[TIFF Review] In ‘Zalava’, a Demonic Possession Leads to Mass Hysteria and Paranoia

Superstition and paranoia abound in Iranian writer-director Arsalan Amiri’s film, Zalava. Set in the titular village in the northwestern mountains of Iran in 1978, the film chronicles one long day and night as the village descends into panic, fear and mass hysteria that a demon is attacking their home. What’s fascinating about the film, which […]

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TIFF’s Midnight Madness 2021 Brings the Chaos With ‘Titane’, ‘You Are Not My Mother’, Several Others! [Images]

It’s that time of the year again and the Toronto International Film Festival is helping us return to normal with their latest announcement, revealing several genre films set to premiere within the Midnight Madness program. TIFF’s Midnight Madness is going to bring the chaos from Sept. 9-18. Here are the titles that were just announced, including […]

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