Echo Chamber - 260
We're moving away from the Festival for a moment, and bringing you your regular EchoChamberFP episode!!!
Horror seems to be the theme this week, as we have three different offerings from the genre. Mainframe Pictures & Blue Finch Films start things off with an 80's summer camp homage. Tempo Productions & Shudder then bring us a tale steeped in Irish folklore and home invasion. Next is an action adventure sequel from AGBO & Netflix. AND we end on a documentary about a master horror storyteller from Les Films de la Plage & Signature Entertainment.
'She Came From The Woods' is directed by Erik Bloomquist who co-wrote it with Carson Bloomquist. Egged on by Peter (Spencer List), the prodigal grandson of the camp's owner, Gilbert McAlister (William Sadler), a group of teen camp counselors (Clare Foley, Adam Weppler, Ehad Berisha, Dan Leahy, Giselle Torres, Sienna Hubert-Ross, Emily Keefe) accidentally summon the spirit of the dead nurse who terrorized the camp with her occult experiments forty years earlier. Now the camp's counselors, and the McAlister family (Cara Buono & Tyler Elliot Burke) that owns the campgrounds, must fight for their lives, on the last night of camp.
'Unwelcome' is directed by Jon Wright who co-wrote with Mark Stay. Maya (Hannah John-Kamen) and Jamie (Douglas Booth) escape their urban nightmare of London to the tranquility of rural Ireland only to discover malevolent, murderous goblins lurking in the gnarled, ancient wood at the foot of their new garden. Heavily pregnant, Maya is soon targeted by the goblins and the family she befriended after forgetting to make sure the creatures are fed. Who - or what - will come to her rescue and what extremes will she go to to protect her unborn child?
'Extraction 2' is directed by Sam Hargrave and written by Joe Russo. It's based on 'Ciudad', a graphic novel from Ande Parks, Joe Russo, Anthony Russo, Fernando León González, and Eric Skillman. After barely surviving his grievous wounds from his mission in Dhaka, Bangladesh, Tyler Rake (Chris Hemsworth) is back. Along with Nik (Golshifteh Farahani) & Yaz (Adam Bessa) Rake and the team are ready to take on their next mission.
'King On Screen' is written & directed by Daphné Baiwir. Stephen King – one of the best-selling authors of the last century and undeniably a modern horror icon. His works have been translated into television shows, feature films, video games and more across the decades. Fans of the beloved nightmare writer are given the chance to meet the directors and creatives who brought unforgettable stories to the big screen from Carrie to IT, Misery, Stand By Me, Cujo, Children of the Corn and more.
Today we have:
She Came From The Woods - Poster
She Came From The Woods
Watch Review: Here.
FrightFest: 27th August 2022
Theatrical Release Date: 10th February 2023
Tubi Release Date: 10th June 2023
Digital Release Date: 26th June 2023
Director: Erik Bloomquist
Cast: Cara Buono, Clare Foley, Spencer List, William Sadler, Michael Park, Tyler Elliot Burke, Adam Weppler, Ehad Berisha, Dan Leahy, Giselle Torres, Sienna Hubert-Ross, Emily Keefe, Erik Bloomquist, Cory Asinofsky
Credit: Mainframe Pictures, Blue Finch Films, Tubi
Genre: Horror
Running Time: 101 min
Cert: 15
Trailer: Here.
Digital Platforms: Amazon, iTunes, Google Play, YouTube Movies
Unwelcome - Poster
Unwelcome
Watch Review: Here.
Sitges Film Festival: 14th October 2022
Theatrical Release Date: 27th January 2023
Digital Release Date: 23rd June 2023
Director: Jon Wright
Cast: Hannah John-Kamen, Douglas Booth, Colm Meaney, Jamie-Lee O'Donnell, Kristian Nairn, Chris Walley, Niamh Cusack, Finbar Lynch, Rick Warden
Credit: Ingenious Media, Tempo Productions, Warner Bros. Pictures, Shudder
Genre: Folklore, Horror, Mystery, Thriller
Running Time: 104 min
Cert: 15
Trailer: Here.
Digital Platforms: Amazon, iTunes, Google Play, YouTube Movies, Vudu
Watch via Apple TV+: Here.
Watch via Prime Vide: Here.
Watch via Prime Vide UK: Here.
Buy Blu-ray & DVD via Amazon: Here.
Website: Here.
Twitter: @Unwelcome_Movie
Facebook: Here.
Instagram: @unwelcomemovie
Extraction 2 - Poster
Extraction 2
Watch Review: Here.
Theatrical Release Date: 13th June 2023
Digital Release Date: 16th June 2023
Director: Sam Hargrave
Cast: Chris Hemsworth, Golshifteh Farahani, Adam Bessa, Olga Kurylenko, Daniel Bernhardt, Tinatin Dalakishvili, Idris Elba, Andro Japaridze, Miriam Kovziashvili, Marta Kovziashvili, Tornike Gogrichiani, Tornike Bziava, Dato Bakhtadze, Daniel Bernhardt, Levan Saginashvili, George Lasha, Irakli Kvirikadze
Credit: Wild State, AGBO, T.G.I.M. Films, Netflix
Genre: Action, Adventure, Thriller
Running Time: 122 min
Cert: 15
Trailer: Here.
Watch via Netflix: Here.
Website: Here.
King on Screen - Poster
King on Screen
Watch Review: Here.
Fantastic Fest: 24th September 2022
Digital Release Date: 26th June 2023
Blu-ray Release Date: 18th September
Director: Daphné Baiwir
Cast: Frank Darabont, Tim Curry, Tom Holland, James Caan, Mike Flanagan, Mick Garris, Mikael Salomon, Craig R Baxley, Taylor Hackford, John Harrison, Scott Hicks, Vincenzo Natali, Mikael Hafstrom, Fritz Kiersch, Andre Ovredal, Peter Askin, Jeff Beesley, Zak Hilditch, JP Scott, James Douglas, Stephen King
Credit: Les Films de la Plage, Frakas Productions, Da Yamms Entertainment, FilmCore, Mr Salmon Films, Shamans Films, Signature Entertainment
Genre: Biography, Documentary
Running Time: 105 min
Cert: 15
Trailer: Here.
Digital Platforms: Amazon, iTunes, Google Play, YouTube Movies
Watch via Apple TV+: Here.
Website: Here.
Twitter: @kingonscreendoc
Facebook: Here.
Instagram: @kingonscreen
Dances With Films - Poster
26th Dances With Films
Dances With Films (DWF:LA & DWF:NYC), now in its 25th year, champions the unflinching spirit at the very core of the independent film scene. While the vast majority of film fests rely heavily on celebrity, we have relied on the innovation, talent, creativity and sweat equity that revolutionized the entertainment industry. And that reliance continues to prove successful with alumni moving on to write, direct and produce celebrity-studded vehicles, star in blockbuster movies and television series, produce multi-million dollar films and create hit TV shows. Oh…. and we even have several OSCAR® nominees… In a world of homogenized, formulaic film festivals, DWF:LA continues to defy the rules.
Film Information: Here.
Film Programme & Tickets: Here.
Panel + Special Events: Here.
Website: Here.
Twitter: @danceswithfilms
Facebook: Here.
Instagram: @danceswithfilms
*(Music)
'No One Knows' by Queens of the Stone Age - 2002