The disturbed psyche of psychiatric patients is a topic that has fascinated horror aficionados for decades, inspiring countless psychological thrillers and slashers from Psycho (1960) to Terrifier (2017). Rookie filmmaker David Bennett takes a stab at this subject matter, entering the horror arena with his short entitled Ryker. And, unlike …
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From Director Curtis Matzke (Splinter 2018) comes the horror short, The Orchestra, which is being screened at the 2019 Cinepocalypse Genre Film Festival. The film follows a young woman who walks into a theater to find more than she bargained for. So let’s dive into the review! Synopsis: While practicing her …
Read More »When asked if I would like to watch and review the short horror film, The Watcher of Park Avenue, I didn’t know much about it. The only thing I knew, is it stars two famous alumnae from the NOES franchise. Nightmare on Elm Street is tied with Halloween as my …
Read More »This is my first time reviewing films for the Blood in the Snow Canadian Film Festival. It is also my first time reviewing short films. It has been a total blast! It is amazing to watch a story developed in such a short amount of time. I had the opportunity …
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Short horror films are typically made by filmmakers to get their feet wet in the industry while showcasing new and upcoming talent. While some short films go unnoticed, others are able to make some noise among the independent film festival circuit. Recently, director duo Joseph R. Davis and Brian Gerson …
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