On the tenth anniversary of the film Killbillies (Idila), which some consider to have gone down in Slovenian film history as “the first true Slovenian horror,” we’re hosting a very special evening at Kino Šiška on Wednesday, 5 November 2025, starting at 7 pm.
Before the screening, you’ll have the chance to attend – and take part in – an in-depth discussion with the actors and other creators of the film, moderated by Pia Nikolič. After the film, discover the dark side of jazz, when the Horror Jazz Band, led by Davor Herceg, takes over the Katedrala Hall with interpretations of familiar themes from classic and contemporary horror films, including Killbillies. Their repertoire will also feature other iconic scores such as Friday the 13th, A Nightmare on Elm Street, The Exorcist, Halloween, Psycho, and more.
To make the anniversary even more memorable, the first 100 ticket buyers at the Kino Šiška box office will receive a set of Killbillies comics illustrated by acclaimed Slovenian author Zoran Smiljanič.
Schedule:
6:30 PM – Doors open and refreshments
7:00 PM – Talk / Conversation
8:00 PM – Screening of the film Idila
9:40 PM – Concert Horror Jazz Band
About the film:
Killbillies was screened at numerous film festivals and won more than 20 awards, including four Vesna awards at the 2015 Festival of Slovenian Film in Portorož, among them Best Film. It’s the feature debut of screenwriter and director Tomaž Gorkič.
WARNING: The film is not suitable for children under 15 and may only be viewed when accompanied by parents or guardians.
Synopsis:
After a wild night out, amateur model Zina joins ambitious chatterbox Mia, apathetic Dragica, and snobbish photographer Blitcz on a fashion shoot in the countryside. On their way to the location, they encounter a few eccentric locals but pay them little attention. At the idyllic meadow serving as the photoshoot backdrop, they’re brutally attacked by Francl and Vintlr, the supposed owners of the land. What begins as a routine shoot quickly turns into a merciless fight for survival…
Directed by: Tomaž Gorkič
Cast: Nina Ivanišin, Lotos Vincenc Šparovec, Nika Rozman, Jure Drevenšek, Sebastian Cavazza, Manca Ogorevc, Damjana Černe, Ajda Smrekar, Liza Marijina, and others.
Music: Davor Herceg
Director of photography: Nejc Saje
Production design: Gregor Nartnik
Costume design: Sanja Grcić
Make-up: Sendy Kumulakanta
More about the film: https://666productions.si/movies/idila-2/
Tomaž Gorkič is one of the few distinctly genre-focused filmmakers in Slovenia. His films have been screened at more than 200 prestigious international film festivals, including Sitges, Fantafestival, Fright Night, NYC Horror, Atlanta Horror, Horrible Imaginings, Curtas, Morbido, HOFF, Chicago Horror, Monster Horror, Lund Fantastic, Trieste Science + Fiction, Fantaspoa, and Lusca, and have won more than fifty awards. He recently created the first strongly genre-oriented Slovenian TV drama series, The Monster Behind the Iron Curtain, based on the horrific crimes of serial killer Metod Trobec.
Davor Herceg is one of the most recognisable Slovenian composers for film and theatre, with an extensive body of work spanning stage productions, feature, documentary, short and animated films, and dance performances. He also devotes much of his time to writing classical compositions, primarily for piano, and regularly performs as a pianist in theatre and music productions.
Tickets on sale online and at Eventim outlets.
Organisation: 666 Productions and Kino Šiška
