The Swerve closed out this year's digital Arrow Video FrightFest event to rapturous, and tear-stained, applause. The film, a feature debut from writer and director Dean Kapsalis, is a haunting psychological drama that follows one lonely woman's spiral through mental illness, depression, and ultimately towards the unthinkable. It's an incredibly powerful film, one that sticks … [Read more...] about Interview: ‘The Swerve’ Director Dean Kapsalis and Star Azura Skye [FrightFest 2020]
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‘The Swerve’ Review: Dir Dean Kapsalis [FrightFest 2020]
Holly (Azura Skye) is a mother, wife, and teacher. She's also incredibly unhappy. Her relationship with her husband is stagnating, her sons take her for granted, her wild sister is causing issues, and one of her students has a crush on her. After finding a mouse about the house, Holly begins a complete downward mental spiral that will take her into the heart of darkness...but … [Read more...] about ‘The Swerve’ Review: Dir Dean Kapsalis [FrightFest 2020]
‘Dark Stories’ Review: François Descraques & Guillaume Lubrano [FrightFest 2020]
Dark Stories started life on French television as a series of short films. Now it has been repackaged for international audiences as a feature encompassing five of the original episodes. Despite being a French production, there are plenty of familiar faces for those that aren't that hip to French cinema or television. They do have French royalty, Dominque Pinon (Delicatessen, … [Read more...] about ‘Dark Stories’ Review: François Descraques & Guillaume Lubrano [FrightFest 2020]
‘Blinders’ Review: Dir Tyler Savage [FrightFest 2020]
Many of us have experienced the horror of moving cities, or even countries, and so know that horrible fish-out-of-water sensation that makes up a big chunk of the first few weeks and months. Director Tyler Savage taps into the insecurities of the experience in his new feature film, Blinders. The story joins tutor and aspiring drummer, Andy (Vincent Van Horn), as he relocates … [Read more...] about ‘Blinders’ Review: Dir Tyler Savage [FrightFest 2020]
‘Av: The Hunt’ Review: Dir. Emre Akay [FrightFest 2020]
Av: The Hunt doesn’t waste any time at all getting to the action. In less than five minutes, we already have one dead body and a woman racing barefoot through some Turkish streets in search of shelter. The woman in question is Ayse (Billur Melis Koç), and she’s being ruthlessly hunted by her father’s henchmen after bringing dishonour on the family by being unfaithful to her … [Read more...] about ‘Av: The Hunt’ Review: Dir. Emre Akay [FrightFest 2020]
