In this short from Sweven Films, security guard, and father-to-be, Denny is plagued by hallucinations of violence toward his wife and unborn son. The film opens with a visceral punch to the gut and that intensity never truly lets up. Are these visions the result of his fears or premonitions? Is his sleep deprivation cause or… Continue reading Review: The Guard
I first came across Her Story while covering Indieflix's Indie Madness in March 2014. Of the 16 films I reviewed that month, this is the one that has stuck with me. Her Story is one of the most powerfully moving films I have ever seen, it left me nearly speechless. Its power begins in the profound connection between… Continue reading Review: Her Story
Lazer Team has taken theaters and the internet by storm over the past two weeks. Funded in part through a record-breaking $2.4 million indiegogo campaign in July 2014. This is the first feature film from Austin-based Rooster Teeth Productions (RT), best known for its long-running webseries, Red Vs. Blue. As a big fan of anything RT,… Continue reading Review: Lazer Team
Don's Plum is a diner/bar is where four friends meet with their dates for the evening. They talk about everything, anything, and ultimately a whole lot of nothing. I vaguely recall hearing of this film in the late 90s, when it was reported to be so terrible that it had been banned. At the time, I believed… Continue reading Review: Don’s Plum
https://vimeo.com/78382870 The tagline reads “A period drama with a "Twilight Zone” twist… and just a touch of the undead", but if you go into it with that expectation, you’re going to be disappointed. Certified positions itself firmly within the comedy side of horror and if you know that going it, it’s quite good. It plays… Continue reading Attention Span: Certified
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