Shadow Gods, Creeps, And Jason Voorhees! [Indie Horror Review Roundup]

Well children of blood, it's time to make up for lost time. Since I began my eternally creative, dark exploration of the indie horror scene, I've been sent out many different projects to review. Unfortunately, I do not have time to describe all of them in detail, as I would like to. But I don't want to leave all of these amazing creators empty-handed, so I decided to put together some quick reviews of some movies I haven't talked about yet. I believe this will be the first of many posts so expect more in the near future. Let's see what winding woods they take to us this time.

There's no denying that Camp Crystal Lake has a dark history that Sean Orton has chosen to ignore. Despite being warned not to return to his childhood camp, Sean's desire to keep his family name grows stronger. Sean renames the area Camp Trinity Point, and tries with a group Friends want to rebuild it into a safe haven without leaving traces of tragedy. But the evil that still lurks in the camp is a stark reminder that history repeats itself and that the best way to get revenge is to be cold."

Unlike most Friday the 13th fans, James Grimm's My Special Boy takes an underused style and creates a separate continuity for our beloved Ranger. Of course, the common touches remain. Jason drowned, Mama Voorhees got mad and beheaded him, Jason came back and took over, etc. But those events kind of changed. Unconstrained by existing rules, the field for creative experimentation is as vast as the shores of Crystal Lake... it seems to stretch out to the Atlantic Ocean.

Unfortunately, the movie doesn't take full advantage of this freedom, but there are still a few notable details worth noting. Jason's character appears to have been inspired by Haddonfield's new costume, which might turn some viewers off (if, like me, they pay too much attention to the little "intricacies" between the two clips. But it works for what it's supposed to be..bolder, more serious, Filled with years of unbridled rage. Visually, Camp Blood Killer looks great. The creators added their own touches to make Jason stand out while staying true to the character. Nothing special, just unique.

The biggest takeaway is the face reveal, which is one of the best fan movies I've ever seen. You could tell they put a lot of emphasis on her pretty face, and I think they used animation ( Friday the 13th, Part IV: The Final Chapter, among others ). The kills leave a lot to be desired, but that's the nature of these fan movies. You know, with indie horror, with almost no budget and everything, you have to cut costs somewhere. Also, not out of place given that many of the later F13 sequels had a bit of bloodshed due to MPAA cuts...that was also disappointing at the time, though. I have to say the last picture is very funny and worth looking at on its own.

Overall, despite the slow pace and some interesting characters, it wasn't a bad movie. It's not the best F13 fan film I've seen, but it's far from the worst either.

You can watch My Special Boy. A Friday the 13th Fan Film on YouTube is here.

"Three college students stumble upon a lost TV show about a dead serial killer and search for his whereabouts. They discover the nightmarish cover of a clown-faced man who has killed hundreds and may still be alive. Life after death."

Mister Creep parodies Isaac Rodriguez's indie horror flick in creepy past villains like Slenderman and The Smiling Dog. At first I wasn't sure if this would work for me, because I'm in the "killer clowns are an overrated concept" camp... yeah, I really like zombies, so it's definitely a matter of taste. Despite this self-disclosure, I still feel like the horn-type killer creature is the biggest blow to this solid feature.

The film effectively manages to create an appropriate horror atmosphere as it is inspired by the analog horror genre reminiscent of Marble Hornets and Co. Melon also represents Sinister , and Mister Creep's use of videotapes to communicate with victims is similar to MO Bagul. Oh, there's a dummy here... sorry, I mean "relic"... so it should be quiet here too. The police interrogations of Mr. Cribb were usually the most interesting scenes, Brian D. Anderson portrays the killer in a somewhat gruesome manner. Sorry I couldn't resist.

The rest of the story, which follows the camera crew as they investigate the legend of Mr. Creep, manages to remain entertaining but never reaches the level these interview clips support. However, I will say that if you like spooky pasta-style horror and analogue visuals, you'll probably like this movie.

You can see Mr. Crepe here.

When a woman collects her childhood home after her father's death, she learns that his death, long buried in the grounds of the family home, may pose an even greater threat. "

The main factor in effective cosmic horror is the lack of explanation. Basically, don't let the audience know what's going on because characters who go through such horrific events have no idea either. "Willows" by Algernon Blackwood is a prime example of "nobody knows what's going on, least of all you," and that's only for the best.

Brian Sepanczyk's award-winning short film In the Shadow of God follows without explaining anything, at least not overtly. It could be symbolic of generational trauma or something, but personally, I think the horrific events that happened to Rachel (Sarah Canning) are part of a grand scheme that we're not supposed to understand. which mostly works. Good acting, good atmosphere, and a good space horror would probably win if it were 10 minutes longer. Even then, the atmosphere that permeates the runtime works wonders and brings out the whole "cool experience".

In the shadow of God is coming to the Altar YouTube channel on May 22, 2023, so mark your calendars.

Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, Chris, a paranoid and self-centered person, willingly avoids human contact, preferring to escape the reality of TV shows. When a friend turns to him, he talks about his ex-promises. Chris has to decide what kind of person he's into inside or he could eat him...alive. "

Well, the name doesn't lie. Events multiply. I'm sure there's a deeper message about guilt and what it means to be a bad person, and I appreciate that mindset. But I'm here for this baby. Christian "Kang" Pacini's crescendo is a lot like the possessed hand scene in The Evil Dead 2 , only more gruesome and brutal. Kudos to Bacini for selling the self-harm his character endures, making this short indie horror as funny as it is scary. Well shot, well acted, well directed, the only real criticism I have is the clichéd story. I mean, he's doing his job, and that's all he has to do. Also, the story doesn't really matter in this case. What really matters is seeing a man break his fingers with a meat mallet. At least it's me.

Climbing is currently on the festival route.

Cassie is a rebellious teen, and things are going from bad to worse with her new stepmother. His father, Lucas, decides to take him and his new wife Sarah out of town to spend some time together. Instead, they discover that McKinley is an urban legend, more real and terrifying than their worst nightmare. them. ”

I want to confess something. I'm not a huge fan of the hillbilly torture killer subgenre. I don't know, I wouldn't be able to get into it like a ghost movie. Which is weird because I've recently become a huge fan of The Texas Chainsaw Massacre , but I guess this is different. The Sawyer family gets a taste of Texas barbecue, while most of these movies are more of an Appalachian apple pie plate. The truth is, Harley Wallen's Ash and Bone struggled to win me over from the start. Unfortunately, he never made it to the top...but that doesn't mean he's not a hell of a fan.

Unlike similar indie horror films, it doesn't spend a lot of time on endless torture scenes, instead taking a slower approach that requires killers to search the countryside for their intended victims. This means that most of the action takes place on a hiatus, focusing on the family problems of the characters, who are big city crooks relaxing in a small town shack. He works? Well, your mileage may vary.

Lead actress Angelina Danielle Kama as Cassie is enough to make me invested, even if her parents feel a little resentful. If you think about it, some of the graphic torture scenes might spice things up a bit. As the credits roll, it didn't tie me into any subgenre or anything, but it would make me a great late-night Tubby time-killer. If the cooling grate is still there, it will be perfect for a late night getaway.

You can see the ashes and bones here .

There is part of the list. I hope they continue so I can work on as many indie horror projects as possible. Thanks again to all the creators who have sent me their work for review. You are all doing more than it's worth.

see you soon...

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