Celluloid Horror (2004)
Celluloid Horror explores Kier-La Janisse's tireless crusade to bring obscure cult horror film to the masses through her independently run international film festival.
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This is one of the few movies I've ever seen where the whole audience broke into spontaneous, loud applause a third of the way in.
All of these films share one commonality, that being a kind of emotional center that humanizes a cast of monsters.
The thing I enjoyed most about the film is the fact that it doesn't shy away from being a super-sized-cliche;
A clunky actioner with a handful of cool moments.
A fine film exploring an inspiring young woman. I am absolutely blown away by Kier-La and her quest to make people love what she loves. My dying wish is to meet this unique woman and shake her hand...Wow all the way...The picture charts the evolution of Kier-La's little Vancouver genre film fest Cinemuerte and documents the funny, sweet and devoted team that surrounds her. The stuff with Udo Kier had me rolling. We also get some candid and poignant peeks into her personal life and tumultuous teenage past.Brilliant girl, great film. Find it.
In a short three years, Kier-La has pushed, prodded and nurtured Cinemuerte, (Cinema of Death), Canada's first and only International Horror Film Festival, from a 16mm and video fringe event into a fantastic and shocking cinematic experience. She has earned the respect and admiration of filmmakers, distributors and festival organizers around the globe, doing it all without a cent of public funding or corporate sponsorship. Watch how this passionate person successfully pursues her goals, you may find yourself motivated you to go after your wildest dreams because anything is possible!