5. HARD:LINE Film Festival / Our festival program in English

THURSDAY \| 2017-09-28
8:00 pm \| Ostentor Kino \| European premiere THE HERETICS Chad Archibald has brought familiar themes back to life in his newest film. His demonic nightmare is suspenseful body-horror for fans of mystery and handmade effects! „A horror film you won’t want to miss!“ (Flickering Myth) Trailer Tickets
11:00 pm \| Ostentor Kino \| German premiere HAPPY HUNTING A bloody and politically loaded tour de force through the wasteland of the American south paired with a perfect aesthetic and intense sound design has resulted in this film becoming a big festival hit. „Suspenseful, violent, and visceral yet a hell of a lot of fun.“ (Horror Buz) Trailer Tickets
FRIDAY \| 2017-09-29
2:00 pm \| Ostentor Kino \| German premiere DOMAIN A creative, minimalistic and daring science fiction mindfuck of a thriller that isn’t only a must see for fans of Cube and Moon. Atcheson’s film is intelligent, well-acted and incredibly suspenseful. „Top notch from beginning to end.“ (Ain’t it Cool News) Trailer Tickets
4:00 pm \| Ostentor Kino \| German premiere SEXY DURGA A monster of a film that defies description! The atmosphere wraps itself around the neck like a noose until it becomes suffocatingly clear that we are in the presence of a masterpiece. „Scary as hell“ (Screen Anarchy) Trailer Tickets
6:30 pm \| Ostentor Kino \| German premiere TOP KNOT DETECTIVE Evil ninjas, bad robots, aliens and penis monsters, oh my! If only there were a TV samurai to take them all on! This ridiculous fake documentary is obligatory viewing! „100% hilarious!“ (AB Film Review) Trailer Tickets
8:30 pm \| Ostentor Kino \| German premiere COMPULSION An intelligently constructed and forceful slice of serial killer horror from Spain. This bloody pearl of a film features perfectly timed nerve-wracking tension along with a healthy dose of controversy that deserves discovery. Trailer Tickets
11:00 pm \| Ostentor Kino NIGHT OF THE VIRGIN This is the holy grail for splatter fans. Your skin will crawl and you may well turn away in disgust but after it’s over, you will want to talk about it. „Have to be seen to be believed.“ (Bloody Disgusting) Trailer Tickets
10:00 pm to the bitter end \| Kinokneipe AFTERSHOWPARTY WITH MARIUS Having a festival in a single location instead of being strewn across the city means that a real festival atmosphere can be experienced even without being in the screenings themselves. That is why, in our fifth year, we are opening the gates to musical entertainment of the highest quality in the Kinokneipe. Read more (Ger)
SATURDAY \| 2017-09-30
2:00 pm \| Ostentor Kino \| German premiere COLD GROUND Effective monster horror with a 70s film aesthetic that sets itself apart from the glut of modern found-footage horror. This film will make you rethink your winter vacation. Trailer Tickets
4:00 pm \| Ostentor Kino BITE After suffering an insect bite, young Casey transforms into a monster with an appetite for human flesh. Juicy handmade effects, a clever story and a feel for tension results in some body horror at its finest. „One of the best indie horror films I’ve seen all year.“ (Nerdist) Trailer Tickets
6:30 pm \| Ostentor Kino \| World premiere DEATH ON SCENIC DRIVE This slasher is an idiosyncratic homage to the surreal European cinema of the 70s. Hyperstylized and extremely brutal, Carrer’s new film will surely spark some significant controversy. Trailer Tickets
8:30 pm \| Ostentor Kino HOUNDS OF LOVE Quite possibly the genre film of the year! Ben Young’s directorial debut is a heavy, visually stunning and unforgettable serial-killer flick the likes of which has never been seen before. An absolute must see! „Savagely intense Australian horror is the scariest film of the year “ (The Guardian) Trailer Tickets
11:00 pm \| Ostentor Kino RAW The notorious and award-winning cannibal shocker is an impressive directorial debut that is also a real work of art. Julia Ducournaus’s Film is the stuff of a classic in the making. Bon Appétit! „A must see“ (Filmstarts) Trailer Tickets
10:00 pm to the bitter end \| Kinokneipe AFTERSHOWPARTY WITH SUBLIME Having a festival in a single location instead of being strewn across the city means that a real festival atmosphere can be experienced even without being in the screenings themselves. That is why, in our fifth year, we are opening the gates to musical entertainment of the highest quality in the Kinokneipe. Read more (Ger)
SUNDAY \| 2017-09-10
2:00 pm \| Ostentor Kino \| German premiere SAVING SALLY In a world full of monsters, Marty is fighting to save his sweet Sally. An affectionate work of art that puts real actors in fully animated surroundings resulting in a beautiful, poetic and absolutely fantastic work. „Saving Sally is both a wonder and a rarity.“ (Rappler) Trailer Tickets
4:00 pm \| Ostentor Kino \| German premiere THE DROWNSMAN A wild rollercoaster ride into the shadows of dark horrific worlds. This film offers pure unadulterated entertainment! Creepy stuff too! „A thick dash of throwback charm.“ (Culture Crypt) Trailer Tickets
6:30 pm \| Ostentor Kino \| Live on Stage POINT BAKER POINT BAKER’s mixture of indie rock and folk takes you on a trip across endless highways winding through the sparse landscapes in the torrid heat of the American South. Enjoy the tour! Musik Tickets
8:00 pm \| Ostentor Kino 68 KILL A smart high-energy film that brings fans of absurd road movies to tears of joy. Garish, morally questionable and totally strange! Hell yeah, more of this please! „Perfect mixture of gore, laughs, romance…“ (iHorror) Trailer Tickets