Rate This Movie SYNOPSIS: Four friends set out to a remote getaway in Texas, unaware that they are being trailed by a sinister cult. REVIEW: More short films, kiddies! Today we have CAMPING FUN, written and directed by Thomas Burke and David Eimer. Ok so let’s get this out of the way right now…this is one of those “found footage” …
Read More »Film Review: The Next Room (short film) (2020)
Rate This Movie SYNOPSIS: Alone and in his own home, a man awakes to a strange sound coming from the next room. REVIEW: More short films, kiddies! Today we have THE NEXT ROOM, written and directed by (and starring) Kenneth Livitski. A man wakes up in the early hours to hear strange noises coming from the other room. Of course …
Read More »Film Review: Eternally (short film) (2020)
Rate This Movie SYNOPSIS: A zombie love story created in quarantine with Unreal Engine 4. REVIEW: More short films, kiddies! Today we have ETERNALLY, written, directed, animated, and scored by Tim Montijo. Some of you may recognize his name. He’s created FX and music scores for films for 30 years. This film is his second go at an animation program …
Read More »Film Review: The Witches of Bushwick (short film) (2020)
Rate This Movie SYNOPSIS: WITCHES OF BUSHWICK is inspired by #WitchesofInstagram one of social media’s darker and most trending sub-cultures. The film talks about the people behind the hashtag, blending horror and satire to produce a biting critique of social media. The short film centers around a young woman who is about to be initiated into a modern coven. When …
Read More »Film Review: Night at the London Film Academy (short film) (2020)
Rate This Movie SYNOPSIS: Whilst working a night shift at the London Film Academy (LFA) a cleaner comes across a bloody heart and a series of supernatural events begin to occur.
Read More »Film Review: Full Disclosure (short film) (2020)
Rate This Movie SYNOPSIS: Friends on a virtual drinks call are targeted by a supernatural Zoombomber, who forces them to reveal dark secrets. Hearts are broken, blood is spilled. REVIEW: More short films, kiddies! today we have FULL DISCLOSURE, written and directed by Michael Strode. its a Zoom cocktail party! I’ve attended a few of these myself in the Age …
Read More »Film Review: Goodnight Halloween (short film) (2020)
Rate This Movie SYNOPSIS: Set in an alternate Detroit in 1986, Goodnight Halloween presents a world where Halloween creatures have co-existed with mankind forever…now, following the Kreatures Act pushed through the Senate by KRONA, a right-wing religious group with their own agenda, all creatures can be exterminated on sight. Forced into hiding, these creatures have formed uneasy alliances with each …
Read More »Film Review: Possessed (short film) (2020)
Rate This Movie SYNOPSIS: On an eerily quiet Halloween night during the pandemic, an unhinged woman shows up at her virtual spinning instructor’s home unannounced. REVIEW: More short films, kiddies! Today we have POSSESSED, a “macabre musical” written and directed by Michael Zara. Before I even watch it, I just want to point out that this is a SEVEN MINUTE …
Read More »Film Review: The Killer of the Grassy Ridge (short film) (2020)
Rate This Movie SYNOPSIS: Deep in the Shenandoah backcountry, a killer stalks for prey. REVIEW: More short films, kiddies! Today we have THE KILLER OF GRASSY RIDGE, written and directed by Johnny K. (yup that’s the whole name). This film has several nominations at various film festivals, and awards for best first time director and best low budget film. Total …
Read More »Film Review: Other Side of the Box (short film) (2018)
Rate This Movie SYNOPSIS: A couple receives a mysterious package from an old friend. REVIEW: More short films, kiddies! Today we have OTHER SIDE OF THE BOX, written by Nick Tag & Caleb J. Phillips and directed by Caleb J. Phillips. This film has several nominations and awards at film festivals, including two grand jury awards at SXSW 2019. Our …
Read More »Film Review: The Drawer (short film) (2020)
Rate This Movie REVIEW: More short films, kiddies! Today we have THE DRAWER, written and directed by Tony Savero. Mr. Savero also plays our hapless hero in the film. Full disclosure – Mr Savero was an assistant camera operator on a film I worked on a few years ago. His company, Save-Room Productions, was originally based in Baltimore Maryland, but …
Read More »Film Review: Theourgia (short film) (2020)
Rate This Movie SYNOPSIS: “Theourgia” official selecction at Chilemonos Film Festival 2020, Warsaw Animation Festival 2020, Screamfest 2020, BeyondFest 2020 REVIEW: More short films, kiddies! Today we have THEOURGIA, a film by jorge jaramillo. I’m not sure where to begin on this one. Its a high concept film, based on a philosphy from Hellenic traditions. I looked it up. Not …
Read More »Film Review: Miner’s Mountain (short film) (2019)
Rate This Movie SYNOPSIS: A Sheriff comes under fire when two S.B.I. Agents question his involvement in an unsolved murder that shares distinct similarities with a recent homicide REVIEW: More short films, kiddies! Today we have MINER’S MOUNTAIN, written and directed by Bennett Pellington. This film won best short film at Beaufort International Film Festival, US. It was also nominated …
Read More »Film Review: Face Your Fears (short film) (2020)
Rate This Movie SYNOPSIS: A young woman terrified of the dark takes on a pet sitting job and discovers a supernatural game that will cure her fears, if she faces them first. REVIEW: More short films, kiddies! Today we have FACE YOUR FEARS, written and directed by Neil Stevens. This film has several film festival awards, including a nomination for …
Read More »Film Review: The House Call (short film) (2020)
Rate This Movie SYNOPSIS: We meet Dr. Vanessa Stevens, a psychiatrist, on her first day back to work since the tragic death of her sister, Natalie. Convinced that work is the best distraction from her grief, Dr. Stevens agrees to visit a fanatically religious family who are convinced their Mother is possessed by the Devil. REVIEW: More short films, kiddies! …
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