Tim Hannigan’s Murderfest is a twisted, thrilling descent into the dark side of online culture, now streaming on Amazon Prime Video. This indie slasher takes a satirical jab at our fascination with live-streamed violence and shock-driven entertainment, delivering a plot that’s as entertaining as it is disturbing. The story follows five serial killers who compete to claim the highest body count and a $1,000,000 prize, taking viewers along for a gory ride that feels like a mashup of The Running Man and Friday the 13th.
Read MoreFor When You Get Lost (2024)
For When You Get Lost is an indie gem that delivers heartfelt humor and genuine emotional resonance. Directed by Michelle Steffes and written by the multitalented Jennifer Sorenson, this coming-of-middle-age dark comedy takes audiences on a beautiful journey of reconciliation and self-discovery. Inspired by a real-life road trip, the story centers on June Stevenson, a woman determined to make amends with her estranged father before it's too late.
Read MoreThe Burden of Nine Lives (2024)
The Burden of Nine Lives, written and directed by Vega Montañez, is a gritty, character-driven journey into the heart of vengeance and survival. The story follows Jimmy Diaz, a man whose life spirals into a deadly quest for revenge after witnessing the brutal deaths of his two closest cousins in a black market deal gone wrong. Montañez skillfully explores Jimmy’s struggle as he grapples with haunting memories and faces off against formidable foes in the city’s underworld, all while battling the pull between revenge and redemption.
Read MoreTerrifier 3 (2024)
Bloody sounds. Ooey, gooey, blood spurty sounds. Cue audience members walking out in disgust.
Read MoreThe Summer We Died (2024)
You can feel microbudget filmmaker Dillon Brown stretching his artistic wings with his latest, The Summer We Died. His previous efforts have all been variations on the found footage/mockumentary subgenre. Here, he utilizes a more traditional storytelling approach, albeit one that’s not completely devoid of stylistic flourishes.
Read MoreStargate (1994) #RetroReview
Despite having a fairly large budget for its day, Roland Emmerich’s Stargate from 1994 never feels as big as it should. The script, co-written by Emmerich and frequent collaborator Dean Devlin, is also pretty straightforward and predictable. That being said, I’ve enjoyed revisiting it here and there over the years.
Read MoreIs This the Bed We Lie In? (2024)
JAM Productions' latest short film, Is This the Bed We Lie In?, directed by Joseph McGovern, delves into the raw and intimate complexities of relationships and personal desire. The story focuses on a pivotal conversation between Jennifer, portrayed by Constance Reshey, and her husband, Robert, played by Joel Blanco. At its core, the film is a deeply emotional exploration of a woman revealing her desire to be with another woman and the impact of this admission on her relationship.
Read MoreAnne Rice’s Interview With The Vampire Season 2 (2024) #BluRay
Anne Rice's Interview with the Vampire returns for a second season with even sharper fangs. This new chapter amplifies the gothic splendor and haunting allure of the first, raising the stakes for a visually breathtaking and emotionally intense experience. Fans of the original series and Rice's dark, immersive universe will once again be captivated by the mesmerizing drama of Louis, Lestat, and their intricate world of immortality.
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