{"id":159420,"date":"2021-09-20T13:48:57","date_gmt":"2021-09-20T18:48:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/?p=159420"},"modified":"2022-08-30T10:18:22","modified_gmt":"2022-08-30T15:18:22","slug":"genre-films-fantastic-fest-2021","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/genre-films-fantastic-fest-2021\/","title":{"rendered":"The Best (and Most Insightful) Genre Films at Fantastic Fest 2021"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-a-close-look-into-the-blood-guts-and-carnage-from-the-many-gritty-genre-films-of-fantastic-fest-2021-let-s-get-scared\"><span id=\"a-close-look-into-the-blood-guts-and-carnage-from-the-many-gritty-genre-films-of-fantastic-fest-2021-lets-get-scared\">A close look into the blood, guts, and carnage from the many gritty genre films of Fantastic Fest 2021. Let&#8217;s get scared!<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Another year, another <a href=\"https:\/\/fantasticfest.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Fantastic Fest<\/a>. Alamo Drafthouse\u2019s annual film festival in Austin, Texas returns this year with a limited in-person run, which includes the usual array of horror, sci-fi, fantasy, Asian, martial arts, and cult genre films of the past year.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you aren\u2019t super familiar with Fantastic Fest, it was founded in 2005 by Alamo Drafthouse CEO <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Tim_League\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Tim League<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Ain%27t_It_Cool_News\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Ain&#8217;t It Cool News<\/a>\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Harry_Knowles\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Harry Knowles<\/a>, writer <a href=\"https:\/\/www.imdb.com\/name\/nm0564827\/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Tim McCanlies<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.imdb.com\/name\/nm1215730\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Paul Alvarado-Dykstra<\/a>, and has seen some world and US premieres of such genre staples as <em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.imdb.com\/title\/tt1156398\/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Zombieland<\/a><\/em>, <em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.imdb.com\/title\/tt2002718\/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Machete Kills<\/a><\/em>, <em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.imdb.com\/title\/tt5715874\/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">The Killing of a Sacred Deer<\/a><\/em>, and <em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.imdb.com\/title\/tt1502407\/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_7\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Halloween<\/a><\/em> (2018), to name a few.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As we\u2019ve <a href=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/genre-filmmaking-tips-fantastic-fest\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">covered in the past<\/a>, we have a preview look into some of the films and what aspiring filmmakers can take away from these gritty soon-to-be genre classics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-genre-horror-films\"><span id=\"genre-horror-films\">Genre Horror Films<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Black-Friday-Genre-Horror-1.jpeg\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"755\" height=\"409\" src=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Black-Friday-Genre-Horror-1.jpeg\" alt=\"Black Friday!\" class=\"wp-image-159487\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Black-Friday-Genre-Horror-1.jpeg 755w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Black-Friday-Genre-Horror-1.jpeg?resize=300,163 300w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Black-Friday-Genre-Horror-1.jpeg?resize=277,150 277w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Black-Friday-Genre-Horror-1.jpeg?resize=359,194 359w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Black-Friday-Genre-Horror-1.jpeg?resize=543,294 543w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Black-Friday-Genre-Horror-1.jpeg?resize=560,303 560w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Black-Friday-Genre-Horror-1.jpeg?resize=150,81 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 755px) 100vw, 755px\" \/><\/a><figcaption><em>An image from <\/em>Black Friday!<em>, a rag-tag ensemble genre sure to excite crowds and inspire genre-filmmakers. Image via <a href=\"https:\/\/www.imdb.com\/name\/nm4397442\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">The Warner Davis Company<\/a>.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As per usual, Fantastic Fest is the perfect space for horror fans and filmmakers alike. While the festival is open to all types of genre film submissions and screenings, it really shines in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/genre-breakdown-horror-films\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">horror genre category<\/a> in particular.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This year is no different as there are countless horror films at the fest, with plenty more horror-adjacent films combining different genres like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/interview-editor-sundance-before-you-know-it\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">drama<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/different-types-thriller-films\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">thriller<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/genre-breakdown-sci-fi-films\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">sci-fi<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here are some of the highlights from this year\u2019s fest you should check out (we\u2019ll go over some helpful tips for aspiring <a href=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/interview-editor-nicholas-monsour-us\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">horror filmmakers<\/a> below, as well).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/fantasticfest.com\/films\/black-friday\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"external\"><em>Black Friday!<\/em><\/a>: Directed by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.imdb.com\/name\/nm2206349\/?ref_=tt_ov_dr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Casey Tebo<\/a> \u2014 \u201cA ragtag group of toy store employees get more than they bargained for when Black Friday shoppers mutate into violent monsters.\u201d<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/fantasticfest.com\/films\/lamb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"external\"><em>Lamb<\/em><\/a>: Directed by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.imdb.com\/name\/nm5762091\/?ref_=tt_ov_dr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Valdimar J\u00f3hannsson<\/a> \u2014 \u201cOn a remote farm in Iceland, a couple that experienced recent loss is caring for their flock of sheep. One day, one of their sheep gives birth to a very peculiar lamb that will change their lives forever.\u201d<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/fantasticfest.com\/films\/slumber-party-massacre\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"external\"><em>Slumber Party Massacre<\/em><\/a>: Directed by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.imdb.com\/name\/nm0261629\/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Danishka Esterhazy<\/a> \u2014 \u201cFrom the brilliant mind of Fantastic Fest alum Danishka Esterhazy (<em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.imdb.com\/title\/tt4006302\/?ref_=nm_knf_i2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Level 16<\/a><\/em>) comes a surprising, delightful, and bloody reimagining of \u201880s slasher classic <em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.imdb.com\/title\/tt0084695\/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">The Slumberparty Massacre<\/a><\/em>.\u201d<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/fantasticfest.com\/films\/theres-someone-inside-your-house\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"external\"><em>There&#8217;s Someone Inside Your House<\/em><\/a>: Directed by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.imdb.com\/name\/nm2674307\/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Patrick Brice<\/a> \u2014 \u201cMakani Young and the graduating class at Osborne High are being targeted by a masked killer intent on exposing their darkest secrets to the world.\u201d<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/fantasticfest.com\/films\/vhs-94\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"external\"><em>V\/H\/S\/94<\/em><\/a>: Directed by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.imdb.com\/name\/nm3013234\/?ref_=tt_ov_dr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Chloe Okuno<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.imdb.com\/name\/nm1440023\/?ref_=tt_ov_dr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Simon Barrett<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.imdb.com\/name\/nm3464186\/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Timo Tjahjanto<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.imdb.com\/name\/nm1768217\/?ref_=tt_ov_dr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Ryan Prows<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.imdb.com\/name\/nm0715781\/?ref_=ttfc_fc_dr4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Jennifer Reeder<\/a> \u2014 \u201cChloe Okuno, Jennifer Reeder, and Ryan Prows join franchise alumni Simon Barrett and Timo Tjahjanto in this fourth installment of the blood-soaked found-footage horror omnibus series.&#8221;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When diving into horror, it\u2019s important to do your research and watch both the new films of the genre as well as explore the classics. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">However, before you go out and start shooting your first <em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.imdb.com\/title\/tt1259521\/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Cabin in the Woods<\/a><\/em>-type film with friends, check out some of these resources:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/3-practical-horror-gore-effects\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">3 Practical Gore Effects for Your Next Horror Short<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/tips-for-student-film-sets\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">5 Ways to Avoid the Horrors of Every Student Film Set<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/free-halloween-assets-for-horror-film\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">400+ Free and Paid Halloween-Themed Assets for Your Next Horror Film<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/charlie-clousers-logic-plugins-horror-films\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">Nine Inch Nail\u2019s Charlie Clouser\u2019s Stock Logic Plugins for Horror Films<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/7-pacing-tips-editing-horror-films\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">Editing Horror Films: 7 Pacing Tips for Your Next Project<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-genre-sci-fi-films\"><span id=\"genre-sci-fi-films\">Genre Sci-Fi Films<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Freaks-Out-Sci-Fi-1.jpeg\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"755\" height=\"409\" src=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Freaks-Out-Sci-Fi-1.jpeg\" alt=\"Freaks Out Sci-Fi Film\" class=\"wp-image-159488\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Freaks-Out-Sci-Fi-1.jpeg 755w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Freaks-Out-Sci-Fi-1.jpeg?resize=300,163 300w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Freaks-Out-Sci-Fi-1.jpeg?resize=277,150 277w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Freaks-Out-Sci-Fi-1.jpeg?resize=359,194 359w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Freaks-Out-Sci-Fi-1.jpeg?resize=543,294 543w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Freaks-Out-Sci-Fi-1.jpeg?resize=560,303 560w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Freaks-Out-Sci-Fi-1.jpeg?resize=150,81 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 755px) 100vw, 755px\" \/><\/a><figcaption><em>An image from <\/em>Freaks Out<em>, a hybrid sci-fi, horror, and drama film which includes supernatural elements filmmakers should take note of. Image via <a href=\"http:\/\/www.01distribution.it\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">01 Distribution<\/a>.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Moving on to science fiction films at Fantastic Fest 2021, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/genre-breakdown-sci-fi-films\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">sci-fi genre category<\/a> is another staple of the genre-heavy festival. However, unlike horror, the sci-fi genre tends to lend itself more to a sub-genre these days, as it easily attaches itself to horror or drama films (which simply includes sci-fi elements like aliens, supernatural powers, or other classic conventions).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As filmmakers, it\u2019s important to still keep tabs on how <a href=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/zombie-movie-genre-elements\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">sci-fi is evolving<\/a> in modern film, and how and why filmmakers choose to implement sci-fi elements into their films. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here are some awesome sci-fi (and sci-fi adjacent) films to check out:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><em><a href=\"https:\/\/fantasticfest.com\/films\/aelita-queen-of-mars\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Aelita: Queen of Mars<\/a><\/em>: Directed by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.imdb.com\/name\/nm0698839\/?ref_=tt_ov_dr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Yakov Protazanov<\/a> \u2014 &#8220;A silent science fiction film directed by Soviet filmmaker Yakov Protazanov, with new score by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.imdb.com\/name\/nm8608002\/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Chris Bullock<\/a>, a saxophonist, multi-instrumentalist, and as a longtime member and composer for Snarky Puppy, he has received four Grammy awards.&#8221;<\/li><li><em><a href=\"https:\/\/fantasticfest.com\/films\/freaks-out\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Freaks Out<\/a><\/em>: Directed by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.imdb.com\/name\/nm0537734\/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Gabriele Mainetti<\/a> \u2014 &#8220;During WWII in Italy, after circus director Israel disappears, four performers gifted with special powers go looking for him and unknowingly walk into a trap set by an SS officer who is obsessed with finding them.&#8221;<\/li><li><em><a href=\"https:\/\/fantasticfest.com\/films\/yellow-dragons-village\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Yellow Dragon&#8217;s Village<\/a><\/em>: Directed by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.imdb.com\/name\/nm12750233\/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Hugo Sakamoto<\/a> \u2014 &#8220;And now for something completely different. Cannibal cultists and vengeful martial artists lead the way as found-footage horror gets a cult film makeover courtesy of Hugo Sakamoto\u2019s inventive and spirited debut.&#8221;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can also read up on how to create sci-fi films of your own, as well as how to add sci-fi elements to your projects with these cool tutorials, overlays, and resources.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/10-tips-for-creating-sci-fi-huds-in-after-effects\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">10 Practical Tips for Creating Sci-Fi HUDs in After Effects<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/filmmaking-lessons-making-of-alien\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">Filmmaking Lessons from the Making of the Sci-Fi Horror Classic \u201cAlien\u201d<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/interview-ernie-gilbert-short-film-nine-minutes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">Interview: Director Ernie Gilbert on His Sci-Fi Short Film \u201cNine Minutes\u201d<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/creating-awesome-time-travel-films\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">Sci-Fi 101: Tips for Creating Awesome Time Travel Films<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/disintegration-effect-in-after-effects\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">How to Create a Retro Sci-Fi Disintegration Effect in After Effects<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-genre-thriller-films\"><span id=\"genre-thriller-films\">Genre Thriller Films<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Hostage-Thriller-Genre-1.jpeg\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"755\" height=\"409\" src=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Hostage-Thriller-Genre-1.jpeg\" alt=\"Hostage: Missing Celebrity Thriller \" class=\"wp-image-159489\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Hostage-Thriller-Genre-1.jpeg 755w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Hostage-Thriller-Genre-1.jpeg?resize=300,163 300w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Hostage-Thriller-Genre-1.jpeg?resize=277,150 277w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Hostage-Thriller-Genre-1.jpeg?resize=359,194 359w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Hostage-Thriller-Genre-1.jpeg?resize=543,294 543w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Hostage-Thriller-Genre-1.jpeg?resize=560,303 560w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Hostage-Thriller-Genre-1.jpeg?resize=150,81 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 755px) 100vw, 755px\" \/><\/a><figcaption><em>An image from<\/em> Hostage<em>, a Korean thriller which director and star Gam-sung Pil gives a masterclass in genre thriller filmmaking. Image via <a href=\"https:\/\/www.koreanfilm.or.kr\/eng\/films\/index\/company.jsp?companyCd=20100374\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Filmmaker R&amp;K<\/a>.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Thriller films are another interesting case study for aspiring genre filmmakers <em>and<\/em> non-genre filmmakers, as you could make the argument that most films share \u201cthriller\u201d elements.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">However, looking at the more recent hard-boiled <a href=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/different-types-thriller-films\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">thriller genre films<\/a> from around the world can provide inspiration and insight into how to captivate an audience and tell a visually riveting story. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Check out these selections if you get the chance:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/fantasticfest.com\/films\/hostage-missing-celebrity\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"external\"><em>Hostage: Missing Celebrity<\/em><\/a>: Directed by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.imdb.com\/name\/nm3682407\/?ref_=tt_ov_dr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Gam-sung Pil<\/a> \u2014 &#8220;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.imdb.com\/name\/nm1058565\/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Hwang Jung-min\u2019s<\/a> action film credentials are put to the test in <em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.imdb.com\/title\/tt14941222\/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Hostage: Missing Celebrity<\/a><\/em>, a no-holds-barred thriller in which the Korean star plays himself.&#8221;<\/li><li><em><a href=\"https:\/\/fantasticfest.com\/films\/saloum\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Saloum<\/a><\/em>: Directed by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.imdb.com\/name\/nm2699094\/?ref_=tt_ov_dr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Jean-Luc Herbulot<\/a> \u2014 &#8220;A trio of mercenaries find themselves navigating a mysterious region of Senegal in Jean-Luc Herbulot\u2019s cool and kinetic genre-shifting thriller.&#8221;<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/fantasticfest.com\/films\/the-black-phone\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"external\"><em>The Black Phone<\/em><\/a>: Directed by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.imdb.com\/name\/nm0220600\/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Scott Derrickson<\/a> \u2014 &#8220;After being abducted by a child killer and locked in a soundproof basement, a thirteen-year-old boy starts receiving calls on a disconnected phone from the killer\u2019s previous victims.&#8221;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To really master the thriller genre though, you don\u2019t necessarily need to look into complex VFX or practical special effects. Instead, you should really focus on filmmaking knowledge and the basic building-blocks of scene construction. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here are some amazing articles exploring composition, thematic storytelling, and cinematography.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/3-directing-tips-adding-suspense-thriller\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">3 Directing Tips For Adding Suspense To Your Thriller<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/iconic-cinematography-darius-khondji\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">Iconic Cinematography: Our 5 Favorite Shots from Darius Khondji<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/7-tips-for-good-dialogue-in-screenplay\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">7 Tips for Writing Good Dialogue in Your Screenplay<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/five-photography-books\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">Five Photography Books to Inspire Raw Cinematography<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/visually-dark-cold-films\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">The 5 Most Visually Dark and Cold Films Ever Made<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-genre-action-films\"><span id=\"genre-action-films\">Genre Action Films<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Baby-Assassins-Action-1.jpeg\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"755\" height=\"409\" src=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Baby-Assassins-Action-1.jpeg\" alt=\"Baby Assassins Action \" class=\"wp-image-159495\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Baby-Assassins-Action-1.jpeg 755w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Baby-Assassins-Action-1.jpeg?resize=300,163 300w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Baby-Assassins-Action-1.jpeg?resize=277,150 277w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Baby-Assassins-Action-1.jpeg?resize=359,194 359w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Baby-Assassins-Action-1.jpeg?resize=543,294 543w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Baby-Assassins-Action-1.jpeg?resize=560,303 560w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Baby-Assassins-Action-1.jpeg?resize=150,81 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 755px) 100vw, 755px\" \/><\/a><figcaption><em>An image from <\/em>Baby Assassins<em>, another hybrid genre film which is a great example of how action filmmaking is evolving. Image via <a href=\"https:\/\/fantasticfest.com\/films\/baby-assassins\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Fantastic Fest<\/a>.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And finally, the genre nearest and dearest to my own heart, Fantastic Fest has been a surprising source of modern <a href=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/breaking-down-action-film-genre\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">genre action films<\/a> for the past decade. For a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/what-makes-action-movies-iconic\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">genre that saw its heyday in the 1980s and 1990s<\/a> before fizzling out in more recent years, it\u2019s nice to see the genre shift to incorporate other genre elements and thrive internationally.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here are some cool action and martial art retrospectives and new films to check out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><em><a href=\"https:\/\/fantasticfest.com\/films\/baby-assassins\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Baby Assassins<\/a><\/em>: Directed by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.imdb.com\/name\/nm12750233\/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Hugo Sakamoto<\/a> \u2014 &#8220;Two teenage assassins are just trying to get by when a run-in with the yakuza throws a wrench in their plans. Bummer!&#8221;<\/li><li><em><a href=\"https:\/\/fantasticfest.com\/films\/dynasty\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Dynasty<\/a><\/em>: Directed by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.imdb.com\/name\/nm0127390\/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Chang Mei-chung<\/a> \u2014 &#8220;Now! <em>DYNASTY<\/em>! On the surface, it looks like just another indie kung fu flick from Taiwan. But, within minutes, this crazy train has picked up a full head of steam and is on its way to a Never Never Land of wild weapons, mass mutilation, and major mayhem . . . all in 3D!!!&#8221;<\/li><li><em><a href=\"https:\/\/fantasticfest.com\/films\/last-of-the-wolves\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Last of the Wolves<\/a><\/em>: Directed by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.imdb.com\/name\/nm3629099\/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Kazuya Shiraishi<\/a> \u2014 &#8220;A hard-won truce between rival yakuza gangs threatens to erupt into bloody violence when a psychopathic hoodlum is released from prison and vows to avenge the death of his boss.&#8221;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you\u2019d like to learn a bit more on how to film, choreograph, and edit genre action into your films or sequences, check out these articles:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/5-essential-elements-of-action-movies\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">Genre Insights: 5 Things You Need to Make an Action Movie<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/love-story-action-films\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">Why Every Good Action Film Is Actually a Love Story<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/character-development-in-action-sequels\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">Up the Ante in Action Sequels Through Character Development<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/insane-camera-moves-action-sequence\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">The Most Insane Camera Moves Pulled Off During an Action Sequence<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/mr\/music-for-action-scenes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">Raise the Stakes in Your Action Scenes with a Pulse-Pumping Soundtrack<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Overall, these genre films are excellent fodder for any filmmaker interested in studying how the medium has evolved over the years\u2014and the exciting new possibilities for the future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For more genre-insights, tips, tricks, and resources, check out these articles, as well:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\" id=\"block-bdeb8d55-65dd-450b-b1ed-d3c72cc9b86f\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/guide-to-basic-film-genres\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">A Guide to the Basic Film Genres (and How to Use Them)<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/genre-mixing-in-movies-and-tv\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">6 Modern TV Shows and Movies that Mix Genres<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/indie-film-genre-mumblecore\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">What is Mumblecore? A Guide to this Indie Film Genre<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/zombie-movie-genre-elements\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">7 Core Genre Elements Every Zombie Movie Needs<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/break-genre-rules-master-filmmaker\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">Break Genre Rules Like a Master Filmmaker<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Cover image from <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.imdb.com\/title\/tt0082933\/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Possession<\/a><em>, another classic horror genre retrospective at this year&#8217;s fest. Image via <a href=\"https:\/\/www.imdb.com\/search\/title\/?companies=co0042166\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Limelight International<\/a>.<\/em> <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A close look into the blood, guts, and carnage from the many gritty genre films of Fantastic Fest 2021. 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