Dances With Films 2009 Horror and Thriller Highlights

"Dances With Films: 2009," is set to premiere several thriller and horror films this year beginning June 5th and continuing through to until the 11th. This years festival will highlight a psychological thriller "The Commune," and murder mystery "Cryptic." Not to be outdone are the supernatural "Finale," and Andy Thompson's "The Scar Crow." Focusing on up and coming filmmakers, actors, and screenwriters "Dances With Films," provides opportunities for filmmakers, without big studio deals, to live their dream of showcasing their films in front of fans. Currently in its twelfth year DWF will bring together distributors, filmmakers, actors, and actresses in West Hollywood throughout the month of June. Have a look at the scariest from the festival with more information to follow.

The Commune

Director/writer: Elisabeth Fie.

"Haunting imagery and symbolism underscore the horror of entrapment and familial dysfunction as virginal teen Jenny finds herself isolated on a sinister commne with adults gone mad. Can she confront the evil agenda of her guru father and his followers with the help of the gorgeous Puck (DWF)?"

The show begins Friday June 5th at 11:45pm.

Cryptic

Directors/writers: Danny Kuchuck, John Weiner.

"When an unhappy teenager, Jessie finds an old cellphone, she begins to call her younger self. Can the cellphone really allow her to speak with her younger self...[follow] Jessie trying to unravel a dark family secret...(DWF)."

Begins showing Saturday June 6th at 7:15pm.

Finale

Director/writer: John Michael Elfers.

A partial synopsis...

"A small town family that descends into a vortex of denial and paranoia after the death of the eldest son. Though labeled a suicide, the bizarre circumstances lead the mother to believe there are darker, supernatural forces at work (DWF)."

"Finale," begins Saturday June 6 at 11:45pm.

The Scar Crow

Writers/directors: Andy Thompson, Pete Benson.

"With his dying words [a] father curses his daughters to live in limbo on the farm neither living nor dead, until the year 2009 when the chance to free themselves from a living hell is realized in the form of four guys lost in the depths of the English countryside (DWF)."

First showing for "The Scar Crow," on Wednesday June 10th at 9:30pm.

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