BY FEARSmag
- On Monday, Feb. 4th, 2008, the SXSW 2008 Film Festival announced their full line up. The festival takes place March 7th thru 15th in Austin, TX. Among the films be screened of genre interest are:
Choke
Director/writer: Clark Gregg. Starring: Sam Rockwell, Anjelica Huston, Kelly Macdonald.
An adaptation of Chuck Palahniuk's novel, this is the sardonic story about mother and son relationship, fear of aging, sexual addiction, and the dark side of historical theme parks.
Dreams With Sharp Teeth
Director: Erik Nelson.
A documentary portrait of acclaimed author Harlan Ellison, as he looks back on his fabled and influential career as one of the world's top genre writers for television and print.
Second Skin
Director: Juan Carlos Pineiro.
An intimate look at people whose lives have become transformed by the virtual worlds in online games such as World of Warcraft, Everquest and Second Life.
The Toe Tactic
Director/writer: Emily Hubley. Starring: Lily Rabe, Daniel London, Kevin Corrigan, Sakina Jaffrey.
In this hybrid of live-action and animation, a young woman grieves for her father while unaware of the magical world around her.
Dance of the Dead
Director: Gregg Bishop. Writer: Joe Ballarini. Starring: Jared Kusnitz, Greyson Chadwick, Justin Welborn, Chandler Darby.
A horror/adventure that takes place on the night of the big High School Prom: the dead rise to eat the living, and the only people who can stop them are the losers who couldn't get dates to the dance.
Not Your Typical Bigfoot Movie
Director: Jay Delaney.
Through the experiences of two amateur bigfoot researchers in southern Ohio, we see how the power of a dream can bring two men together and provide a source of hope and meaning.
Otis
Director: Tony Krantz. Writer: Thomas Schnauz & Erik Jendresen. Starring: Daniel Stern, Illeana Douglas, Kevin Pollak, Jere Burns.
In the midst of a serial abductor/killer's rampage, a beautiful young teen goes missing but soon turns the tables on her tormentor.
Shuttle
Director/writer: Edward Anderson. Starring: Peyton List, Cameron Goodman, Cullen Douglas, Dave Power.
A late-night shuttle ride home from airport descends into darkness.
Southern Gothic
Director/writer: Mark Young. Starring: Yul Vazquez, Nicole DuPort, William Forsythe.
A man must atone for a tragic mistake by saving a little girl from a ruthless, undead preacher.
For more information, a complete schedule, and ticket availability visit 2008.sxsw.com/film/
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