So here is the follow up for Thanatomorphose from director Eric
Falardeau; the new feature length horror to hit our screens was welcomed at
this year’s Fantasia Film Festival 2013.
As we know from the last article I wrote Laura tries to make
the most of her life. She has a boyfriend that has no interest in her other
than for her body and she continually feels used and empty inside. Two events
take place that twist her world into a spiral of events. She meets a charming
man Julian who she believes may give her the attention she deserves; then she
begins to notice strange patches on her body and Laura’s nightmare only gets
worse when she starts to rot from the inside – out. Her teeth fall out and she
has a constant odour of a decomposing corpse. Laura must come to terms with the
fact that she is trapped in this unreversable rotting corpse; her nightmares
only just beginning.
Thanatomorphose is disturbing singular cinematic experience
that causes a decent with Laura to hell. Eric’s film takes us to the brink of
abjection with unbearable scenes that test all the senses. As Fantasia states
“With this Kafkaesque tale of transformation, the talented
filmmaker juggles the sublime and the transgressive, with superior results.
While the film has its share of shockingly violent scenes, it’s no mere
exploitation flick, but rather a corrosive meditation on sexuality, solitude
and our complex relationships with our own bodies”. (FantasiaFestival.com)
Kayden Rose who plays Laura throws herself into a very demanding role with such
commitment and passion it shows. She projects Laura’s pain well for the viewer
to experience. Thanatomorphose has been labelled as the most shocking film of
the year so far. Tell me what you think?
The film has won a number of awards including: Festival De
Cine De Terror De Molins De Rei 2012: Best Film; A Night Of Horror
International Film Festival 2013: Best Special Makeup Effects; Fantasia 2013
Section Camera Lucida: Official Selection; 5th DIY Film Festival
Competition: Official Selection; Cryptshow Festival 2013: Official Selection;
Festivals Des Maudits Films 2013: Official Selection; A Night Of Horror
International Film Festival 2013 Competition: Official Selection; Frequency
Film Festival 2013 Competition: Official Selection; XXXI Festival De Cine De
Terror De Molins De Rei Competition: Official Selection; Sitges – International
Fantastic Film Festival Of Catalonia Brigadoon Section; and I believe many more
to come.
Thanatomorphose is now currently being released worldwide.
Eric Falardeau has given me this exclusive information directly. He states that
the DVD releases are:
In Spain, Tyrannosaurus Entertainment: released the film in
July 2013
Scandinavia, Njuta Films: released the film in August 2013
The UK and Australia, Monster Pictures: The release for the
UK is still TBA
USA, Unearthed Film: January 2014.
And following the success of Fantasia more Upcoming Film
Festivals that Eric is now allowed to announce are:
BUT Film Festival (Netherlands)
Melbourne Underground Film Festival (Australia)
Phillip K. Dick Film Festival (France and USA)
Many more in the USA, UK, Canada, South America and rest of
Europe TBA...More updates to follow.
