Is ‘THE WITCH’ The Best Horror Film In The Last 20 Years?
A recent spate of great horror films like The Babadook, It Follows, and now, The Witch are films that transcend the horror genre to become something much more cerebral and complex than genre films tend to dictate. When films seek to be more than the genre and aspire for art first, as is the case in Robert Eggers directorial debut, this is when films break free from restricting genre conventions. T...[Read More]
All Hell Breaks Loose With Bikers, Satan, and A Whole Lot Of Action
With the advances in technology and story telling methods, many styles of film which have previously gone extinct are making massive comebacks. In the last ten years alone, Academy Awards have been given to silent films and exploitation films alike (looking at you Mad Max: Fury Road). Lucky for us, one genre that never had to go away is the grind house exploitation horror genre. Usually filled wit...[Read More]
REVIEW: ‘You’re Killing Me’ – We Are Indie Horror
By J. Carlos Menjivar Not too often does a serial killer movie arrive surrounded by a veil of joyously comedic fortitude. Youâre Killing Me is one of those movies, one that happens to be as entertaining as it is funny. The film is a âpsycho-comedyââ even a romantic comedyâ and cautionary tale thatâll make you think twice about who you date. Sent to a hospital by his parents for his fascination wit...[Read More]
Check Out The Reddit Made Short, ‘Pretty Little Miss’
Nicknamed the âfront page of the internet,â Reddit is a large online community filled with every fathomable type of interest group. The community based website promotes creative works and inspires artist to create. Besides general discussion, from time to time the Reddit community works together to make awesome content. Recently We Are Indie Horror stumbled across a post that caught our eye and no...[Read More]
Jim Hansen and Jeffery Self INTERVIEW For Their New Film You’re Killing Me
Writer and actor Jeffery Self and director Jim Hansen are currently getting ready for the release of their new horror comedy Youâre Killing Me. The film stars Self and Matthew McKelligon as George and Joe, two young gay men in a newly found relationship. The only problem is that Joe is a serial killer. Despite the fact that Joe constantly tells George about his killings, George plays them off as a...[Read More]
Full Moon Streaming Service Comes With Tons Of Free Stuff!
Full Moon has been synonymous with horror since the 1980âs, when Charles Band began making his incredibly unique and fun horror films. Puppet Master, Evil Bong, Re-Animator, Dungeon Master, all these films are staples in the lives of millions of horror fans. Today marks the re-launch of Full Moonâs new streaming service, finally giving us a chance to binge watch all of Bandâs films. While Full Moo...[Read More]
Review: “Ava’s Possessions” Redefines The Sub-Genre
Avaâs Possessions begins with the tail-end of a demonic possession and its violent outcome. This is not a flashback alluding to or indicating the filmâs focus, but instead this is where the filmâs story begins. Based on this prologue one can easily fall under the impression that this is just another movie about a woman being possessed by an outside force. I often err in matters of film, however, m...[Read More]
Win a Home Theater From “Kill or Be Killed”
Back in January We Are Indie Horror caught word of a genre mashup film blending western and horror with Kill Or Be Killed. Coming from Greeks film, Kill Or Be Killed is created by the team of Duane Graves and Justin Meeks. It tells the story of: In the autumn of 1900, outlaw Claude Barbee puts his âretirement planâ in action, attempting to lead his train-robbing gang across Texas to recover a cas...[Read More]
âRainy Seasonâ Needs Our Help
Stephen King has always been adored by horror fans for his dark tales of dread and freight. Kingâs stories also have a phenomenal track record with being adapted to the screen. Classics such as IT, Misery, and Carrie have scared on the silver screen for decades inspiring young artists of today. Writer and executive producer Vanessa Ionta Wright is one of the young artists inspired by the masterâs ...[Read More]
Action Man: Battlefield Casualties Making Noise at SXSW
One of the short films screening this week in Austin, Texas at SXSW is this Veterans for Peace UK film directed by James Price, and written by Darren Cullen, Action Man: Battlefield Casualties As opposed to telling a singular, linear story, Battlefield Casualties gets its point across through a series of 80âs style GIJoeâ esque commercials. The commercials feature a new line of action figures, the...[Read More]
FEATURED FEARMAKER: Chris St. Croix
The sky is dark and the wind is howling. The mysterious cackle of laughter echoes throughout the night, piercing the calmness of the storm. Donât go outside, it is too dangerous. Stay where you are, cuddle up, and grab your laptop; The new Featured FearMaker is here and ready to keep you safe and warm. Chris St. Croix has been here before, showing off his latest film, In The Dark in an interview w...[Read More]
Blood Bank: “I Am The Doorway”
Indie filmmakers take inspiration from many places. It can come from a song, a personal experience, or even a piece of literature. Todayâs Blood Bank takes a look at an upcoming project whose source material comes from the best in horror and scares. Simon Pearce from the UK is taking one of the strangest and most visceral Stephen King stories and adapting it for the screen â the science fiction ho...[Read More]