Festival director Daniel Abella returns to tell us what to expect at this year's New York Sci-Fi and Horror Film Festival.

Filmmakers will be present for Q&A sessions both in Manhattan and for online sessions.

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Director Lee Thongkham stops by to talk about his new indie monster movie, THE LAKE, the importance to him to make this film in Thailand, about making the family connections an integral part of the story, and using practical effects where ever possible, including the large size monster.

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First, writer/director Kurt Wimmer stops by to talk about what inspired him to write a reimagining of Children of the Corn

Next, Noah and Clif join in a discussion about this newest version of the movie, with opinions and many questions of their own.

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Summer joins forces with Noah and Clif to talk about the new BET+ thriller The Reading, starring Mo'nique, written and directed by Courtney Glaudé, and executive produced by Lee Daniels.

Oh, and there will be SPOILERS here, and varied opinions.

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Slice of SciFi contributors Noah Richman and Clif Jackson discuss the new indie thriller DAUGHTER, sharing their thoughts on the film, on what was done well and what fell a little short (INCLUDING SPOILERS)

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Composer Tangelene Bolton created the sound and soundtrack for "Warrior Nun" Season 2 for Netflix, and she stops by to talk about her creating a demo reel to audition for producer Simon Barry, the instruments she enjoys working with, and so much more.

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Director Roxanne Benjamin stops by to talk about her latest feature, THERE'S SOMETHING WRONG WITH THE CHILDREN, about the performances from the children, working with the stories and stigmas around mental health and being trusted and believed, the fun of practical horror effects, and more.

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Noah Richman and Clif Jackson join Summer to chat about some of the things we watched in 2022 that made an impression or stood out, including movies both new and old.

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"Reginald the Vampire" Creator and Showrunner Harley Peyton stops by to talk about getting this show adapted and on the air, the fun of the series concept, of maintaining the careful balance between horror and rom-com, teasing possibilities for Season 2, and much more.

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Writer-Director Joe Begos stops by to talk about his latest project, "Christmas Bloody Christmas", a slasher robot rampage story that takes many elements to bloody extremes.

Are holiday horror slashers that play with the emotions and mental stats of the protagonists something you enjoy? Let us know! Send Summer an email, or leave a message in the comments below!