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Grimmfest 2021: The Beta Test struggles to be Alpha
Film
The Beta Test is a bloated and crude social commentary
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Grimmfest 2021: Tarumama
Film
Drawing on Colombian folklore, Tarumama is a surreal and at times poignant horror drama about a feuding family
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Grimmfest 2021: Night Drive – A Bumpy Ride
Film
Night Drive is a tonally inconsistent, funny but largely empty dark comedy
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Grimmfest 2021: The Sadness
Film
Horrifically bloody and gloriously violent, The Sadness revels in its apocalyptic setting and strangely relevant premise
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Grimmfest 2021: The Pizzagate Massacre
Film
The Pizzagate Massacre is an uncomfortable and unpleasant disappointment
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Grimmfest 2021: The Righteous
Film
A former priest gets caught in a nightmarish battle with a cosmic being after the tragic death of his daughter
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Grimmfest 2021: Midnight
Film
Midnight narrates a tense chase through the cramped streets of Seoul
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Grimmfest 2021: Blast (Déflagrations)
Film
Review of French director Vanya Peirani Vignes’ tense and provocative debut feature Blast.
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Grimmfest 2021: The Night Belongs to the Monsters
Film
Combining social commentary and gory horror, The Night Belongs to the Monsters is a chilling horror that is entertaining and perfect for casual viewing.
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Grimmfest 2021: Forgiveness
Film
Predictable jump scares and poorly written characters make Foregiveness a troubling and dull watch
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Grimmfest 2021: The Spore
Film
Jason Fox reviews D.M Cunningham’s new post pandemic thriller
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Grimmfest 2021: Slapface – Poignant, haunting and cerebral
Film
Mirabelle Lee and August Maturo star in Slapface and talk to us about their experiences on set
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Grimmfest 2021: Hotel Poseidon – A movie you cannot forget
Film
Inspired by hotel horror flicks like The Shining, Hotel Poseidon is an uncomfortable and surreal exploration of one mans psyche
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Grimmfest 2021: The Guest Room
Film
A modern day Edgar Allan Poe novella, The Guest Room is a mysterious and aesthetically gothic thriller
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Grimmfest 2021: On the 3rd Day
Film
The 3rd Day is a gruesomely fun watch which relishes its pulpy themes and unapologetic core
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Gloriously Horrifying: Grimmfest Preview
Film
Be prepared to be horrified, disturbed and spooked at this year’s Grimmfest.
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