From our first Salem Horror Fest-related post this year we shared more or less what our thought process is like when selecting movies to review since we can’t review them all (Sounds like a challenge!) but what we didn’t reveal is that our initial picks are usually of the “Oh! Oh! Oh!” variety meaning we go for the stand outs for us regardless of when they’re actually premiering. Then we realize what we’ve done and become more sensible after that first Horror gorge because, in all honesty, we do wanna see ALL of what Salem Horror Fest has to offer. And also want to have time to showcase as much as possible hopefully in advance of the screening.
[Read more…]RNRF X Salem Horror Fest 2024: “Official Selection”, Young Blondes, Stalked and Murdered
“Kind of flattering, if he chooses you”
Um, what? That’s from a conversation between Stacy (Samantha Carroll) and friend Lana (Sally Sum) about the bold serial killer on the loose in Young Blondes, Stalked and Murdered who chooses up and coming blonde actresses in the Los Angeles area and should pretty much sum up why the film from writer/director Nick Funess is absolutely not what you’d thought it’d be. Making it perfect for Salem Horror Fest.
[Read more…]RNRF X Salem Horror Fest 2024: “Official Selection”, Faceless After Dark
When doing our initial go through of flicks to pick from the Salem Horror Fest we look for descriptions that appeal to our Horror tastes (Which is pretty broad already), a kickass trailer if available, and sometimes just the press pic or poster associated within the blurb over on the SHF page (The one for My Mother’s Eyes right now has us similarly curious and creeped out). With Faceless After Dark from director Raymond Wood (1st Summoning, Cells) it was all three that did it for us and we can’t think of a better feature in the “Official Selection” category to kick off our coverage of Salem Horror Fest in 2024.
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