The Haapsalu horror and fantasy film festival announces the public vote for the worst horror film of the previous year.
For the first time, horror films screened in Estonian cinemas in 2023 will participate in the competition, from which experts have selected the six worst.
All horror fans can participate in the voting and prizes will be drawn among the voters. The worst horror film of the year is awarded the Nüri Kirves award.
According to Helmut Jänes, head of HÕFF, the purpose of the competition is to draw attention to how many horror films, the quality of which is below average, reach Estonian cinema screens.
Candidates for the title of the worst horror film of the year:
“Dear David” (USA), directed by John McPhail
After responding to internet trolls, comic artist Adam begins to experience sleep paralysis and the empty rocking chair in the corner of his apartment begins to move. Adam tweets regarding increasingly sinister incidents and believes he is haunted by the spirit of a boy named David. His boss encourages him to continue the “Dear David” story, but Adam finds it increasingly difficult to distinguish between what’s happening online and what’s happening in real life. (From the cinema release)
Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey (UK), directed by Rhys Frake-Waterfield
Growing up, Christopher returns to Hundred Acre Forest with his bride, wanting to introduce his childhood friends. They soon realize that something is very wrong, but Christopher doesn’t want to leave until he finds his friends. (From the cinema release)
“Ghosts of the Past” (Bulgaria-USA), directed by Renny Harlin
When a US soldier returns from the war in Afghanistan, it soon becomes clear that something demonic has come with him. (From the cinema release)
“Nun II” (USA), directed by Michael Chaves
1956 France. A priest is murdered. Evil spreads. This sequel to the global blockbuster tells the story of Sister Irene, who once once more faces the demon nun Valak. (From the cinema release)
“Save Us” (USA-Estonia), directed by Cru Ennis and Lee Roy Kunz
The Vatican sends two priests to a remote monastery where a nun claims to have been impregnated by the Holy Spirit. The reason for the mission of the Christian detectives is an ancient prophecy, according to which a virgin should give birth to twin boys, one of whom will be the new Messiah, and the other will be… the Anti-Christ! (From the cinema release)
“The Exorcist: The Believer” (USA), directed by David Gordon Green
Angela and her friend Katherine go into the woods following school and disappear without a trace. When the girls return three days later, they don’t remember anything that happened to them. A chain of events is set in motion that forces Angela’s father, Victor, to confront the ultimate evil. A desperate man seeks out the only person who has ever seen anything like this before. A new chapter of “The Ghostbuster”, which came to the screen 50 years ago. (From the cinema release)
Voters can also suggest a film that is not on the experts’ list. A total of 27 horror films premiered in cinemas in Estonia last year.
The candidates for the worst horror film of the year were selected by Henryk Novod, Ragnar Ra Novod, Kaspar Viilup, Tristan Priimägi, Ralf Sauter, Richard-Erik Järvi, Rasmus Rammo, Raiko Puust and Helmut Jänes.
Voting lasts until April 21, and the winner will be announced at the Haapsalu Horror and Fantasy Film Festival.
You can vote here.
The Haapsalu horror and fantasy film festival will take place on 26-28 until April. The festival opens with the premiere of Sander Maran’s film “Chainsaws sang”. Tickets for the opening ceremony and film, as well as festival passes, are already on sale. The entire schedule will be announced and ticket sales will open on April 8.
2024-04-01 12:10:46
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