A singer turned werewolf, and Alien on Stage. Two directors dig into their movie inspiration
The Homestretch s Doug Dirks spoke with two directors who have films showing in the festival this year.
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Posted: Apr 22, 2021 6:10 PM MT | Last Updated: April 23
A still from the horror film Bloodthirsty, left, and a backstage photo from the documentary Alien on Stage.(Photos submitted by CUFF)
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The poster for director Amelia Moses’ werewolf horror thriller, ‘Bloodthirsty.’
Women often make the most captivating protagonists in the horror genre, as they’re not afraid to show their vulnerabilities and emotional complexities as they battle their fears. The new werewolf film, ‘Bloodthirsty,’ is a prime example of that strong drive in women to fight to survive during their darkest times.
The horror thriller powerfully creates a space for its protagonist, Grey, to explore the visceral manifestation of her internal struggles and anxieties when she discovers that she’s transitioning into a werewolf. The main character, who’s also made a name for herself as a popular singer-songwriter, is now contending with both her development into a monster, and her evolution as an artist after the release of her hit debut album. In order to discover her true self, she must survive the trials and trib
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Intense performances include Greg Bryk as a music producer with a shady past
Author of the article: Chris Knight
Publishing date: Apr 23, 2021 • 8 hours ago • 1 minute read • Lauren Beatty stars as Grey in Bloodthirsty. Photo by Raven Banner
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Bloody and sleek,
Bloodthirsty is a clever, pared-down take on the werewolf genre, and made in Canada to boot.
Lauren Beatty stars as Grey, an up-and-coming musician looking for a new manager. She makes a connection with producer Vaughn Daniels (Greg Bryk), who invites her out to his secluded rural home, where they can make beautiful music together.
that we posted yesterday, and if all of this hasn t yet piqued your interest (it should), scroll on for the synopsis, trailer and poster for the film. We re telling you, it s very good!
Grey, an indie singer, whose first album was a smash hit, gets an invitation to work with notorious music producer Vaughn Daniels at his remote studio in the woods. Together with her girlfriend/lover Charlie, they arrive at his mansion, and the work begins. But Grey is having visions that she is a wolf, and as her work with the emotionally demanding Vaughn deepens, the vegan singer begins to hunger for meat and the hunt. As Grey starts to transform into a werewolf, she begins to find out who she really is, and begins to discover the family she never knew. What will it take to become a great artist and at what cost to her humanity?