Alejandra Martinez 10/16/26 Alejandra Martinez 10/16/26

Fantastic Fest 2026: CORPUS (2026)

Corrin Evans’ tale of desire—in all its grotesque beauty.

Alejandra Martinez 10/15/26 Alejandra Martinez 10/15/26

Fantastic Fest 2026: SCREAMPLAY (1984)

A wonderful restoration brings much deserved attention to Rufus Butler Seder’s unique film.

Alejandra Martinez 10/14/26 Alejandra Martinez 10/14/26

Fantastic Fest 2026: THE HERETIKS (2026)

A fun throwback Halloween film entertains but has difficulty maintaining its vibe.

Adrian Torres 10/6/26 Adrian Torres 10/6/26

Fantastic Fest 2026: THE SPIRAL (2026)

Paolo Strippoli’s tremendous film examines the price a family must pay to get what they want.

Adrian Torres 10/5/26 Adrian Torres 10/5/26

Fantastic Fest 2026: INTO THE SKY (2026)

A fun sci-fi comedy brings the hilarity, charm, and a surprising amount of blood.

Adrian Torres 10/2/26 Adrian Torres 10/2/26

Fantastic Fest 2026: Best Of The Rest Of The Fest

5 films from the festival that may have slipped your radar—but stay on the look out for them!

Adrian Torres 10/1/26 Adrian Torres 10/1/26

Fantastic Fest 2026: HALF (2026)

Director Samjad’s uproarious action film delights with incredible stunt work and outstanding casting.

Alejandra Martinez 10/1/26 Alejandra Martinez 10/1/26

Fantastic Fest 2026: GIMME TRUTH (2026)

An earnest and sympathetic doc looks at the spaces where conspiracies thrive and the people who live there.

Alejandra Martinez 9/30/26 Alejandra Martinez 9/30/26

Fantastic Fest 2026: COMPLIANCE (2026)

An unsettling found footage film ponders if it’s paranoia or just living in our new reality.

Rob Dean 10/9/25 Rob Dean 10/9/25

Fantastic Fest 2025 Review: BODY BLOW (2025)

Dean Francis’ sexy, neon-soaked noir with a Queer bent is a return to familiar tropes while forging its own path.

Rob Dean 10/1/24 Rob Dean 10/1/24

Fantastic Fest 2024 Review: LITTLE BITES (2024)

A genius idea that may have been better as a short instead underwhelms in its current form.

Rob Dean 9/30/24 Rob Dean 9/30/24

Fantastic Fest 2024 Review: ESCAPE FROM THE 21ST CENTURY (2024)

A rousing film that defies expectations and formalism to create a tremendously impressive experience.

Rob Dean 9/27/23 Rob Dean 9/27/23

Review: RIVER (2023) [Fantastic Fest]

Anarchic time loop film is the best of the Fest.

Rob Dean 9/26/23 Rob Dean 9/26/23

Review: V/H/S/85 (2023) [Fantastic Fest]

Adjust your tracking…and your expectations.

Rob Dean 9/22/23 Rob Dean 9/22/23

Review: THE TOXIC AVENGER (2023) [Fantastic Fest]

Righting wrongs while hideously deformed and hilariously demented.

Mary Kay McBrayer 11/3/22 Mary Kay McBrayer 11/3/22

Review: HOLY SPIDER (2022)

A horrific tale made all the more riveting by its real life roots.

Justin Leon 9/28/22 Justin Leon 9/28/22

Review: THE BANSHEES OF INISHERIN (2022)

This Fantastic Fest 2022 highlight from Martin McDonagh is a moving tale of friendship and heartbreak.

Neon Splatter