The Vigil (2021) is an inherently Jewish film. The reviewer is not, but will do his best to respectfully commentate from outside that perspective in this latest movie review. Synopsis for The Vigil: A young man agrees to fulfil the duties of a “shomer,” the ritualistic practice of looking after …
Read More »Movie Review: ‘TYGER TYGER’ (2021) A Unique Modern Age Western-Drama
Kerry Mondragon’s (Meet Me At A Funeral) stylized indie drama TYGER TYGER is quite the experience. The film stars Dylan Sprouse (Banana Split), Sam Quartin (Body Brokers), Eden Brolin (Arkansas), Craig Stark (Honeyboy), Max Madsen (Yellowstone), and Barbara Palvin (Giorgio Armani: Light di Gioia). Synopis for TYGER TYGER This film follows …
Read More »Interview With ‘Wrong Turn’ Actor Dylan McTee
It’s me again. I still hate camping, but I’m back to continue our discussion about the new retelling of Wrong Turn. This time I chatted with newcomer Dylan McTee, who brings to life Adam. Adam is the friend that you’re not sure if you love him or just merely tolerate …
Read More »Scott Lake’s ‘Killing Time’ (2019): A Time Will Tell Movie Review
When I agreed to review Scott Lake’s short, Killing Time, all I had to go on was the synopsis: Ethan, a caring husband and loving father, is awakened by a masked man with a gun. Upset and looking for answers, what Ethan learns will leave him terrified to his very …
Read More »Black History Month: Horror Edition – Interview With Creepy Kingdom Founder, James H. Carter II
James H. Carter II is one of my favorite dudes in the horror community. He’s kind, down-to-earth, supportive of others, and incredibly creative and talented. We got to catch up on and talk about his love for cinema, how he got involved in filmmaking, his favorite black creators, his love …
Read More »Interview With ‘Jug Face’ (2013) Director Chad Crawford Kinkle
When I first stumbled upon the 2013 folklore film, Jug Face, I had no idea what to expect. I had never heard of the filmmaker behind the project, Chad Crawford Kinkle, so I had to go on the synopsis alone: When she learns the supernatural pit worshipped by her remote …
Read More »Interview With Adrian Favela, Star Of ‘Wrong Turn’ (2021)
If you read my interview with Mike P. Nelson (read our interview with him HERE), the director of the new reimagining of Wrong Turn, then you know how the original ruined camping for me. For life. That hasn’t changed since yesterday, but my admiration for retelling this story has grown. …
Read More »Movie Review: ‘Wrong Turn: The Foundation’ (2021): Backwoods Horror With A Twist
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 …
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