A fascinating look at the Haitian Revolution that completely reframes the zombie myth, turning horror history into an act of reclamation.
Category: SXSW
“The Oldest Person in the World”
A decent (and occasionally beautiful) film that would have benefited from trusting its elderly subjects a little more.
“The Sun Never Sets”
Swanberg shows growth as a filmmaker, but his loose approach leaves the film feeling overlong and cluttered with meandering scenes that weaken its emotional impact.
“Summer 2000: The X-Cetra Story”
A charming and surprisingly funny look at friendship, creativity, and the weird ways the internet can resurrect the past.
“The Rivals of Amziah King”
Wildly uneven but undeniably original, this is the kind of ambitious swing that’s far more exciting than another polished retread.
“Touch Me”
A messy psychosexual horror experiment with intriguing ideas that are ultimately overwhelmed by relentless weirdness and shock value.
