Tag: Indie Horror
Flammentod (Pyromaniac) is a 2023 extreme horror film written by Jean Rises and directed by Domiziano Cristopharo. Known as an author/publisher of extreme horror literature, as well as a horror reviewer/interviewer for multiple outlets, Jean has also written/acted in/produced several independent horror features such as Jonathan Doe’s The Art of Self-Harm (2023), the horror short
Billed as “A collection of Canadian shorts premieres, covering a bit of unusual, the surreal, and the lighter side of horror!”, the Thursday night line up at Blood in the Snow Film Festival 2024 was a fun ride, featuring everything from potty humour to the animated reimagining of Dante’s Inferno. Some shorts stood out more
BITS and Bytes is a collection of short horror films screening on the third night at Blood in the Snow Film Festival 2024, including several from series that viewers will want to hunt down after viewing this sampling. Check out our reviews, and find some new favourite creators to follow! Ezra (2022) “After fleeing the
Tuesday night’s shorts lineup was filled with terror and hilarity in even proportions, making it a well-rounded viewing experience. Here are our thoughts on the Mournful Mediums: Night Lab (2024) “When a mysterious package arrives from one of the lab’s field research stations, a promising young researcher uncovers a conspiracy against her masterminded by her
Director/Producer Shannon Alexander presents It’s Coming (2023), a compelling documentary about one woman’s journey to rid her home of unwanted ghosts while her young son Javier can still be saved. Day Trader and mother of 5, Ashley Roland-White claims that she’s been haunted by a spirit named Max since she was 11 years old, but
With 2024’s Terrifier 3 breaking the box office record for the highest-grossing unrated film of all time, Damien Leone’s iconic character Art the Clown has blown up as a pop culture icon. Art’s admittedly grotesque visage appears on t-shirts and posters, his likeness is replicated by countless cosplayers, and he even has a massive online
As a review journalist, I don’t usually use trigger warnings. However, due to the incredibly immersive nature of The Shade (2023), I feel it necessary to warn viewers who are sensitive to the subject of suicide. If you or anyone you know are experiencing a mental health crisis, please dial 988 in Canada, or refer
Would you answer the door for a stranger and let them into your home? The year 2024 has been abound with diverse horror releases, ranging from a slasher largely observed from the killer’s perspective, a film featuring a child vampire ballerina, and a crime thriller showcasing Nicholas Cage in a way that we never could
There have been many horror films that tackle the theme of trauma in recent years, but this one really pushes things a bit further. Traumatika is a 2024 horror film directed by Pierre Tsigaridis. It delves into the different forms of childhood trauma, from witnessing violence to physical and even sexual abuse. The film stars
Hey Mike Flanagan, we’ve found your next big project! New indie horror authors are crawling out of the woodwork every week, and just like indie films, their products are hit and miss. It doesn’t matter how many stars they get; in a post-pandemic world, there is a reader/viewer for everyone. Occasionally, though, a real star