The photography of Jenna Manson has caught my eye for quite awhile now. I would see it at conventions and be hypnotized by the beauty of the images. There would be so many gorgeous works of art that it was overwhelming trying to make the decision on which one to …
Read More »Interview With Alt-Metal Band, Kissing Candice
I had the privilege of talking to Vocalist Joey, Guitarist/Vocalist Dreamer, and Bassist Grip, members of the alt-metal band, Kissing Candace. Known for their theatrical, horror-themed live shows, Kissing Candice blends the genre with important topics such as anxiety and depression. Keep reading to find out what they had to …
Read More »Review Of Larry Fessenden’s Contemporary Frankenstein Tale, ‘Depraved’ (2019)
Anyone who’s read my reviews knows that I am a HUGE fan of anything Filmmaker Larry Fessenden does. When I interviewed him last year (read that interview here), we talked about his newest project, Depraved, a contemporary tale based on Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein. Larry had mentioned his affinity for the …
Read More »Horror Short ‘The Dollmaker’ Proves That Grief Makes Us Do Crazy Things
The award winning short film, The Dollmaker, is a topical horror short that uses a recognizable plot to help viewers make sense of their own often-messy lives. The film doesn’t break new ground, but rather lovingly pays homage to what’s nearly become a horror sub-genre: Grieving parents who make a …
Read More »Be One Of Us: A Trip Through The ‘I Like Scary Movies Experience’
A few months ago, Danni Winn and I started seeing these rather cryptic posters floating around Los Angeles quickly followed by some social media buzz about a new interactive horror-themed spectacle entitled I Like Scary Movies. But this wasn’t just your ordinary popup; it was a carefully constructed and thoughtfully …
Read More »The Dark Art Of Erica Blackstock – Interview With An Artist
There are a few artists that have enchanted me with their images, luring me in with their creations. One of these such artisans is Erica Blackstock. Her creations have a dichotomy of innocence and darkness that makes her one of my favorite artists. It was an honor to get the …
Read More »Recap: ‘What The Fest!?’ Wraps Up 2nd Annual Event
The second annual What The Fest!? was back with a vengeance in 2019, boasting bigger audiences, bigger premieres, bigger events, and bigger… well, just bigger everything than last year. Check out the full film lineup here. Perhaps the most coveted prize at this year’s show was the prestigious Audience Award. …
Read More »‘The Wind’ (2019) Movie Review: An Unsettling Masterpiece
Every year IFC Midnight pushes out unique and brilliant horror films one after another. They continue to impress and their 2019 releases are exceptional thus far. This stands strong with their new supernatural western The Wind. This mysterious new horror story is the directorial debut of Emma Tammi. It is …
Read More »Fall Out Of This World And Into Another – Review Of A.T. White’s Film ‘Starfish’ (2018)
Debut feature film director A. T. White’s Starfish is a feast for the eyes as well as the ears, a true breakout, genre defining film. Starfish is labelled as a cosmic horror, which in itself elevates my previous statement as the company this film is generally associated with are all huge …
Read More »BUFF 2019 – ‘The Party’ – A Short Film Review
I had the opportunity to review Mackenzie Bartlett’s The Party for the 2019 Boston Underground Film Festival. As you probably know by now, I am a short film super fan. I honestly didn’t have any idea what this was about when I selected it to review, other than its very …
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