SXSW London: Bold Horror, Docs, Global Cinema

On April 30, South by Southwest, London kicks off June 1 through 6th, wrapping up with

Jane Schoenbrun's new horror flick, Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Myasma.

It stars Emmy winner Hannah Einbinder as a director remaking a cult slasher alongside

the original final girl, played by Gillian Anderson.

The film hits UK theaters August 21, and festival programmers are calling it a bold step forward

in exploring horror, fandom, memory, and identity.

They just added five world premieres to the lineup.

Bruno Safadis, the playoffs, comes from Brazil's Globo, starring and created by actor Kawah

Raymond, who's showing up in person.

Then, there's the NASA's Neil Foltistos, visually striking debut, the boy with live

blue eyes, Sam McConnell's unnerving take on queer bodybuilding.

Chris Atkins' authorised doc on British band James, getting away with it.

A special screening team's up with Silent Sinked for the Cure meets the man who laughs remixing

the 1928 Silent Classic with tracks from the band.

UK premieres include Olivia Wilde's Thriller, The Invite, with her starring opposite Seth

Rogan, Edward Norton, and Penelope Cruz, Plus Sophia Coppola's, Doc De Bu, Mark Bicepia.

Docs like Tim Traver's Hawkins' gripping American zoo on power dynamics and pretty

slash dirty, profiling provocative artist Marilyn Mentor round out.

Strong entries, international picks feature Muhammad Alderajee's, Mythic Urkala, Gilgamesh's

Dream and Han Chang, Locks Wild John Rebender, Asia.

European cinema shines too, with Stefan Kalmanderer's identity focused made in EU and Kasha

Adamick's emotional winter of the Crow, starring Oscar nominated Leslie Manville.

This lineup stacking up to be a must hit for film heads, blending bold debuts, docs, and

global vibes.

That wraps entertainment and celebrity news today.

Brought to you with AI, I'm Corey with The Story.