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Reviews
Wireface: In the Beginning... (2011)
Wireface the beginning- and I hope we see more
I really enjoyed watching this short- and I am anxious to see "the middle and the end" of this film! I think the characters in it were very well done- and the events leading up to the "origin" of Wireface - well frankly- it is easy to see how this would all effect someone- we all have things that happen to us that will define us-we all hope we have the "hideous strength" within to withstand any pressure at the crossroads- and we all hope the mental clarity will be there when faced with that crossroads. Some of us don't! So give this short a chance- and learn- and simply enjoy! I marked spoiler alert- because I knew some may find this as spoiling due to the basic idea is here- but it does not give anything away! I hope you all enjoy this short film- I do have a more comprehensive review of the short on my blog- valor23.blogspot.com but it DOES have spoilers- so be prepared!! THANK YOU
Teddy: It's Gonna Be a Bear (2011)
classic tribute on 80s slashers- by folks who love 80s horror !!!
I was honored to see this little short at Horrorhound Indianapolis 2012 at the Elvira Film Hunt Festival- it was a homage to 80s slashers , and with a gory comical twist! If you enjoy the 80s slashers, and all the charm they have in their own way , you will love this ! It makes you laugh , and go "I totally get it" , it is well worth the watch! So if and when you are able to see it- or go buy it from Slasher Studios - it is worth it- so- get on with it- buy it- or got o a con and see it! Now - if I go any further- I will take away surprises that would be best left to see first - so- that is your cue! Make these guys happy, Steve and Kevin- they will so spare you if you get it now!!
What They Say (2011)
What They Say , an amazing short film !
This short- well- what can I say- I really enjoyed it a lot . Technically what I liked about it was that it was about 16 minutes long, and through it the viewer is able to get the beginning, the middle story , then even the back story and the conclusion - all done very well and not in a confusing manner at all- all of this in 16 minutes- it would have taken me 16 minutes just to get the first scene done!!! They all rocked it ! The editing , to which has won awards, was exceptional, and the directing was teaser enough to cant wait for next project. The cinematography and sound effects- nice!!!!! I also must say- Heather and Kelsey- well, they made a cool writing debut, a kinda already done type scenario but with a fresh perspective- and way to grab you to wanna watch and not be thinking or mumbling "Ive seen this all before" ! Kudos to the two of them - and to the whole crew and cast. The story without spoiling it for you all is something like this- a young girl, once (at least what I gathered)popular, now an "outcast" and having many issues- ones that require in her mind venting in her own way, which is cutting herself with razors,and letting the pain leave her body and spirit in that manner. Heather does an incredible job via her persona , expressions etc in conveying how she is really hurting and even depressed!Kelsey does a great job at being perhaps the critical sister, or the sister rivalry type feel , the "oh get over it " and " she use to be cool" (my thoughts of how she viewed Heather in film) and Kitsie ,well Mom, she played the Mom that seemed very concerned and at times making excuses for her daughter. I could see her saying that her daughter is weird because she is a teen or young adult and having issues instead of she needs to deal with her stuff. Well- as the short goes, you get a chance to see what "her stuff" is- why she is the way she is, and well- the rest- You must watch!! It all kinda took me on a twist- through nook and crannies of inner turmoil while at same time- as soon as you figure it out,a sharp turn- now mind you, this is all in about 16 minutes- this is why I find it done very well,to make this whole story and to make it well and understandable in that short of time! So- I do hope you find this intriguing enough to look for it , to see it at a festival or con near you and to form your own thoughts on it- it is well worth it- and has me waiting and wanting more from these folks in way of a full length!!! So- check it out- and enjoy!