Shorts
Review: âPigskin,â a Gorgeous Homage to Body Horror
Any film, feature or short, that features music from The Chromatics and Desire is okay in my book (and maybe thatâs why I love the soundtrack to Drive so much). Pigskin, the Florida State University thesis film from Jake Hammond and Nicola Newton, is a 13 minute short about the pains of growing upâ literallyâ and body image issues. Our young protagonist, Laurie Vernon (Isadora Leiva), appears to b...[Read More]
Weekend at the Laemmle NoHo with ‘Killer Friends’
Do you live in the Los Angeles area? Do you have any plans this weekend? No? If not, thatâs okay, yours truly has you covered. Starting September 2nd (this Friday), and for one week only, you can catch a screening of the short film and new horror comedy, Killer Friends, directed by first time filmmaker Zach Noe Towers, who also stars in the film, and Tina Carbone. You can check it out on the big s...[Read More]
Review: ‘Downstairs’ is a Campy Film with A Great Lead in Sam Boxleitner
Man, oh man, do I love campy films and better yet, a purposefully campy film. Such is the case with Downstairs, directed by Lee Boxleitner, who has a role in the film, and written along with his brother Sam Boxleitner, the star of the film. Flip Schubbers (Sam Boxleitner) is a night security guard at an artistâs loft with a shady past. In the very beginning, we witness a, or possibly multiple, sui...[Read More]
“Crimson Dance” Makes A Splash At FANTASIA Film Fest
The beauty behind some of the greatest pieces of art usually comes from the pain and suffering that was put into it. It is out of the darkness that brings to life amazing artwork, painting pictures which mimic the altruistic decline of those who help keep pain at bay. Filmmaker Patricia Chicaâs latest short film, Crimson Dance, uses burlesque to tell the story of cancer and the lifeline of blood g...[Read More]
CryptTVâs âThe Birchâ Hauntingly Leaves You Wanting More
Short films can be used for many purposes; a pitch, an art piece, or just a short story that needs to be told. Last week CryptTV released a short film titled The Birch and We Are Indie Horror believes it to be all three plus some. Keeping with the mantra #WeirdIsGood, the short film centers around a boy who is being bullied. As much of us weird kids know how that feels, this one bully seems to be ...[Read More]
“Shallow Water” Is Bringing Back The Monster Genre
What was the last monster movie you saw? What year was it released? Chances are it was either a remake, or it was released at least ten years ago. When it comes to creature features, making them can be a real catch 22. The budget to make monsters can be too big for small indie filmmakers, and Hollywood is just too busy making superhero films to care. One filmmaker is taking it upon himself to revi...[Read More]
Pandie Suicide Surprises in New Short âBlood Bathâ
The surprise element is one aspect of a short film that when done correctly can achieve wonder. The latest short film which was written and produced by We Are Indie Horror friend Pandie Suicide (AKA Pandie James) achieves moments of surprise scene in and scene out in Blood Bath. Coming from Deathaus Films in Los Angeles, California, the five minute short packs punch after punch with beautiful cine...[Read More]
Terrifying Aliens In Space in “DĂ©dalo” From Portugal Now Streaming Online!
Thereâs no doubt that an alien invasion is perhaps one of the scariest things that could happen. What about an invasion in space? That is the premise of the Portuguese sci-fi / horror short film from JerĂłnimo Rocha and Take It Easy Production Company, DĂ©dalo. In a dystopian future, a small team is hired to repair the refinery of a colossal space cargo vessel before it arrives at its destination. T...[Read More]
The âDemonâs Dawnâ Has Arrived From âSelfie From Hellâ Creators
17.5 million plus views later, the team over at Fuck You Zombie, has added another chapter to their terrifying short series. Last August saw the release of the scariest viral video since Mama with Selfie From Hell. Catch that one before we go on into the latest from Fuck You Zombie, Demonâs Dawn. ï»ż Now as of less than week, Meelah Adams has done it again. She has brought back Selfie From Helldirec...[Read More]
“Death Choice” Is A Choose Your Own Adventure Slasher!! What Are You Waiting For?
How many times have you watched a movie in which the characters always make bad decisions? As bad as you feel for them, watching the glorious slaughter fest that follows is down right thrilling. If only there was a way to make those bad decisions for them. Oh wait, there is? The Lavin Production Companyâs latest endeavor is a choose your own adventure slasher, Death Choice: Motel Mayhem The vision...[Read More]
Check Out Joe Magna’s Ode To Giallo Cinema. It’s Killer
Iâll be honest, when it comes to Giallo films, I know next to nothing. Iâve seen Dario Argentoâs Suspiria, but thatâs about it. While my personal experience, or lack thereof, isnât exactly up to par; writer, director, horror virtuoso Joe Magna made himself a Giallo inspired short film, 13 Doors. The film stars Juliet Jones and Cimcie Nichols 13 Doors tells the vague story about a young lady receiv...[Read More]