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Dani Shembesh
Jul 4, 2023
[CFF Review] STAG is a Masterful Exploration of Female Friendship and Betrayal
Surviving the fallout of a childhood friendship proves harder than surviving a deadly weekend in the woods. Written and directed by...
Dani Shembesh
Jun 28, 2023
[CFF Review] THE HAUNTING OF HYPE HOUSE is a Supernatural Social Commentary Struggles to Impress
The Haunting of Hype House, written by Matt Farren and directed by Brandon Douglas, is a horror comedy exploring the nuance of the...
Dani Shembesh
Jun 27, 2023
[CFF Review] HELL HATH NO FURY is a Murder Comedy of Errors
Hilarious and smartly written, Hell Hath No Fury proves nothing is worse than a dead-end marriage. Written by Jacob Leighton Burns and...
Alex Nguyen
Oct 21, 2022
[BHFF] SINPHONY Review – An Uneven Horror Anthology Lacking Connective Tissue
Alex Nguyen says Sinphony is an uneven affair where the vignettes act more as a series of genre exercises than a cohesive whole. Horror...
Jaclyn Bartlett
Jul 3, 2022
[CFF 2022] WULVER’S STANE Review - A Bizarre and Beautiful Hunger
Jaclyn Barlett says with alluring cinematography and a surreal structure, Wulver’s Stane is a captivating work of art. Written and...
Ashley Anderson
Jul 3, 2022
[CFF 2022] TENNESSEE AND REGIONAL FILMMAKER SHOWCASE Review - Exceptional Horror and Genre Shorts
Ashley Anderson says this showcase includes a delightful collection of thrillers, comedies, fear, and surprises. Short films allow...
E. L. King
Jul 3, 2022
[CFF 2022] DANGEROUS VISIONS VOLUME TWO Review - A Horror and Genre Shorts Showcase
E.L. King says the Dangerous Visions Volume Two showcase of horror and genre shorts at the Chattanooga Film Festival takes us to other...
Sammy Mannion
Jul 3, 2022
[CFF 2022] DANGEROUS VISIONS VOLUME ONE Review - A Horror and Genre Shorts Showcase
Sammy Mannion says the Dangerous Visions Volume One showcase of horror and genre shorts at Chattanooga Film Festival is deeply moving,...
Ashley Anderson
Jul 3, 2022
[CFF 2022] GUTS Review - A Horror Comedy with Delightful Workplace Gore
Ashley Anderson says the satire in Guts is a reprieve from its gruesome moments. Guts, written and directed by Chris McInroy, is a...
Ashley Anderson
Jul 2, 2022
[CFF 2022] CRUISE Review - A Deeper Look at the Other End of the Phone Line
Ashley Anderson says the relatability of receiving unwanted spam calls creates the uncertain potential for Cruise’s realism. Cruise is...
Breanna Lucci
Jul 2, 2022
[CFF 2022] NIGHT SHIFT Review - Misogyny is Thicker than Wood Pulp
Breanna Lucci says Night Shift is a layered story that exposes the ugly side of our patriarchal society. Written and directed by...
Ashley Anderson
Jul 2, 2022
[CFF 2022] MYSTERY SPOT Review - An Eerie Roadside Attraction Brings Strangers and Secrets Together
Ashley Anderson says Mystery Spot is an interesting story with a confusing and unsatisfying ending. If there is anything to learn from...
Jaclyn Bartlett
Jul 1, 2022
[CFF 2022] CUBED ROW Review - An Invasion of the Surreal
Jaclyn Bartlett says Cubed Row offers a captivating experience, creating a unique world through its stunning visual elements. The science...
Breanna Lucci
Jul 1, 2022
[CFF 2022] LANDLOCKED Review - VHS Tapes Illustrate a Disillusioning Story
Breanna Lucci says Landlocked provides a modern spin on found footage while tackling the complexities of family history and grief....
Ashley Anderson
Jul 1, 2022
[CFF 2022] SCHOOLHOUSE BLOCK Review - Outstanding Shorts from the Student Film Showcase
Ashley Anderson was impressed with the level of creativity and quality highlighted in the Schoolhouse Block Student Film Showcase program...
Jaclyn Bartlett
Jul 1, 2022
[CFF 2022] LIVIN’ AFTER MIDNIGHT Review - An Intriguing Queer Vampire Romance
Jaclyn Bartlett says Livin’ After Midnight is a unique vampire story with an intriguing commentary on the LGBTQ+ experience. The Queer...
Brant Lewis
Jun 29, 2022
[CFF 2022] MIKE MIGNOLA: DRAWING MONSTERS Review - A Portrait of One of Comics' Greatest Creatives
Brant Lewis calls Mike Mignola: Drawing Monsters an engaging and fascinating documentary that will appeal to everyone. Originally a 2021...
Breanna Lucci
Jun 29, 2022
[CFF 2022] THE ATTACHMENT DIARIES Review - A Haunting and Disturbing Web of Patriarchal Complexities
Breanna Lucci says The Attachment Diaries has themes that mirage today’s society, giving us a hazy glimpse into what could be our future....
Jaclyn Bartlett
Jun 29, 2022
[CFF 2022] THE UNSETTLING Review - The Consuming and Haunting Remnants of Trauma
Jaclyn Bartlett says The Unsettling is full of thought-provoking ideas about trauma, its impact on relationships, and how difficult it...
Breanna Lucci
Jun 29, 2022
[CFF 2022] EVERY TIME WE MEET FOR ICE CREAM YOUR WHOLE FUCKING FACE EXPLODES Review - Ah, Young Love
Breanna Lucci says Anthony Cousin’s horror short is cute, funny, and a deliciously satisfying gory short. This blue and pink...
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