126 Films from Fantastic Fest 2021
125 titles
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Aelita: Queen of MarsMovie · 1924 · 111mA young man journeys to Mars aboard a rocket, becoming the leader of a widespread rebellion against the planet's governing power. He gains crucial support from Queen Aelita, who has developed feelings for him after observing him through a telescope.IMDb 6.3TMDB 5.9 - 102
The TripMovie · 2021 · 113m · Comedy, HorrorA troubled couple retreats to a secluded lakeside cabin, ostensibly to rekindle their relationship. However, each harbors a deadly intention toward the other. Their plans for revenge are disrupted by the arrival of unforeseen guests, forcing them to confront a threat far exceeding their own schemes.IMDb 6.9TMDB 6.7 - 103
Black FridayMovie · 2021 · 84m · Horror, Comedy, Science FictionThe staff of a toy store find themselves fighting for survival when customers become infected by parasites. They must band together to defend themselves against the growing threat.IMDb 4.7TMDB 5.0 - 104
Bingo HellMovie · 2021 · 85m · Thriller, HorrorIn the Oak Springs neighborhood, a close-knit group of elderly friends fiercely resist the forces of gentrification. Lupita, their leader, holds them together as a family. However, they are unaware that their cherished bingo hall is on the verge of being sold to a powerful entity beyond mere financial interests.IMDb 4.3TMDB 4.7 - 105
DealerMovie · 2021 · 100mFourteen-year-old drug dealer Johnny is living in a youth home. He's upset to discover he can no longer go home on weekends and asks Antony, a well-known and successful actor who is also one of his customers, to be his guardian during those times.IMDb 6.5TMDB 5.0 - 106
Death and the WinemakerMovie · 2021 · 17mIn a fantastical realm, a winemaker crafts the most exceptional wine imaginable. When Death desires a taste, he learns his fiancée is the next person on Death's list.IMDb 7.7TMDB 7.3 - 107
LambMovie · 2021 · 106m · Drama, Fantasy, HorrorA couple in Iceland lives a peaceful life with their sheep on a secluded farm. Their world changes when they find a newborn child on their property, and they choose to raise the child as their own. This unexpected addition to their family initially brings them happiness, but ultimately leads to their downfall.IMDb 6.3TMDB 6.4 - 108
LuziferMovie · 2021 · 103mJohannes, a man untouched by the world, lives a simple life in a remote mountain hut with his mother and a pet eagle. Their days are filled with prayer and tradition, shielded from modern life. However, the arrival of tourists and the intrusion of unfamiliar sounds disrupt their peaceful existence. A proposed development threatens to destroy their isolated sanctuary and unleash unforeseen consequences.IMDb 5.6TMDB 5.8 - 109
Return of the Action ManMovie · 2021 · 10mA man is transported to a bizarre new world and finds himself among a peculiar cult devoted to super sentai. - 110
The InnocentsMovie · 2021 · 117m · Horror, Drama, FantasyDuring the summer break, four children form a close friendship. Away from adult supervision, they realize they possess extraordinary abilities. As they experiment with these powers in the woods and local parks, their games gradually become unsettling, and inexplicable events start occurring.IMDb 7.0TMDB 6.9 - 111
Who Killed the KLF?Movie · 2023 · 88mFrom 1988 to 1992, British electronic duo The KLF achieved global success, topping charts worldwide and becoming famous. Seeking to challenge the music industry, they famously challenged The Beatles and ABBA after sampling their songs, and published the bestselling book *The Manual* detailing how to achieve a number one hit. In 1993, in a provocative statement against performance art, The KLF burned £1,000,000 in cash and destroyed their entire musical collection before disappearing from public life – until now.IMDb 7.2TMDB 7.3 - 112
Cannon Arm and the Arcade QuestMovie · 2021 · 97mCannon Arm and the Arcade Quest is a comedy with a surprisingly serious core, set in the competitive world of arcade games and high scores. It follows a group of unusual friends and eccentric, world-class gamers who, driven by a sense of loss and a yearning for something more, attempt an unprecedented feat: playing the arcade game Gyruss continuously for 100 hours.IMDb 7.4TMDB 7.0 - 113
La Ciguapa SiempreMovie · 2021 · 13mMilagro has always known she was adopted, but recently discovered no records exist of her birth parents. To help her cope, her boyfriend Davis takes her on a camping trip. As the trip unfolds, Davis reveals a darker side, and the truth about Milagro's origins lies concealed within the woods.IMDb 3.9TMDB 3.7 - 114
MidnightMovie · 2021 · 103m · Thriller, CrimeAfter witnessing a horrific murder, a deaf woman becomes the target of a relentless serial killer who stalks her through the streets of South Korea.IMDb 6.5TMDB 7.2 - 115
TitaneMovie · 2021 · 108m · Drama, Thriller, HorrorFollowing a childhood car accident that left her with a metal plate in her head, a woman finds herself on an unusual path. This journey unexpectedly leads her to a firefighter who has just been reunited with his son after a decade of searching.IMDb 6.4TMDB 6.3 - 116
Master of the Flying GuillotineMovie · 1976 · 93m · Fantasy, Action, DramaA one-armed martial arts master is hunted by an imperial assassin seeking revenge for deaths in the previous film. To evade the relentless pursuit, the One-Armed Boxer enters a prestigious martial arts tournament to remain hidden. But the assassin, aided by three skilled henchmen – a Thai boxer, a yoga master, and a kobojutsu expert – tracks him down. This leads to a thrilling series of fights as the Boxer battles his enemies to survive and win the tournament.IMDb 7.3TMDB 6.6 - 117
The Marco EffectMovie · 2021 · 125m · Thriller, CrimeA homeless Romani boy is arrested at the Danish border for having a missing passport belonging to a public servant. Police inspector Carl Mørck and the unconventional Department Q are assigned to investigate the link between the two.IMDb 5.4TMDB 5.8 - 118
PossessionMovie · 1981 · 124m · HorrorA young woman's sudden disappearance triggers a chain of events revealing hidden secrets, betrayals, and strange happenings. Her husband sets out to find her, initially believing a love affair is to blame. But as he follows her into unfamiliar places, he discovers unsettling behaviors and inexplicable events, hinting at something far more sinister. This story examines love, loyalty, and the unforeseen turns life can take when confronted with the unknown.IMDb 7.2TMDB 7.3 - 119
Iké BoysMovie · 2022 · 88mIn Oklahoma, two teenagers with a passion for Japanese anime unexpectedly find themselves thrust into the world of their favorite series. A mysterious magical event transforms them into the very characters they admire, forcing them to embrace newfound powers and discover their own heroic potential.IMDb 5.2TMDB 5.8 - 120
SaloumMovie · 2023 · 84m · Horror, Thriller, FantasyThree mercenaries are tasked with extracting a drug lord from Guinea-Bissau. They seek refuge in the mystical Saloum region of Senegal.IMDb 6.1TMDB 6.5 - 121
SunbellyMovie · 2021 · 16mA dog astronaut's brave mission has surprisingly widespread effects. This visually stunning science fiction story features captivating music by Kaitlyn Aurelia Smith.IMDb 6.6TMDB 9.0 - 122
The Deer KingMovie · 2021 · 113m · Animation, Drama, AdventureAfter a devastating war, Van, a former soldier, works in a mine controlled by the empire. His isolated life changes when a pack of wild dogs carrying a deadly, incurable disease attacks, leaving him and a young girl named Yuna as the only survivors. Seeking a peaceful life in the countryside, they are hunted by powerful enemies. Determined to protect Yuna, Van must discover the origin of the plague and find a way to stop it.IMDb 6.4TMDB 6.4 - 123
Worse Than the DemonMovie · 2013 · 13mThis short documentary follows artist Phil Tippett as he shifts focus from Hollywood's commercial projects to his 35-year passion project, MAD GOD. The film chronicles Tippett’s journey, initiated as a university thesis by his daughter Maya Tippett, into creating a subterranean world populated by monsters, demons, and mad scientists, all realized through intricate stop-motion animation.IMDb 6.3TMDB 7.0 - 124
HellbenderMovie · 2021 · 83m · HorrorA teenage girl and her mother live a quiet life in a secluded woodland home, dedicated to creating rock music together. An unexpected meeting with another teenager leads the girl to discover a hidden link between her family and witchcraft, creating a growing conflict between her and her mother.IMDb 5.8TMDB 5.6 - 125
Silent NightMovie · 2021 · 92m · Comedy, Science Fiction, HorrorNell, Simon, and their son Art are preparing for a picture-perfect Christmas with friends and family. However, their idyllic celebration is overshadowed by a grim reality: everyone present is destined to die.IMDb 5.8TMDB 5.9
