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![[Panic Fest Review] THAT’S OUR TIME is a Bittersweet Reflection on Humanity and Loss](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0048f1_eb5d76108e3d4fd8963e946281ff1c5a~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_453,h_340,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/0048f1_eb5d76108e3d4fd8963e946281ff1c5a~mv2.jpg)
Dani Shembesh
- Apr 29
[Panic Fest Review] THAT’S OUR TIME is a Bittersweet Reflection on Humanity and Loss
The horror lies within the deep-rooted grief and loneliness that pervade Danny’s world. The film doesn't need to scream to be heard.
![[Panic Fest Review] THE INTERNET REMAINS UNDEFEATED Reveals the Internet is a Scary Place](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0048f1_fa0e0ede1d954b83b0650b1d09a04bff~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_453,h_340,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/0048f1_fa0e0ede1d954b83b0650b1d09a04bff~mv2.jpg)
Dani Shembesh
- Apr 28
[Panic Fest Review] THE INTERNET REMAINS UNDEFEATED Reveals the Internet is a Scary Place
Buoyed by its small but effective cast, creative storyline, and Connaughton's impressive cinematography, the film is utterly unforgettable.
![[Panic Fest Review] NIGHTMARE AT CAMP BLOODBATH is an Irreverent Horror Comedy at its Bloody Best](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0048f1_3590feba2b6a41a4a7e53f5034d172fc~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_453,h_340,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/0048f1_3590feba2b6a41a4a7e53f5034d172fc~mv2.jpg)
Dani Shembesh
- Apr 28
[Panic Fest Review] NIGHTMARE AT CAMP BLOODBATH is an Irreverent Horror Comedy at its Bloody Best
Entertaining and irreverent, Dylan Arnow's Nightmare at Camp Bloodbath is both a parody and a tribute to beloved classics.
![[Panic Fest Review] CHICKS Depicts the Raw and Regurgitative Bonds of Sisterhood](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0048f1_2a083fcb3cdc4798a6fdee34a5bf99d6~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_453,h_340,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/0048f1_2a083fcb3cdc4798a6fdee34a5bf99d6~mv2.jpg)
Dani Shembesh
- Apr 24
[Panic Fest Review] CHICKS Depicts the Raw and Regurgitative Bonds of Sisterhood
Enveloped in a hot pink fever dream, Geena Hernandez's short Chicks is a provocative exploration of freedom, femininity, and empowerment.
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Dani Shembesh
- Apr 21
[Panic Fest Review] FENG SHUI is a Clever and Frightening Twist on Home Invasion
The film reflects an uncomfortable uncertainty: are we ever truly alone, and would we ever know otherwise?
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Dani Shembesh
- Apr 20
[Panic Fest] BLACK DRAGON Review – A Forceful and Unflinching Look at the Brutality of War
Defiant and intense, Black Dragon's forceful, unflinching look into the morality (or lack thereof) of war is divisive and electric.
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Dani Shembesh
- Apr 19
[Panic Fest] THE FORE-MEN Review – Existential Loneliness is the Heart of Adrian Bobb's Sci-Fi Short
Sci-Fi Horror short, The Fore-Men, delivers a viciously lonely view of what the world might be like if humans were at their worst.
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Death
- Oct 21, 2022
[BHFF] V/H/S/99 Review – It's the End of the 90s Zeitgeist as We Know It
Death says V/H/S/99 loses the 90s zeitgeist in translation in some places, but the shorts make up a fun collection of scary stories in...
Sarah Kirk
- Aug 15, 2022
ETHERIA FILM NIGHT Review – An Amalgamation of Imaginative Horror Shorts
​​Sarah Kirk says Etheria Film Night highlights new horror talent while also giving a platform to women's voices. [THIS REVIEW CONTAINS...
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Ashley Anderson
- Jul 3, 2022
[CFF 2022] TENNESSEE AND REGIONAL FILMMAKER SHOWCASE Review - Exceptional Horror and Genre Shorts
Ashley Anderson says this showcase includes a delightful collection of thrillers, comedies, fear, and surprises. Short films allow...
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E. L. King
- Jul 3, 2022
[CFF 2022] DANGEROUS VISIONS VOLUME TWO Review - A Horror and Genre Shorts Showcase
E.L. King says the Dangerous Visions Volume Two showcase of horror and genre shorts at the Chattanooga Film Festival takes us to other...
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Sammy Mannion
- Jul 3, 2022
[CFF 2022] DANGEROUS VISIONS VOLUME ONE Review - A Horror and Genre Shorts Showcase
Sammy Mannion says the Dangerous Visions Volume One showcase of horror and genre shorts at Chattanooga Film Festival is deeply moving,...
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Ashley Anderson
- Jul 3, 2022
[CFF 2022] GUTS Review - A Horror Comedy with Delightful Workplace Gore
Ashley Anderson says the satire in Guts is a reprieve from its gruesome moments. Guts, written and directed by Chris McInroy, is a...
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Ashley Anderson
- Jul 2, 2022
[CFF 2022] CRUISE Review - A Deeper Look at the Other End of the Phone Line
Ashley Anderson says the relatability of receiving unwanted spam calls creates the uncertain potential for Cruise’s realism. Cruise is...
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Jaclyn Bartlett
- Jul 1, 2022
[CFF 2022] CUBED ROW Review - An Invasion of the Surreal
Jaclyn Bartlett says Cubed Row offers a captivating experience, creating a unique world through its stunning visual elements. The science...
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Ashley Anderson
- Jul 1, 2022
[CFF 2022] SCHOOLHOUSE BLOCK Review - Outstanding Shorts from the Student Film Showcase
Ashley Anderson was impressed with the level of creativity and quality highlighted in the Schoolhouse Block Student Film Showcase program...
![[CFF 2022] LIVIN’ AFTER MIDNIGHT Review - An Intriguing Queer Vampire Romance](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0048f1_bc81c79c3063408fb894b4f808783b86~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_453,h_340,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/0048f1_bc81c79c3063408fb894b4f808783b86~mv2.jpg)
Jaclyn Bartlett
- Jul 1, 2022
[CFF 2022] LIVIN’ AFTER MIDNIGHT Review - An Intriguing Queer Vampire Romance
Jaclyn Bartlett says Livin’ After Midnight is a unique vampire story with an intriguing commentary on the LGBTQ+ experience. The Queer...
![[CFF 2022] EVERY TIME WE MEET FOR ICE CREAM YOUR WHOLE FUCKING FACE EXPLODES Review - Ah, Young Love](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0048f1_2b671b778bfa4aa290bdd8caab918b51~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_453,h_340,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/0048f1_2b671b778bfa4aa290bdd8caab918b51~mv2.jpg)
Breanna Lucci
- Jun 29, 2022
[CFF 2022] EVERY TIME WE MEET FOR ICE CREAM YOUR WHOLE FUCKING FACE EXPLODES Review - Ah, Young Love
Breanna Lucci says Anthony Cousin’s horror short is cute, funny, and a deliciously satisfying gory short. This blue and pink...
![[Tribeca Festival] CALL ME CRAZY Review - A Showcase for Outstanding Genre Shorts](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0048f1_459321bda2a34d1c8ead5d6fc86221fd~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_453,h_340,fp_0.50_0.50,q_95,enc_auto/0048f1_459321bda2a34d1c8ead5d6fc86221fd~mv2.png)
Justin Lockwood
- Jun 26, 2022
[Tribeca Festival] CALL ME CRAZY Review - A Showcase for Outstanding Genre Shorts
Justin Lockwood was blown away by some particularly compelling entries in the Call Me Crazy genre shorts program. I look forward to the...
![[Interview] A Conversation with GIRLS NIGHT IN Star Skylar Benton at Tribeca Festival](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0048f1_f7ef80cff0d542c982874344c64bfee3~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_453,h_340,fp_0.50_0.50,q_95,enc_auto/0048f1_f7ef80cff0d542c982874344c64bfee3~mv2.png)
Justin Lockwood
- Jun 24, 2022
[Interview] A Conversation with GIRLS NIGHT IN Star Skylar Benton at Tribeca Festival
Justin Lockwood discusses the satirical horror short Girls Night In and Skylar Benton's first starring role. Tribeca Festival’s Call Me...
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