Rich Mallery’s Maid Droid Origins dives into the dark, seductive world of artificial love and moral confusion, serving as a prequel to his ongoing Maid Droid saga. The film traces the haunting beginnings of Eve, a beautiful android maid who murders one of her clients out of curiosity, then flees the grasp of the Syndell Corporation. Seeking refuge with her creator, Timothy and his domineering wife Belle, Eve becomes trapped in a claustrophobic love triangle that blends erotic tension, emotional peril, and existential despair.
Read MoreBad Girl School (2025)
Jamie Grefe’s Bad Girl School is a strange, sincere little film that somehow balances between gritty drama, motivational experiment, and offbeat character study. What could have easily been another “girls gone wrong” exploitation flick instead aims for something surprisingly heartfelt — a movie about second chances, trust, and the messy process of change. The story follows John Mahler, a self-styled behavioral reform specialist brought into the troubled Brunswick Academy, a Los Angeles private school that doubles as a last stop for “wayward girls.”
Read MoreBlood of La Llorona (2025)
Jamie Grefe’s Blood of La Llorona takes the classic Latin American legend and spins it into an eerie, intimate chamber horror. Instead of sprawling supernatural mayhem, Grefe crafts a slow-burn descent into inherited madness, folklore, and guilt — a ghost story wrapped in poetry and whispered dread. The story begins simply: two friends, Verónica and Lulu, arrive at Verónica’s late grandmother’s rural home to rest before a nearby festival.
Read MoreBlue Belt (2024)
Get ready for a wild mashup of Way of the Dragon and Kung Fu Manager. Writer-director Scott Hillman’s Blue Belt dives headfirst into farcical martial arts mayhem, following Rilley — an online coder and unlikely kung fu prodigy — who must defend their Italian uncle’s Los Angeles pizzeria from an eccentric French mob invasion. What follows is a deliriously odd blend of kung fu, comedy, and community pride that only a Hillman film could deliver.
Read MoreBad Timing (2022)
Gregory Hatanaka’s Bad Timing is a gritty, low-budget crime thriller that mixes tense, single-location drama with flashes of raw emotion and surprising pathos. At just over an hour, it moves quickly but leaves a distinct aftertaste, part hostage story, part confession booth. The film follows Sammy, a burned-out hitman who takes Marisa hostage after a job gone wrong.
Read MorePanic (2024)
Gregory Hatanaka’s Panic is a tense psychological thriller that explores the terrifying unraveling of trust, identity, and reality itself. Centered on the marriage of Scott and Laurie Panic, the story quickly escalates from domestic unease to a full-blown fight for survival when a sinister force begins to infect Laurie’s body and mind. As secrets emerge and loyalties are tested, the couple faces a high-stakes battle that is as emotional as it is suspenseful.
Read MoreAcrylic (2020)
Acrylic is a bold, colorful dive into the world of nail salons, style rivalries, and over-the-top glamour. Directed by and starring Nicole D’Angelo, the film promises fierce style battles, jaw-dropping nail art, and a showcase of confidence, sass, and charm. On paper, the premise—a competition between two salons vying for the top spot—offers rich potential for comedy and drama, and there are moments where the film flirts with that promise. D’Angelo leads with enthusiasm, and the cast brings a playful energy to the screen.
Read MoreAnother Way to Die (2023)
Gregory Hatanaka’s Another Way to Die is a neon-lit, high-octane indie action thriller that thrives on style and energy, even if its substance sometimes falters. Centered on a rogue CIA agent with a shadowed past, played by Louis DeStefano, the film follows his perilous mission to recover a mystical box—an object that attracts danger at every turn. In a futuristic city drenched in betrayal and bloodshed, DeStefano’s character is double-crossed, outnumbered, and hunted by secret forces, leaving him with no choice but to fight his way through the chaos.
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