Marianne Maddalena and more. The Walking Dead’s Greg Nicotero will also be there as a special guest along with others. And let’s not forget about vendors. More details will be announced as the WIFF draws closer and we will make sure you hear them. Be sure to visit the Women in Horror Film Festival website to see the schedule of events for September 21, to the 24th, and to buy your tickets.
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February has been celebrating the great women in horror. Women are a driving force in the horror genre and it is fantastic to be able to have an entire month to celebrate and honor them. Now, big news comes out of The Women in Horror Film Festival which runs September 21-24 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel & Conference Center in Peachtree City, GA. Lynn Lowry, the iconic horror actress from films such as George A. Romero’s “The Crazies” (1973), David Cronenberg’s “Shivers” (1975), and Paul Schrader’s “Cat People” (1982), will be in attendance at this year’s Women in Horror Film Festival! Lynn also recently starred in the indie horror hit, “Model Hunger” (2016), directed by Debbie Rochon. Not only will there be special guests such as Lynn Lowry, but the festival is accepting screenplays (click here for your submission). All finalists in all categories will receive a complimentary VIP pass to the festival. Winners in all categories will receive a
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The Shadow Writer/director/star Bridget Barbara’s period piece horror The Shadow drips with dread and foreboding from the opening frame and never lets up. A young woman (Barbara) showing signs of physical distress walks through a forest around sunset, has a meal while looking troubled, and then is confronted by the titular presence in her bedroom. Barabara gives a splendid silent performance, investing her character with a sadness that feels palpable, and shows a keen eye for framing haunting shots. Artfully shot by director of photography Derek Haager, the short recalls gloomy, Old World-set tales of the supernatural, and the score and sound design are terrific accompaniments. Asking for a Friend Winner of the fest’s Horror Comedy Short award, writer/director Kelsey Bollig’s Asking for a Friend is a humorous look at the strong bond of friendship between Blake (Jacqueline Bell), who has just come home from a hard day at work and is looking forward to a plate of nachos, and
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This October The Women in Horror Film Festival returns to Atlanta to celebrate some of the most innovative female filmmakers in the genre. The film festival has announced the full lineup of films, screenplay contest finalists, and highlights what genre fans can expect, which you can read more about on their website and where you can also get your tickets. “WIHFF is proud to present the world premiere of the anthology BUGS: A TRILOGY, directed by Simone Kisiel. Other feature films include Brooklyn Ewing’s SHE WAS SO PRETTY: BE GOOD FOR GOODNESS SAKE, ECHOES OF FEAR (directed by Brian and Laurence Avenet-Bradley), Laura Sanchez Acosta’s RELICT: A MESOPOTAMIC TALE, Estelle Linden’s MIA and David & Rebekah McKendry’s anthology, ALL THE CREATURES WERE STIRRING.” Over 70 short films will screen throughout the weekend in addition to a live read of the short screenplay finalists and a panel on DIVERSITY & VISIBILITY featuring the incomparable TRINA PARKS and best selling horror author
Continue reading →
EventsFilm Festivals
This September, the Women in Horror Film Festival will be taking over Atlanta and it is one you don’t want to miss. Come to enjoy the films, panels or meet your favorite actors, writers, directors, and more. The festival has already announced some of the amazing guests that will be there, like Jen and Sylvia Soska, Heather Langenkamp, Lynn Lowry, Amanda Wyss, Marianne Maddalena and more. The Walking Dead’s Greg Nicotero will also be there as a special guest along with others. And let’s not forget about vendors. More details will be announced as the WIFF draws closer and we will make sure you hear them. Be sure to visit the Women in Horror Film Festival website to see the schedule of events for September 21, to the 24th, and to buy your tickets.
Continue reading →
News
February has been celebrating the great women in horror. Women are a driving force in the horror genre and it is fantastic to be able to have an entire month to celebrate and honor them. Now, big news comes out of The Women in Horror Film Festival which runs September 21-24 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel & Conference Center in Peachtree City, GA. Lynn Lowry, the iconic horror actress from films such as George A. Romero’s “The Crazies” (1973), David Cronenberg’s “Shivers” (1975), and Paul Schrader’s “Cat People” (1982), will be in attendance at this year’s Women in Horror Film Festival! Lynn also recently starred in the indie horror hit, “Model Hunger” (2016), directed by Debbie Rochon. Not only will there be special guests such as Lynn Lowry, but the festival is accepting screenplays (click here for your submission). All finalists in all categories will receive a complimentary VIP pass to the festival. Winners in all categories will receive a
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