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This past year, The Daily Fandom attended a horror festival called NIGHTSTREAM. This was one of the coolest experiences we have ever had, especially because we are horror film enthusiasts. A number of great features, short films, and live conversations were shown, and we are delighted to be able to witness them again. Bringing you far and wide, the second edition of the virtual film festival will feature King Car, The Taking, Stanleyville, Allison’s Birthday, and so many more terrifying films.
We will experience NIGHTSTREAM in its entirety between October 7th and October 13th, which combines Boston Underground, Brooklyn Horror, North Bend, and Overlook. The proceeds from the upcoming edition of NIGHTSTREAM will be distributed to the filmmakers and artists involved and used to support the National Alliance To End Homelessness and the Sunrise Movement.
“While we never anticipated a second edition of the festival when we first joined forces, we’re very happy to unveil this eclectic slate of films, talks, and events that you can enjoy safely from home anywhere in the country,”
— says NIGHTSTREAM directors in a joint statement, 2021.
Among the guests attending the live panels will be David Lowery, Akela Cooper, Greg Nicotero, and HORROR NOIRE. Other attendees include Peaches Christ, Don Mancini, and Divide/Conquer. There will be 31 feature films, four short film blocks, and a special presentation of folk-horror films. Furthermore, the remastered retro films are always available as part of NIGHTSTREAM.
The website will sell ticket bundles for $55 (after Oct. 1st, it will be $65) with five features and short film programs, and $89 ($99 after Oct.1st) with ten features and short film programs, both of which include unlimited access to events and panels. In addition, panels Badges ($25) may be used for all non-film offerings with worldwide accessibility. Visit NIGHTSTREAM for more information. Individual tickers are now on sale.
NIGHTSTREAM: “The Features”
Thirty-one fright features will be presented at the festival.
These are a few we are excited to see (or have seen at previous fests):
Agnes (( United States, 2021 (93 Mins. Mickey Reece) ))
What should be a routine exorcism turns into a violent struggle and a crisis of faith for a priest, his apprentice, and the other nuns in the convent in the latest from director NIGHTSTREAM alum Mickey Reece. A Magnet Release.
Cosmic Dawn* — World Premiere (( Canada, 2021 (98 Mins. Jefferson Moneo) ))
A young woman must choose how far into a bizarre UFO cult she’s willing to go in order to solve the mystery of her mother’s disappearance.
*A Cranked Up Films release.
Hellbender* (( United States, 2021 (82 Mins. Toby Poser, Zelda Adams, and John Adams) ))
Sheltered by her mom from the outside world, Izzy’s daily routine consists of chores and jam sessions for their mother-daughter rock band. But as Izzy grows up and starts to break free, her interactions with strangers send her hurtling down a dark path her mom was trying desperately to protect her from.
*A Shudder Release.
King Car* (( Brazil, 2021 (99 Mins. Renata Pinheiro) ))
Against joining his family’s taxi business, Ninho has a change of heart when he realizes that his aspirations for a greener future for Brazil might be compatible with this line of work by way of his natural gift—he can communicate with cars.
*A Dark Star Pictures release
Name Above Title (Portugal, 2021 (( 59 Mins. Carlos Conceição) ))
Accidental stardom strikes a serial killer when bystanders witness him kiss a dying woman on the street and interpret the scene as the ultimate act of kindness.
Poser* (( Unites States, 2021 (87 Mins. Ori Sergev and Noah Dixon) ))
The Columbus, Ohio music scene serves as a killer backdrop for this uber-cool thriller about a podcaster who becomes obsessed with a popular local musician.
*An Oscilloscope Laboratories release.
Stanleyville* (( Canada, 2021 (88 Mins. Maxwell McCabe-Lokos) ))
Locked inside a large room, five eccentric strangers take on a series of bizarre challenges in what could be described as “if Quentin Dupieux remixed Sartre’s No Exit.”
*An Oscilloscope Laboratories release.
The Taking (( United States, 2021. (76 Mins. Alexandre O. Philippe) ))
From the stunning visuals of Monument Valley to the consolidation of the American mythos, Alexandre O’Philippe brilliantly deconstructs the American western to better explain the establishment of social myths in America.
Woodlands Dark and Days Bewitched: A History of Folk Horror (( United States, 2021. (192 Mins. Kier-La Janisse) ))
Author, film programmer, horror scholar, and all-around cinematic polymath Kier-La Janisse presents the authoritative deep-dive documentary on folk horror. A Severin Films Release.
NIGHTSTREAM: October 7th-13th, 2021
In addition to our extensive coverage and support for NIGHTSTREAM, we would like to point out that tickets are also available. So enjoy the virtual scares, grab the popcorn, and take in a cinematic experience. We look forward to seeing you soon. The retro and folk horror corner will feature Allison’s Birthday (1981), Jack Be Nimble (1993), and Lake of the Dead (1958). All remastered in their finest of quality.