Fantastic Fest – Film Exposure

FF 2026: ATTACK ON PARADISE – Raising the stakes for Belgian action

The Die Hard/The Raid formula continues to thrive the world over, and this time it is taking us to Belgium.

A familiar, witchy horror siege thriller that turns… unexpectedly gory and sadistic.

To see the Jiangshi trope re-emerge in a movie from Ireland of all places is surprising to say the least.

For a little while there, it feels like Penance will be unstoppable, the perfect avatar of the heights micro-budget actioners can reach.

Feels like the work of a diligent student who tries to imitate his idols.

Have you ever wondered what would a gritty urban thriller/beat ’em up look like if it were set in Madrid and treated violence realistically?

Live-action Looney Tunes logic for a-gag-a-minute experience in creative filmmaking.

Action sci-fi coming-of-age pop culture remix. Too much?

Micheal Jai White in a home invasion action comedy? You’re talking my language!

Action master Kensuke Sonomura strikes again!