Tag Archives: 42 Counts

Writer, director and producer Jill “Sixx” Gevargizian is just as passionate about indie horror since the first time we spoke (read our interview here). Last year, we caught up with the filmmaker as she returned from the Chattanooga Film Festival where her two award-winning short films, BFF Girls (read our …

Obsession, as defined by Webster’s Dictionary is a persistent, disturbing preoccupation with an often unreasonable idea or feeling. Obsessions can be dangerous. They can cause us to act impulsively or irrationally, to do things completely against our nature or character. So naturally, such fixation can make for some powerfully compelling …

As we wrap up our coverage of the 2018 Brooklyn Horror Film Festival, I had an opportunity to watch the Head Trip Block Shorts for review. The block is perfectly described on the BHFF site as: At its boldest, horror doesn’t play by any rules. As you’ll see in these unclassifiable shorts, …

One sign of a successful short film is when it has the ability to make the audience feel something in a limited runtime. Jill Gevargizian’s short horror film, 42 Counts, does just this in merely 8 minutes. With an outstanding soundtrack, well-shot scenes and great performances, 42 Counts is a …

Ever since her short horror film, The Stylist (read our review here), became a smash hit on the film festival circuit in 2016, winning 7 awards and garnering 5 nominations, independent filmmaker Jill “Sixx” Gevarigizian has been on a roll. This ambitious director, writer, producer and hair stylist recently returned from …

This February was an amazing Women in Horror Month! We got to honor and showcase so many talented women in the industry. Although it’s technically over, I can’t help keeping the celebration going by sharing my interview with the awesomely talented Najarra Townsend. I loved her in Contracted (2013) and this …