The Swallow review reveals a chilling horror story where teenagers confront a disturbing entity lurking in the woods.
Browsing: Fantastic Fest
River is not as scary as it intends to be, and its second half moves away from the strength that made it intriguing, but it is a brutal, atmospheric horror film.
What Happened to Doris? has some good scares, but it does not develop its own identity enough to be more than a haunted-house story wrapped around a fascinating real-world case.
Check out our Play House review to see how Elliot’s discovery of eerie VHS tapes unleashes spine-chilling mysteries.
Anna Biller’s The Face of Horror blends vintage genre influences with a distinctive visual style, creating a loving tribute to horror’s cinematic past.
Bloody Tennis swings for outrageous genre chaos at Fantastic Fest 2026, but its blood-soaked spectacle struggles to hold together as a satisfying whole.
Read our Into The Sky review and discover why this alien comedy is making waves with its quirky humor and unexpected turns.
Beware Boiúna has the ingredients for an effective creature feature, but weak execution keeps the horror from landing.
Silent Night, Deadly Night gets a fresh take. Discover how the remake combines slasher elements with psychological tension.
Dive into Gore Verbinski’s Good Luck, Have Fun, Don’t Die, a satirical adventure that examines American escapism.
![‘The Swallow’ Review – Evil Quicksand Horror Film Struggles To Find Its Identity [Fantastic Fest 2026] A person with pink hair and a blue top looks upward in a dim, dense forest with tall trees in the background.](https://cdn.geekvibesnation.com/wp-media-folder-geek-vibes-nation/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/The-Swallow-Still-450x253.webp)
![‘River’ Review – A Slasher On The Water [Fantastic Fest 2026] A person wearing a life jacket floats in dark, rippling water at night, with mist and light visible in the background.](https://cdn.geekvibesnation.com/wp-media-folder-geek-vibes-nation/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/River_Still_01-450x300.webp)
![‘What Happened To Doris?’ Review – Real-World Paranormal Horror Outing Is A Repetitive Disappointment [Fantastic Fest 2026] A woman and a young girl huddle together under a floral sheet, both appearing frightened and looking upward.](https://cdn.geekvibesnation.com/wp-media-folder-geek-vibes-nation/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/WHAT_HAPPENED_TO_DORIS_Still-scaled-jpg-450x253.webp)
![‘Play House’ Review – A New Voice Has Been Discovered In The Lost Media Genre [Fantastic Fest 2026] A man in a suit looks distressed as he reaches toward a small TV showing static, with crumpled tissues in his hand.](https://cdn.geekvibesnation.com/wp-media-folder-geek-vibes-nation/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/PLAY-HOUSE-1-450x300.webp)
![‘The Face Of Horror’ Review – Anna Biller’s Genre-Blending Horror Film Is An Ode To The Past [Fantastic Fest 2026] A woman in a white dress lies on a red bed, appearing distressed, while a man in a red robe stands behind her in a dimly lit stone room with candlelight.](https://cdn.geekvibesnation.com/wp-media-folder-geek-vibes-nation/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/The-Face-of-Horror-Still-450x243.webp)
![‘Bloody Tennis’ Review – A Bloody Mess [Fantastic Fest 2026] Person with short, tousled blond hair wearing a sleeveless black top stands against a plain red background, looking forward with a serious expression.](https://cdn.geekvibesnation.com/wp-media-folder-geek-vibes-nation/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Still-1_BLOODY-TENNIS-450x189.webp)
![‘Into The Sky’ Review – Blue Goo And Sam Richardson [Fantastic Fest 2026] Two men stand outside at night, looking downward with concerned expressions, against a backdrop of trees and darkness.](https://cdn.geekvibesnation.com/wp-media-folder-geek-vibes-nation/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/INTO_THE_SKY_Still-scaled-1-450x255.jpg)
![‘Beware Boiúna’ Review – A Failed Creature Feature [Fantastic Fest 2026] Scene from Beware Boiúna featuring the creature at the center of the horror film](https://cdn.geekvibesnation.com/wp-media-folder-geek-vibes-nation/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Beware-boiuna-sg-01403r-450x242.jpg)
![‘Silent Night, Deadly Night’ Review – Slasher Remake Embraces Its Roots While Carving It’s Own Path [Fantastic Fest 2025] Person in a Santa Claus costume holding onto a rope with both hands, with festive string lights in the background.](https://cdn.geekvibesnation.com/wp-media-folder-geek-vibes-nation/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Silent_Night_Deadly_Night_2025-450x253.jpg)
![‘Good Luck, Have Fun, Don’t Die!’ Review – Sam Rockwell Brings Humor & Humanity To Sharp Sci-Fi Satire [Fantastic Fest 2025] A bearded man in a red hat and metallic outfit stands amid floating objects, including a toy soldier, wires, and gears, under pink lighting.](https://cdn.geekvibesnation.com/wp-media-folder-geek-vibes-nation/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/GOOD-LUCK-HAVE-FUN-DONT-DIE_Still-1-450x235.jpg)