Krisha

This exceptionally well-done drama ushers in a striking new talent

"...Directed by: Trey Edward Shults. Starring: Krisha Fairchild, Alex Dobrenko, Chris Doubek, Bill Wise, Robyn Fairchild,..."

March 25, 2016 Movie Review by Josh Kupecki

SXSW Film Review: KRISHA

An unflinching narrative about addiction and family disrepair

"...KRISHA is a powerful, moving film that delves deeply into..."

March 17, 2015 SXSW Post by Rod Machen

Film Flam: Linklater, Krisha, and Slackerwood

Awards all around, and a sad farewell to the popular film blog

"...SXSW titles, break out the passports and the swimsuits: KRISHA, the SXSW award-winning first feature by Trey Edward Shults,..."

April 29, 2015 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

All in the Family

Director of micro-indie Krisha turns his aunt into a star

"...Trey Edward Shults' film Krisha wowed attendees at SXSW in 2015 when it won..."

March 25, 2016 Screens Feature by Sean L. Malin

Director Trey Edward Shults Returns to Themes of the Family With Waves

The Krisha creator screens his latest at the Austin Film Festival

"...date – even more so than his 2015 breakout Krisha, which starred his aunt Krisha Fairchild in the eponymous..."

Oct. 25, 2019 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Waves

A bracing dive into a Floridian family set adrift

"...a film it is. Like the writer-director’s previous films Krisha and It Comes at Night, Waves focuses its highly..."

Nov. 22, 2019 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

SXSW Film Announces Audience Awards

SXSW Film announces Audience Awards and additional screenings

"...Feature Competition films at SXSW 2015. In both tallies, KRISHA took the Narrative award and Peace Officer took the..."

March 21, 2015 Screens Post by Marjorie Baumgarten

SXSW Film Jury and Special Awards Announced

Texas filmmakers take top feature competition prizes

"...prizes went to Texas filmmakers: Trey Edward Shults for KRISHA, and Scott Christopherson and Brad Barber for Peace Officer...."

March 17, 2015 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Freeland

Moving stoner drama finds the downside of going legit

"...Directed by: Mario Furloni and Kate McLean. Starring: Krisha Fairchild, Lily Gladstone, Frank Mosley, Cameron James Matthews, John..."

Oct. 15, 2021 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Blow the Man Down

Slick and smart New England noir shows the women run the show

"...Edward Shults collaborator Brian McOmber (It Comes at Night, Krisha) and Jordan Dykstra (responsible for the soundtrack to the..."

March 20, 2020 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Film Announces 2015 Lineup

Circling the Thunderdome

"...Trey Edward Shults' expansion of his SXSW 2014 short, KRISHA. Popping up in the Documentary Feature Competition category is..."

Feb. 3, 2015 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Short and Sweet From SXSW

The full list of short docs, dramas and animation playing this year

"..."Krisha" Director: Trey Edward Shults Krisha has not seen her..."

Feb. 5, 2014 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Austin Film Society Announces 2015 Grants

Newcomers and established names get AFS boost

"...this year include SXSW award winners Peace Officer and Krisha, Andrew Bujalski's Results, and Bob Byington's 7 Chinese Brothers..."

Sept. 1, 2015 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Trey Edward Shults Returns for Austin Film Festival

Portrait of a Lady on Fire, Blair Witch retrospective

"...The filmmaker broke out with the family torture of Krisha before spearheading the new wave of cerebral horror with..."

Sept. 24, 2019 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

It Comes at Night

A lean, mean descent into primitive tribalism

"...kills in dire times. That’s the widdershins message of Krisha director Shults’ sophomore feature, a severely downbeat, cabin-in-the-woods horror..."

June 9, 2017 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Trey Edward Shults' It Comes at Night

Texas director purges his demons with latest film

"...on family intimacy before. His debut feature, 2015's award-winning Krisha, starred family members and drew directly upon their shared..."

June 9, 2017 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

DVDanger: Follow

Owen Egerton on VOD, plus Antibirth

"...and and another local acting fixture, Olivia Grace Applegate (Krisha, the upcoming The Honor Farm) as Thana, his loyal..."

Aug. 27, 2016 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Arlo & Julie Puzzles Over Love

The Arlo & Julie team puts the pieces together

"...West Campus area, titular couple Arlo (Alex Dobrenko of Krisha) and Julie (Ashley Spillers of Two Step, Zero Charisma,..."

May 8, 2015 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

SXSW Film 2015 Rundown

Reviews, interviews, photo galleries, and more

"...in It The Look of Silence A Space Program KRISHA God Bless the Child 7 Chinese Brothers Out to..."

March 22, 2015 SXSW Post

SXSW Film Review: Reeling

A Hawaiian party cracks under pressure from a tragic past

"...Alliata cited as an influence Krisha by Trey Edward Shults (a SXSW narrative competition film..."

March 10, 2025 SXSW Post by Rod Machen

The Bittersweet Taste of Grapefruit at Austin Film Festival

Chase Joliet’s debut feature shows its Austin roots

"...native and former Austinite Joliet from Texas projects like Krisha, Zombex, and Buck Alamo or (a Phantasmagorical Ballad) –..."

Oct. 27, 2023 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Longtime SXSW Film & TV Festival Head, Indie Film Icon Janet Pierson Transitions to New Role

Pierson's deputy, Claudette Godfrey, assumes leadership

"...Sceinert), Janicza Bravo (Lemon, Zola), and Trey Edward Shults (Krisha)...."

Oct. 5, 2022 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

How the SXSW Cancellation Has Impacted Filmmakers

Two filmmakers mourn the big break that didn't happen

"...2010, Short Term 12 in 2013, Trey Edward Schulz's Krisha in 2015, Olivia Wilde's Booksmart in 2019 – have..."

March 13, 2020 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Film Gets Latest Apatow, Snowpiercer Premiere

Huge lineup includes new docs on St. Vincent, Ozzy, Zappa

"...farmer fights to preserve her way of life. Cast: Krisha Fairchild, Frank Mosley, Lily Gladstone, John Craven, Ryan Tasker,..."

Jan. 15, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

The Honor Farm Gets Psychedelic

Karen Skloss’ prom nightmare

"...debut narrative feature, Skloss follows Lucy (Olivia Grace Applegate, Krisha), a senior heading to prom whose perfect night becomes..."

March 10, 2017 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

MondoCon Gets Evil

More guests, plus Army of Darkness first look

"...Aside from all that (and the ever-growing guest list..."

Aug. 6, 2015 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW 2014 Film Awards

And the winners are ...

"...Special Jury Recognition for Cinematography: "Krisha" (D: Trey Edward Shults)..."

March 14, 2014 Screens Feature

Under Heaven

"...Joely Richardson, Aden Young, Molly Parker, Kevin Phillip and Krisha Fairchild. Not reviewed at press time. Meg Richman's debut..."

Aug. 13, 1998 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten