#Black Mandala Films

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'Play Dead,' Survival Horror Film, Picked up by Black Mandala News Buzz

New Zealand’s Black Mandala Films has acquired the sales rights to “Play Dead,” a chilling new horror film that kicks off with a woman waking up in a basement, surrounded by corpses, and fighting for her life. The grisly tale of survival and deception is directed by Carlos ‘Charly’ Goitia (“Nightmare Radio: The Night Stalker” and “The Game of 100 Candles: The Last Possession”). The film is…

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Official Trailer - FEAR CABIN!

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WHAT THE WATERS LEFT BEHIND: SCARS (2022) Reviews, trailer and now free to watch on Tubi

‘Rock will tear us apart’ What the Water Left Behind: Scars is a 2022 horror film about an indie rock band that ends up stranded in the desolate city of Epecuén. Their internal conflicts and the bad luck of their tour quickly fade, when they begin to discover the bloody hell that awaits them. The movie is a sequel to What the Waters Left Behind (2017). Directed and co-produced by Nicolás Onetti…

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WOLVES 🎬 Official Teaser Trailer 🎬 Thriller Horror Movie 🎬 English 4K 2023

Dir: Danny Dunlop Star: Mark Nocent / Jake Raymond / Allan Dobrescu

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FEAR CABIN: THE LAST WEEKEND OF SUMMER Official Trailer, Poster & Images

Six friends head to a remote cabin deep in the woods for what’s meant to be an unforgettable final weekend of summer — filled with partying, laughter, and carefree fun.

But their plans take a dark turn when they discover they’re not alone. An unexpected and sinister guest is already waiting for them, and soon, their vacation becomes a fight for survival. Will they make it out alive, or will the horrors lurking in the shadows claim them one by one?

Black Mandala is proud to present "FEAR CABIN", a thrilling horror film directed by Brian Krainson and starring Jeremy London, Brody Wellmaker, Violet SinClair, Mackenzie Messick, Brian Krainson,  Jennifer Barlow,  and Parker Denning.

Get ready for a wild weekend getaway that quickly spirals into terror, as demons, malevolent entities, and dark witchcraft turn a secluded cabin into a nightmare. With a fresh twist on Evil Dead-inspired horror and elements drawn from the most chilling paranormal hauntings, FEAR CABIN delivers a heart-pounding ride into terror that pushes the limits of fear.

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Down the Path of Darkness is EVIL. "The Long Dark Trail" reviewed! (Cleopatra Entertainment / Blu-ray)

“The Long Dark Trail” on Blu-ray at Amazon.com Set in the idyllic boondocks of Northwestern Pennsylvania, two young brothers plan to escape the abusive grasp of an alcoholic father in search for a better life.  Without a plan and nowhere to go, they go around the small town to collect money from the odd jobs the brothers worked in preparation for their abscond.  While doing so, they come upon…

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Gather round, everyone - today I'm going to talk about a topic I've never seen discussed anywhere: the use of lace in Madoka Magica, particularly Rebellion.

Earlier, I was examining sketches of some prototype designs from the Rebellion Production Note, particularly this glove with Homulilly's name on, and I noticed something interesting in the accompanying text.

"黒レース... kuro rēsu... black lace... Wait a minute. That fringe on the bottom of the glove is supposed to be lace??!!!!!!!"

Because I've seen this same "peacock's tail" motif a lot, actually--it's the outer ring on the mandalas that appear around Walpurgisnacht and Homulilly.

Here's a close-up shot of that last shot of Homulilly from the Rebellion Production Note, which has a much higher resolution than the finished film version, so you can really appreciate the details:

Take a look at the "peacock's tail" edges of the mandala and compare them to the lace of Homulilly's shawl. It's the same pattern. It's obvious once you know to look for it, but I never would have made the connection without Inu Curry's comment.

And this is interesting, because lace appears a lot in Rebellion and in surprising places.

Take the "pennants" in this shot, for instance. I had always thought of them as "cobwebs", but then I saw the original sketch in the Rebellion Production Note--again, a much higher resolution than the film screenshot--and realized that they're woven lace, albeit a very different style from Homulilly's shawl.

There's also this striking image of Homura framed by lace that has always puzzled me, because what is it doing there (especially since it doesn't seem to be visible in any of the wide shots)?

I mentioned all of this to Silver, who said, "But wait, there's more!" and sent me screenshots to prove it.

As you can see, lace is associated with curtains, which are also an important visual motif in their own right. Not only does the fringe of Homulilly's glove in the Rebellion Production Note resemble curtains if you squint, the curtains that rise over Homulilly's entrance in the movie are also framed with lace and have the same overlapping "peacock's tail" shape.

Having established the connection between mandalas, lace, and curtains, let's take a look at the other witch who uses these in her design. Here's Walpurgisnacht's curtains from the opening shot of the original series.

Take a look at the lace at the center. You can see the same "peacock's tail" shape around the edges, and also what looks like a flower or a star or a sun at the center. Compare that with Walpurgisnacht's mandala that appears a few seconds later:

As you can see, both the "peacock's tail" and the flower/star at the center are both visible. (The ring in between is full of tomoe, which I have written about elsewhere, and the hole at the center bears an uncanny resemblance to the black hole at Homulilly's heart in the Production Note sketch above.)

In other words, the mandalas here are visual representations of lace patterns (or vice versa?). All of these elements are combined in the mandala of the Law of Cycles, which is literally a lace pattern with a similar flower/star design at the center:

Finally, there are multiple mandalas at the end of Rebellion featuring all kinds of different designs; this one has both the "peacock's tail" design and the central flower:

All of the mandalas in this scene are made of up of symbols that have appeared throughout Rebellion, most notably the dollhouse scene, although not in the same configurations. While they don't appear as physical lace, they certainly have lace-like patterns like the others.

(As an aside: I've always thought of the mandalas in the show as "doilies" in my head, and it turns out that impression wasn't so far off the mark. Life's funny like that.)

Mandalas are typically a symbol of divinity and world-creation, so it makes sense that Walpurgisnacht (the Stage-Producing witch) and the Law of Cycles (a goddess who has adopted many of Walpurgisnacht's attributes including a cart pulled by the witch's green elephants). Homulilly, too, creates a world inside her labyrinth, and is associated with sewing and thread and lace--and since mandalas and lace appear to be connected, it makes sense that she would have a mandala. Ditto for Devil Homura--who, I should take pains to point out, is also Homulilly (see the runes on the glove in the opening image)--as she has set herself up as the Law of Cycle's opposite.

So what does it all mean? First of all, I think this goes to show how much thought and care went into the creation of this series, and how even small details are connected to each other on a thematic and symbolic level. Secondly, it suggests yet another set of visual parallels between Walpurgisnacht and Homura/Homulilly, albeit on a much more subtle level than I was previously aware of.

Inu Curry, if you're reading this--I bet you thought that no one would ever notice and put the pieces together, but I did and now I'm telling the world. My since compliments, and I can't wait to see what you have in store for us in Walpurgis no Kaiten.

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On Wednesdays we wear pink

Pavtri happily showing Gwen his update vlog on his life: Hehehe, look I totally added this cute cat holding a cup of Chai character on the side! I'm loving this new feature for Spdr So-City app! Lyla is a genius. -Lyla heard this went she sent a happy chibi sticker in his Smartphone being pleased by the new update-

Gwen saw his socials being completely customize: Wow, I just put a black background filter with white fonts, the bright white hurts my eyes at night. -Pav's background had a colorful Mandala pattern and his profile picture being updated-

Pavtri: Awe, no cool posters? No Barbie. Dats pretty boring... it's giving basic!

Gwen fake gasps: Not you calling me basic! I got no time to go all web design like you!

Pavtri: But it's so much fun. Lyla made it like Myspace, very old school but better and advanced!

Gwen: Myspace? Wow, that's so crazy! I wasn't even there when dat happen.

Pavtri giggles: Me neither. Anyway, I'm seeing everyone's page and some of them had already updated their page! -Showing Gwen of their close friends' So-City pages- I really like Peni's

Gwen nodded: Yeah, I think her's is pretty sweet. -Her blue eyes spotted Hobie wearing pink along with Miles- Ohh looks like the love birds are here.

Miles holding his boyfriend's hand with a smile on his face: Hey guys, what's up!

Pavtri: OMB, you two look so cute in pink! What's the occasion?

Hobie shrugs: On Wednesdays we were pink! -This made Miles laugh-

Gwen caught the joke and giggle: Ohhh I get you.

Pavtri looks confused: What? Is that a thing?

Miles: You never watched Mean Girls?

Pavtri: No! What is dat? Wait, I don't think my world has that... maybe... ugh, curses multidimensional changes!

Hobie chuckles: Neither my world. Sunflower was joking around with Ganks and I was miffed.

Miles: I had to explain to him about some Mean Girls joke since Danika, Ganke's girl loves that movie. We always watch it when she's in the mood for it. Anyway me and Hobie watched it, and he thought it would be funny to wear pink since today is Wednesday.

Hobie: Movie was okay. Not my cup of tea. Found the jokes tasteless.

Gwen: I never knew she would like Mean Girls then again, she does like Heather.

Hobie arched his eyebrow: What's that one about?

Miles rub his chin: It's an 80s movie and I think you'll like it. Same concept three mean girls name Heather and a girl name Veronica. Veronica like this bad boy and they kill the main Heather, it's focus on toxic love? -He eyes Gwen thinking he got the movie-

Gwen: Kinda. There's a lot going on.

Hobie didn't look pleased: I can't stand Bullies, Sunflower.

Miles: Then maybe you'll like But I'm just a cheerleader. -he knows his boyfriend has a complex taste in movies. Sometimes he criticize the shit out one if he doesn't like it and he rarely watches them. If anything he mostly stick to Horror/thriller or psychological films. Anything that he can dissect. Comedy is always a hit or miss, he did find Hangover assuming.-

Pavtri whines: I wanna see Mean Girls! Can we have a movie night to watch!

Miles: Sure! It's a cult classic!

Gwen: Maybe we should watch Rocky Horror Picture Show, too. I know, you haven't watched it yet.

Hobie gasps at his Sunflower: LUV, you never saw it! -Now that's one of his favorite movies-

Miles: Sorry, bae! I never felt ready to watch it... I dunno doesn't-

Hobie cut him off: No, we're gonna watch it! You'll find it amazing! In my world, we do a full blown show and wreak havoc on the streets all for Anarchy! We'll watch it tonight!

Gwen: Maybe we can do Saturday? I'm free that time.

Pavtri looks at his schedule: Me too!

Miles nodded: Same.

Hobie: Alright, Saturday. At your place, luv?

Miles agreed: Sure, I'll let Danika know. She loves that movie like gurl will make a Mean Girls party. I wouldn't be surprise if we have to dress up.

Pavtri's eyes gleam: I still have my Barbie shirt! We can all wear pink!

Gwen: I totally want to be Janis.

Miles: Hahaha, I'll let ya know.

Hobie kisses his boyfriend's cheek: Luv, you would have to wear the Christmas outfit. -His body turns even more brighter and sparkling hearts appeared-

Pavtri blushes: Opp! I dunno what that means but by the looks of it, it gotta be dirty!

Gwen cracks up seeing Miles' shocking face: Hahaha, Miles have to do the dance and wear knee high boots!

Miles flick his boyfriend's forehead: BONK! Go to Horny Jail! -he huffs-

Hobie whines and begs for his sweet Sunflower to wear the outfit, but Miles ignores him. Gwen had to show a picture to Pavtri about the outfit and dance scene so he understood. Of course, the two were teasing Miles to do it, too.

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Was tagged by the illustrious @harbingerofskulls , thank you! :D 3 ships: Well. I don't really get into ships so to speak. but I DO like ships. so allow me to be a rascal here and misinterpret this question :3 off the top of my head- The King of Red Lions from Wind Waker, Kapp'n's boat from Animal Crossing GC, and of course, Saira's UFO from Saira (it's got radio!!! and pinball!!)

First ship: Now that'd have to be the beauty that is The Flutter from Megaman Legends. Oh how I wanted to take her for a spin as a kid. Still do. Look at her.... Fishe.

Last Song: 2D or not 2D has been back on my mind the past few days for some reason. Sometimes one simply must return to one of the greatest music videos of all time I suppose. (Forever thinking of you, skeleton saying Oh Sweeeeeeeeeeeeet)

Last Film: ...if concert dvds count, then Susumu Hirasawa's The 9th Mandala....if not. I genuinely don't remember haha. Have found it hard to sit down for a whole film as of late. Currently Reading: Regrettably, nothing...I keep meaning to pick up Blame! though. Swear I will get to it eventually Currently Craving: Honestly? Can't think of anything. If I can expand the scope past food and drink then I really want to get some hairspray and try to make my hair defy gravity like a Visual Kei dude. Just to know if it's possible. I feel like I just have too much length but those guys do it somehow right?.. WAIT hold that thought actually I also want a hot doughnut. have not had a hot doughnut in a hot minute. Somebody help me anti-grav my hair and then lets go out for doughnuts. Fav Color: Black and white and red. but among close company I am known for my love of purple and teal as well. Relationship Status: Single Last Thing Googled: Honestly no idea. Things I have to google leave my brain immediately after I'm through with them and I've got a habit of searching everything in incognito so I can't even check. Sad Current Obsession: hmmmmm......Wataru Kamiryo (I mean he is always an obsession but. been particularly on the mind lately...beautiful beautiful vampire man.. I wish he would release another solo album.) Not directly tagging anyone because my brain is kinda cooked atm BUT consider yourself tagged if it suits your fancy. tell em ol' higherhell sent ya.

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The Free Black Women's Library is thrilled to host interdisciplinary artist and educator Desiree Mwalimu-Banks, with a special screening and discussion of her film Transmissions From The Sacred Feminine: A Labyrinth Journey Into The Center of The Hive

This experimental film stitches together global narratives of the sacred feminine to the story of her becoming an artist, priestess, and daughter of the African Diaspora. It s also an articulation of the water mandala, a foundational blueprint that circumscribes water’s ability to conceive, nourish, purify, and re-member its mark.

This 34-minute film is presented in a series of 13 sections, based on the phases of the moon according to the life-cycle of a honeybee, and described through the storytelling vehicle of the water mandala. While the bee’s journey in the hive throughout the phases of the moon represents a measured archetypal chronology, the film is presented both in and out of time, using a non-linear sequencing framework.

Throughout this weaving, viewers are invited into and out of these spiraling dimensions of the labyrinth.

We will engage in a special meditation activation prior to watching the film, with a community discussion to follow across both live and virtual platforms.

Light refreshments will be provided.

All are welcome to attend.

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CALIFICACIÓN PERSONAL: 6 / 10

Título Original: 1978

Año: 2024

Duración: 77 min.

País: Argentina

Director: Luciano Onetti, Nicolás Onetti

Guion: Luciano Onetti, Nicolás Onetti, Camilo Zaffora

Música: S / D

Fotografía: Kasty Castillo, Luciano Montes de Oca

Reparto: Agustín Pardella, Carlos Portaluppi, Mario Alarcón, Agustin Olcese, etc

Productora: Black Mandala Films, Wild Duck Productions

Género: Horror; Drama; Thriller

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'Play Dead', filme de terror de sobrevivência, será distribuído pela Black Mandala

“Play Dead” novo thriller de sobrevivência, teve inspiração em “O massacre da Serra Elétrica” “Play Dead“, novo filme de terror, será distribuído pela Black Mandala Films, empresa nova Zelândia. A produção, conta a história da de uma mulher acordando em um porão, cercada por cadáveres, e que terá que lutar por sua vida. Dessa forma, o longa é dirigido por Carlos ‘Charly’ Goitia “Rádio Pesadelo”…

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Creature Feature LAKE JESUP Releases Official Trailer!

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WHAT THE WATERS LEFT BEHIND: SCARS (2022) Reviews and trailer

‘Rock will tear us apart’ What the Water Left Behind: Scars is a 2022 horror film about an indie rock band that ends up stranded in the desolate city of Epecuén. Their internal conflicts and the bad luck of their tour quickly fade, when they begin to discover the bloody hell that awaits them. The movie is a sequel to What the Waters Left Behind (2017). Directed and co-produced by Nicolás Onetti…

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Fear Cabin - Release News

Black Mandala is proud to present "FEAR CABIN", a thrilling horror film directed by Brian Krainson

Fear Cabin – Release News Black Mandala is proud to present “FEAR CABIN”, a thrilling horror film directed by Brian Krainson. Get ready for a wild weekend getaway that quickly spirals into terror, as demons, malevolent entities, and dark witchcraft turn a secluded cabin into a nightmare. As described by the Dead Northern Festival, where it recently had its world premiere, “FEAR CABIN” offers “a…

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YOU SHALL NOT SLEEP TONIGHT is Black Mandala's first new Cannes entry,.

From the producers of “The 100 Candles Games,” comes the tale of a boy haunted by terrifying nightmares where a monster lurks inside the closet. To his relief, his father appears in the middle of the night helping him to face his fears.

But the boy will begin to question the true nature of these apparitions, having to face the truth about his father’s destiny and the evil force that threatens to consume him.

YOU SHALL NOT SLEEP TONIGHT is a horror anthology, centered on the experiences of a young boy plagued by visions of a monstrous entity lurking in his closet. This central storyline is the focus for a series of interconnected segments crafted by some innovative directors working in the horror genre today.

The cast includes Milo Webb, Agustin Olcese, Bruno Giacobbe, and Brenda Bonotto. The screenplay is by Camilo Zaffora and the lineup of directors include Guillermo Carbonell, Ben Deka, and Julien Deka, "YOU SHALL NOT SLEEP TONIGHT" features cinematography by Kasty Castillo and a score Luciano Onetti.

Black Mandala is bringing Cannes for potential worldwide distribution.