Ghost of the Golden Groves

A haunting rustle of wind, a mysterious light in the forest, and perhaps the creepiest scene ever to include a harmonica, this diptych blends enigmatic characters, eerie settings, and spectral sounds into a sensate film. The first of two stories, “The Polymorph,” captivates you, drags you into a dark world, and leaves you wondering about the masked humans, the demons, the sudden time warp, the techno what? The second, “Maya,” follows a cook who’s told he won’t last - no one ever does, not even the locals! Is he dreaming the strange woman, the pounding music, and the door that leads…where? More fantastic than gore, a phantasmagorical trip. (Cinequest Festival)