Ever since I watched the first trailer for They’re Inside, I wanted to check it out. Although in many ways it looks like your average home invasion film, something about it intrigued me. It just felt like there was more to the story and I was about to find out… …
Read More »‘Trespassers’ (2019) Movie Review: Not Your Average Home Invasion Film
IFC Midnight is killing it with their releases this year, so when I heard about Trespassers (formerly known as Hell Is Where The Home Is), I was definitely intrigued. However, home invasion movies are a dime a dozen, and it often feels like once you’ve seen one, you’ve seen them all. …
Read More »Marcel Walz’s ‘Blind’ (2019) is A Modern Day Nightmare
When I got asked to check out the highly anticipated horror thriller, BLIND, I couldn’t wait to sink my teeth into it. This film has so many of my favorite indie actors in it and the storyline really drew me in. Losing your eyesight suddenly would be hard for anybody. …
Read More »Trailer, Poster, and Release Date for ‘Coyote Lake’
Cranked Up presents the poster, trailer, and release date for the upcoming film Coyote Lake. Check out all the details down below. This new film was directed by Sara Seligman as well as co-written by herself and Thomas Bond. It was produced by Van Johnson, Anne Clements, Nikki Stier Justice, …
Read More »Horror Pride Month Interview: Charles Chudabala
We’re slowly wrapping up all of our interviews for Horror Pride Month and the next one on the list is with the one and only Charles Chudabala. If you don’t know who he is, you should. He’s a force to be reckoned with in the indie industry and his career …
Read More »Horror Pride Month Interview: Director Michelle Nessk
I’ve mentioned before that Michelle Nessk is one of my favorite horror ghouls on this planet and yes… that still remains true. Although we’ve done interviews before this is a special one since it’s for Horror Pride Month. Michelle Nessk is very vocal in the horror community about representation and …
Read More »Horror Pride Month Interview: Director Troy Escamilla
One of my favorite filmmakers in the business is Troy Escamilla. I may be a little biased since he’s a fellow Iowan, but if you’ve seen his films… you can’t deny he creates indie horror magic. The community is lucky to have him and to see his growth with each …
Read More »Horror Pride Month Interview: Stacey Palmer
I’ve worked hard this month to step up my game for Horror Pride Month. I’m still not killing it like some of my fellow journalists, but I’m getting there. One of my most important and insightful interviews this month is with horror guru, Stacey Palmer. Stacey is jack of all …
Read More »Interview with James H. Carter II: Director, Producer, and Founder of Creepy Kingdom
One of the men I respect most in this community is James H. Carter II. He’s such a down to earth guy who respects everyone, hustles everyday, and is incredibly talented. I met James through Shannon McGrew (Nightmarish Conjurings owner) and was thrilled when he gave me an opportunity to …
Read More »Cinepocalypse 2019 Review: Hulu’s Into The Dark: ‘Culture Shock’
I’ve been looking forward to seeing Hulu’s Into the Dark: Culture Shock ever since I interviewed Gigi Saul Guerrero for Women in Horror Month back in March and found out that she would be directing that episode. She’s a jack of all trades and a powerhouse director. Seriously, there’s nothing …
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