Jim Thorpe Independent Film Festival 2024 – Writer/director Annick Blanc’s French Candian thriller Hunting Daze is one of those films grounded in real world horror. To hear her tell it at the Q & A, she based the film, in part, on the abuse and gaslighting that she suffered at the hands of a film teacher. While the feature deals with toxic masculinity, it’s never heavy-handed with its message and has complex characterization. It doesn’t underestimate the audience’s ability to arrive at their own conclusions, either. Nahéma Ricci stars as Nina, a sex worker, who, frustrated after a bac ..read more

Dive into the eerie depths of gothic horror with Melody For Alice, a new short film project by acclaimed director Stuart Wheeldon. This haunting narrative inspired by Edgar Allan Poe’s timeless tales introduces viewers to Mr. Wallace, a mysterious character played by the talented Nigel Barber. Wallace’s journey begins in a peculiar rummage shop where he discovers an ancient 78 record. Little does he know, playing this record will unlock a ghostly world teeming with dark secrets and spectral encounters. The film will star Nigel Barber, an American actor with a rich background in film, televisi ..read more

Jim Thorpe Independent Film Festival 2024 – Few films capture the rigor and struggle of the creative process as well as Dandelion, written and directed by Nicole Riegel. As Riegel said during a Q & A following the film, this feature is much more about the process than it is the results. It’s about the painstaking hours and labor that goes into making art, in this case music. KiKi Layne stars as Cincinatti resident Dandelion, who, three nights a week, plays music, including the same Gin Blossoms cover over and over again, to an unresponsive crowd a hotel bar. No one listens to her when she ..read more

Jim Thorpe Independent Film Festival 2024 – Film festival hype aside, some movies just feel special. Ghostlight is one of those films. It’s an endearing indie comedy/drama that has the potential to find its audience and really resonate because it deals with the classic, universal themes of love, loss, and family. Directed by Kelly O’Sullivan and Alex Thompson, the film stars Keith Kupferer in one heck of a performance as Dan, a construction worker who gets roped into joining a community theater’s production of Romeo and Juliet. More specifically, one of the play’s actresses, Rita (Dolly De Leo ..read more

Natalie Rodriguez’s latest psychological horror feature, Inner Child, is set to delve into the depths of night terrors and the haunting shadows of the past. The film follows Cassie, a 20-year-old college student, as she battles severe sleep paralysis and disturbing dreams dominated by a dark, menacing figure. Securing Johnathon Schaech both as a talent and a producer, Inner Child boasts a compelling cast including Isabella Jaimie, Felissa Rose, and Scout Taylor Compton. The film explores Cassie’s journey with her therapist, Dr. Reid, as they uncover unsettling connections to her childhood tr ..read more

Jim Thorpe Independent Film Festival 2024 – We’ve all had horrible dates at one point. However, no matter how bad they were, none can compare to what unfolds in Grampy, a short written and directed by Graham Burrell. Just imagine going over to your date’s house and finding out they have their deceased grandfather posed in the bedroom, overseeing everything. The short stars Kerry Gallagher as Jenny and R.J. Pennington as Cody. For about the first 30 seconds of the film, things seem okay enough. The couple has dinner, but soon, Cody reveals one odd detail after the other, until Jenny realizes he ..read more

HorrorBuzz is thrilled to present the first glimpse at the upcoming horror anthology, Halloween Candy, set to haunt viewers this October. Directed by Douglas A. Plomitallo, the film promises a compilation of six unsettling tales centered around Halloween. The plot thickens around a recently divorced writer, portrayed by Molly Gazay, who experiences an unforgettable All Hallow’s Eve. Intending to find inspiration from the trick-or-treaters at her door, her night takes a terrifying turn with the arrival of an unexpected visitor. Co-starring Amber Rothberg, Halloween Candy interweaves multiple s ..read more

The 2024 Tribeca Festival, presented by OKX, has announced an exciting lineup for its 23rd edition, set to run from June 5-16 in New York City. This year’s festival will showcase a variety of films including narratives, documentaries, and animations, addressing timely political and social issues alongside independent features with award-winning actors. The festival opens with the world premiere of Diane von Furstenberg: Woman in Charge, an intimate documentary exploring the life and impact of the renowned fashion designer. Directed by Tribeca alumni Trish Dalton and Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy, the ..read more

Jim Thorpe Independent Film Festival 2024 – Irish director Damian Mc Carthy really made a name for himself with his 2020 debut Caveat. Who can forget that creepy bunny? His follow-up, Oddity, has all the makings of a classic Gothic story. It kicks off with a murder, before introducing several unsettling images and a major grisly secret that refuses to stay buried. Oddity is a strong second feature, which, like Caveat, has some unnerving moments. Gwilym Lee stars as Ted Timmis, a doctor who works at a local psychiatric hospital. He’s recently widowed not long after he and his wife, Dani (Caroly ..read more

Jim Thorpe Independent Film Festival 2024 – Calf, written and directed by Jamie O’Rourke, starts with ominous music and the impending birth of a calf. Something seems sinister on this farm, though it’s unclear what exactly, at least at first. After that haunting opening sequence, the Irish film shifts to the family. Cáit (Isabelle Connolly), the daughter, soon discovers her father (Stephen Hogan) impaled on a tractor. It’s quite a gruesome and surprising scene, and her reaction to it is baffling. Who or what caused the accident is unclear. Is there a supernatural and evil presence on the farm ..read more