Many of us grew up with the Wrong Turn franchise, and know that those films hold a special place in our hearts. Although I was hesitant about the announcement for the reimagining of Wrong Turn, the trailer, poster, and stills looked promising. The film was directed by Mike P. Nelson (read …
Read More »Saro Varjabedian’s Crime Drama, ‘Respite’ (2021), Covers Touchy Yet Familiar Ground
The crime drama Respite (2021) wants to make a point about how past sins can prompt revenge. And it does so in some ways… it just gets a little too predictable and imitative. Gravitas Ventures recently snagged North American rights to Saro Varjabedian’s (Me To Play 2021) gritty feature film. Private …
Read More »Interview With Director Of ‘Wrong Turn (2021),’ Mike P. Nelson
The original Wrong Turn movie ruined camping in the woods for me. Like, ruined it forever. You will not find me exploring the backwoods or traipsing through the trees. We all know this is how horror movies start. If I’m in the woods for three days, I’ve been dead for …
Read More »Interview With D.A. Roberts, Author Of ‘Apex Predator: Horned Moon’
Who doesn’t love a good book about werewolves? Thankfully, author D.A. Roberts just released Apex Predator: Horned Moon as part of his Apex Predator series: Struggling with the loss of friends and loved ones, [a group of Native American warriors called] the Hotamétaneo’o find themselves drawn back to the deep, …
Read More »Interview with Jordan Graham, Director of Terrifying New Isolation Horror ‘Sator’
I recently stated in my review for Sator (check out my review – HERE), “In my years of watching films, I have seen movies with incredible dialogue, great stories, and fantastic special effects. But I have never seen a movie fully radiate a mood of isolation, terror, and impending dread …
Read More »Interview With Indie Kingpin Sean Donohue
Relentless independent filmmaker and Tampa Bay Screams horror convention founder Sean Donohue is at it again. Currently running a crowdfunding campaign on Indiegogo for his latest feature, Zed’s Dead, it is clear that the prolific provocateur has not abandoned his sleazy roots. Zed’s Dead promises gore, girls, and exploitation on …
Read More »San Francisco Indie Fest 2021: Review of Acclaimed Documentary ‘Morgana’ (2019)
Recently, I had the opportunity to watch the documentary, Morgana, for the San Francisco Indie Fest 2021. I believe that pornography films, especially in the United States, are more times than not associated with being “dirty.” That wasn’t the vibe I got from the synopsis at all, and this is …
Read More »Movie Review: ‘Crucified’ (2021) Director Claudio Lattanzi Teturns To Horror
I have to admit, I was unaware of this film until I saw it. I know of the director’s work so I had an understanding on what to expect. The film, Crucified by Claudio Lattanzi (Zombie 5: Killing Birds), is a story about the end of the world and vampires. The …
Read More »Interview with Adam Stovall, Director of the Haunted Love Story ‘A Ghost Waits’
The haunted love story, A Ghost Waits (read our review – HERE), a special film, unlike anything I’ve seen before. I recently had the chance to chat with the director of this unique story, Adam Stovall, and learn all the awesome details that went into the making of this film. …
Read More »Movie Review: Tiller Russell’s ‘Silk Road’ (2020) Is Wildly Dangerous and Entertaining
I didn’t know much about the story that Silk Road was based on until recently. After doing some research, I found it fascinating and addicting. Although Silk Road delivered its own unique version of this story and really captured the brilliant madness that unfolded with this larger-than-life real true crime …
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