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PREY REVIEW

  The origin story of the Predator in the world of the Comanche Nation 300 years ago. Naru, a skilled warrior, fights to protect her tribe against one of the first highly-evolved Predators to land on Earth. Starring: Amber Midthunder, Dakota Beavers, and Dane DiLiegro Directed by: Dan Trachtenberg Written by: Patrick Aison, Dan Trachtenberg, and Jim Thomas Check out the video below and find out how many pools of blood it received...

THEY/THEM REVIEW

  A group of teenagers at an LGBTQ+ conversion camp endures unsettling psychological techniques while being stalked by a mysterious masked killer. Starring: Kevin Bacon, Theo Germaine, and Anna Chlumsky Directed and written by: John Logan Check out the video below and find out how many pools of blood it received...

ORPHAN: FIRST KILL REVIEW

  After orchestrating a brilliant escape from an Estonian psychiatric facility, Esther travels to America by impersonating the missing daughter of a wealthy family. Yet, an unexpected twist arises that pits her against a mother who will protect her family from the murderous “child” at any cost. Starring: Isabelle Fuhrman, Rossif Sutherland, and Julia Stiles Directed by: William Brent Bell  Written by: David Coggeshall   “Orphan: First Kill” brings back the child who really isn’t a child. Her story begins at a psychiatric facility, where she's one of several dangerous patients. This orphan isn’t going to wait for an adoption, as she makes her way out of the facility, and into an unlucky visitor’s car. She makes short work of them, and plans her next move.   She knows she needs a new identity, and finds one in a missing girl named… Ester ( Isabelle Fuhrman) ! The new Ester finds her way back to her family for a big reunion. The family ...

DISTRESS SIGNALS REVIEW

When a fall down a steep rock face separates her from her friends, Caroline finds herself stranded. Now, alone and with a dislocated shoulder, she must make her way out of the woods — and contend with how she got there. Starring: Christine Nyland, Jonathon Strauss, and Stephanie Hains Directed and written by: Terence Krey and Christine Nyland   “Distress Signals” have gone out, but is anyone listening? Being alone in the woods can be dangerous, and Caroline (Christine Nyland) is about to find that out first hand. She’s fallen down some rocks, and separated her shoulder. With her friends long gone, she has no choice but to pop it back in.   Once she’s able to gather herself, she radios one of her friends and lets them know she’s lost out there. Unfortunately, it looks like she’s going to have to find her way out alone. She begins to make her through the woods, and does her best to survive with what she has with her. Finding her way back to civilization is going to be hard...

THE BREACH REVIEW

  Counting down his last days as Chief of Police in the tiny town of Lone Crow, John Hawkins must investigate one last case when a mangled body with uncanny wounds washes up on the shores of the Porcupine River. Starring: Emily Alatalo, Mary Antonini, and Natalie Brown Directed by: Rodrigo Gudino Written by: Nick Cutter, and Ian Weir   “The Breach” is about to open the door to hell on a small quiet town. Families are headed to the lake to enjoy a nice sunny day. Everyone is settled in, and ready to hit the water. Too bad a dead body is about to ruin their fun. John Hawkins (Allan Hawco), the police chief, takes the call, and heads down there to see what’s going on. He thinks this is bad, but he hasn’t seen anything yet.   Something really strange has happened to the body, who is identified as physicist Cole Parsons (Adam Kenneth Wilson). In order to figure out what happened to Cole, John decides to pay a visit to his house in the middle of nowhere. Unfortunately he has to...

THE REEF: STALKED REVIEW

  After her sister’s murder, Nic, her younger sister and two friends seek solace through a Pacific island kayaking adventure. Hours into the trip the women are stalked by a shark and must band together, face their fears and save each other. Starring: Teressa Liane, Ann Truong, and Saskia Archer Directed and written by: Andrew Traucki Check out the video below and find out how many pools of blood it received...

A DIRE STRAIT REVIEW

  Demi has stayed in bed for weeks due to the Chinese postpartum tradition. Although she tries to be as cooperative as possible, the weeks-long confinement and endless chicken soup push her to her limit. Starring: Lee Chen, Willis Chung, and Christine Liao Directed and written by: Liang-Chun Lin   This might not be a “A Dire Strait” for some, but it is for Demi. She has recently given birth, but instead of getting to enjoy motherhood she’s confined to her room. Demi does what she’s supposed to like rest in bed, and eat soup that her mother continues to feed her. Her mom insists that she watch what she eats, and rests in order for Demi to take care of her newborn.    What mom doesn't know is that Demi might not be doing what she’s supposed to be doing after all! She’s having fast food delivered to her window, and roaming the house when no ones there. As things come to a head between mother and daughter, some strange things start to happen to Demi’s stomach. Sides are ...

ALLEGORIA REVIEW

  A group of artist’s lives become unwittingly entangled as their obsession and insecurities manifest monsters, demons and death. Starring: Krsy Fox, Adam Busch, and Bryce Johnson Directed by: Spider One Written by: Spider One and Krsy Fox   “Allegoria” is an anthology that smoothly weaves the lives of artists together while unleashing probably their worse nightmares. These musicians, actors, writers, and artists have no idea their work is about to turn against them. The audience won’t have to wait long to witness their craft bite back. The first short zooms in on a passionate acting coach, and the demands he’s making on his students. Just as the audience gets lost in his words something shocking will happen, and make them eager to see what comes next.   What’s next is definitely something dark and creepy. Artists get their inspirations from different places, and this one might have picked the wrong place. While making an intense phone call he realizes he might not be alo...