We’re going deeper underground. Sydney’s foremost purveyor of indie gems, shocking schlock, musical mayhem, and deranged documentaries is back for a lucky 13th year. SUFF kicks off at Marrickville’s Factory Theatre from 12 to 15 September 2019.
Whether you buy the all-you-can-eat All-Access weekend pass, stay for a single day, or just catch one or two films, there’s a whopping selection of dozens of features, workshops, conferences, masterclasses, and shorts to pick from.
Here’s a grab bag of 7 rad films we’re either excited about or have seen already that we reckon you’ll love. So head to suff.com.au, grab your tickets, and head back here for coverage throughout September.
FIRST LOVE: If Takashi Miike has a film playing at a festival, you must see it. It is the law. A rare British co-production, it’s about a call girl and an addict who becomes involved in a drug-smuggling scheme. THR called it “a riotous rom-com with a high body count.” 
MEMORY: THE ORIGINS OF ALIEN: Alexandre O. Phillipe’s exploration of one of the greatest science fiction and horror films of all time is essential for fans of cinema and comes complete with interviews from Veronica Cartwright, Ron Shusett, Diane O’Bannon, and Tom Skerritt. 
THE BEACH BUM: Harmony Korine’s follow-up to Spring Breakers arrives at SUFF with ODORAMA: “appropriately timed bong fog (totally legal, cannabis/THCfree folks) to enhance your viewing pleasure.” All this and Matthew McConaughey too. Sold. 
THEM THAT FOLLOW: When Olivia Colman was accepting her Oscar for The Favourite, we were all thinking the same thing. What if she was in a community of snake handlers? An impeccably cast character piece. Ophidiophobiacs need not apply. Read our full review. 
ALICE: Winner of the SXSW Grand Jury Prize, Australian-born writer/director/producer Josephine Mackerras’ debut film is fiercely sex positive view of how one woman copes when the rug is pulled out from under her is back by amazing performances. Read our full review. 
BOY HOWDY! THE STORY OF CREEM MAGAZINE: The origin of legendary indie rock magazine features interviews with Cameron Crowe, Kirk Hammett, Joan Jett, Michael Stipe, Gene Simmons, Paul Stanley, Chad Smith, Peter Wolf and Wayne Kramer. 
THE LODGE: The Closing Night film has been casually described as a “atmospheric mindf**k,” which is already selling us hard. Throw in Alicia Silverstone and Riley Keough, a possibly haunted cabin, and a few twists and it’s one of the most unique films of 2019.
