Category Archives: cinema 2016

/slash 2016 – Day 6: The Transfiguration

Posted on November 3, 2016 by cornholio1980

The Transfiguration USA 2016 Written by Michael O’Shea Directed by Michael O’Shea Watched on 27.09.2016 After the screening, my friend Alice summed it up perfectly in our little WhatsApp-group, when she wrote that she would have loved to like the … Continue reading →

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/slash 2016 – Day 6: I Am Not A Serial Killer

Posted on November 2, 2016 by cornholio1980

I Am Not A Serial Killer Ireland | UK 2016 Written by Christopher Hyde & Billy O’Brien Directed by Billy O’Brien Watched on 27.09.2016 “I Am Not A Serial Killer” was entertaining enough. It wasn’t exactly a highlight, but I’ve … Continue reading →

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/slash 2016 – Day 5: Creepy (Kurîpî: Itsuwari no rinjin)

Posted on November 1, 2016 by cornholio1980

Creepy Japan 2016 Written by Chihiro Ikeda & Kiyoshi Kurosawa Directed by Kiyoshi Kurosawa Watched on 26.09.2016 Since the screening I’ve learned that “Creepy” is actually quite well-regarded, at least with some of the international press. I wish I could … Continue reading →

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/slash 2016 – Day 5: Belladonna of Sadness (Kanashimi no Beradonna)

Posted on September 29, 2016 by cornholio1980

Belladonna of Sadness Japan 2016 Written by Yoshiyuki Fukuda & Eiichi Yamamoto Directed by Eiichi Yamamoto Watched on 26.09.2016 “Belladonna of Sadness” offers a great tale told in a very unique animation style, and is going to stay with me … Continue reading →

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/slash 2016 – Day 4: Ballad in Blood

Posted on September 29, 2016 by cornholio1980

Ballad in Blood Italy 2016 Written by Ruggero Deodato, Jacopo Mazzuoli & Angelo Orlando Directed by Ruggero Deodato Watched on 25.09.2016 One of the best and sometimes also worst things of the /slash filmfestival are the occasional visits from filmmakers. … Continue reading →

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/slash 2016 – Day 4: The Handmaiden (Ah-ga-ssi)

Posted on September 28, 2016 by cornholio1980

The Handmaiden South Korea 2016 Written by Seo-Kyung Chung & Chan-wook Park Directed by Chan-wook Park Watched on 25.09.2016 “The Handmaiden” is the latest movie from Chan-wook Park. After his Revenge-trilogy, “Thirst” and “Stoker”, my expectations were incredibly high, and … Continue reading →

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/slash 2016 – Day 4: The Mermaid (Mei ren yu)

Posted on September 28, 2016 by cornholio1980

The Mermaid China 2016 Written by Hing-Ka Chan, Stephen Chow, Chi Keung Fung, Miu-Kei Ho, Ivy Kong, Si-Cheun Lee, Zhengyu Lu & Kan-Cheung Tsang Directed by Stephen Chow Watched on 25.09.2016 “The Mermaid” was incredibly sweet, funny and entertaining. It … Continue reading →

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/slash 2016 – Day 4: Fantastic Shorts Competition

Posted on September 27, 2016 by cornholio1980

In its seventh year, the /slash Filmfestival is going to give out an audience award for the first time, for the best short film. The winner wasn’t announced yet (I’ll update this post as soon as we know), but below … Continue reading →

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/slash 2016 – Day 2: Sadako v Kayako

Posted on September 27, 2016 by cornholio1980

Sadako v Kayako Japan 2016 Written by Takashi Shimizu & Kôji Suzuki Directed by Kôji Shiraishi Watched on 24.09.2016 Sadako v Kavako merges the two main J-horror-franchises that became popular around the turn of the century. I’m familiar with both … Continue reading →

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/slash 2016 – Day 3: Spring Break Zombie Massacre

Posted on September 26, 2016 by cornholio1980

Spring Break Zombie Massacre USA 2016 Written by Sam Suchmann & Mattie Zufelt Directed by Robert Carnevale Watched on 25.09.2016 It is really difficult for me to write about this movie, since there’s such a strong disparity between what I … Continue reading →

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