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Fantasia International Film Festival 2026

  • July 16 – August 2, 2026
  • Montréal, Canada

The Fantasia International Film Festival returns to Montreal from July 16 to August 2, 2026, celebrating its milestone 30th edition. As North America’s largest genre film festival, Fantasia is a hub for horror, sci-fi, anime, kung fu, fantasy, and experimental cinema, screening over 100 films at the Concordia Hall and J.A. de Sève cinemas.

The 30th anniversary opens with the Canadian premiere of Nicolas Winding Refn’s Her Private Hell, and celebrates J-horror legend Takashi Shimizu with two new films. Other standouts include Jenn Wexler’s The Last Temptation of Becky, Jane Schoenbrun’s Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma, Yeon Sang-ho’s Colony, and Freaks Part II, alongside a stacked slate of world and North American premieres.

Grave Tone Pod will be covering the festival, bringing you reviews, reactions, and coverage of the standout genre titles throughout the run.

Movie Reviews

Colony (2026) Review: Yeon Sang-ho Returns to the Zombie Genre Explicit

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Colony (2026) review: Train to Busan director Yeon Sang-ho returns with evolving hive-mind zombies. Fast, smart, and gloriously gory.

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I am an obsessive horror movie goer. New release? I am in the theatre! Anything horror-related, I am game; movies, books, and video games. One genre I have trouble with is the paranormal genre, but I'll still watch it. My favourite movies are: Event Horizon, 28 Days Later (I am a sucker for zombies), and The Descent.I co-created Grave Tone with Meaghan in 2025. I covered Fantasia International Film Festival in 2026 with press access, and I've interviewed filmmakers and authors including Mike P. Nelson, Ry Barrett, Jonathan Janz, and Mark Acheson.

Best Movies We Saw At Fantasia Film Festival 2026 Explicit

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Fantasia 2026 wrap up: the 6 best horror films we saw, including Colony, Buddy, Freaks Part II and Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma.

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I am an obsessive horror movie goer. New release? I am in the theatre! Anything horror-related, I am game; movies, books, and video games. One genre I have trouble with is the paranormal genre, but I'll still watch it. My favourite movies are: Event Horizon, 28 Days Later (I am a sucker for zombies), and The Descent.I co-created Grave Tone with Meaghan in 2025. I covered Fantasia International Film Festival in 2026 with press access, and I've interviewed filmmakers and authors including Mike P. Nelson, Ry Barrett, Jonathan Janz, and Mark Acheson.

Junction Row Review: Katharine Isabelle Fights Something Awful in a Fantasia 2026 World Premiere Explicit

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Our Junction Row review: Katharine Isabelle fights creatures and addiction in Ashlea Wessel's Fantasia 2026 sci-fi horror world premiere.

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I am an obsessive horror movie goer. New release? I am in the theatre! Anything horror-related, I am game; movies, books, and video games. One genre I have trouble with is the paranormal genre, but I'll still watch it. My favourite movies are: Event Horizon, 28 Days Later (I am a sucker for zombies), and The Descent.I co-created Grave Tone with Meaghan in 2025. I covered Fantasia International Film Festival in 2026 with press access, and I've interviewed filmmakers and authors including Mike P. Nelson, Ry Barrett, Jonathan Janz, and Mark Acheson.

The Glorious Dead Review: The Adams Family Goes Weirder Than Ever at Fantasia 2026 Explicit

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The Glorious Dead review: the Adams Family's weirdest Fantasia 2026 premiere yet. Toby Poser leads a small-town apocalypse.

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I am an obsessive horror movie goer. New release? I am in the theatre! Anything horror-related, I am game; movies, books, and video games. One genre I have trouble with is the paranormal genre, but I'll still watch it. My favourite movies are: Event Horizon, 28 Days Later (I am a sucker for zombies), and The Descent.I co-created Grave Tone with Meaghan in 2025. I covered Fantasia International Film Festival in 2026 with press access, and I've interviewed filmmakers and authors including Mike P. Nelson, Ry Barrett, Jonathan Janz, and Mark Acheson.

Home Bodies Review: Casey Walker’s Fantasia 2026 Sci-Fi Nightmare Explicit

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Home Bodies review: our Fantasia 2026 breakdown of Casey Walker's Canadian sci-fi horror starring real-life twins Emma Ho and Ian Ho.

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I am an obsessive horror movie goer. New release? I am in the theatre! Anything horror-related, I am game; movies, books, and video games. One genre I have trouble with is the paranormal genre, but I'll still watch it. My favourite movies are: Event Horizon, 28 Days Later (I am a sucker for zombies), and The Descent.I co-created Grave Tone with Meaghan in 2025. I covered Fantasia International Film Festival in 2026 with press access, and I've interviewed filmmakers and authors including Mike P. Nelson, Ry Barrett, Jonathan Janz, and Mark Acheson.

The Leader Review: Heaven’s Gate Gets the Movie It Deserved Explicit

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The Leader review: Tim Blake Nelson and Vera Farmiga anchor Michael Gallagher's Heaven's Gate cult drama, a real life horror we caught at Fantasia.

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I am an obsessive horror movie goer. New release? I am in the theatre! Anything horror-related, I am game; movies, books, and video games. One genre I have trouble with is the paranormal genre, but I'll still watch it. My favourite movies are: Event Horizon, 28 Days Later (I am a sucker for zombies), and The Descent.I co-created Grave Tone with Meaghan in 2025. I covered Fantasia International Film Festival in 2026 with press access, and I've interviewed filmmakers and authors including Mike P. Nelson, Ry Barrett, Jonathan Janz, and Mark Acheson.

Los Vampires Review: Craig Mitchell’s Spanish Dracula Horror Movie Is a Fantasia 2026 Standout Explicit

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Los Vampires review: our take on Craig Mitchell's Fantasia 2026 horror premiere about the 1931 Spanish Dracula night shoot and its cast.

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I am an obsessive horror movie goer. New release? I am in the theatre! Anything horror-related, I am game; movies, books, and video games. One genre I have trouble with is the paranormal genre, but I'll still watch it. My favourite movies are: Event Horizon, 28 Days Later (I am a sucker for zombies), and The Descent.I co-created Grave Tone with Meaghan in 2025. I covered Fantasia International Film Festival in 2026 with press access, and I've interviewed filmmakers and authors including Mike P. Nelson, Ry Barrett, Jonathan Janz, and Mark Acheson.

No Rest for the Wicked Review: Fantasia’s Award-Winning Queer Vampire Film Explicit

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No Rest for the Wicked review: our Fantasia 2026 take on Kasper Kalle's Faroese queer vampire romance that won Best Director.

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I am an obsessive horror movie goer. New release? I am in the theatre! Anything horror-related, I am game; movies, books, and video games. One genre I have trouble with is the paranormal genre, but I'll still watch it. My favourite movies are: Event Horizon, 28 Days Later (I am a sucker for zombies), and The Descent.I co-created Grave Tone with Meaghan in 2025. I covered Fantasia International Film Festival in 2026 with press access, and I've interviewed filmmakers and authors including Mike P. Nelson, Ry Barrett, Jonathan Janz, and Mark Acheson.

Someone’s Daughter Review: Fantasia 2026’s Quiet, Slow-Burn Thriller Explicit

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Someone's Daughter review: a quiet, slow-burn Fantasia 2026 thriller with stunning Eastern Townships scenery and two strong leads.

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I am an obsessive horror movie goer. New release? I am in the theatre! Anything horror-related, I am game; movies, books, and video games. One genre I have trouble with is the paranormal genre, but I'll still watch it. My favourite movies are: Event Horizon, 28 Days Later (I am a sucker for zombies), and The Descent.I co-created Grave Tone with Meaghan in 2025. I covered Fantasia International Film Festival in 2026 with press access, and I've interviewed filmmakers and authors including Mike P. Nelson, Ry Barrett, Jonathan Janz, and Mark Acheson.

News & Features

Casper Kelly Had More Money on Buddy and Says It Did Not Help

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Buddy director Casper Kelly says the bigger budget didn't help, explaining the one-take death scene and the collapsed set at his Fantasia Q&A.

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I am an obsessive horror movie goer. New release? I am in the theatre! Anything horror-related, I am game; movies, books, and video games. One genre I have trouble with is the paranormal genre, but I'll still watch it. My favourite movies are: Event Horizon, 28 Days Later (I am a sucker for zombies), and The Descent.I co-created Grave Tone with Meaghan in 2025. I covered Fantasia International Film Festival in 2026 with press access, and I've interviewed filmmakers and authors including Mike P. Nelson, Ry Barrett, Jonathan Janz, and Mark Acheson.

The Day After They Wrapped Final Destination Bloodlines, Freaks Part 2 Came To Life

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At Fantasia, Freaks Part II directors reveal the sequel and Final Destination Bloodlines were greenlit two hours apart, forcing a near-impossible choice.

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I am an obsessive horror movie goer. New release? I am in the theatre! Anything horror-related, I am game; movies, books, and video games. One genre I have trouble with is the paranormal genre, but I'll still watch it. My favourite movies are: Event Horizon, 28 Days Later (I am a sucker for zombies), and The Descent.I co-created Grave Tone with Meaghan in 2025. I covered Fantasia International Film Festival in 2026 with press access, and I've interviewed filmmakers and authors including Mike P. Nelson, Ry Barrett, Jonathan Janz, and Mark Acheson.

Casper Kelly Explains the 4:3 Frame in Buddy, and the Moment It Opens Up

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Casper Kelly explains why Buddy uses a 4:3 aspect ratio, and reveals the fence scene where the frame opens to widescreen, at his Fantasia Q&A.

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I am an obsessive horror movie goer. New release? I am in the theatre! Anything horror-related, I am game; movies, books, and video games. One genre I have trouble with is the paranormal genre, but I'll still watch it. My favourite movies are: Event Horizon, 28 Days Later (I am a sucker for zombies), and The Descent.I co-created Grave Tone with Meaghan in 2025. I covered Fantasia International Film Festival in 2026 with press access, and I've interviewed filmmakers and authors including Mike P. Nelson, Ry Barrett, Jonathan Janz, and Mark Acheson.

Casper Kelly Explains the Two Personal Details That Built Buddy

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Buddy director Casper Kelly explains the two personal details behind the film at Fantasia, from bad dancing to a feeling that someone is missing.

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I am an obsessive horror movie goer. New release? I am in the theatre! Anything horror-related, I am game; movies, books, and video games. One genre I have trouble with is the paranormal genre, but I'll still watch it. My favourite movies are: Event Horizon, 28 Days Later (I am a sucker for zombies), and The Descent.I co-created Grave Tone with Meaghan in 2025. I covered Fantasia International Film Festival in 2026 with press access, and I've interviewed filmmakers and authors including Mike P. Nelson, Ry Barrett, Jonathan Janz, and Mark Acheson.

Korean Horror’s Second Wave: Yeon Sang-ho’s Colony at Fantasia

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Yeon Sang-ho returns to Fantasia a decade after Train to Busan with Colony. Discover what his comeback reveals about Korean horror's evolving second wave.

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I am an obsessive horror movie goer. New release? I am in the theatre! Anything horror-related, I am game; movies, books, and video games. One genre I have trouble with is the paranormal genre, but I'll still watch it. My favourite movies are: Event Horizon, 28 Days Later (I am a sucker for zombies), and The Descent.I co-created Grave Tone with Meaghan in 2025. I covered Fantasia International Film Festival in 2026 with press access, and I've interviewed filmmakers and authors including Mike P. Nelson, Ry Barrett, Jonathan Janz, and Mark Acheson.

Myanmar’s First Found-Footage Horror Film Democratizes Global Genre

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Myanmar's first foun-footage horror film at Fantasia reveals how the subgennre is giving invisible national cinemas a global stage.

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I am an obsessive horror movie goer. New release? I am in the theatre! Anything horror-related, I am game; movies, books, and video games. One genre I have trouble with is the paranormal genre, but I'll still watch it. My favourite movies are: Event Horizon, 28 Days Later (I am a sucker for zombies), and The Descent.I co-created Grave Tone with Meaghan in 2025. I covered Fantasia International Film Festival in 2026 with press access, and I've interviewed filmmakers and authors including Mike P. Nelson, Ry Barrett, Jonathan Janz, and Mark Acheson.

Fantasia 2026: The Most Important Horror Festival in North America

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Fantasia Film Festival is one of the most important North American horror and genre film festival right now and it shows.

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I am an obsessive horror movie goer. New release? I am in the theatre! Anything horror-related, I am game; movies, books, and video games. One genre I have trouble with is the paranormal genre, but I'll still watch it. My favourite movies are: Event Horizon, 28 Days Later (I am a sucker for zombies), and The Descent.I co-created Grave Tone with Meaghan in 2025. I covered Fantasia International Film Festival in 2026 with press access, and I've interviewed filmmakers and authors including Mike P. Nelson, Ry Barrett, Jonathan Janz, and Mark Acheson.

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