Fantastic Fest 2022: Unicorn Wars — Adult Themed Cartoon Bloodshed With A Strong Anti-War Message

December 03, 2022 / Aaron Haughton

Acclaimed filmmaker and illustrator Alberto Vazquez marches straight into the heart of candy-colored darkness with his latest film, Unicorn Wars. Don’t let its cute and cuddly exterior fool you, this animated flick ain’t for kids. Overflowing with adult themes and erupting with cartoon violence, Unicorn Wars will floor you with its slick animation and stick a heart-tipped arrow through your chest its vigorous anti-war message.

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Fantastic Fest 2022: Country Gold — A Well Done Country-Fried Comedy

December 02, 2022 / Aaron Haughton

Country Gold marks another banger for Oklahoma filmmaker Mickey Reece, who steps out from behind the camera to lead the film alongside Ben Hall. The two go entertainingly head-to-head in this well-cooked, country-fried comedy that thoughtfully contemplates ego, fame, and legacy. This one hits all the right notes, creating a near-perfect blend of poignant, wistful, warm, and tender absurdist-surrealist hilarity that is sure to two-step straight into your heart.

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Fantastic Fest 2022: A Wounded Fawn — An Experimental Arthouse Slasher That Unleashes The Furies

December 01, 2022 / Aaron Haughton

Travis Stevens is totally unhinged in his latest film, A Wounded Fawn, a psychedelic giallo-tinged arthouse horror that embraces the psychotic. The film is a gritty and grimy vibe that blends slasher and cabin-in-the-woods subgenres to interesting affect.

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Fantastic Fest 2022: Mister Organ — Another Wild Rollercoaster Ride From David Farrier

November 29, 2022 / Aaron Haughton

New Zealand journalist David Farrier is back with another dark documentary that exposes another real-life monster. With Mister Organ, Farrier takes audiences down another wild rabbit hole that must be seen to be believed.

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Fantastic Fest 2022: Decision To Leave — A Solidly Crafted Romantic Police Procedural

November 28, 2022 / Aaron Haughton

Director Park Chan-wook is back with another masterful slice of cinema in Decision To Leave. The film puts the “pro” in “police procedural” with its meticulous craft, detail-oriented story, and many twists and turns. The film is a neo-noir that boasts a compelling mystery to unravel, but its most surprising feature is how palpably romantic it is.

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Fantastic Fest 2022: The Menu — A Well-Plated Dark Comedy That's Sharp And Flavorful

November 16, 2022 / Aaron Haughton

The Menu is a devilishly delectable dark comedy that satisfyingly skewers elite types. It’s easy to see why the film pulled down the Audience Award at this year’s Fantastic Fest; it’s well-plated, flavorful, and nicely spiced. This sharply written multi-course sendup of foodie culture is one tasty dish that will have you coming back for s’more.

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Fantastic Fest 2022: Bones And All — An All-Consuming Road Film

November 13, 2022 / Aaron Haughton

Luca Guadagnino is making somewhat of a home out of horror, and we’re absolutely here for it! Reteaming with Suspira (2018) screenwriter, David Kajganich, Guadagnino cooks up another compelling arthouse horror flick with Bones And All. Based on the novel of the same name, the film successfully mashes coming-of-age, romance, and horror into a ravenous road film that ranks amongst the year’s best offerings.

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Fantastic Fest 2022: The Banshees Of Inisherin — A Feckin' FEEL-Bad Banger

October 25, 2022 / Aaron Haughton

Writer/director Martin McDonagh reteams with In Bruges stars Colin Farrell and Brendan Gleeson for The Banshees Of Inisherin. The film captures the fable-like quality and tragic fatalism of In Bruges, and it rivals it in terms of humor and performance.

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Fantastic Fest 2022: Triangle Of Sadness — A Wildly Funny Sendup Of The Rich And Beautiful

October 17, 2022 / Aaron Haughton

Fantastic Fest closed out its week-long festivities in a hilarious hurrah with Ruben Östlund’s latest Palme d’Or winning feature, Triangle Of Sadness. This wickedly funny satire gleefully capsizes the traditional social hierarchy whilst taking big scathing bites out of the rich. It’s truly a sight to behold — and it’s one that ranks amongst the best this year has to offer.

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Fantastic Fest 2022: Smile — A Solid Installment In “Transferrable Curse” Subgenre

October 04, 2022 / Aaron Haughton

Parker Finn’s feature film debut, Smile, kicked off this year’s Fantastic Fest, where the film received its world premiere. The film is the latest in the “transferrable curse” subgenre, which it uses to make a statement on trauma. It doesn’t do anything new, but everything it does, it does in an effective manner.

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Fantastic Fest 2022: Joe Badon's Short Film "The Blood Of The Dinosaurs" — A Kooky Banger

September 27, 2022 / Aaron Haughton

Following the success of his indie feature Sister Tempest, New Orleans writer/director Joe Badon is back, and he’s brought his next wild and wacky vision to Fantastic Fest! Paired with Alex Phillips’ All Jacked Up And Full Of Worms, which screened in the festivals “Burnt Ends” section, Badon’s short, The Blood Of The Dinosaurs, delivered the surrealistic comedy goods and properly primed Fantastic Fest audiences at Tuesday’s afternoon screening.

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