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E. L. King
May 12, 2022
THE SADNESS Review - Violence, Depravity, and the Bloody Bystander Effect
E.L. Kings calls The Sadness a film that at times will make you physically ill, but it’s a creative and disturbing look at society,...


Sydney Bollinger
May 11, 2022
THE CELLAR Review - An Eerie Haunted House With Desires of its Own
A haunted house is more than ghosts and evil spirits in this atmospheric horror film from Brendan Muldowney. It’s a tale as old as time —...

![[PANIC FEST] THE PASSENGER Review - A Story of Survival and Familial Bonds](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0048f1_804a16bd69cb49c288e217067e71f9cf~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_453,h_340,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/0048f1_804a16bd69cb49c288e217067e71f9cf~mv2.webp)
Sarah Kirk
May 9, 2022
[PANIC FEST] THE PASSENGER Review - A Story of Survival and Familial Bonds
Sarah Kirk calls The Passenger a passionate, nerve-wracking, and amusing film with comedic and fierce acting performances. THE PASSENGER...

![[PANIC FEST] THE CHAMBER OF TERROR Review - A Light-Hearted and Absurd Revenge Horror Comedy](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0048f1_7df7581f2cdb42abb609b7fce43bc98e~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_453,h_340,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/0048f1_7df7581f2cdb42abb609b7fce43bc98e~mv2.webp)
Brianna Geiger
May 8, 2022
[PANIC FEST] THE CHAMBER OF TERROR Review - A Light-Hearted and Absurd Revenge Horror Comedy
Brianna Geiger says The Chamber of Terror is a hilarious revenge horror-comedy with no shortage of blood, guts, and gore. Don’t seek...


Christopher Proeh
May 8, 2022
VERIFIED Review - A Biting Critique of Influencer Culture
Christopher Proeh says Verified is a clever horror short exploring the adverse effects of influencer culture. Written, directed, and...

![[PANIC FEST] PRESENCE Review - Schultz Delivers a Dark and Terrifying Descent into Madness](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0048f1_e35f8833b86449ae9850ac91f2dd369c~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_453,h_340,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/0048f1_e35f8833b86449ae9850ac91f2dd369c~mv2.webp)
Brianna Geiger
May 7, 2022
[PANIC FEST] PRESENCE Review - Schultz Delivers a Dark and Terrifying Descent into Madness
Brianna Geiger calls Presence a horrifyingly beautiful film where every moment is intentional, building to an unexpected conclusion....

![[PANIC FEST] TO THE MOON Review - A Dissection of Family Trauma With Thought-Provoking Dialogue](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0048f1_78030daf9f8249c2b398c68a5de1cd8c~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_453,h_340,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/0048f1_78030daf9f8249c2b398c68a5de1cd8c~mv2.webp)
Sarah Kirk
May 7, 2022
[PANIC FEST] TO THE MOON Review - A Dissection of Family Trauma With Thought-Provoking Dialogue
Sarah Kirk calls To the Moon an anxiety-inducing, thought-provoking, and discomforting story with faultless acting. TO THE MOON (2021) is...


E. L. King
May 6, 2022
THE TWIN Review - A Mother’s Grief and the Dangers of Bargaining
E.L. King calls The Twin a psychological thriller that will leave you questioning reality for better or worse. Shudder Original, THE...

![[PANIC FEST] THE CREEPING Review - Jamie Hooper’s Haunted Feature Debut of Foreboding Family Secrets](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0048f1_b2233db7c15f44ccb1ace1ff1e090776~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_453,h_340,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/0048f1_b2233db7c15f44ccb1ace1ff1e090776~mv2.webp)
Brianna Geiger
May 4, 2022
[PANIC FEST] THE CREEPING Review - Jamie Hooper’s Haunted Feature Debut of Foreboding Family Secrets
Brianna Geiger calls The Creeping a classic haunted house story with a sinister score and terrifying twists. In their feature-length...

![[PANIC FEST] MALIBU HORROR STORY Review - Found Footage and a Paranormal Terror-Filled Adventure](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0048f1_2dfeca61ad4d47fd881571e6e81a6234~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_453,h_340,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/0048f1_2dfeca61ad4d47fd881571e6e81a6234~mv2.webp)
Sarah Kirk
May 3, 2022
[PANIC FEST] MALIBU HORROR STORY Review - Found Footage and a Paranormal Terror-Filled Adventure
Sarah Kirk calls Malibu Horror Story a terrifying watch and a culmination of disturbing scenes ready to thrillingly upset any horror fan....

Madeline Johnson
May 2, 2022
HOUNDS OF LOVE Review - A Skin Crawling Test of the Will to Survive
Madeline Johnson calls Hounds of Love an anxiety-inducing observation of the cycles of abuse filled with Kate Bush’s best hits....

![[PANIC FEST] BITCH ASS Review - Revenge, Deadly Board Games and Original Storytelling](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0048f1_838568fa24ae4d7b8d1aa1d414f170d2~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_453,h_340,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/0048f1_838568fa24ae4d7b8d1aa1d414f170d2~mv2.webp)
Sarah Kirk
May 2, 2022
[PANIC FEST] BITCH ASS Review - Revenge, Deadly Board Games and Original Storytelling
Sarah Kirk says Bitch Ass is a story of pure revenge and torture games, but with a twist. Pick your next game wisely, the next card or...


Brant Lewis
Apr 28, 2022
NIGHT’S END Review: A Haunted Exploration of Isolation and the Paranormal that Zooms It In
Brant Lewis calls Night’s End an enjoyable haunted house experience with a solid supporting cast. At the height of taking to the internet...


Christopher Proeh
Apr 27, 2022
DEMON JUICE Review - A Weekend Getaway With the Girls Gets Demonic
Christopher Proeh says Demon Juice is a horror short that isn't his cup of juice but it will make you chuckle. DEMON JUICE is the second...


Justin Lockwood
Apr 25, 2022
X Review – It’s So Much More Than a Slasher
Justin Lockwood says there’s much to admire in Ti West’s return to horror. X is Ti West’s long-awaited return to the horror genre and...


Christopher Proeh
Apr 22, 2022
WYRMWOOD APOCALYPSE Review: Kiah and Tristan Roache-Turner Deliver More Guts, Gore, and Chaos!
Christopher Proeh says the Australian zombie sequel, Wrymwood: Apocalypse is fantastically bizarre and entertaining. Co-written by...


Brant Lewis
Apr 20, 2022
UMMA Review - Mothers, Daughters and Intergenerational Trauma
Brant Lewis calls Umma a by-the-numbers ghost story with a shining performance from Sandra Oh. Iris K. Shim’s directorial debut Umma was...

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Brant Lewis
Mar 30, 2022
[Boston Underground Film Festival] FAMILY AFFAIR Review: A Night of Isolation
Brant Lewis calls A Family Affair a fascinating psychological horror story evoking 70s genre classics like The Shining. Written,...


Isobel Pankhurst
Mar 25, 2022
HONEYCOMB Review - Boston Underground Film Festival
Isobel Pankhurst calls Honeycomb a creepy Lord of the Flies-esque story about a group of girls turned feral. Screened virtually at the...


Jessica Scott
Mar 24, 2022
NO EXIT Review - A Taut, Mean Thriller
Jessica Scott describes No Exit as a brutal thriller with more twists and turns than a mountain road. Taut and delightfully nasty, No...
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