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Veins Explores Shocking Afterlife Revelations in Chilling Body Horror Thriller
18 Nov
Summary
- Canadian director Raymond St-Jean's new film Veins world premiered at Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival
- Veins is a body horror thriller that also explores social issues like assisted dying and industry shutdowns
- Director St-Jean is not a fan of body horror movies but found the genre well-suited to the film's themes
On November 18, 2025, Canadian director Raymond St-Jean's new body horror thriller Veins world premiered in the main competition program of the 29th Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival. The film offers a chilling exploration of what happens to our loved ones after death.
The plot follows Isabelle, who travels to the nearly abandoned town of Saint-Étienne with her girlfriend to visit her parents. Isabelle is shocked to learn that her father has died a few days ago and has already been buried, without her knowledge or invitation to the funeral. As she seeks answers from her mother and uncle, the film delves into the unsettling realities of mortality and social issues like assisted dying and the impact of industry shutdowns on small communities.
