Cambio (Change)

This horror short  has no jump scares or CGI and strictly relies on original storytelling and psychological impact to deliver a great film. Cambio, is an example of how a horror story should be told. Daniel Romero, really comes through with beautiful cinematography and a great story twist. The film was shot in a fantastic …

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1974 – A Mexican Horror Classic

A Mexican horror film, sign me up anytime.  1974 reimagines the Mexican Horror classic. As someone who grew up watching Mexican horror classics like Mas Negro Que La Noche  and Hasta El Viento Tiene Miedo, I was super excited to watch 1974. More exciting is that it doesn’t disappoint, this movie measures …

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The Autopsy of Jane Doe

Wow! Just wow! This movie was recommended to me and I’m glad I didn’t forget about it. The Autopsy of Jane Doe is everything you would want in a modern day horror movie that doesn’t have a number next to the title or a credit such as “based on original …

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Cauchemar Capitonné

Cauchemar Capitonné immediately catches your attention with elegant shots of something as simple as an old chair. This short film is incredibly original and certainly worth discussing the fact that director/writer Jean-Claude Leblanc was able to transform a beat up, old chair into to something terrifying. Giving a simple stationary …

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Phantasm: Ravager (2016)

The original Phantasm pretty much freaked me out when I first saw it in 1979. It was released hot on the heels of the first Halloween and almost a year before the original Friday the 13th installment. The late 70’s and early 80’s were a glorious time for slasher movies …

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Agatha

Agatha is absolutely brilliant. This film manages to be more effective in 8 minutes than most full length features. First and foremost, Louise Ogle, the orphan little girl who has been hired for pennies to bring food to a prisoner living in the attic is convincing in all aspects and …

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The Call of Charlie

This comedic short horror is absolutely phenomenal.  The dialogue is hilarious and the film is beautifully executed. The amazing special effects used for the squid like creature coupled with the minor hits of gore make the movie enjoyable and spectacular.   When I reached the end of the 14 minute …

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Happy Hunting

  A struggling alcoholic stumbles upon a town that is hosting its prestigious annual event, the day in which outsiders are collected and sent into the desert to be hunted and murdered by the towns people. Sound familiar?  Unfortunately, I found that the story lacked in originality, as I found …

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First Like

The three minute and 34 second short film First Like focuses on the vast and far reaching world of social media. First Like follows a similar pattern to the modern classic The Ring in which victims die within seven days of watching a creepy VHS video. Fist Like uses the …

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Feeding Time

Feeding Time is a quirky short film that does an incredible job of grabbing the attention of the audience beginning with a peculiar encounter and ending with a mystery. The plot may not be completely original but the long shots and eerie music create suspense and make for an interesting …

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