{"id":42806,"date":"2025-06-10T20:49:06","date_gmt":"2025-06-10T18:49:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/iffartfilm.com\/?p=42806"},"modified":"2025-06-20T22:25:31","modified_gmt":"2025-06-20T20:25:31","slug":"from-the-darkness-of-the-cinema-the-night-screening-brings-exorcism-snails-and-a-texas-massacre","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/iffartfilm.com\/en\/blog\/news\/2025\/06\/from-the-darkness-of-the-cinema-the-night-screening-brings-exorcism-snails-and-a-texas-massacre\/","title":{"rendered":"From the Darkness of the Cinema: The Night Screening Brings Exorcism, Snails, and a Texas Massacre"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"104\" data-end=\"555\">The Art Film International Film Festival returns this year with its popular <em>Late Night Show<\/em>\u00a0section \u2013 a curated selection of films that push the boundaries of genre, visual aesthetics, and psychological intensity. Curated by Ivana Petr\u00edkov\u00e1 and Magdal\u00e9na Mezoughi, the program navigates between darkness and humor, reality and fantasy, with each title standing out for its unique character. The lineup will screen in Ko\u0161ice from June 20 to 27, 2025.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"557\" data-end=\"1337\">The documentary <em data-start=\"573\" data-end=\"590\">CHAIN REACTIONS<\/em> (USA, 2024, dir. Alexandre O. Philippe) explores the enduring impact of the cult horror <em data-start=\"679\" data-end=\"708\">The Texas Chainsaw Massacre<\/em> on five influential creatives \u2013 Stephen King, Takashi Miike, Karyn Kusama, Patton Oswalt, and Alexandra Heller-Nicholas. Through personal recollections and never-before-seen footage, the film reveals how this low-budget production shaped collective consciousness and defined an era. It won Best Documentary on Cinema at the 2024 Venice Film Festival. <em>\u201cAs someone who studied film theory, I adore documentaries that reinterpret classic films and uncover unexpected layers. This one is a love letter to the horror genre \u2013 but really, it\u2019s about our inexplicable fascination with darkness,\u201d<\/em> said section curator <strong>Magdal\u00e9na Mezoughi<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"\u30c1\u30a7\u30a4\u30f3\u30fb\u30ea\u30a2\u30af\u30b7\u30e7\u30f3\u30ba - \u4e88\u544a\u7de8\uff5cChain Reactions - Trailer\uff5c\u7b2c37\u56de\u6771\u4eac\u56fd\u969b\u6620\u753b\u796d 37th TIFF\" width=\"1220\" height=\"686\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/j_Wnii80_nU?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>To mark the film\u2019s 50th anniversary, a digitally restored version of <i>THE TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE <\/i>(USA, 1974, dir. Tobe Hooper) will also be screened at the festival. This genre-defining classic, never before released in Slovak cinemas, influenced generations of filmmakers. <em>\u201cWe\u2019re especially proud of this pairing,\u201d<\/em> added<strong> Ivana Petr\u00edkov\u00e1<\/strong>. <em>\u201cSometimes things just fall into place \u2013 the 50th anniversary, the Venice premiere of Chain Reactions, and the documentary\u2019s director serving as a juror at this year\u2019s IFF ART FILM. There\u2019s no one better suited to present both films and discuss their significance than Alexandre O. Philippe himself.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"The Texas Chain Saw Massacre | 50th Anniversary | Official Trailer\" width=\"1220\" height=\"686\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/iSxFeBdcqeE?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>The Chinese sci-fi comedy <em data-start=\"2010\" data-end=\"2040\">ESCAPE FROM THE 21ST CENTURY<\/em> (China, 2024, dir. Yang Li) tells the story of three teens who fall into a technicolor lake and discover they can sneeze their way twenty years into the future. There, they face unexpected challenges and must save the world. Premiering in TIFF\u2019s Midnight Madness section, the film blends action, humor, and nostalgia.<em> \u201cIt\u2019s rare for us to screen something this colorful,\u201d<\/em> said <strong>Mezoughi<\/strong>. <em>\u201cIt draws on video games, comics, and anime \u2013 a whirlwind of sci-fi, action, time travel, and laughs. The digital generation is going to love it.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Escape From the 21st Century  | Official Trailer\" width=\"1220\" height=\"686\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/IkmP1aPiUns?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Australia\u2019s stop-motion animated film <em data-start=\"2614\" data-end=\"2636\">MEMOIR OF A SNAIL <\/em>(Australia, 2024, dir. Adam Elliot) offers a poignant portrait of outsider Grace Pudel, who recounts her life story to her snail companion Sylvia. A blend of dark humor, melancholy, and warmth, the film is deeply moving. <em>\u201cIt truly touched me,\u201d<\/em> <strong>Mezoughi<\/strong> shared. <em>\u201cA beautifully crafted, emotionally intelligent film that shifts between tragedy and comedy, reminding us never to give up.\u201d<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Memoir of a Snail - Official Trailer | HD | IFC Films\" width=\"1220\" height=\"686\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Ehc8cc7g31I?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Korean occult horror <em data-start=\"3566\" data-end=\"3574\">EXHUMA<\/em> (South Korea, 2024, dir. Jae-hyun Jang) follows shaman Hwa-rim, called to help a wealthy family plagued by mysterious illness. During an exhumation, terrifying secrets and supernatural forces are unleashed. <em>\u201cExhuma is chilling, mesmerizing, and unforgettable \u2013 a brilliant experience for fans of horror, especially Asian horror,\u201d<\/em> said <strong>Petr\u00edkov\u00e1<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Exhuma | Official Trailer (2024)\" width=\"1220\" height=\"686\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/j_6_wLF1pDg?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Based on true events, <em data-start=\"3946\" data-end=\"3958\">THE RITUAL<\/em> (USA, 2025, dir. David Midell) recounts the 1928 exorcism of Emma Schmidt. Al Pacino stars as Father Theophilus Riesinger, leading a harrowing series of exorcisms. The film blends horror with deep psychological and spiritual insight.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"The Ritual - Official Trailer (2025) - Al Pacino, Dan Stevens, Ashley Greene, Abigail Cowen\" width=\"1220\" height=\"686\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Ohn_6Mjm2Og?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><em data-start=\"3024\" data-end=\"3046\">MEMOIR OF A SNAIL<\/em>\u00a0will be preceded by the short animated film <em data-start=\"3091\" data-end=\"3099\">LIGHTS<\/em> (Czech Republic, 2023, dir. Jitka Nemikinsov\u00e1), a metaphorical tale of an individual striving to fit in while preserving their uniqueness. Screened at over 150 festivals and winner of 30+ awards, it will be shown in Slovakia for the first time. <em>\u201cThis tender student film has made the global rounds and fits perfectly with our section,\u201d<\/em> said <strong>Petr\u00edkov\u00e1<\/strong>. <em>\u201cBoth animated works explore themes of coming-of-age and finding one\u2019s place in the world.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"LIGHTS Official Trailer\" width=\"1220\" height=\"686\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/JHTXWyxbE4Y?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><em data-start=\"4194\" data-end=\"4211\">Late Night Show<\/em> at IFF Art Film 2025 offers an unmissable experience for fans of dark, provocative, and genre-defying cinema. 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Steel Ko\u0161ice, ANTIK telecom, Kino \u00dasmev, LOKO TRANS Media, CORE LABS;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Technology partners:<\/strong> NOV, ZEBRA, Deutsche Telekom Systems Solutions Slovakia, T4H, LEDGO, DELTA OnLine, ARICOMA, TelekomCLOUD;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Official suppliers:<\/strong> DKC Veritas, Kaviare\u0148 Sl\u00e1via, PLOOM, Kru\u0161ovice BOH\u00c9M, pramenit\u00e1 voda Lucka, DOMOS SLOVAKIA, Re\u0161taur\u00e1cia Contessa, Aupark Shopping Center Ko\u0161ice, Pierre Baguette, Julius Meinl;<br \/>\n<strong>Official wine:<\/strong> Kubbo Select and Ostro\u017eovi\u010d;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Media partners:<\/strong> JOJ PLAY, JOJ 24, Film Europe, R\u00e1dio KO\u0160ICE, Aktuality.sk, Forbes, Startitup.sk, Korz\u00e1r, Slovenka, SITA, TASR, Mediaboard, See &amp; Go, \u010cesko-Slovensk\u00e1 filmov\u00e1 datab\u00e1ze &#8211; \u010cSFD, BigMedia, Ko\u0161ice City Guide, Ko\u0161ice v skratke, Film.sk, diva.sk, koktejl.sk, zenskyweb.sk, MOJAkult\u00fara, kino Sterio, Dopravn\u00fd 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