Aaron had the opportunity to see an anniversary screening of the film in the same theater it originally premiered in back in ‘91 with the writer/director, Daniel Erickson, in attendance, and captured the conversation for your listening pleasure — but be warned: “ABANDON HOPE, ALL Y’ALL WHO ENTER HERE!"
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We had the pleasure of checking out a screening with writer/director Bob Byington and actress Luxy Banner in attendance, which we recorded for your listening pleasure.
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Join Aaron as he counts down his ten favorite films from this year's Fantastic Fest. Which amazing film will earn the right to call itself "Best in Fest"?! You'll have to listen to find out!
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David Velduque is a Spanish filmmaker who’s made it his mission to focus his work around LGBTQ+ stories with a particular bent towards horror/fantasy/sci-fi. With Transción, he raises awareness through body horror by telling a story about an elderly trans woman who receives an unexpected visitor, in the form of a new caregiver, which leads to a struggle between reality and fantasy. Aaron had the pleasure of chatting with David about the film, which recently had its world premiere in Fantastic Fest's Short Fuse section, a shorts block that delivers “cutting-edge horror that will make you ponder the uncanny.”
Read MoreLast Stop In Yuma County is a one-location film done right, a pulsing, palpably tense, flawlessly executed pressure-cooker thriller that that mixes whip-smart dialogue and humor with tension and violence. It’s essentially a spaghetti western reimagined as a 70s neo-noir crime film and done in a Coen brother style, like Blood Simple, Miller’s Crossing, and No Country For Old Men. It also features a terrific ensemble cast, who all give excellent performances and get their time to shine. The film had its world premiere at this year's Fantastic Fest, and we're stoked to share its Q&A with you, which contains lots of fun stories about Jim Cummings and Richard Brake, as well as fascinating info on the film's production.
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Robert Morgan’s feature film debut, Stopmotion, is a psychological horror about what it means to be artist that features an absolutely commanding lead performance from Aisling Franciosi. The film recently had its world premiere on Day 4 of Fantastic Fest, and we were honored to be in the crowd for its first official screening because it is a truly unique and unforgettable experience. Definitely put this one on your radar, but until then, enjoy this Q&A!
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Crumb Catcher is the feature film debut from Chris Skotchdopole, and it's one topsy-turvy thriller that pits newlyweds against nutters, mixing terror and tragedy alongside dark drama, cringe comedy, and home invastion horror into an absorbing chamber piece. The film recently had its world premiere at Fantastic Fest, and we're excited to share the Q&A with you.
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Thar she blows! Aaron had the pleasure of chatting with writer/director Neil Ferron about his short film Fishmonger, a horror-comedy hybrid that is one delightfully strange catch you'll definitely want to feast your eyes on. The film had its world premiere at this year’s Fantastic Fest in the festival’s Burnt Ends section, a collection of films that “shatter all traditional borders of taste and convention."
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Your Lucky Day, the feature film debut from Dan Brown (not to be confused with the author), is a single-location thriller about morality and the lengths folks will go for millions of dollars. The film stars Angus Cloud in one of his final performances and had its world premiere at these years Fantastic Fest. The Q&A features Brown, actress Jessica Garza, producers Luke Barnett & Adam Baxter, and editor Nick Pezzillo.
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The Fantastic Golem Affairs is the latest effort from the filmmaking duo Burnin’ Percebes, Juan González and Nando Martínez. With a retro chic look that’s beautifully captured on super 16mm film, it's a certifiably cuckoo comedy full of absurdist humor, magical realism, Spanish swagger, ceramic figures, and falling pianos. The film had its US premiere at this year's festival, and we're excited to share the Q&A with you.
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Forget the format wars! The Last Video Store is a VHS battleground set in a basement video store where the physical media is so physical, it can kill. Directed by Cody Kennedy & Tim Rutherford, and featuring an entertaining and charismatic performance from Kevin Martin, the film is a kooky Canuxploitation horror comedy with extra cheese and a dollop of heart. It had its world premiere on day 2 of Fantastic Fest, screening in its midnight section, and we're delighted to share its Q&A with you!
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Aaron had the pleasure of chatting with writer/director Sam Fox, producer Desiree Staples, and actor/producer Vincent Stalba for their short film Fck’n Nuts, which screened in Fantastic Fest’s Short Fuse section, a shorts block that delivers “cutting-edge horror that will make you ponder the uncanny.”
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Strange Darling is the latest film from JT Mollner, and we had the pleasure of catching its world premiere at Fantastic Fest. This film is an absolute treat that challenges the viewer’s perceptions, as well as the traditional linear storytelling conventions. It’s a raw, rollicking rollercoaster ride full of excellent performances, gorgeous cinematography, and a stellar score. Put this one on your radar, but until then, enjoy this Q&A!
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The Adams family, the filmmakers behind Hellbender, is back with another homegrown horror that’s sewn up with care. Their latest, Where The Devil Roams, is a period slasher about a family of murderous carnies that's full of they hip stylish swagger they've become known for. It's full-on rot ‘n roll, baby, and we're here for it! We'll continue to follow this dark and weird filmmaking family anywhere they want to go, and we're stoked to share their Fantastic Fest Q&A with you!
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We were stoked to be a part of The Toxic Avenger world premiere and share its Q&A, which features Blair and a guest appearance from the one, the only, Lloyd Kaufman, with y'all.
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