Saturnalia
Dir. Daniel Lerch
Where to Watch: Prime rent or purchase (US), awaiting UK release
Saturnalia is an independent feature with bold storytelling, depraved characters and a stylistic approach that could be a comparative film for 1977’s Suspiria. Filled with striking cinematography, and sequences reminiscent of a dream state, it’s easy to see how these comparisons can be drawn. We also have a luscious score by Claudio Simonetti (Dario Argento’s long-time composer whose work can be found in Suspiria, Demons and Opera); their first in nearly a decade!
The colour palette is divine, drawing me into an Italian Giallo inspired world. Our protagonist Miriam (Sophia Anthony) is rebellious, headstrong and defiant, a perfect companion for the academy’s headmistress Ms. Hemlock (Velvet), who harbours a dark personal secret and seeks any opportunity to make Miriam’s life a living hell.
Saturnalia has some interesting themes; coming-of-age, abuse of power, occultism. All of which collide into a dramatic final sequence. The casting was great, with each role providing purpose and driving the story to a new level of mystery. It’s also bringing these stories we all love into a modern age, providing an air of fun to the proceedings without too much gore or extreme violence.
This is clearly a love letter to much beloved titles from the 1970’s, from the plot to the visual and auditory choices. There’s enough passion behind the storytelling and execution to intrigue fans of independent cinema, whilst bringing a new audience into the world of Giallo filmmaking.
I'd like to thank the team at Terror Films for sharing this screener with me.
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SATURNALIA IS NOW STREAMING!!!
Available on:
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Movie Review: Saturnalia (2026) watch on VOD on April 24th!
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If you love vintage feeling horror, @saturnalia_film is a must watch! @d.lerch is a friend and a very talented Director. It is also composed by the great @claudiosimonettisgoblin . They pulled off something beautiful on a very efficient budget. Props to any independent filmmaker out there who puts it all on the line out of passion. Saturnalia is available to rent on Amazon Prime. It won't disappoint!!
SATURNALIA IS NOW EXCLUSIVELY AVAILABLE ON AMAZON!
Featuring an original score by @claudiosimonettisgoblin
🔗 Link in bio to watch
“Bold, unapologetic and slightly deranged.”
- Cut to the Take
“Truly pushing the boundaries of psychological horror”
-Obscurity
“Stylized visual language, baroque set designs and a bloody body count.”
- Horror DNA
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Saturnalia is officially live and available! Amazon pleasantly surprised us, and you can now rent or buy Saturnalia, a new take on Giallo/Italian-style horror with a soundtrack composed by the legendary Claudio Simonetti!
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Only 2 weeks until the North American Premiere of Saurnalia at Dances with Films NY! Regal Union Square, 9:45pm Ticket link in bio. #giallo #horror #giallofilm #danceswithfilms #dwfny
Come experience Saturnalia, a new period Giallo, with music by the legendary Claudio Simonetti. Get your tickets now! Link in bio. #dwfny #danceswithfilms #horror #giallohorror #giallo #italianhorror #giallofilm
We are excited to announce our North American Premiere at the Dances With Films Film Festival! If you’d like to see a new Giallo feature and hear the latest work by Claudio Simonetti, please join us on January 17th at 9:45pm at the Regal Union Square in New York City. Tickets are available from the link in our profile or by clicking the link in our story. It’s a small theater and tickets will sell fast, so get yours now! #dwfny. #danceswithfilms
