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FrightFest 2014: The Samurai reaction

A dark German fairytale that dabbles in cross-dressing, latent sexuality and – yes – katana-wielding, The Samurai is one of the most daring and stylish, if flawed, films we’ve caught at FrightFest. Awash in shadow-dappled imagery and boasting a pair of fantastic lead performances, the story begins with police officer Jakob (Michel Diercks) going into […]

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FrightFest 2014: Among The Living reaction

FrightFest favourites Alexandre Bustillo and Julien Maury (Inside, Livid) return with a brooding, atmospheric chiller in the throes of an identity crisis. One of the most eagerly-anticipated films of FrightFest 2014 thanks to its directors’ previous credits, Among The Living is a strong contender for having the most upsetting opening scene of the fest. A […]

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