Horror has long been a popular and creative genre. Originally called “spook tales,” one of the earliest examples of the horror picture—”Le Squelette Joyeux”—was created by the Lumière brothers in 1895. With his prizewinning “Clickbait,” British filmmaker Ryan Phillips demonstrates that the genre is as fresh and exciting as it’s ever been. In the interview…
read more →Jacob Givens comes at filmmaking from the perspectives of acting and writing. Like many filmmakers, he’s developed his skills not in the classroom but in the field. Equally important, in the tradition of Woody Allen, Martin Scorsese, and Federico Fellini, Givens has developed the habit of making movies with friends. This valuable method is available to everyone.…
read more →The short horror flick “Vinyl” illustrates a number of classic horror film techniques: isolated protagonist, flickering candles, in-your-face close-ups. But perhaps director Harrison Nowak’s most powerful trick is quick cutting. In three and a half minutes, we get 50 cuts, which means that the average cut is 4.2 seconds. But averages can be deceiving. Close to…
read more →Dialogue has contributed to many memorable movie moments: “I’ll be back.” “Do you feel lucky.” “Play it, Sam.” “We’re not in Kansas anymore.” We all have our favorites. And yet, as wonderful as the spoken word is, it isn’t essential. For proof, consider South Korean filmmaker Inchun Oh’s dialogue-free horror movie, “Polaroid,” a winner at…
read more →What do “The Wizard of Oz,” “Gone with the Wind,” “Blade Runner,” “The Graduate,” “War of the Worlds,” and “The Maltese Falcon” have in common? Along with hundreds of other memorable feature movies, these hits were based on previously published material. Often the source was a novel. But in some cases the underlying text was a…
read more →Elliott Maguire’s “The Ferryman” will be released for online distribution April 13, 2018. This horror/thriller focuses on a young woman, Mara, who—following a failed suicide attempt—becomes the target of a malevolent entity. Here’s the teaser: With “The Ferryman,” Maguire is not only advancing the production of mobile-shot features, but also exploring online distribution and monetization. Made for 1,500 pounds (about $2,000), the…
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