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Dui Shaw at Fantasia 2025: A Haunting Bangladeshi Anthology That Stumbles But Stings – Fantasia Film Festival Review
ByMother of Movies August 2, 2025October 3, 2025

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.

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Horror | 2020s | Film Festivals Around the World | Film Reviews | Folk Horror | International Cinema | Release Year | Supernatural

Yellow Taboo Haunts Taiwan’s Mountains in This Folklore-Fueled Time Loop horror | Fantasia Fest 2025
ByMother of Movies August 1, 2025January 9, 2026

Haunted Mountains: The Yellow Taboo transforms Taiwanese folklore into compelling horror cinema. Director Tsai Chia Ying’s debut weaves cultural mythology with time-loop mechanics, creating atmospheric supernatural thriller that explores guilt, love, and sacrifice through authentic performances and practical mountain cinematography.

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Thriller | 2020s | Fantasia Film Festival | Film Festivals Around the World | Film Reviews | International Cinema | South Korea

The Woman 2025 A Psychological Thriller That Pulls You Into the Shadows
ByMother of Movies July 28, 2025October 12, 2025

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.

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Ultra Violent Cinema | 2020s | Crime | Exploitation Cinema | Film Reviews | Horror | Release Year

Mummy Knows Best: The Vile Hunger at the Heart of No Tears in Hell
ByMother of Movies July 27, 2025December 4, 2025

“No Tears in Hell” review: Michael Caissie’s unflinching true crime horror film starring Luke Baines explores the disturbing case of the Siberian Ripper and his enabling mother. With graphic violence and powerful performances, this unforgettable horror film, based on real events released on August 12, 2025.

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Fantasia Film Festival | 2020s | Creature Features & Animal Horror | Film Festivals Around the World | Film Reviews | Release Year

HELLCAT (2025) – Survival Horror with Grit, Claws, and a Clock Ticking Down
ByMother of Movies July 27, 2025October 3, 2025

Review of HELLCAT (2025), premiering at Fantasia International Film Festival. An atmospheric survival horror starring Dakota Gorman, full of mystery and dread, set in a claustrophobic camper.

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Lucid Review – Surrealism, Scissors & Selfhood in a Fever Dream of Feminine Rage | Fantasia fest 2025
ByMother of Movies July 22, 2025October 3, 2025

My review of LUCID, the feature debut from Deanna Milligan and Ramsey Fendall, from its World Premiere at Fantasia 2025. A grunge-fueled descent into madness as an art student (Caitlin Acken Taylor) takes a drug to find her muse, unleashing past trauma and surreal visuals in this potent, punk-art horror film.

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