An acclaimed author has developed an interest in satanism and black magic. Hoping to manipulate him to suit his own perverse desire, his publisher convinces him to perform the ultimate black rite: a human sacrifice. Selecting a beautiful burlesque dancer to be their victim, he begins having doubts about his beliefs, as his publisher becomes more and more preoccupied with the black arts, and murder.
Paul Aratow
Director
Larry Hankin
John Wainwright, 'Svengali'
Jane Brunel-Cohen
Trilby
Norman Pierce
Sir Stephen Phillips
Paul Thomas
Roland
Tweed Morris
Barbara
Robert W. Carr
Jeremy (as Robert Carr)
Clair Dia
Mary
Vic Kirk
Bobo the Magician
Michael Renner
Sgt. Leca
Noel Welch
Butterfly Dancer
Susan Bonthron
The Dutchess
The short documentary and second place winner of the Incluvie Short Film Festival, Gender Outlaw: A Bodysurfing Story, challenges any simplistic understanding of trans people.
Pressure is an unambiguously great movie, lead by convincing performances, a well-crafted script, good direction, and at least some social awareness.
A lonely little Hawaiian girl and her mischievous blue alien friend form a bond that heals both of their hearts, as well as ours. This live action version adds emotional nuances—notably in the sisters’ dynamic—while preserving the charm of the original.
So do I recommend that people see this movie, yes 100%, but do I think they are going to come out of it with 80 hot takes, yes 100%.