Amylou Ahava, Author at Nightmarish Conjurings

[Popcorn Frights 2022 Review] OLD MAN

Humans require interactions. Even the biggest curmudgeon in existence needs someone or something in their life. Engaging with another creature helps combat loneliness and a

[Popcorn Frights 2022 Review] FINAL SUMMER

In the summer of 1991, a group of camp counselors at Camp Silver Lake start to close up shop for the final season. The youths

[Popcorn Frights 2022 Review] LIVING WITH CHUCKY

For some reason, the uncanny appearance of dolls freaks out people and this fear is what sparked producer David Kirchner to seek out a script

[Popcorn Frights 2022 Review] COMPULSUS

Violent acts against woman happen every day, ranging from domestic abuse within the supposedly safe sanctuary of the home to men purposely targeting and assaulting

[Fantasia 2022 Review] ISLAND OF LOST GIRLS

Looking back on childhood, many people conjure up images of beautiful birthdays and fanciful days filled with wild exploration. Some of these memories include peaceful

[Fantasia 2022 Review] NEXT SOHEE

I would like to preface this review with a trigger warning and an explanation for why the warning is necessary. In South Korea suicide is

[Fantasia 2022 Review] GIVE ME PITY

In the golden age of television, families, and friends would stay home to watch weekend night specials. These programs featured new songs, dance moves, and

[Fantasia 2022 Review] THE BREACH

Premiering at the Fantasia Film Festival, Rodrigo Gudiño (founder of Rue Morgue) creates an interesting collaboration with his big return to feature-length films. With his

[Fantasia 2022 Review] SKINAMARINK

The sing-songy word of SKINAMARINK comes from a playful nursery rhyme that speaks of loving you in the morning, the afternoon, and even in the

[Fantasia 2022 Review] MY GRANDFATHER’S DEMONS

Cuidado comos Demonios! Beware of the Demons! Fantasia Film Festival offers such an amazing assortment of make-believe and wonder, but none as beautiful as MY

Author: Amylou Ahava