Imagine the opening of John Carpenterâs Halloween particularly the opening credits with the slow zoom on the jack o lantern. Why is that scene so intense? There really isnât much to it. A pumpkin with a face on it comes slowly towards the audience, growing until it takes up the entire screen. Itâs not anything too spectacular, but for some reason, it sends chills down the spines of millions of fan...[Read More]
Directed by Erlingur Thoroddsen, and based his 2012 short film of the same name, Child Eater is an homage to â80s horror. Soon to be released by MVD Entertainment Group for Boulderlight Pictures, itâs one of those movies which gets so perfectly summed up in one sentence, one canât help but be hooked. âA simple night of babysitting takes a horrifying turn when Helen realizes the boogeyman really is...[Read More]
The Boston Underground Film Festival returns for its 19th year to Harvard Square to kick off New Englandâs Spring festival season, bringing with it a smorgasbord of phantasmagoria, dark comedy, thrillers, killers, and chillers to the Brattle Theatre and Harvard Film Archive from March 22nd through the 26th. This yearâs schedule boasts an eclectic selection of weird, wonderful programming packed wi...[Read More]
Producer Jennifer Carchetta releases an early teaser trailer to Brian Darwasâ new genre film, Get My Gun due out later this year. Get My Gun follows the character of Amanda, whom after an innocent prank, finds herself pregnant and out of a job. On the verge of motherhood and out of a job, she becomes the target of a psychotic stalker who will stop at nothing to get her hands on the unborn child. ...[Read More]
Fans of the first Volumes of Blood, the anthology feature set in a library, donât have to wait too long for its successor, Volumes of Blood: Horror Stories (this time around set in a Victorian home) which is scheduled to release summer 2017. The Blood Moon Pictures production was just acquired for distribution by Petri Entertainment (Funhouse Massacre). The anthology feature will be released under...[Read More]
Red Letter Entertainmentâs newest, and upcoming, film 10/31/16 has just locked its directors for the Halloween themed anthology feature. The list of talented filmmakers includes a pair of Volumes of Blood alumni (10/31/16 is executive produced by VOB creator P.J. Starks) Justin M. Seaman The Barn) and John William Holt The Dooms Chapel Horror). In the lineup are also Zane Hershberger Devilution), ...[Read More]
We here at We Are Indie Horror love the local theater and haunt community in the Los Angeles Area. One of our favorite places to frequent is Zombie Joeâs Underground, whose dark and twisted immersive show play year round to plenty of fans looking for a good scare between Halloween seasons. Their latest show, Tortured Souls, is currently playing two shows nightly on Friday and Saturday nights throu...[Read More]
No matter what it is you decide to do with your life, be it filmmaking, sports, espionage, the greats all started somewhere. Even the greatest of greats start as wide-eyed novices, learning first hand the basic rules of their trade. As an artist, no one starts out as a master. The beginning of a career can be difficult, with a steep learning curve, but constant practice will no doubt shake off the...[Read More]
In recent years, a small indie distribution company hit the scene and made a huge name for themselves. Wild Eye Releasing. Representing titles like Model Hunger and Tales of PoeWilde Eye has put themselves on the map as a viable fun genre launching firm. Today it brings us pleasure to give you the news on their latest release to join their ranks, The Abduction of Jennifer Grayson The film tells th...[Read More]
Horror has never been a black and white genre⌠well I guess when film first became a medium it was but I am talking metaphorically. In terms of what constitutes a horror film, there is no clear definition of the genre allowing for mixtures with true success. We all know the horror comedy and of course the horror thriller. But the one combination, which is not new to the world, is often overlooked ...[Read More]
Originally filmed under the name The Plateau, Tim Brownâs Devil in the Dark more than lives up to either title. From writer Carey Dicksonâs script, the movie was filmed in the wilds of British Columbia, and it seems like the two brothers at the heart of the story are in the middle of nowhere. That sense of isolation really brings to focus the story of older brother Clint (Dan Payne) going on a hun...[Read More]
If youâre a fan of horror, history, and dark illustrations, in the same style as Medieval art, then Kingdom of Blood is just the thing for you. From writer and illustrator Robert Geronimo, Kingdom of Blood is an upcoming graphic novel with a Kickstarter campaign that is now under way. Here is what you can expect from Robert Geronimoâs newest project (from the original press release): âKingdom of B...[Read More]