Inside "Inheritance": Fear, Family, and the Art of Independent Horror
A gripping blend of horror and drama, "Inheritance" explores fear, trauma, and legacy through striking visuals and bold storytelling at FilmQuest 2025.
Festivals
Coverage and insights from the world’s leading film festivals, including HollyShorts, Nòt Film Fest, FilmQuest, and TIFF. Explore interviews, reviews, and behind-the-scenes stories that spotlight filmmakers and their work on the international stage.
From VFX to Vision: Bud Myrick’s Darkly Comic "Star-Crossed"
VFX veteran Bud Myrick blends horror, sci-fi, and dark comedy in "Star-Crossed", starring Erica Ibsen and Philip Michael at FilmQuest 2025.
Guy Hershler Confronts Guilt and Redemption in “Nightfall”
Guy Hershler’s Nightfall, directed by Zac Villanueva, explores grief, guilt, and redemption in a gripping psychological thriller at FilmQuest 2025.
Inside the Darkly Comic Surveillance World of "Strip Mall"
A darkly funny found-footage horror, "Strip Mall" exposes corporate greed and absurdity at FilmQuest 2025.
Inside “Starfisher”: Anthony Ferraro’s Reflective Sci-Fi on Aging and Purpose
“Starfisher” by Anthony Ferraro dives into aging, obsession, and purpose through an intimate sci-fi lens. A heartfelt indie standout premiering at FilmQuest 2025.
Peter Klausner’s “Stomach It” Turns Crime Scene Cleaning into Horror
A crime-scene cleaner unravels through visceral body horror and real chemical effects in Peter Klausner’s "Stomach It" at FilmQuest 2025.
"She Devil" Turns Feminine Power into Sinister Satire
Allie Perison’s "She Devil" turns female influence into horror-comedy gold, exploring power, groupthink, and the weaponization of femininity.
Girly Meets Gory: Nee Kirschman’s “Scissor Sleepover” at FilmQuest 2025
Nee Kirschman’s "Scissor Sleepover" fuses girly-pop style and slasher horror, giving women full control of the gore.
“Trad” Twists Internet Fame into a Satirical Psycho-Thriller at FilmQuest 2025
Dave Bekerman’s "Trad" blends dark humor and social critique in a chilling look at influencer culture, proving that satire and suspense can coexist within the same unnerving frame.
"Death Red" Turns Haunted Houses Inside Out at FilmQuest 2025
Mitch Glass’s Death Red brings cursed paint and folklore-fueled horror to FilmQuest 2025, blending mythology and eerie indie creativity.
Inside “Take Care”: Brittany Ashley’s Raw Take on Female Body Horror
At FilmQuest 2025, Brittany Ashley’s "Take Care" explores loneliness, longing, and self-destruction through an intimate, female-led body horror story.
"Blindsided": Redefining Horror Through Sound and Sight
Patrick Hogan’s "Blindsided" uses sound and a low-vision cast to deliver a groundbreaking sensory horror experience at FilmQuest 2025.
“Butter Knife” Cuts Between Comedy and Tragedy at FilmQuest 2025
Theophile Mur’s surreal dark comedy “Butter Knife” blends humor and tragedy in a daring one-angle hospital story at FilmQuest 2025.
Grief on the Line: Matt Moeller’s “Call 154” Turns Loss into Horror
Matt Moeller’s "Call 154" turns grief into supernatural horror in a tense one-actor thriller, marking his bold debut at FilmQuest 2025.
"Solipsis" Explores Isolation and Trust Through a Human Lens of Sci-Fi
Massimo Russo’s "Solipsis" delivers a raw sci-fi drama about loneliness, trust, and healing through community after an alien invasion.
“Check Please”: A Martial Arts Comedy About Identity and Belonging
A dinner dispute turns into a martial arts showdown in Shane Chung’s "Check Please", a bold comedy on Korean-American identity at FilmQuest 2025.