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Dani Shembesh
Jun 27, 2023
[CFF Review] HELL HATH NO FURY is a Murder Comedy of Errors
Hilarious and smartly written, Hell Hath No Fury proves nothing is worse than a dead-end marriage. Written by Jacob Leighton Burns and...
Dani Shembesh
Apr 28, 2023
[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.
Dani Shembesh
Apr 28, 2023
[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.
Sam Rosenberg
Jan 26, 2023
[Interview] A Conversation with Onyx the Fortuitous and the Talisman of Souls Director Andrew Bowser
Sam Rosenberg interviews Andrew Bowser about his feature-length film debut at Sundance, Onyx the Fortuitous and the Talisman of Souls.
Peg Aloi
Dec 22, 2022
THE LEECH Review – An Outrageous and Brutal Holiday Horror
Peg Aloi says Eric Pennycoff's The Leech is a satisfying and hilariously brutal thriller. The indie psychological holiday horror drama,...
E. L. King
Nov 18, 2022
THE MENU Review – A Darkly Comedic Critique of the Art of Fine Dining
E.L. King says The Menu is a deliciously vicious satire and decidedly punchy gourmet horror. The Menu directed by Mark Mylod and written...
Sarah Kirk
Nov 17, 2022
ALL YOUR FRIENDS ARE DEAD Review – Old Friends Unite for a Bloodbath in the Woods
Sarah Kirk says All Your Friends Are Dead is a horror comedy with bloody gore and heartfelt moments. All Your Friends Are Dead is an...
Julia Straub
Nov 10, 2022
SLAXX Review – Denim Justice Runs Wild
Julia Straub says Slaxx is a delightfully amusing story of humanitarianism and revenge. Co-writer and director Elza Kephart, with...
E. L. King
Oct 3, 2022
SPIRIT HALLOWEEN Review – A Spooky Family Friendly Adventure Lacking Heart and Zest
E.L. King says David Poag's Spirit Halloween lacks the adventurously contagious frivolity and excitement required to captivate audiences...
E. L. King
Sep 6, 2022
[Popcorn Frights] FOLLOW HER Review – Fetishes, Lies and Video Tape
E.L. King says Sylvia Caminer's Follow Her brings a clever, fresh and frightening perspective to the "social media is bad" trope. The...
Cayenn Landau
Aug 29, 2022
BODIES BODIES BODIES Review – A Whodunnit That Slays Murder Mystery Expectations
Cayenn Landau says Halina Reijin's Bodies Bodies Bodies is a self-aware dark comedy where nobody is as they appear—they're much, much...
Sarah Kirk
Aug 25, 2022
NOPE Review – Aliens and Outrageous Chaos Combine in an Exploration of Comedic Terror
Sarah Kirk says Jordan Peele’s Nope is a captivating, anxiety-ridden, predator versus prey sci-fi horror experience. Ever wonder if alien...
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...
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...
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...
Brianna Geiger
May 23, 2022
TRAGEDY GIRLS Review - Friends Who Slay Together, Stay Together
Brianna Geiger says Tragedy Girls combines social media influence and true crime for a uniquely comedic horror experience. Tragedy Girls...
E. L. King
May 8, 2022
[Panic Fest] WHEN THE SCREAMING STARTS Review - A Gruesome and Delightful Mockumentary
When the Screaming Starts is a delightful British horror mockumentary directed by Conor Boru in his feature-length debut, co-written with...
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