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From the Small screen to the Big Screen - Iron Lung - Imagine recommends Imagine recommends: IRON LUNG (2026, Markiplier) A surprise drop today for the Dutch fans of the immensely popular Youtuber Mark Fishbach aka Markiplier; his long-awaited movie IRON LUNG is releasing ...

Here is the letterboxd list:
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Stay in touch for more recommendations every week!

THE SHINING 45TH ANNIVERSARY: Imagine Recommends.
It is the 45th anniversary of the epic Kubrick movie, The Shining. Despite its famous critique by Stephen King, it remains a genre classic.
Honorable Mentions(Not streaming in NL)⁠
7-The Shining (1997) ⁠
8-The Beyond (1981)

THE SHINING 45TH ANNIVERSARY: Imagine Recommends
1-The Others (2001)
2-The Haunting of Hill House (2018)
3-Flux Gourmet (2022)
4-Doctor Sleep (2019)
5-Us (2019)
6-The Conjuring (2013)

Imagine recommends: IRON LUNG (2026, Markiplier)⁠

1. Talk to Me - the Philippou brothers⁠
2. 10 Cloverfield Lane - Dan Trachtenberg⁠
3. Promising Young Woman - Bo Burnham⁠
4. Bring Her Back - the Philippou brothers⁠
5. Spider-man Across the Spider-Verse - Issa Rae⁠
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28 YEARS LATER: "Zombies" vs. Political Unrest Media about the undead, including zombies, ghoul, the infected, etc., always gain popularity and prominence the moment shit hits the fan politically. So, with the world currently being in uproar, we'r...

28 Years Later: The Bone Temple - Imagine Recommends⁠

1. Sunshine (the 2007 movie that broke up Danny and Alex's collaborations until they reunited for 28 Years later!)⁠
2. Ex Machina
3. 28 Years Later
4. Men ⁠
5. Hedda⁠
6. The Menu
See more in our letterboxd list:
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Hey, did you know that we make weekly movie recommendations? If you missed it no worries, you can find the past few weeks recommendations in this thread.

SUNDAY:
15.45 Resurrection (2025) Directed by Bi Gan
18.50 Feels Like Home (2025) Itt érzem magam otthon Directed by Gábor Holtai
21.20 Wolf Children (2012) Directed by Mamoru Hosoda

SATURDAY:
18.45 The Holy Boy (2025) La valle dei sorrisi Directed by Paolo Strippoli
21.15 Hard Boiled (1992) Directed by John Woo

FRIDAY:
18.45 The Man Who Fell to Earth (1976)Directed by Nicolas Roeg
21.30 Obsession (2025) Directed by Curry Barker

CLUB IMAGINE TICKETS ARE NOW LIVE!
The time has come, you can now buy your tickets for Club Imagine. This time around we are screening 7 fantastic movies over the course of one weekend at our beloved LAB111.

Tickets can be purchased from:
www.imaginefilmfestival.nl/club-imagine/

Rejoice and praise the Elder Gods; the Imagine 2025 programme is now live!

Start collecting your personal schedule in your account to prep for our ticketsales on 7 October 🦑

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International Press Accreditation for Imagine 2025 is now open!

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RELAY: Somebody's Watching You Do you ever have that uneasy feeling when you're walking alone at night, when someone behind you is walking at the exact same pace? Doesn't it bother you that whenever you mention wanting to buy somet...

RELAY: SOMEBODY'S WATCHING YOU...
Do you ever have that uneasy feeling when you're walking alone at night, when someone behind you is walking at the exact same pace? For that feeling this films are perfect!

LB: boxd.it/OF7k6

#filmsky #moviesky #relay

The Juniors EP4: The Wave of Straight to Streaming Films

🎙️ THE JUNIORS EPISODE 4: THE WAVE OF STRAIGHT TO STREAMING FILM IS OUT NOW 🎙️⁠

Listen to it here: open.spotify.com/episode/3LtH...

#thejuniors #filmpodcast #moviesky #filmsky #scifi #waroftheworlds #streaming

YouTube video by Imagine Fantastic Film Festival Tallulah H. Schwab Talks Mr. K, Genre & More | Faces of Imagine

Tallulah H. Schwab Talks Mr. K, Genre & More | Faces of Imagine

Check out the episode: youtu.be/xZ4SluwYhJg?...

#horror #moviesky #filmsky #facesofimagine

THE CONJURING LAST RITES: THE Horror Franchises The world of horror is filled with one off classics, but also filled with massive franchises that we can't get enough off. One of those franchises is back with its final instalment, The Conjuring Last...

The Conjuring: Last Rites just released, an end to one of the most iconic horror franchises. We made a list of recommendations: From popcorn movies to some horror classics, it has it all. Keep your popcorn safe!

LB: boxd.it/Oqywy

#theconjuring #horrorsky #filmsky #moviesky

JAWS 50TH ANNIVERSARY: The Shark Extravaganza Sharks are some of the most prevalent animals to be featured in media. Going from Shark Week to the million different interpretations (and rip-offs) of Jaws. This year marks the 50th anniversary of Ja...

For some reason, the human brain can't get enough of sharks, and neither can we at Imagine! So, we made a list of some of our favourite sharks, going from trashy to classic, the list has it all. Enjoy the SHARK EXTRAVAGANZA!

LB: boxd.it/KHe8a
#jaws #filmrecommendation #filmsky #moviesky #horrorsky

YouTube video by Imagine Fantastic Film Festival Volunteer Ian Talks About Her Experience Volunteering at Imagine for 17 YEARS! | Faces of Imagine

Volunteer Ian Talks About Her Experience Volunteering at Imagine for 17 YEARS! | Faces of Imagine

Check out the full episode on YouTube: youtu.be/gqn9MRQk71U

NOBODY 2: A Fun Brutality
We made list full absolutely brutal action made by some of the best of the new wave, both international and Western efforts. So get your gloves ready, because you're about to be pummeled!

LB: boxd.it/KHhA2

#nobody2 #nobody #filmrecommendation #filmsky #moviesky #horrorsky

YouTube video by Imagine Fantastic Film Festival Jasper ten Hoor Explains Why He Became a Genre-Filmmaker | Faces of Imagine

Jasper ten Hoor Explains Why He Became a Genre-Filmmaker | Faces of Imagine

Watch the full episode here: youtu.be/0iwjM4YNFk0

#facesofimagine #filminterview #horrorsky #filmsky #moviesky #badtaste #filmmaker #director

Cornfields, Clowns, and Teens.
During Club Imagine we screened Eli Craig's Clown in a Cornfield, a film that captures the feeling of a classic teen slasher in the American Midwest. Check out our recommendations for more!

LB: boxd.it/Nse66

#filmsky #horrorsky #clowninacornfield #moviesky #elicraig

YouTube video by Imagine Fantastic Film Festival Head of Marketing Rabia Sitabi Stigter Talks Insane Japanese Genre Cinema | Faces of Imagine

Head of Marketing Rabia Sitabi Stigter (@rpish.bsky.social) Talks Insane Japanese Genre Cinema | Faces of Imagine

Watch the full episode here: youtu.be/a0-KxcOBfbc

#facesofimagine #filminterview #filmsky #moviesky #horrorsky #tadanobuasano #survivestyle5+

YouTube video by Imagine Fantastic Film Festival Can Evrenol Speaks on Seth Brundle from 'The Fly' | Faces of Imagine

Can Evrenol Speaks on Seth Brundle from 'The Fly' | Faces of Imagine

Watch the full episode here: youtu.be/aytDPdp7gwY

#filmsky #horrorsky #canevrenol #thefly #sayara #moviesky #davidcronenberg

I Know What You Did Last Summer (2025) came out today! The remake of the classic teen-slasher however calls for more, both the Gen-Z crowd and the Millennials are fiending for trashy yet insanely fun times with a serial killer.

LB: boxd.it/KEpW0

#horrorsky #filmsky #moviesky #ikwydls #horror

Women in horror often find themselves in perils which are some of the most horrifying to have seen on the big screen. Here's a list of international genre-cinema where this happens again and again!

LB: boxd.it/KDN90

#horrorsky #filmsky #rosario #felipevargas

Presenting... The Juniors: An Imagine Fantastic Film Festival Podcast🎤

Which will dive into the world of fantastic media, behind the scenes titbits and controversial film opinions. Hosted by the Seth Verhaart @taiyoone.bsky.social & Elina Meinerte.

Podcast: creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/...

YouTube video by Imagine Fantastic Film Festival Heidi Honeycutt Explains Why She Would Rather Be a Master Villain | Faces of Imagine

Heidi Honeycutt Explains Why She Would Rather Be a Master Villain | Faces of Imagine

Watch the full episode here: youtu.be/5mX0uQTDh-E

#filmsky #horrorsky #femaledirectors #heidihoneycutt #poisonivy #comicsky #catwoman #batman

THE SUMMER HIKARU DIED: Psychological Horror with a Twist
The anticipated queer psychological horror anime hits Netflix July 5th, but if this show alone doesn't scratch your itch, we have a lot more for you!
LB: boxd.it/Kft42

#animesky #queersky #filmsky #moviesky #horrorsky

YouTube video by Imagine Fantastic Film Festival Indian Director Rahul Sadasivan Talks Alien & Practical Effects | Faces of Imagine

Indian Director Rahul Sadasivan Talks Alien & Practical Effects | Faces of Imagine

Watch the full episode here: youtu.be/tw2JbzgnZLk

#filmsky #horrorsky #moviesky #indianhorror #bollywood