Amityville Emanuelle starts with a premise that could have held promise: a young man, Gordon DeFeo, experiences terrifying visions related to his father, the infamous mass murderer, and a woman, Laura Lutz, receives his ashes and begins experiencing similar supernatural disturbances. The setup ties into the notorious Amityville legacy and hints at psychological horror intertwined with supernatural elements. For a brief moment, it seems the film could explore haunting family legacies and the effects of past atrocities on the present.
Read MoreDance the Kung Fu (2025)
Dance the Kung Fu is a wild, genre-bending ride that throws the audience headfirst into a world of chaotic energy, danger, and absurd creativity. Directed and written by Jamie Grefe, the film begins with a familiar survival trope—strangers abducted and forced to navigate a series of increasingly elaborate, game-like challenges conceived by a mysterious tech billionaire—but quickly evolves into something far more surreal, darkly comedic, and experimental. The story balances multiple threads: a budding romance between an actress and a spiraling director, the ever-present threat of a possible serial killer lurking in the building, and the larger-than-life confrontation between forces of good and evil, truth and lies, love and hate.
Read MoreThe Lost Chronicles (2023)
Frank Palangi’s The Lost Chronicles is a wild, fever-dream of a horror anthology that leans fully into the surreal and unsettling. The film follows several individuals whose nightmares—ranging from stalkers to murders to monstrous apparitions—begin bleeding into reality. It’s an ambitious premise, one that promises tension, terror, and a glimpse into the darker corners of the human psyche. Where the film shines is in its raw, experimental energy. Palangi, who not only directed but also wrote and produced the project, isn’t afraid to take risks with editing and atmosphere.
Read MoreKiller Tales (2023)
Killer Tales is a three-part horror anthology exploring ordinary people driven to kill. Directed by Frank Palangi and starring Sloan Anderson, Brian Benschek, and Jamison Carroll, the film mixes supernatural dread with human cruelty. While the ambition is clear, the execution is uneven, making for a viewing experience that is both frustrating and occasionally intriguing.
Read MoreThe Once (2023)
Scott Hillman’s The Once is a curious hybrid of nature documentary, interactive-novel-style storytelling, and gentle audiobook narration, and it’s a film that’s equal parts charming and confounding. The story follows Pip, a child who feels disconnected from her family and isolated from the human world, until a mysterious woodland spirit sets her on a transformative journey. Over the course of the film, Pip becomes a series of different animals, each transformation granting her fresh perspectives on life, empathy, and the natural world.
Read MoreBorderline (2023)
Rich Mallery returns with Borderline, a raw and uncompromising dive into the life of Charli, a young woman caught in the relentless grip of mental illness and narcotic addiction. Following Mallery’s previous work, Maid Droid, this film eschews buildup or context, thrusting the audience immediately into Charli’s chaotic world. It’s a daring choice that both grabs attention and leaves little room for narrative breathing, but it works to immerse viewers in her unrelenting spiral.
Read MoreWe Are Wolves (2024)
Cult cinema is alive and kicking, and We Are Wolves is proof that the weird, chaotic spirit of offbeat thrillers hasn’t gone anywhere. Directed and written by Rich Mallery, the film follows Fenix, a lost soul yearning for belonging, as she attempts to rejoin her chosen family—only to find that acceptance comes at the cost of playing some dangerously twisted games. On paper, the film is a mess of formulaic plotting and familiar tropes, and yes, the acting isn’t exactly Oscar-worthy.
Read MoreSalton Sea (2018)
Salton Sea is a quietly ambitious indie drama that explores the complexities of marriage, ambition, and personal integrity against the hauntingly beautiful backdrop of the Salton Sea itself. Directed by Michael Stevantoni and co-written with Tim Rousseau and George McCormick, the film follows Brian as he attempts to persuade his wife, Ramona, to move across the country for a promotion. Their journey back to a faded resort town where they once honeymooned forces both characters—and the audience—to confront the fractures in their relationship and the compromises they are willing to make.
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