I am a fan of short stories and films. It’s always amazing to see what people can effectively create in such a short amount of time. I have recently discovered 15 second short films, which astounds me even more. Fifteen seconds?!? Not a lot of time! I had the chance …
Read More »Christmas Blood (2017) Movie Review
Christmas Blood is a film I have been looking forward to since first hearing about it several months ago, as Christmas horror films are one of my favorite horror subgenres. The other day, I finally got the opportunity to check out Christmas Blood, and I’ve got to say, I was pretty …
Read More »A Look At ‘Terror Tales’ (2016): A Wide Range of Horror Homage
I first heard about the horror anthology Terror Tales when I interviewed Laurene Landon when she mentioned upcoming projects (read that interview here). Other than likely including several stand alone stories of horror – after all, that is what makes an anthology – I had no idea what to expect …
Read More »A New Indie Horror Holiday Classic: Mrs. Claus (2018) Movie Review
I’ve been following Troy Escamilla’s work (read our interview with him here) since I first started writing for PopHorror, just after he had recently finished his first feature, Party Night.(you can read our review here). It wasn’t long after that I backed his second feature, Stirring (read our review here), on Kickstarter. …
Read More »‘American Guinea Pig: Bloodshock’ (2016) Movie Review
If you’re reading this in order from my published Unearthed Films’ American Guinea Pig reviews, you’ll already know that each stand alone film within the series is next level horror. If you need a recap, read my review for Sacrifice here and Guts and Gore here. If not, no worries! …
Read More »‘Porcelain Stare’ (2017) Is One Of The Creepiest Doll Stories Ever!
Between festivals and screeners, I’ve watched so many great horror shorts this year, but they never cease to amaze me with their individual greatness. There’s one that I had been wanting to watch forever called Porcelain Stare, and I finally found the time. Let’s just say that I’m so glad …
Read More »‘Glam’ (2018) Horror Short Review
Men attacking women isn’t a new thing. That’s why we often travel in packs and are always going to the bathroom with a friend. Sad but true. Sometimes it doesn’t matter though. If a madman wants you, he’ll get you… This deems to be true in the new disturbing horror …
Read More »Samuel Vainisi’s 2018 Short ‘Breathe’ is Gut-Wrenchingly Perfect
Recently I had a chance to check out a disturbing new horror short called Breathe. I didn’t know much about it beyond the fact that I loved the beautiful artwork. Little did I know that this story would end up being a total mind fuck and leaves you questioning whether …
Read More »‘The Harrowing’ (2018) Movie Review
A compromised or unreliable narrator calls into question everything that unfolds in a film. That uneven footing gives a story ambiguity. It allows the viewer to imprint more of themselves on the experience. Uncertainty, when used correctly, allows for deeper engagement from an audience. In the 2018 film The Harrowing, vice …
Read More »Luke Shanahan’s ‘Rabbit’ (2017) Is A Dazzling Nightmare
Directed by Luke Shanahan, Rabbit is a new psychological thriller featuring a very impressive performance by The Great Gatsby’s (2013) Adelaide Clemens. She stars as medical student Maude Ashton, who returns home to Australia when she has a series of dreams that lead her to believe she knows the whereabouts …
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