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Now out on video from LionsGate and After Dark is one of the better horror films you may not have already seen, Frontiere(s) (in the US as Frontier(s) - Official US Site). The DVD can be found in most horror sections of stores.

I originally caught Frontiere(s) at Sitges last year and was immediately blown away by it despite seeing a non-English subtitled print of it. Outside of the strong direction and crazy performances of special note is the performance of Karina Testa (pic of me and her), she is by far one of the freshest faces of acting I’ve seen in quite some time and kicks unholy hell in this film. You can read my interview with Karina and director Xavier Gens over at Twitch (read here).

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I’m one of the lucky few it seems in the US to have seen this film already. Lionsgate promises to release it to theaters in 2008. Most seem to think sadly that they will instead send it straight to DVD. I’m a huge fan of horror films and I can say flat out that Frontière(s) has one of the best third acts ever in one. Overall one of the best horror films I’ve seen this year.

And in addition to that the performance by lead actress Karina Testa is one of my all-time favorite female performances ever. I know that sounds over the top but just wait until you see her in this movie!

Related Coverage:
::: 40th Sitges - Interview with Frontier(s) director Xavier Gens and lead actress Karina Testa (Blake)
::: Blake Meets Karina Testa
::: Review by Todd
::: View TIFF MM Page
::: MM Blog

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::: 40th Sitges - Interview with Frontier(s) director Xavier Gens and lead actress Karina Testa

Well I know believe me I know… how absolutely hard it is to be out at film festivals and interview film talent for their films. As you can see in the picture above it was a really tough assignment in interviewing Karina Testa for her new film Frontier(s) but somehow… just somehow I made it through! (cue evil laugh here). Be sure and read my interview with her and filmmaker Xavier Gens at the above link.

I think if given the right roles Miss Testa is going to be a force to be reckoned with. Not only is she easy on the eyes but she really pushes her performances as far as she can for what is called for. Just read some of the stuff in the interview that she did, whew.

Note that is my kickass Blow Up t-shirt I found out at Sitges to buy. I absolutely love it.

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One of the strongest images of horror in 2007 cinema that I’ve seen. I love this still.

Twitch Coverage:
::: Review by Todd

::: View TIFF MM Page
::: MM Blog

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