Horrorphile's 2009 SYDNEY FILM FESTIVAL PICKS
June 1st 2009 00:33
Wednesday 10 June 6.30pm @ Greater Union VMAX
Saturday 13 June 12pm @ GU5
Okay so maybe my inclusion of this animated girls own adventure is a little tenuous, but it’s based on the book by legendary modern fantasist Neil Gaiman, features a phantasmogorical view of an alternate reality, and is directed by Henry (The Nightmare Before Christmas) Selick, plus apparently there are some genuinely creepy and nightmarish moments, even if it is aimed at the younger audience. I’m sure it’s a cult classic bursting at its sown-up seams.
Here’s the trailer:
Saturday 6 June 9pm @ Dendy Opera Quays
Sunday 14 June 8.40pm @ GU9
A Norwegian Nazi zombie black comedy set in the snow! YES! Severed-tongue-in-cheek this will be one of the Festival highlights I’m sure. Hardgore alpine nightmare guaranteed for instant cult status. Further proof the best horror movies are currently coming out of the Mediterranean and Scandinavia.
Here’s the trailer:
Wednesday 3 June 8.30pm @ GU9
Saturday 13 June 8.35pm @ GU9
Presented as found footage a la Blair Witch Project, this is spine-tingling stuff for the ghostheads. A video is set up around the house of a young American couple in an attempt to record poltergeist, and sure enough, the paranormal reveals its elusive self, but in ways designed to truly terrify the couple … and the audience.
Saturday 6 June 8.15pm @ GU9
Monday 8 June 3.45pm @ GU8
Holy rotting cannibals, another zombie flick! Cult Canadian director Bruce McDonald delivers a caustic tale of small-town chaos pitched at those of a literary bent. Taking its cue from low-budget 70s horror and capitalizing on parochial ill-behaviour this is one nasty virus worth catching. Bring on the new flesh!
Here’s the trailer:
Friday 5 June 8.40pm @ GU9
Sunday 7 June 6.10pm @GU9
The second recent feature (the other being The Last Confession of Alexander Pearce) based on the events surrounding the legend of Alexander Pearce, the nineteenth Century penal colony convict who escaped into the Tasmanian wilderness (Van Diemen’s land) with a bunch of other criminals. Pearce was eventually captured, but was the only survivor. In his pockets was the flesh of his comrades. Dying Breed also uses the Pearce legend, but twists it into modern tale.
Here’s the teaser trailer:
Saturday 13 June 11.45pm @ State Theatre
A lost dark Ocker gem from 1971, Outback (as it was known overseas) tells the nightmare tale of a teacher from Sydney who takes a job at a school in the desert. The Yabba locals don’t take too kindly to him and are hellbent on showing him the gnarly ropes they way they see ‘em. Controversial and palpably Australian, this movie won’t do any favours for the Outback tourism board, even if it is nearly forty years old. Co-stars the always brilliant Donald Pleasance.
Here’s a classic excerpt:
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Comment by Damo
However this Caroline has be more interested.
I loved The Nightmare before Christmas.
Wake in fright.
It was once sold as a modern day horror. Do not go bush or you will become like the Ossies. Scary.
Comment by Bryn
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Comment by Natalina
My Life My Muse
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Not surprisingly, the one on this list that I'd most like to see is the Paranormal Activity one. I'd never heard about it before. Let us know if it's any good!
And have fun!!!
Comment by JohnDoe
Film & TV on DVD
That's not to say that Caroline and Dead Snow won't be potentially entertaining too....Wake In Fright is always good value, would love to see it on the bigscreen.
What are some of your non horror choices for the festival?