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"He feeds on children." Dark Star Pictures has released an official US trailer for a French-Moroccan horror film titled Achoura, finally getting a release in the US this December after originally premiering in 2018. Following raves at Cinepocalypse, the Brussels Fantastic Film Festival, Bucheon Fantastic Film Festival, and other fests, the US gets to now witness the terrifying tale of a Moroccan legend. Four childhood friends are reunited when one of them surfaces after twenty years, forcing them to deal with a creature straight out of a spine-chilling Moroccan legend. They will have to confront the terrifying events of their youth and fight a monstrous creature from folk lore. "It is sociologically proven that fantasy and horror cinema has always enjoyed a renewed interest from audiences and critics in times of social and economic turmoil," the director explains. Achoura stars Sofiia Manousha, Younes Bouab, Omar Lotfi, Iván González, Moussa Maaskri, & Mohamed Choubi.

An official trailer for Achoura was released this week. This horror film is a collaboration between the countries of France and Morocco. Completed in 2015, this horror thriller is expected to have its World Premiere at the Brussels International Fantastic Film Festival, in a few days. The film itself looks at four children and their venture into a haunted house. When one child disappears, the others try to forget their horrible experience. Also known as Achoura La Nuit des Enfants, this title stars: Younes Bouab, Sofiia Manousha, Ivan Gonzalez, Omar Lofti and Moussa Maaskri. The film's stellar, first trailer is below. The trailer shows a creature, hunting children. It hopes to eat their joy, to satisfy its hunger. But, one child is not enough. Named Bougatate, this creature's appetite continues to grow and grow. And, the trailer shows a number of dire situations, in several different locations. Achoura continues a film festival run,...

“Rebellious Girl” A co-production between Morocco and Belgium, “Rebellious Girl” (French title: “Insoumise”) is directed by Jawad Rhalib, known primarily for his documentary work. There’s a strong social commentary in “Rebellious Girl” as well, the optimistic aura of which overwhelms the storytelling. The “insoumise” in question is Laila (Sofiia Manousha), a young, energetic social activist in Morocco. The scenes of her activism are fairly generic and anonymous, marked by acoustic guitar strumming and standard street protest. There’s no elucidation of the issues at stake, but it’s really just a device for her to throw up her hands and head for Europe, seeking work as a seasonal fruit picker in Belgium. Once installed at an apple farm, it quickly becomes clear that Laila’s activist spirit won’t be tamed. While she connects with the diverse group of workers, she’s angered by the living conditions and questionable overtime payment,...