When first hearing that filmmaker Vito Dinatolo’s full-feature directorial debut, Face of Evil, would tackle a viral epidemic and a nationwide conspiracy with a small, independent budget, I was skeptical, to say the least. Intending to feature a national crisis, government corruption and a quick spreading zombie plague on an estimated …

We all know the standard tale of vengeance that Meir Zarchi’s 1978 film, I Spit on Your Grave, perfected. The protagonist, typically female, becomes a victim of sexual assault and seeks justice where the legal system falls short. More recently, other gems such as Leah McKendrick’s M.F.A. have used this story …

Living out a passion to the point of feeling fulfilled and whole is something many of us strive for, but many fall short of this achievement for one reason or another. One multitalented entertainment industry professional finding her way to fulfillment from an early age is Max Wasa. As a …

If you read my review for Jack James’ directorial debut, Malady, you will remember how much I love this creative feature. For me, the artistic look and feel is a reminiscence of Darren Aronofsky’s (Mother! 2017) work. So, when I discovered a release of the Malady Motion Picture Soundtrack, which was …

Ever since the conception of Mary Shelley’s timeless classic, Frankenstein, the horror genre has often played with the idea of reversing the roles of monster and human, defining what truly constitutes humanity. Director Asif Akbar (Smoke-Filled Lungs) applies this concept to extraterrestrial life in his recently released sci-fi thriller, Astro. …

When I first came across Bodies (also known as Paramedics), I expected a potentially gruesome story of unsuspecting medical patients falling victim to organ harvest operation for black market profit. As it turns out, this was only the beginning for this feature from writer and director Rodney Wilson (Junkies). What …

With an impressive background in MMA to which he has been dedicated since the age of 7, actor and filmmaker Harley Wallen received his first taste of the entertainment business when he was introduced to breakdancing. In pursuit of furthering his acting career, Harley travelled from his home country of …

Known by horror and non-horror fans alike, Tara Reid’s career was launched by the 1998 smash hit comedy, The Big Lebowski, closely followed by the 1998 slasher, Urban Legend. From there, Tara became an icon of the age, transitioning between the comedy and horror genres with memorable titles such as …

Perhaps best recognized for her role in Robert Aldrich’s All the Marbles and the 1982 hit comedy Airplane 2: The Sequel, Laurene Landon went on to give outstanding performances in Hundra (1983), Maniac Cop (1988) and Maniac Cop 2 (1990) before going on an unexpected hiatus. Recently, Landon returned to the silver …

One sign of a successful short film is when it has the ability to make the audience feel something in a limited runtime. Jill Gevargizian’s short horror film, 42 Counts, does just this in merely 8 minutes. With an outstanding soundtrack, well-shot scenes and great performances, 42 Counts is a …