Found Footage Review – THE GHOST IN THE DARKNESS

If there is one pet peeve I have over all others in found footage movies it's when they suddenly switch narrative techniques. The movie will begin as found footage and then reach a point where it's suddenly a traditionally shot film. It drives me CRAZY! Now, you can make a movie in whatever style you… Continue reading Found Footage Review – THE GHOST IN THE DARKNESS

Books That Inspired Me

While I have certainly slowed down as life has gotten fuller, I have been a book lover since I was a kiddo. From the weird board books I fell in love with to the Encyclopedia Brown mysteries I tore through before I started reading more adult books, I loved to read. Heck, I still think… Continue reading Books That Inspired Me

Found Footage Review – DON’T PEEK

Influencer culture and Vloggers are having their moment in found footage, that's for sure. I have mentioned before how found footage movies seem to have cycles that reflect what's happening in the culture. Vloggers and Influencers seem like a really good "in" for found footage because these are folks who are always streaming and filming,… Continue reading Found Footage Review – DON’T PEEK

The Spooky Chris Podcast – The Flint Short Film Freak Out!

Listen along and hear all about the Flint Short Film Freak Out, a short horror film festival in Flint, MI, featuring short films from around the world. Learn more at - https://filmfreeway.com/FlintShortFilmFreakout.

You’ve Entered the TERRIFIER – Talking About the “Terrifier” Franchise

There is something confounding about the TERRIFIER franchise. Here, we have three movies made independently, in the way the director intended, and managing to speak to their audience while still maintaining their identity. With villain Art the Clown, we see a modern horror icon becoming an instant legend, and it’s a well-earned title. We are… Continue reading You’ve Entered the TERRIFIER – Talking About the “Terrifier” Franchise

The Spooky Chris Podcast – Ownership

A short solo episode in which I talk about the idea of ownership and feeling as if you own something just because you've lived with it in your life.

Found Footage Review – THE MEDIUM

THE MEDIUM is a chilling faux-documentary horror film about a woman, the medium, who claims to host a powerful deity. As her niece begins to show troubling signs, a darker presence emerges. The film explores themes of legacy, faith, and revenge, filled with tension and impressive performances, making it a must-watch for horror fans.

The Spooky Chris Podcast – A Conversation with David A. Guster and Kate Anderson-Song

Join me for a great conversation with David A. Guster and Kate Anderson-Song as we talk about their work on the short film "Bloodsuckers of Bushwick", acting, and film.

ITS NAME WAS MORMO – found footage review

The film "ITS NAME WAS MORMO" offers a solid premise but suffers from significant logical inconsistencies that detract from the experience. A family's discovery of a cursed box leads to eerie occurrences, yet their continued interaction with it feels implausible. Despite strong atmosphere and performances, particularly from the young actress, the film fails to deliver a satisfactory conclusion.

10 Great Found Footage Movies

The author, a fan of found footage films, shares a quest for noteworthy entries in the genre. While acknowledging the abundance of poorly made films, they highlight ten exemplary titles, including "Blair Witch Project" and "REC," that capture the unique allure of found footage storytelling, blending horror, emotion, and creativity.

The Spooky Chris Podcast – A Conversation with Poet and Artist Glen Birdsall

In this podcast, poet, artist, and musician Glen Birdsall discusses poetry, art, and creativity, with a special focus on the city of Flint. Listeners can explore Glen's artistic works, which are available for purchase on Amazon.com. The conversation highlights the interplay between art and urban life.

Flippin’ Hostile! – Revisiting HOSTEL 1 and HOSTEL 2

In a re-watch of HOSTEL and HOSTEL 2, I found great ideas, some fumbled execution, and a lack of torture porn.