Too scary to show? Kazakh horror series becomes festival favourite for gore fans
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Kazakh Scary Tales, a neo-noir and folk-horror TV series by Adilkhan Yerzhanov, premiered at the Fantasia International Film Festival and follows a police officer, Birzhan, solving mysterious deaths in a remote village with the help of a local witch. Initially deemed too scary for mainstream audiences, the series exceeded expectations on YouTube, praised for its unique blend of folklore and modernity. The show also serves as a social commentary on violence against women, with monsters representing the consequences of male actions. Yerzhanov emphasizes the importance of originality in Kazakh horror and opts for practical effects over CGI. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)