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WORLD OF DEATH Ep. 149 – Ending the Eternal / Molly’s Mommy

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It’s that time again, Grimms and Jinns, for two more tales of terror. People are often frightened of what waits for them in the dark. They fail to understand that maybe the dark hides them as much as it hides what they are afraid of. Episode 149 has a double dose of stories where it wasn’t the wisest action to turn on the lights.

Our first film, Ending the Eternal – written, directed and edited by Justin McConnell, begins at the end of what seems like a typical day for a regular guy named Samuel Gradius. You see his frustration by what’s not entertaining him on the television. He flips thru the channels clicking away on his remote while sitting in his recliner. He gets up and the camera follows him reaching inside a cabinet for a glass, with the camera doing an unusual focus on the glasses of the cabinet when most would focus on our lead’s face. He pours a drink from the refrigerator, finishes it, heads to bed and proclaims, ‘Lights!’, which makes the room go dark and Samuel drifts off to slumber town with a sly grin on his face. The actions of a masked trio intermingle with Samuel’s; pulling up in a van, climbing the stairs to Samuel’s apartment, breaking in and then proceeding to cause harm to our guy. A slow burn buildup leads to a fantastic job in acting, editing and a lesson that when paid to do evil deeds, you must always pay attention to the details. Samuel Gradius is a character that deserves a series or at least a sequel and that is due to the charismatic and compelling performance by actor, Adam Kenneth Wilson. Wilson’s delivery is killing while he’s killing and he is spectacular. This is a leading man that the film industry should be getting behind. An exceptional score by Rob Kleiner blends old school mystery with modern suspense that is exemplified in the eeriness with his mix of genres in music from the opening scene to the end credits. Solid practical effects, dialogue and a comedic twist keep the pace of the film moving without a dull moment. Pay attention boils and ghouls, to the first line and last line. Sometimes it’s better to be kept in the dark.

Our next film, Molly’s Mommy – written, directed and edited by Pete Navarro, is a prime example of why one should hire a babysitter that is smarter than the actual baby. Bored while watching a small child, a girl gets coerced by her friend’s phone call request, to invoke a spirit from an urban legend, in her employer’s bathroom. Write Molly on the mirror, say the incantation in the dark and when you light a lighter, Molly will appear behind you. Now while I understand keeping a small child alive may be boring to some, there is a thing called the internet and a fancy new device called cable television that can keep one entertained while not relying on black magic to get your kicks for the minimum hours you have to watch a tiny human being. Navarro does a good job of manipulating the minimum amount of light in scenes to exude maximum scares. Adding to the suspense and terror is a creepy, instrumental lullaby whose melody alludes the viewer to the fact that Molly may have gotten what she wanted. Maybe someone or some THING should have blown that lighter out.

Enjoy the scares and keep those lights turned off!

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– Cati Glidewell

World of Death is the web series that fans of independent horror have been waiting for.  Featuring short horror films from all over the globe created by the largest variety of talent that a collection has ever been able to boast, WOD provides plenty of blood, guts, screams and laughs for all fans of the macabre.  And with episodes averaging around eight minutes in length, WOD is the perfect entertainment for a fan base constantly on the go.  Watch it anywhere, at any time, for FREE! New episodes premiere every Monday and Thursday at 10am CST.

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“Bite Size Short: Her House of Horrors” Announce Short Grant Program!

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Her House of Horrors, the horror division of Independent Production House WOMXNOGRAPHY, has launched its Bite Size Short Grant Program, ahead of its film festival Dollhouse of Horror, which will take place in March 2025 in Los Angeles, CA.

The Bite Size Short Grant Program awards $2,000 film grants to female-identifying and queer horror filmmakers. Shorts must be able to be made for $2,000, with a minimum runtime of 8 minutes. Submissions are now open on Filmfreeway, and are being judged by a panel of horror lovers and content creators.

The 2024 Bite Size Short Grant Program judge lineup is as follows:

“James H. Carter II- A documentary director, film producer, podcaster, marketing specialist, and writer. James is the founder and co-owner of Creepy Kingdom. Creepy Kingdom was founded in 2011 and is a multimedia website, and production studio specializing in creepy content. Their primary focus lies at the intersection of childlike fantasy and the macabre, covering horror films, theme parks, haunts, and much more. Beyond their extensive media coverage, Creepy Kingdom hosts events, offers original merchandise, and engages in film production under the Creepy Kingdom Studios brand producing original films like “Foolish Mortals”, exploring Disney’s “Haunted Mansion” fan culture, and “Georgie”, featuring Tony Dakota from the original “It” miniseries.

“In addition to founding Creepy Kingdom, James has won awards for his documentary work, including the award-winning “Foolish Mortals,” which has earned him recognition. He has been featured on Freeform’s 31 Nights of Halloween special.

“Ashleeta Beauchamp is the editor-in-chief of Peek-A-Boo! Magazine, a cheeky horror magazine created to uplift marginalized writers, artists, models and other creators within the horror community. She also runs The Halloween Coalition, a community group to provide support and marketing for horror and Halloween events around the Southern California area.

“Titeanya Rodríguez is a multi-hyphenate creative, and the founder and owner of HER HOUSE OF HORRORS, home of DOLLHOUSE OF HORROR and the horror division of WOMXNOGRAPHY. As a fellow storyteller and a self-proclaimed artivist, Titeanya’s mission is to create opportunities for women of color and queer women, across film, tv, sports, music, and beyond. She is also the creator of the BITE SIZE SHORT grant program.”

Winners will have a one-night theatrical screening at Regal Cinemas. Submissions Close April 8 at Midnight. Winners will be announced on May 27, 2024. Shorts must be shot and through post-production by June 30, 2024. The screening will take place on July 8, 2024, in Los Angeles, CA.

WOMXNOGRAPHY, HER HOUSE OF HORRORS, and Rodriguez are represented by Azhar PR, Granderson Des Rochers, and Kinsella Holley Iser Kump Steinsapir.

To submit your short to the Bite Size Short Grant Program, go to the FilmFreeway link here.

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