Women In Horror Film Festival Returns in 2020, Announces Guest Jury
The Women in Horror Film Festival has been hard at work, preparing for the third installment of the fest. Co-founder & fest director Vanessa Wright has restructured to include a special guest jury to assist in deciding who goes home with the coveted Lizzie award. The Women in Horror Film Festival is proud to welcome the following, esteemed panel of guest jurors: Actress & filmmaker Heather Langenkamp (A Nightmare on Elm Street) Producer Marianne Maddalena (Scream, Wes Craven
A Year of Women in Horror - Caitlin Doughty & the Death Positive Movement
You are going to die. No, it’s not a threat, just a friendly reminder about your own mortality which horror all too cheerfully helps you cope with on a regular basis. What separates us in many ways from other animals is the realization of our own mortality and the ability to make decisions based upon that knowledge. In horror, we tend to focus a bit much on the fantastic without stopping for a moment to think of the mundane. Horror in itself as a genre and cultural tradition
Maila Nurmi - Unforgettable Women of Horror
. This is the year of celebrating women in horror here at 52 Weeks of Horror and, for this to also be the start of Women in Horror Month, we thought it would be good to do something a bit different. There are so many incredible people working in the horror community right now and even more who are pioneers of the genre and true patrons of these dark arts. This month, we’re going to look at some of the more Unforgettable Women of Horror. For fans of the genre, some of these na
A Year of Women in Horror - The Soska Sisters
We are huge admirers and fans of women in horror. We're thrilled to always share what female scaremakers are doing within our community and between Women in Horror Month and the Women in Horror Film Festival, we can't get enough fright from the female perspective. So, as 2019 dawns and a new year of terror begins, we've decided that instead of just jumping on the bandwagon in February that we're going to devote the entire year to women who have in the past or are currently ma
Lunch Ladies Serves Up a Deep Dark Depp Obsession
Obsession. Murder. Cannibalism. These are the corner stones of the story behind Lunch Ladies, the hilarious horror-comedy gem of the Women in Horror Film Festival. A duo of Johnny Depp obsessed school cafeteria workers win a contest based on a hamburger creation and get a chance to meet their idol in L.A. It's all a part of their master plan to become the personal chefs of the Hollywood icon. Their initial reaction is to celebrate, quit their jobs, and tell the ungrateful sta
An Evening with Ken Artuz
In June I had the opportunity to interview Decay Mag founder and head Ken Artuz. We talked about horror journalism, changes in the genre, and building a brand that people recognized and trusted within the community. This was around the same time that Fangoria was announcing its return so the topics seemed beyond relevant. Unfortunately, a series of mistakes on my part kept the interview from making it to print. Fast forward to October and the Women in Horror Film Festival and
Blum's Blunder - The Continued Struggle for Women in Horror
There's been a lot of backlash in the horror community since Blumhouse CEO Jason Blum declared that he's having problems finding women interested in directing horror films. After returning from the Women in Horror Film Festival and meeting some of the most talented women filmmakers currently in the industry, I was infuriated so I went and wrote an open letter to Mr. Blum about the issue. The fact is, we've got an industry and a culture that marginalizes women and makes them w
Heartless
The Tell-Tale Heart is easily one of the most well known and recognizable stories of Edgar Allen Poe and, arguably, one of the greatest horror short stories of the Victorian Era. The story of a man driven to madness by his employer, who escalates his mania into murder and, eventually allows that guilt ridden insanity to be his undoing is timeless. So it should come as no surprise that for 175 years it has been the source of numerous stage and screen adaptions with its themes
Southern Discomfort - The South Rises to this Horror Challenge
The regional block of films at Women in Horror Film Festival was titled “Southern Discomfort” and it was so aptly named that it's scary. A series of shorts from the Southeastern U.S. this grouping was expertly curated and delivered. Grueling, dark, and horrific with a touch of twisted humor, it was easy to see why these films were selected. Teaser This short was visually stunning and told a twisted tale with almost no dialogue at all. In a strange speakeasy a burlesque dancer
WiHFF 2018 Shatters Expectations in Peachtree City
Returning to the Women in Horror Film Festival felt like coming home. Within minutes of arriving I was greeted by familiar faces, warm smiles, and a sort of kinship and celebration that I've found few places before. Tucked away in deep the woods of Peachtree City's Crowne Plaza Hotel there were few outside distractions to take attendees away from the festival. With a focus on the contributions of women in horror whose work is defying expectations and the limitations imposed u
