As ridiculous as it sounds, and every bit is fun, “Fungicide” is an ultra-low-budget schlockfest that’s a lot of fun for the right audience. …continue reading Reel Review: Fungicide (2002)
“Blank”, the feature film directorial debut from Natalie Kennedy, is a smart indie thriller that delves deeper than expected. How much of creative writing …continue reading GenreBlast 2021 Review: Blank
Not since “Scott Pilgrim vs. the World” has a live-action film so lovingly dedicated itself to the reverence of retro video games. Midnight Science …continue reading GenreBlast 2021: Midnight Science
Make the most of the present by sinking into these two excellent horror fiction books about the ways in which our past can haunt …continue reading You’ve Got Read on You: Fiction Spotlight (July 2021)
With a stellar cast, great writing, and a clever concept, Josh Ruben’s endearing “Werewolves Within” is horror-comedy done right. There is no niche film …continue reading Reel Review: Werewolves Within (2021)
“Lake Mungo” is a devastating portrait of grief that delivers horror from its haunting realism rather than supernatural scares. … Since before it became …continue reading Flanagan Film Fest: Lake Mungo
A highly ambitious regional indie production, “Three Tears” is a giallo inspired thriller with striking imagery; ultimately flawed but fun. Evansville is a small …continue reading Reel Review: Three Tears on Bloodstained Flesh (2014)
We celebrate the genre streaming service, Shudder, and the incredible indie films that helped us survive a fear-filled year. You don’t need us to …continue reading Flashback February: Best of Shudder 2020
Now streaming on Shudder, “After Midnight” is like a love letter with a jump scare built into it — a genuine Valentine for horror fans. …continue reading Reel Review: After Midnight (Shudder)
While hampered by budget limitations, “The Last Request” embraces its indie spirit by delivering unique and thought provoking horror. The Last Request (2019) is …continue reading Reel Review: The Last Request (2019)
