Echo Chamber - 265
We have a larger than normal EchoChamberFP for you this week!!!
There are two Netflix joints! The first from Nostromo Pictures and an expansion of a 2018 nightmare scenario. Then an Australian fantasy is brought to life by Signature Entertainment. We investigate weird dreams thanks to Wild7Films. Our second red 'N' flick is a documentary from A24, Motive Films, Ventureland, RAW about free diving. And we end on another documentary, this time dealing with Shark films, from AMC Networks & Shudder.
'Bird Box: Barcelona' is written & directed by Álex Pastor & David Pastor, and influenced by Josh Malerman book. After a mysterious force decimates the world's population by causing all who see it to take their lives, Sebastian (Mario Casas) and his young daughter Anna (Alejandra Howard) must navigate their own journey of survival through the desolate streets of Barcelona. But as they form an uneasy alliance with other survivors and make their way toward a safe haven, a threat more sinister than the unseen creatures grows.
'The Secret Kingdom' is written & directed by Matt Drummond. We follow Peter (Sam Everingham) and his sister Verity (Alyla Browne) who, after moving to their dad’s (Christopher Gabardi) old home, unexpectedly fall through their bedroom’s floor and uncover a whole new mystical world called The Below. They encounter a civilization of fantastical creatures, including Pling (Darius Williams) the pangolin, Mendax (Gabrielle Chan) and Ego (Beth Champion)/Ergo (Rowland Holmes), a two-headed turtle! Peter will have to face his fears to find his way home.
'Dying to Sleep' is directed by Paris Dylan and he co-wrote it with Patch Moore & Muneeb Rehman. Desperate to find a cure for her chronic, terrifying nightmares, Mary (SarahLydia Sophia) takes a leap of faith on a reclusive Holistic Doctor (Dar Dixon), but as her clarity sharpens, she unearths the frightening mystery behind his obscure methods.
'The Deepest Breath' is written & directed by Laura McGann. This is the story of Alessia Zecchini, a champion freediver and Stephen Keenan, an expert safety diver, whose lives seemed fated to converge at the height of their careers. A look at the thrilling rewards — and inescapable risks — of chasing dreams through the depths of the ocean.
'Sharksploitation' is written & directed by Stephen Scarlata. In the wake of blockbuster classic Jaws, a new subgenre was born. This new documentary explores the weird, wild cinematic legacy of sharks on film and the world's undying fascination.
Today we have:
Bird Box: Barcelona - Poster
Bird Box: Barcelona
Watch Review: Here.
Digital Release Date: 14th July 2023
Director: Álex Pastor, David Pastor
Cast: Mario Casas, Alejandra Howard, Georgina Campbell, Naila Schuberth, Diego Calva, Patrick Criado, Celia Freijeiro, Lola Dueñas, Gonzalo de Castro, Michelle Jenner, Leonardo Sbaraglia, Jorge Asin, Abdelatif Hwidar, Kotomi Nishiwaki
Credit: Nostromo Pictures, Chris Morgan Productions, Dylan Clark Productions, Netflix
Genre: Horror, Mystery, Sci-Fi, Thriller
Running Time: 112 min
Cert: 15
Trailer: Here.
Watch via Netflix: Here.
Website: Here.
The Secret Kingdom - Poster
The Secret Kingdom
Watch Review: Here.
Australia Premiere: 27th April 2023
Theatrical Release Date: 21st July 2023
Director: Matt Drummond
Cast: Sam Everingham, Alyla Browne, Christopher Gabardi, Alice Parkinson, Beth Champion, Gabrielle Chan, Darius Williams, Rowland Holmes
Credit: Hive Studios Australia, Little Monster Productions, Signature Entertainment
Genre: Adventure, Family
Running Time: 98 min
Cert: PG
Trailer: Here.
Watch via Apple TV+: Here.
Watch via Prime Video: Here.
Website: Here.
Facebook: Here.
YouTube: Here.
Dying to Sleep - Poster
Dying to Sleep
Watch Review: Here.
North Hollywood CineFest: 29th September 2022
Digital Release Date: 24th July 2023
Director: Paris Dylan
Cast: SarahLydia Sophia, Eric Roberts, Dave Sheridan, Victoria Baldesarra, Dar Dixon, Roy Abramsohn, Jataun Gilbert, Maria Pinsent, Alex Keever, Deepti Kingra-Mickelsen, Paris Dylan, Patch Moore
Credit: Entertainment Squad, Look Mom Media, Wild7Films
Genre: Drama, Mystery, Thriller
Running Time: 95 min
Cert: 15
Trailer: Here.
Digital Platforms: Amazon, iTunes, Google Play, YouTube Movies,
Website: Here.
Instagram: @dyingtosleepfilm
The Deepest Breath - Poster
The Deepest Breath
Watch Review: Here.
Sundance Film Festival: 22nd January 2023
Digital Release Date: 19th July 2023
Director: Laura McGann
Cast: Alessia Zecchini, Stephen Keenan
Credit: A24, Motive Films, Ventureland, RAW, Netflix
Genre: Adventure, Documentary
Running Time: 108 min
Cert: 12a
Trailer: Here.
Watch via Netflix: Here.
Website: Here.
Sharksploitation - Poster
Sharksploitation
Watch Review: Here.
Digital Release Date: 21st July 2023
Director: Stephen Scarlata
Cast: Joe Dante, Roger Corman, Carl Gottlieb, Johannes Roberts, Mario Van Pebbles, Wendy Benchley, Peter Benchley
Credit: AMC Networks, Shudder
Genre: Documentary
Running Time: 106 min
Cert: 12a
Trailer: Here.
Watch via Shudder: Here.
Twitter: @sharkmoviedoc
Instagram: @sharksploitationdocumentary
Fantasia International Film Festival - Poster
27th Fantasia International Film Festival
Echo Chamber Intro: Here.
Since its beginnings, the Fantasia International Film Festival has explored the diverse realms of genre cinema, creating bridges between the cutting edge and the mainstream, and providing a festive but professional environment where emerging artists are given exposure alongside their more established counterparts, both locally and internationally. We showcase the best in Canadian and world cinema, discovering and nurturing exciting new talents and offering a platform through which artists and audiences can connect.
Information
Festival Information: Here.
Film Programme: Here.
Short Film Programme: Here.
Tickets & Venue Info: Here.
Panel + Special Events: Here.
Website: Here.
Twitter: @FantasiaFest
Facebook: Here.
Instagram: @fantasiafestival
Vimeo: Here.
*(Music)
'Drop' by The Pharcyde - 1996