Christmas Superstition Inspires a Horror Short

Lots of movies are based on true stories. “Carol” goes in a different direction. This POP Films horror short builds on the Christmas superstition that leaving decorations up after 12th night is unlucky. As a bonus, the filmmakers provide a BTS after the movie. About the Filmmakers POP FILMS is an independent production team out…

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Halloween Flick Emphasizes the “Dead” in “Deadline”

If you’ve ever had to work late, you likely will empathize with the protagonist in “After Hours.” Having to make an overnight deadline is not fun for him. But for us looking on, it’s a scream. WAM Productions of Mesa, Arizona, shot this three-minute horror flick using an iPhone 7. The film—an entry in the…

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Hijinks Lead to a Scary (But Fun) Climax in Kid-made Horror Movie

If a gun makes an appearance at the start of a movie, viewers expect to hear a bang before the climax. Young filmmaker Sophia McDonald gives that classic story device a twist in “The Sister Sister Jinx.”  This kid-made horror movie— shot on an iPhone 11—stars Sophia and her sister Alyssa. Filled with a variety…

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Young Filmmakers Create a Prize-winning Retro Horror Short

Locating a film story back in time is tricky. Extra care must be taken with props and costumes. Co-directors Samuel Cahill and Tao Bensoussan took on the challenge with “Retro 5.” Their horror short won the Under 16 top prize at the 2023 Dublin Smartphone Film Festival. The filmmakers adeptly employ a variety of cinematic techniques…

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CCTV Stars in Horror Flick

“The Glitch,” according to director Mateo Baldasare, “is “a simple, yet scary story about a girl coming home and seeing something strange on the security cameras.” Although made on a “budget of pure will,” this contained horror flick features impressive visual and sound effects. The performance by Sabrina Baldasare is intense. If you’re considering installing…

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Creepy Horror Pic Has a Provocative Theme

Ryan Camp packs a lot of action into “Trophies,” a frightening four-minute movie. Not wanting to give anything away, we can say that the title encapsulates the horror. Solid camera work plus eerie sounds heighten the tension. Camp, who directs and stars in “Trophies,” has provided a making-of video (below). Making of “Trophies” About Ryan…

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