‘THE COMPLEX FORMS’ (Screamfest 2024) An exquisitely crafted nightmare.

THE COMPLEX FORMS

Filmmaker Fabio D’Orta‘s THE COMPLEX FORMS plays Screamfest 2024. The film follows a group of men who sell their bodies for temporary possession by an unknown entity that emerges from the woods. In an ancient Italian villa, our characters work until chosen. Upon seeing the horrors that await them, the roommates decide to run.

A sweeping opening shot accompanied by Riccardo Amorese‘s booming cinematic score immediately grabs your attention. The location is exquisite, with sprawling grounds and old-world villa architecture. THE COMPLEX FORMS is visually spectacular at every turn. Our mysterious entities remind me of the darkest Jim Henson creatures and Moana’s villainous crab, Tamatoa.

David Richard White gives leading man Christian an intriguing mix of fear and determination. Aided by D’Orta’s sharp cinematography, White compels you to root for him.

THE COMPLEX FORMS gives audiences much to chew on in 74 minutes. The double-entendre title is particularly clever. The film boasts a finale you will never see coming. Fabio D’Orta is an undeniable visionary.

The Complex Forms Trailer:

SYDNEY SCIENCE FICTION FILM FESTIVAL – Wins BEST DIRECTOR NOT FILM FEST – SPECIAL MENTION KANAZAWA FILM FEST – Wins BEST VFX FILM AWARD XXIII MACABRO FILM FESTIVAL – Wins BEST DIRECTOR PORTLAND HORROR FILM FESTIVAL – Wins FOR BEST CREATURE FEATURE AWARD MAMMOTH LAKES FILM FESTIVAL – Wins JURY AWARD BEST INT’L NARRATIVE FEATURE MAMMOTH LAKES FILM FESTIVAL – Wins AUDIENCE AWARD BEST INT’L NARRATIVE FEATURE 44th FANTASPORTO FILM FESTIVAL 2024 – SPECIAL JURY AWARD SLAMDANCE FILM FESTIVAL 2024 – HONORABLE MENTION 41TORINO FILM FESTIVAL – SPECIAL MENTION

• Director:
  Fabio D’Orta
• Screenwriter:
  Fabio D’Orta
• Producer:
  Fabio D’Orta
• Executive Producer:
  Fabio D’Orta, Mariangela Bombardieri, Mariacristina Bombardieri
• Cast:
  David Richard White, Michele Venni, Cesare Bonomelli, Enzo Solazzi
• Production Design:
  Fabio D’Orta, Mariangela Bombardieri
• Music:
  Riccardo Amorese
• Year:
  2024
• Runtime:
  01:14:00
• Language:
  Italian
• Country:
  Italy
• Premiere:
  LA Premiere
• Rating:
  Unrated

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