This year we received a staggering number of short submissions, and while it certainly made our job as programmers more challenging, we are confident our programs will reflect the quality, variety and imagination of the films we received from around the world.
In 'Taste,' Carpenter's eye for the grotesque is hard to miss, particularly when we witness her thriving as a blood-splattered blonde bombshell. Her striking visual storytelling echoes the infamous aesthetic of popular horror films like 'Death Becomes Her,' highlighting a playful yet morbid fascination with the horror genre. This artistic direction, paired with her on-screen synergy with Jenna Ortega, creates a compelling case for Carpenter's bid for a future role in a slasher flick.