Head Case (Fantasia Fest 2025) Review – Influencer Culture Meets Dark Comedy in a Killer Short
At Fantasia Fest 2025, Head Case turns influencer culture into a grisly farce. Spencer Zimmerman’s short is weird, sharp, and uncomfortably relatable.
All things Fantasia. I’ve been covering Fantasia Film Festival since 2018, straight from Montreal to my merch shelf. Fantasia Film Festival has been electrifying Montreal each July/August since 1996 with fantasy, horror, sci-fi, and cult cinema. Its 2008 edition featured world premieres of Pig Hunt and Repo! The Genetic Opera. In 2012, it added the Frontières industry market to connect indie auteurs with producers. Fantasia’s flagship Cheval Noir competition, master-classes, VR shorts, and an open-to-all screening ethos draw over 100,000 fans annually, making it North America’s top genre showcase.
At Fantasia Fest 2025, Head Case turns influencer culture into a grisly farce. Spencer Zimmerman’s short is weird, sharp, and uncomfortably relatable.
The Bearded Girl review: Jody Wilson’s debut is a vibrant, punk-rock coming-of-age story about Cleo, a reluctant heir to a family of bearded women, navigating tradition, identity, and finding her own path. A must-see independent film from Fantasia Film Festival.
Ava Maria Safai’s horror debut explores Iranian teens’ supernatural possession through forced assimilation in 2004 Canada. Chilling identity horror.
Influencers, premiered at Fantasia Film Festival 2025, is the sequel to the 2023 cult smash by Kurtis David Harder. Cassandra Naud and Georgina Campbell deliver in a story of manipulation, influencer culture, and dark secrets. Mother of Movies talks about its cinematic nuances. #InfluencersMovie #ThrillerReviews
Nuhash Humayun’s DUI SHAW, a horror anthology series and TV show premiered at Fantasia Film Festival 2025. Tales of sin, fate, psychological torment, and artistic expression, all wrapped in a gritty, humorous, and visually stunning package. This Bangladeshi genre film is a must-watch for those who crave thought-provoking, non-spoilery cinematic experiences.
The Woman 2025, will lure you into the psychological suspense. This indie film review explores its quiet intensity, and expert sound design. Discover why this cinematic gem challenges perceptions and leaves a lasting, eerie impression.