Smodcastle Film Festival 2024 - Block 24
Her House - A young woman and her estranged mother are forced to reconcile their differences when they discover an evil presence lurking in the home of their recently deceased matriarch.
Static Cling - While attempting a love connection, an obnoxious guy gets trapped inside his own coat at a laundromat.
Mafia - MAFIA is a comedy drama that follows a wine-fuelled family as they play a post-dinner round of Mafia, a playful game (supposedly), of murder and deceit that soon spirals out of control as embarrassing secrets are revealed and uncomfortable truths are exposed that could change the family dynamic forever.
This film is a fast-paced ensemble, conveyed in real time that explores themes including; bisexuality, generational divides, ageism in relationships, and the prejudice and intolerance that can exist within a group of seemingly like-minded people.
The Sacrifice - Josh Radnor and Aya Cash star as a suburban couple whose marriage is tested when a husband’s attempt to plan a BBQ at their home reveals ulterior motives and a newfound friend group he’s kept secret - a local chapter of the Church of Baphomet. Equal parts funny and surprising, The Sacrifice is a story about the push and pull of marital compromise, the challenge of accepting new aspects of old relationships, and demons.
The Murder On Cape Melancholy - After becoming the suspect of a brutal hammer murder, Todd Bishop falls into a well of chaos as he discovers the fantastically twisted secrets of his small town, in his journey to vindicate himself and return to a quiet life of order.
The Granada Theatre: 100 Years - The past, present and future of Santa Barbara's beautiful GRANADA THEATRE celebrating 100 years in 2024, and what this unique building has always meant to the community as a gathering place, and hopes that it will last another hundred years after undergoing a massive restoration.
RUN TIME: 120 min