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FILMS // Projects
SLAXX
75 minutes I Horror l 2020 I Co-written and directed by Elza KephartProduced by EMA Films & Head on the Door Productions
“Elza Kephart’s Slaxx does for jeans what Jaws did for the water.
It’s a jugular-ripping satire that shows the promise of an important new voice in horror.”
-Vincenzo Natali
It’s a jugular-ripping satire that shows the promise of an important new voice in horror.”
-Vincenzo Natali
SLAXX tells the story of a possessed pair of jeans brought to life to punish the unscrupulous practices of a trendy clothing company. Shipped to the company’s flagship store, Slaxx proceeds to wreak bloody carnage on the staff that is locked in overnight to set up the new collection. When the body count mounts, the panicked staff disbands and the struggle for survival begins. It is up to new-hire Libby to uncover the reason behind Slaxx’s blood thirst before the store opens and its evil is released into the world.
“Mayhem with a message”
-The New York Times
“Amusing and sharp”
-The Guardian
“Creative, original and gory as hell, Slaxx is a perfect fit.”
-Ghastly Grinning
SLAXX RANKING
The Best Horror Comedies of the 21st Century (Den of Geek)
5 of the Strangest Sentient Objects in Horror (Dread Central)
5 Horror-Comedies to watch instead of ‘Five Nights at Freddy’s ’ (The Messenger)
Top 10 Horror Films of 2021 (Dread Central)
The 10 Best Horror Films Set in a Shopping Mall (Dread Central)
The 10 Best Horror Movies Where Ordinary Objects Turn Psycho (Starte Facts)
The 12 Best Straight-to-Streaming Films of 2021 (Concrete Playground)
13 Best Horror Movies of 2021 (The Academy)
The 15 Best Horror Movies of 2021 (Film School Rejects)
The (25) Best Horror Comedies (Wealth of Geeks)
The Best Horror Movies of 2021 ( CBR.com)
Best Horror Movies of 2021 - #4 (Rotten Tomatoes)
Best Movies All Genres - #60 (Rotten Tomatoes)
The 50 Best Horror Movies of 2021 (Thrill List)
Top 3 best-reviewed Movies of 2021 (Shudder)
FESTIVAL SELECTION
Winner: Best Canadian Feature - Fantasia Film Festival
Winner: Best Monster - Frightfest UK
Official Selection: Sitges International Film Festival, Gérardmer Festival de Films Fantastiques, BIFAN International Fantasy Film Festival, Mile High Horror Film Festival, +more
WHERE TO WATCH
US.UK.ANZ: SHUDDER
Canada: Vimeo OTT
International: WTFilms
BLURAY : Vinegar Syndrome
>>> And just because this is awesome... our very own SLAXX TUMBLER !
GO IN THE WILDERNESS
61 minutes I 2013 I Fantasy I Written, directed & co-produced by Elza KephartProduced by Midnight Kingdom Films
Go in the Wilderness tells the story of Lilith, Adam’s rebellious first mate, and her guardian, as they forge an uneasy alliance on their journey back to Eden. Once in the Garden, they meet Adam and his new mate Eve, and realise that all is not as it seems in Paradise... Shot against the striking backdrop of Quebec’s remote North Shore, Go in the Wilderness presents a bold new version of the myth of Creation.
“Go in the Wilderness offers a seductive and daring interpretation of the Holy Scriptures.”
-Voir
“Audacious, surprising, fantastical and absurd.... ... very impressive visually... loaded with mythic Girl Power!”
-Nightlife
FESTIVAL SELECTION
Official Selection: Festival du nouveau cinema, Sarasota Film Festival, Pineapple Film Festival
WHERE TO WATCH
VOD: Les films du 3 mars
DVD: To purchase contact elza@midnightkingdom.com
GRAVEYARD ALIVE - A ZOMBIE NURSE IN LOVE
82 minutes I 2003 I Horror I Directed, Co-written and Co-produced by Elza KephartProduced by Bastard Amber Productions
GRAVEYARD ALIVE follows the story of Patsy, a lonely, dreamy nurse who, after being bitten by a zombie, becomes a flesh-eating sex kitten. With her newfound powers, she tries to win back her old flame, the suave and handsome Dr. Dox, from Goodie Tueschuze, a bitchy young nurse. Shot in titillating Techniscope, Graveyard Alive is General Hospital meets Night of the Living Dead!
"Very cleverly made... terrific-looking"
-Variety
“The most fun I've had with a zombie flick since... ever!"
-efilm critic
“You might think you should feel guilty watching GRAVEYARD ALIVE... but it's fun!"
-Film Threat
#2 on Essential viewing for fans of ‘Warm Bodies’ – Zombies In Love
FESTIVAL SELECTION
Winner: Best Cinematography - Slamdance
Winner: Best of the Fest – Boston Underground Film Festival
Winner: Best Director, Best Editing - B-Movie Film Festival
Winner: Best Comedy - Rhode Island Horror Film Festival
Official Selection: Fantasia, Fantasporto, Sitges, Cinenygma, Cinequest, +more
WHERE TO WATCH
VOD: To rent pay 4.99$ on PayPal and contact elza@midnightkingdom.com for password to screening link
(A bit old school but trust me I will not steal your $ 🙃️)
Blu-Ray: Order here
SHORTS
La plage cachee
(The Hidden Beach)2:04 min| 2024 | Experimental | By Elza Kephart & Ali Mhidi
FESTIVAL SELECTION
Winner: Honorable Mention - African Smartphone International Film Festival
Official Selection: AliBag Film Festival, Festa del Cinema di Mare
Pasteques: Vampires du Draa
(Watermelons: Vampires of the Drâa)2:26 min | 2021 | Experimental | By Elza Kephart & Ali Mhidi
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| -Babul Eco Film Festival |
FESTIVAL SELECTION
Winner: Honorable Mention - Festival International des Films d’environnement de Chefchaouen (Morocco)
Official Selection: Babul Eco Film Festival (India)
Pour en savoir plus sur les oasis du Drâa et leur assèchement lisez “Protéger les dernières oasis”
in search of a lost continent
3min
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2016 | Experimental | By Elza Kephart
FESTIVAL SELECTION
Traverse Film Festival, Festival International Signes de Nuits (Paris), Festival internazionale Segni della note (Urbino)
PROJECTS
The Great Canada Day Massacre
Feature Film // Financed in development by SODEC // Optioned by GPA FilmsBecca, a fierce climate activist, returns to her hometown determined to crash its historic Canada Day parade. As she prepares for her action she uncovers mysterious deaths and must band together with Connor, her ex-boyfriend turned Sheriff, to stop the murderer before he puts in motion his deadly master plan.
Night of the Pendulum
Television Series
// Financed in development by SODEC and Telefilm Set in a small mining town in wintry Northern Canada, NIGHT OF THE PENDULUM is a supernatural mystery. The story follows Thomas, a skilled claims investigator, and Marianne, the exiled daughter of a wealthy mining family, as they become entangled in solving unexplained deaths and disappearances that have plagued the community for decades.