When we think of French extreme horror, two names always come to mind: Julien Maury and Alexandre Bustillo. The writers and directors of the French extreme cult classic, Inside. As well as Inside, the duo also gave us a unique fantasy vampire film called Livid. The two also made their English Language debut with Leatherface, an origin story about the younger years of our chainsaw-wielding skin-wearing maniac. So, are more than happy to report that the gruesome twosome is back with a new French horror, drenched in French folklore and gore. It is called Kandisha. Let’s hope that Kandisha is the start of a new wave of extremity!
Check out the official press release below!
French Folklore Horror KANDISHA, from the Directors of INSIDE, Streams Exclusively on Shudder July 22
It’s summer break and best friends Amélie, Bintou and Morjana hang together with other neighbourhood teens. Nightly, they have fun sharing scary stories and urban legends. But when Amélie is assaulted by her ex, she remembers the story of Kandisha, a powerful and vengeful demon. Afraid and upset, Amélie summons her. The next day, her ex is found dead. The legend is true and now Kandisha is on a killing spree— and it’s up to the three girls to break the curse.
Directed by Inside and Livid duo Julien Maury and Alexandre Bustillo. Starring Mathilde Lamusse, Samarcande Saadi and Suzy Bemba.
A stylish and gory take on the Morrocan folk legend of the vengeful female demon Aicha Kandicha set against the scene of modern-day Paris, Kandisha is the latest brutal feature from the filmmaking team at the forefront of the wave of New French Extremity cinema.
A Moviehooker review will follow and will go live a few days prior to its release. Kandisha hits Shudder on July 22nd. Mark it in your movie calendar!. As always, thanks for reading.
Article by GG
Founder/Owner/BigCheese @ Moviehooker
