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The Sundance Film Festival is an annual event held in Utah that showcases independent films, documentaries, and emerging talents in filmmaking. Organized by the Sundance Institute, it features screenings, discussions, and industry networking events. As one of the largest independent film festivals globally, it provides a platform for innovative storytelling and creative voices in cinema.

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The Ugly Stepsister

The Ugly Stepsister Review: I Didn't Throw Up Watching This Gruesome Body Horror, But I Understand Why Someone Did

The Wedding Banquet

The Wedding Banquet Review: Bowen Yang's Hilarious & Heartfelt Romantic Comedy Revives What's Been Missing From The Genre

Freaky Tales

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The Ballad of Wallis Island

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Sundance Film Festival Changing Location, Leaving Park City For The First Time Since 1981

Sundance Film Festival

Location: Park City, Utah
Dates: January 23 to February 2, 2025
Website: www.sundance.org/
Description: The Sundance Film Festival is an annual event held in Utah that showcases independent films, documentaries, and emerging talents in filmmaking. Organized by the Sundance Institute, it features screenings, discussions, and industry networking events. As one of the largest independent film festivals globally, it provides a platform for innovative storytelling and creative voices in cinema.

Sundance Reviews

Sauna Review: A Bracingly Authentic Queer Love Story That Is Both Sexy & Somber

By Graeme Guttmann

Atropia Review: Alia Shawkat Carries The Emotional Weight Of This Entertaining War Satire That Misses The Mark On Its Bigger Message

By Patrice Witherspoon

Miguel and Pasqual talk closely together on the couch at a club in Serious People

Serious People Review: This Absurd Work-Life Balance Satire Has One Of The Best Movie-Long Punchlines I've Seen In Years

By Graeme Guttmann

Chloe Sevigny pets a horse in Magic Farm

Magic Farm Review: Chloë Sevigny Leads An Eccentric Yet Tiresome Comedy That Squanders Its Sense Of Fun & Meaning

By Mae Abdulbaki

Ayo Edebiri sits in between two cult at a dinner table in Opus

Opus Review: Ayo Edebiri Is The Perfect Final Girl In Hilarious & Horrifying A24 Horror Movie

By Graeme Guttmann

Sundance Interviews

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Rebecca Hall in Vicky Cristina Barcelona & Ben Whishaw in Peter Hujar's Day

How Rebecca Hall & Ben Whishaw Became Best Friends Making Their New Movie Peter Hujar's Day: "I Feel Like I've Known Him For Years"

By Tatiana Hullender

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Josh O'Connor, Lily LaTorre in Rebuilding Interview header

“Max Is So Deeply Genuine”: Why Josh O’Connor & The Rebuilding Cast Were Drawn To Work With Director Of Sundance Drama With 94% RT Score

By Grant Hermanns

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The Thing With Feathers Press Line Interview header

"I Like A Challenge": Benedict Cumberbatch Explains How His New Movie Turned Into A Horror Film Based On A Dramatic Novel With First-Time Director Dylan Southern

By Grant Hermanns

Logan Lerman Molly Gordon Oh, Hi! Interview header

“Life Can Sometimes Feel Like A Horror Movie”: Logan Lerman & Molly Gordon Break Down Their Genre-Bending Sundance Rom-Com

By Grant Hermanns

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Kelly Marie Tran, Lily Gladstone, Han Gichan & Bowen Yang in The Wedding Banquet

"He's My Muse": Why Bowen Yang's Casting Was Key In Queer Sundance Rom-Com The Wedding Banquet Explained By Director

By Tatiana Hullender

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6 2026 Oscar Predictions After Sundance 2025

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As the 2025 Oscars approach, we look ahead to next year's Oscars and the potential for some of the Sundance Film Festival movies to be nominated.

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By Mae Abdulbaki

Feb 6, 2025

Screen Rant's Top 10 Films From Sundance 2025

10 Best Movies From The Sundance Film Festival 2025

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We went to Sundance Film Festival and saw plenty of amazing films. We've chosen our top 10 films from the festival that should be on your radar.

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By Mae Abdulbaki

Feb 5, 2025

We Saw 25 Movies In 6 Days: 2025's First Major Premieres Explained By The Stars, Directors & More Who Went To Sundance

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We talked to the cast and crews of over 25 new movies at the Sundance Film Festival. Here's what we learned about 2025's first batch of new films.

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By Tatiana Hullender

Feb 3, 2025

"Beauty Horror, As I Like To Call It": 2025 Horror Director Addresses Early Comparisons To Demi Moore's The Substance After 97% RT Debut

The Ugly Stepsister

EXCLUSIVE: The director of an 2025 horror film addresses her movie's early comparisons to 2024's breakout film, The Substance.

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By Hannah Gearan

Feb 3, 2025

"Who's Going To Let Me Do This": The Ugly Stepsister Director & Star Recall 10-Year Journey To Make Cinderella Body-Horror Movie

The Ugly Stepsister

The Ugly Stepsister writer/director Emilie Bilchfeldt and star Lea Myren talk their Cinderella body horror movie and the 10-year journey to Sundance.

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By Grant Hermanns

Feb 3, 2025

"End The Show With Purpose": Bel-Air Ending With Season 4 Gets Emotional Response From Star In Encouraging Production Update

Bel-Air

Exclusive: With Peacock's Bel-Air now confirmed to end with season 4, series star Cassandra Freeman shares an emotional response to the news.

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By Alexis Zaccaria

Feb 2, 2025

Together Review: Alison Brie & Dave Franco's Unforgettable Chemistry Powers This Bonkers Body Horror That's A Bad Dream Come To Life

Together

If you’re looking for the latest body horror film to become obsessed over, look no further than Michael Shanks’ directorial debut, Together.

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By Patrice Witherspoon

Feb 2, 2025

Finney and the Grabber in The Black Phone

"It Wasn't A Foregone Conclusion": The Black Phone 2 Plot Details Revealed By Scott Derrickson

Black Phone 2

EXCLUSIVE: Director Scott Derrickson teases some plot details for The Black Phone 2 and reveals that the sequel was not a guarantee originally.

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By Brady Entwistle

Feb 2, 2025

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Why Dave Franco & Alison Brie Waited 7 Years To Act With Each Other Again In Horror Movie With 100% RT Score

Together

Exclusive: Dave Franco and Alison Brie reunite on screen for Together, marking their first acting collaboration together in seven years.

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By Alexis Zaccaria

Feb 2, 2025

Last Days Review: Justin Lin’s Adaptation Of A Missionary Tragedy Left Me Torn Between Faith & Justice

Last Days

Last Days is as frustrating to watch as it is to try to understand this avoidable tragedy.

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By Patrice Witherspoon

Feb 2, 2025

Benedict Cumberbatch draws crows in The Thing with Features

The Thing With Feathers Review: Benedict Cumberbatch’s Layered Performance Outshines The Weak Horror Elements Of Dismal Adaptation

The Thing with Feathers

Southern’s creative style and direction to manifest grief onscreen interconnects with the horror genre, it's just not entirely effective.

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By Patrice Witherspoon

Feb 1, 2025

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"I Saw My Community In It": André Holland & The Love, Brooklyn Director & Cast Explain Cultural Importance Of Sundance Drama With 81% RT Score

Love, Brooklyn

André Holland, Nicole Beharie, DeWanda Wise, Roy Wood Jr., Cassandra Freeman and director Rachael Abigail Holder talk Love, Brooklyn at Sundance.

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By Grant Hermanns

Feb 1, 2025

Love, Brooklyn Review: André Holland & Nicole Beharie Shine In Gorgeously Told Romantic Drama That Elevates The Genre To New Heights

Love, Brooklyn

Love, Brooklyn is an intricate and beautifully crafted work of art that’s quietly meditative and lovingly told.

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By Mae Abdulbaki

Feb 1, 2025

"I Just Want People To Be Horny": The Cast Of New Horror Movie Touch Me Explain Their Surprisingly Emotional Film About A Sexy Alien

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The cast and writer/director of Touch Me break down their wild Sundance sci-fi movie and the emotional layers behind its sex-fueled premise.

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By Grant Hermanns

Feb 1, 2025

Keanu Reeves looking ominous besides two joyful young adults

"Proper Comedic Keanu Reeves Is Back": Keanu Reeves' Comedy Movie Directed By Jonah Hill Gets Exciting Tease From Star

Outcome

Exclusive: Roy Wood Jr. teases an dark comedy movie, which will be directed by Jonah Hill and led by Keanu Reeves in his return to comedy.

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By Lukas Shayo

Feb 1, 2025

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"It's Elegant Body Horror": Dave Franco & Alison Brie Praise The Director Of Their New Horror Movie With 100% RT Score

Together

Together producers/stars Dave Franco and Alison Brie and writer/director Michael Shanks talk their acclaimed horror-comedy at Sundance.

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By Grant Hermanns

Feb 1, 2025

Terminator Zero Star Addresses Potential Live-Action Franchise Return After 86% RT Netflix Success

Terminator Zero

Exclusive: Terminator Zero star André Holland talks the chances of reprising his role in the live-action franchise after the Netflix show's success.

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By Grant Hermanns

Feb 1, 2025

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"There Is A Real Level Of Intimacy": Tom Blyth's Intense Romance Scenes In Sundance Movie Plainclothes Praised By Costar Russell Tovey

Plainclothes

Plainclothes actors Russell Tovey, Maria Dizzia, Amy Forsyth, and Alessandra Ford Balazs praise Tom Blyth's performance in intense new Sundance movie.

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By Tatiana Hullender

Jan 31, 2025