NOV 20-21, 2026
REVIEWS
Official Film Reviews – Los Angeles Fantasy Fest 2026
The official reviews for the Los Angeles Fantasy Fest 2026 will be written by Darwin Reina, Débora Artieda, and Scott Simpson.
Each review will be carefully prepared by our professional team, with close attention to the film’s direction, performances, cinematography, atmosphere, themes, and overall creative vision.
Our goal is to provide filmmakers with thoughtful, well-structured, and professionally written coverage that properly reflects the work behind every selected project.
All completed reviews will also be published and shared through Medium.com, giving each film additional visibility beyond the festival.
We are excited to celebrate the filmmakers participating in this year’s edition and to present their work through meaningful and professionally produced reviews.
FILM REVIEW
trudy
‘Trudy’ Review: Love, Sacrifice and the Courage to Choose Freedom
FILM REVIEW
Knights & Relationships
‘Knights & Relationships’ Review: Two Armored Warriors Face a Battle No Sword Can Settle
film review
‘Out of the Smoke’ Review: A Remarkably Ambitious Fantasy World Built in Four Minutes
Out of the smoke
FILM REVIEW
BEDLOCK
‘Bedlock’ Review: A Marital Breakdown Wrapped in Murder-Mystery Paranoia
FILM REVIEW
333 by J. Julian Vacas
‘333 by J. Julian Vacas’ Review: A Haunting Descent Into Memory, Mythology and the Underworld
FILM REVIEW
Dolls and Drinks
‘Dolls and Drinks’ Review: A Stylish Gallery Nightmare With a Wicked Final Turn
film review
Aroma-Vision
‘Aroma-Vision’ Review: When the Promise of a Better Life Starts Smelling Wrong
FILM REVIEW
AMBER
‘Amber’ Review: A Gritty, Blood-Red Chase With a Final Turn You Won’t See Coming