Fantastic Fest 2009

A series of flipbooks tell the sad story of the Black Dog.

Breathless is a foul-mouthed drama that delivers an unlikely mix of pathos, brutality and humor. First-time director Yang Ik-June plays an angry thug who gets involved in a dysfunctional relationship with a high-school girl. It eventually becomes apparent that the pair are linked in ways that neither of them realize.

A woman's distrust of men manifests in a fear of her son's possible supernatural leanings.

The criminal career of Britain's most violent and notorious prisoner is the subject of Nicolas Winding Refn's BRONSON. Originally sentenced to 7 years for a post office robbery, he reinvented himself into Charles Bronson, superstar, whose crimes behind bars have led to 34 years of incarceration (so far).

Jemaine Clement, Jared Hess, Jerusha Hess, Mike White and Sam Rockwell live in person! Following the premiere of the opening night film GENTLEMEN BRONCOS, Fantastic Fest badgeholders are invited to join the cast and crew at the exclusive afterparty at The Highball (1142 South Lamar Blvd next to Alamo South Lamar). We'll have futuristic cocktails and food, supplies to make your own popcorn sculptures, a photo diorama where you can get your picture taken on an actual Brutus and Balzaak Battle Stag, DJs spinning spacey music as well as art from the film on display. GENTLEMEN BRONCOS is the opening night film of Fantastic Fest 2009. Writer/director Jared Hess, co-writer Jerusha Hess as well as stars Jemaine Clement, Mike White and Sam Rockwell and will be in attendance. Check out the Gentlemen Broncos Fantastic Fest Page here. Following the screening of Gentlemen Broncos at the Paramount, there will some shuttle buses circulating between the Paramount and the Party. Important information about getting into this party! You MUST have your Paramount Theater ticket stub, which you will receive at the Fantastic Fest Box Office during badge pick-up. The after party is reserved for people who attend the GENTLEMEN BRONCOS Premiere. Map from the Paramount to the Highball

A zany blood-spattered butcher and his roommate the talking steak have wild times. Special appearance by Dave Foley!

A space-born magic seed initiates the virgin birth of Buratino, the Estonian son of Pinocchio who quickly forms a rock band, commits terrorist acts, falls in love and gets embroiled in a maniac's plot to conquer the world. And yes, it's a musical.

In a radiation zone, the remaining survivors overcome their failing frames to put on one last big major performance.

Three families meet up at a country estate to celebrate the winter holidays together. Everything starts out idyllic but as the day wanes, the rambunctious playfulness of the kids takes on a sinister edge, and soon the freshly fallen snow is soaked in blood.