The Spooky World of Chris Ringler
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Science fiction encompasses diverse sub-genres, including adaptations like THE DAY OF THE TRIFFIDS, based on John Wyndham's novel. The plot revolves around a meteor shower that blinds humanity and unleashes dangerous carnivorous plants. Despite its bleakness, the film explores survival and hope amidst chaos, deserving recognition despite its obscurity.
IN VITRO is a sci-fi thriller centered on a couple's unraveling relationship while conducting a questionable scientific experiment on a remote farm. The husband's secretive project raises ethical questions and threatens their family. The film's tension, strong performances, and atmospheric setting create a chilling narrative, though it occasionally stretches credibility.
The Reddit post discusses the appeal of found footage films, highlighting the thrill of discovering hidden gems in the genre. It reviews "CLASSROOM 6," where a newscaster investigates a mysterious classroom tied to disappearances. While the film offers solid acting and a creepy atmosphere, it suffers from logical inconsistencies and ultimately lacks memorability.
Hey friends, this is how it all started for me and how I fell in love with filmmaking as a kid due to the emergence of the PXL2000, a "toy" camcorder that came out in the late '80s. My friend and I made films with this weird and wonderful tech and it opened the gates… Continue reading The Spooky Chris Podcast – How it All Started (How I Fell in Love with Filmmaking as a Kid)
One of the things that many of us miss when we think about how great it must be to be famous is the reality that there are prices to pay for being so public. The term “being under the microscope” is used, but that seems to dismiss the fact that it’s not a singular person… Continue reading Movie Review – BORDERLINE
There is something both amazing and horrifying about the human animal, and that is its relentless drive to push itself further and further. Perhaps it’s a way to evolve as a species, or perhaps it’s just a sort of existential boredom. Maybe it’s a little of both. There are always people who are willing to… Continue reading Movie Review – ROW
Join me for a conversation with head of Atomic Swan Films, Tyler Zickafoose. Tyler is a filmmaker, event coordinator, and food aficianado and this conversation gets into favorite films, the history of Atomic Swan Films, and indie events.
I think my first question here is - is this pat of the new Jason lore, or just an elseworlds story? I suppose time will tell, but it's an interesting question to pose.
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
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.
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 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.
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.
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