fantastic fest 2014

FANTASTIC FEST 2014: JOHN WICK Takes Aim In A New Poster

It has been a ridiculous weekend over in Texas where attendees at Fantastic Fest got a first look at the Chad Stahelski/David Leitch directed revenge thriller, John Wick with its main lead, Keanu Reeves in attendance. The reviews are up and about, with critics hailing it as another exciting, brutal, action-packed feature-entertainer and a clear case of what happens when the right people come together for something as amazing as what was put together from Derek Kolstad’s screenplay. John Wick isn’t the only film lighting up the festival circuit in Texas though as it is one of a handful of films that are already garnering praise as of this Summer and Fall, including the Marko Zaror-starrer, Redeemer, Sono Sion’s Tokyo Tribe and Joe Lynch’s contained Salma Hayek thriller, Everly, to name a few. As it stands though, if you’re looking for a reason to go to the movies, you can […]

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Catch The Official U.S. Trailer For DEAD SNOW 2: RED VS. DEAD

Lee B. Golden III

Cult action horror director Tommy Wirkola‘s latest cinematic contribution with Dead Snow 2: Red Vs Dead has been nothing short of a celebrated favorite among film festival goers since the top of the year, and is soon set to take its place at the Toronto After Dark Film Festival. However, if you’re going to be in Texas this week, then you’re in luck, as the film will also be kicking things off over at Fantastic Fest this Thursday, and here is how festival contributor Luke Mullen presents it: Picking up right where the first film left off, Martin narrowly escapes Colonel Herzog and his horde of Nazi zombies, losing his arm in the process. But Martin’s troubles are just beginning. When he wakes up in the hospital, the police believe that he was the one who killed everyone at the cabin. Not only that, but the doctors have accidentally reattached […]

FANTASTIC FEST 2014: Redeemer, John Wick, Dead Snow 2, Tokyo Tribe And More!!!

Lee B. Golden III

Things are heating up ahead of the forthcoming events at Fantastic Fest which runs from September 18th through the 25th, including announcements for a flurry of action titles of noteworthy mention. And if you’re an action fan, love martial arts movies and are living in Austin, Texas, just know that I’m kind of jealous of you. Sort of. Maybe a little. In a good way, but still. Celebrating its 10th anniversary, Fantastic Fest is excited to announce the second wave of events, special guests and film programming. Fantastic Fest 2014 takes place September 18-25th in Austin, Texas at the newly reopened Alamo South Lamar and Highball. Get ready to be blown away by Lionsgate’s latest action-packed thriller, JOHN WICK starring Keanu Reeves, with a red carpet gala screening with Reeves and directors David Leitch and Chad Stahelski in attendance. JOHN WICK is the story of a former ex-hitman who comes […]

FANTASTIC FEST 2014: Check Out What's Happening At MONDO CON Next Month!

Lee B. Golden III

The Fall season is upon us, and if you follow all things amazing in the realm of sci-fi, action and horror, as well as toy and comic book lore, then you’re in luck! Mondo Con is kicking off simultaneously with this year’s events at Fantastic Fest, which lasts from September 18th through the 25th in Austin Texas. Deets are below, and feel free to check out what else is lined up for Fantastic Fest at their official website. For all things Mondo-Con, CLICK HERE. Austin, TX—August 21, 2014– Mondo is thrilled to announce its programming lineup of panels and screening events for MondoCon, set to coincide with the first weekend of Fantastic Fest on September 20 & 21 at The Marchesa Hall & Theater in Austin, TX. Mondo is creating a convention unlike any other, bringing together unique guests from a variety of areas to celebrate film, music, art, and […]