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![[CFF Review] STAG is a Masterful Exploration of Female Friendship and Betrayal](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0048f1_fc85e862154a408fb9cce23a6ddf8347~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_453,h_340,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/0048f1_fc85e862154a408fb9cce23a6ddf8347~mv2.webp)
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...

![[CFF Review] THE HAUNTING OF HYPE HOUSE is a Supernatural Social Commentary Struggles to Impress](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0048f1_e413dcc17d234ad1875cd85950fc49f1~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_453,h_340,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/0048f1_e413dcc17d234ad1875cd85950fc49f1~mv2.webp)
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...

![[CFF Review] HELL HATH NO FURY is a Murder Comedy of Errors](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0048f1_78d62b2e4a1840469e69cce35281f915~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_453,h_340,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/0048f1_78d62b2e4a1840469e69cce35281f915~mv2.webp)
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...

![[BHFF] SINPHONY Review – An Uneven Horror Anthology Lacking Connective Tissue](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0048f1_54ee09b27a1945128fbd5ef208b57d06~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_453,h_340,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/0048f1_54ee09b27a1945128fbd5ef208b57d06~mv2.webp)
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...

![[CFF 2022] WULVER’S STANE Review - A Bizarre and Beautiful Hunger](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0048f1_bdb460ce300f4e159f15a3fb54b43bd2~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_453,h_340,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/0048f1_bdb460ce300f4e159f15a3fb54b43bd2~mv2.webp)
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...

![[CFF 2022] TENNESSEE AND REGIONAL FILMMAKER SHOWCASE Review - Exceptional Horror and Genre Shorts](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0048f1_3ed8412b02504b9596b8574bf5ef28a0~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_453,h_340,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/0048f1_3ed8412b02504b9596b8574bf5ef28a0~mv2.webp)
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...

![[CFF 2022] DANGEROUS VISIONS VOLUME TWO Review - A Horror and Genre Shorts Showcase](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0048f1_cf895722396e40ada8af4c3aca9cb1fa~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_453,h_340,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/0048f1_cf895722396e40ada8af4c3aca9cb1fa~mv2.webp)
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...

![[CFF 2022] DANGEROUS VISIONS VOLUME ONE Review - A Horror and Genre Shorts Showcase](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0048f1_720861c42c9f41eba47840e340d40978~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_453,h_340,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/0048f1_720861c42c9f41eba47840e340d40978~mv2.webp)
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,...
![[CFF 2022] GUTS Review - A Horror Comedy with Delightful Workplace Gore](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0048f1_387ff35d94c94ef99391c243aed517be~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_453,h_340,fp_0.50_0.50,q_95,enc_auto/0048f1_387ff35d94c94ef99391c243aed517be~mv2.webp)
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...

![[CFF 2022] CRUISE Review - A Deeper Look at the Other End of the Phone Line](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0048f1_c2dd4362d65c49938b30c26a181b5b84~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_453,h_340,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/0048f1_c2dd4362d65c49938b30c26a181b5b84~mv2.webp)
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...

![[CFF 2022] NIGHT SHIFT Review - Misogyny is Thicker than Wood Pulp](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0048f1_b1136619f81d4d46950a08effc11fcfb~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_453,h_340,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/0048f1_b1136619f81d4d46950a08effc11fcfb~mv2.webp)
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...

![[CFF 2022] MYSTERY SPOT Review - An Eerie Roadside Attraction Brings Strangers and Secrets Together](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0048f1_52358c0c6d2b4712a680998275e48a0b~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_453,h_340,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/0048f1_52358c0c6d2b4712a680998275e48a0b~mv2.webp)
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...

![[CFF 2022] CUBED ROW Review - An Invasion of the Surreal](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0048f1_44426495e2f1434b81adb3f9b4e6c6b6~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_453,h_340,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/0048f1_44426495e2f1434b81adb3f9b4e6c6b6~mv2.webp)
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...

![[CFF 2022] LANDLOCKED Review - VHS Tapes Illustrate a Disillusioning Story](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0048f1_fac06cb03edf4db1b91d0ad509fa97f6~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_453,h_340,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/0048f1_fac06cb03edf4db1b91d0ad509fa97f6~mv2.webp)
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....
![[CFF 2022] SCHOOLHOUSE BLOCK Review - Outstanding Shorts from the Student Film Showcase](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0048f1_41fa3fd9cb5f458f859d26cb5ddbff80~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_453,h_340,fp_0.50_0.50,q_95,enc_auto/0048f1_41fa3fd9cb5f458f859d26cb5ddbff80~mv2.webp)
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...

![[CFF 2022] LIVIN’ AFTER MIDNIGHT Review - An Intriguing Queer Vampire Romance](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0048f1_bc81c79c3063408fb894b4f808783b86~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_453,h_340,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/0048f1_bc81c79c3063408fb894b4f808783b86~mv2.webp)
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...

![[CFF 2022] MIKE MIGNOLA: DRAWING MONSTERS Review - A Portrait of One of Comics' Greatest Creatives](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0048f1_76967fb9ca5f4379a0718d5c87eb3bc5~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_453,h_340,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/0048f1_76967fb9ca5f4379a0718d5c87eb3bc5~mv2.webp)
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...

![[CFF 2022] THE ATTACHMENT DIARIES Review - A Haunting and Disturbing Web of Patriarchal Complexities](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0048f1_7a51cc9e706f4668908b0d82591675b6~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_453,h_340,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/0048f1_7a51cc9e706f4668908b0d82591675b6~mv2.webp)
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....

![[CFF 2022] THE UNSETTLING Review - The Consuming and Haunting Remnants of Trauma](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0048f1_ea225e533556489a8f412a780e40e373~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_453,h_340,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/0048f1_ea225e533556489a8f412a780e40e373~mv2.webp)
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...

![[CFF 2022] EVERY TIME WE MEET FOR ICE CREAM YOUR WHOLE FUCKING FACE EXPLODES Review - Ah, Young Love](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0048f1_2b671b778bfa4aa290bdd8caab918b51~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_453,h_340,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/0048f1_2b671b778bfa4aa290bdd8caab918b51~mv2.webp)
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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