Tag Archives: Ryan Swantek

New Screenshots From Ryan Swantek’s ‘Vengeance Is Her Name’ (2023)

We just got screenshots from filmmaker Ryan Swantek’s upcoming film, Vengeance Is Her Name. Swantek is known for his films, White Willow (2017 – our review), Panther Ridge (2018 – our review), 5:29 See the Devil’s Eyes to Bathory: Virgin Blood, and we’re really looking forward to his new one. Vengeance …

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Ryan Swantek Announces Hot New Project With Jaclyn Hales: ‘Vengeance Is Her Name’

Ever since first setting my veiny eyeballs on Writer/Director Ryan Swantek’s (our interview) short, White Willow (2017 – our review), five years ago, I’ve been following his work, and I’m thrilled to say each entry has been better than the last. Every story from the filmmaker’s resume—from White Willow to …

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Screenshots, Synopsis And Cast/Crew From Ryan Swantek’s ‘Báthory: Virgin Blood’

Ever since I watched his first short, White Willow (2017 – read the review here), I’ve been a huge fan of the filmmaking team of Cinematographer Tony Ahedo (Barry Baker: Aspiring Serial Killer 2017 – read the review here) and Director Ryan Swantek (read my interview with Ryan here and …

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A Message From Ryan Swantek On His Short, ‘5:29 See the Devil’s Eyes’

A few days ago, we shared with our Facebook followers the newest horror short from Filmmaker Ryan Swantek (read our interview with him here), the man behind one of my favorite shorts ever, White Willow (2017 – read our review here), and his sophomoric effort, Panther Ridge (2018 – read …

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[EXCLUSIVE] New Screenshots From Ryan Swantek’s Short, ‘Panther Ridge’!

About a year ago, I reviewed filmmaker Ryan Swantek’s debut film, White Willow, a horror short that impressed me so much, I added it to my Meet the Writers intro as one of my favorite horror shorts ever. Then I went on to interview Ryan and others involved in the project …

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PopHorror Interviews Tony Ahedo, Cinematographer on ‘White Willow’

Jack of all trades Tony Ahedo has tried his hand on jobs across the board in the art of filmmaking. He’s edited, produced, written, and directed his own series Barry Baker: Aspiring Serial Killer. Most recently, he worked as the cinematographer on Ryan Swantek‘s debut short White Willow. This week, …

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PopHorror Interview With Jess Marie, FX Artist From ‘White Willow’

One of the first things I noticed as I was reviewing director Ryan Swantek’s debut short White Willow was the beautiful special effects work by Sarasota SFX artist Jess Marie. I knew right away that the horror world had found a winner. I was recently lucky enough to chat with her about her …

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PopHorror Interviews White Willow Actress Emily Lamberski

.From the moment I saw Emily Lamberski onscreen in Ryan Swantek’s White Willow, she commandeered my attention. The intensity and savagery she brought to her unnamed character was disturbing – in the best way. Even without dialogue, Emily was able to convey an air of practicality and efficiency to the …

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Interview With Ryan Swantek, Director of ‘White Willow’

First time filmmaker Ryan Swantek may be new to the horror scene, but after watching and reviewing his debut horror short, White Willow, I can honestly say that this guy has what it takes to leave his own bloody swath through the genre. Recently, I got the chance to chat …

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