IN CONVERSATION WITH HARRY KÜMEL
The Belgian master behind DAUGHTERS OF DARKNESS & MALPERTUIS reflects on his immortal vampire classic, working with Orson Welles, and the lasting legacy of his bold, colorful visions. GORE IN THE STORE sat down with Harry Kümel to talk cinema, chaos and legacy before both films receive their UK Premieres at this year’s FrightFest.
IN CONVERSATION WITH ERIK BLOOMQUIST
Erik Bloomquist returns to FrightFest with psychological chiller SELF-HELP. Chatting with GORE IN THE STORE, Erik discusses the inspiration for the film, his affinity to hop from genre to genre and his own affinity and fondness for FrightFest among other things in this in-depth interview.
IN CONVERSATION WITH MATT HARLOCK
Known for documentaries like AMERICAN: THE BILL HICKS STORY, Matt Harlock makes his feature directing debut with BLOCKHEAD, about a writer whose creative block lifts when he embraces violent impulses with the help of a loutish handy man. Before its world premiere at FrightFest, Gore in the Store spoke to Matt about moving from documentaries to narrative films, his own creative impulses, and the films dizzying psychological secrets.
IN CONVERSATION WITH GRAYSON TYLER JOHNSON & JOSH JOHNSON
Directors Grayson Tyler Johnson & Josh Johnson explore the blood-soaked, transgressive world of cult auteur Andy Milligan in their new documentary THE DEGENERATE: THE LIFE AND FILMS OF ANDY MILLIGAN. Gore in the Store sat down with Grayson and Josh ahead of the UK Premiere to disucss Milligan’s legacy, the appeal of his works and how Jimmy McDonough came to be involved with their documentary.
IN CONVERSATION WITH RAITIS & LAURIS ABELE
Raitis and Lauris Abele are heading to FrightFest with their animated feature DOG OF GOD which receives its UK Premiere on Friday night. GORE IN THE STORE chatted to the two brothers about why and how they made the film, its many influences and the storytelling benefits of 18th century ale and shamanistic experiences.
IN CONVERSATION WITH ERIC OWEN
Ahead of the world premiere of his lean and mean revenge thriller IN A COLD VEIN, writer and director Eric Owen chatted with GORE IN THE STORE to discuss how his background as a musician informs his filmmaking, the pressures of low-budget filmmaking and his sonic and visual influences.
IN CONVERSATION WITH TOMMY SAVAS
Tommy Savas’ COGNAITIVE receives it’s UK premiere on the opening night of FrightFest. Gore In The Store caught up with it's director, Tommy Savas to discuss the film, the threat of AI to filmmaking and the dangers of using practical effects when a large deposit is at stake.