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[Boredom Bytes] Grab The Popcorn And Enjoy Three More Horror Films Made By Bloody Disgusting Readers!
I hope you’re ready for even more scary shorts, because I have three for you, and they were all made by lovely Bloody Disgusting readers like yourself. After the break we have a twisted torture short, a wildly over-the-top (and wonderful) horror parody, and a Halloween film that makes me ache for October to get here. Grab some popcorn, turn off the lights, crank up the volume and check them out!
Let’s start this off with an “experimental” horror short film directed by José Pedro Lopes called Survivalismo. It turns the Kübler-Ross model — more commonly known as the “five stages of grief” — and turns it into a twisted torture movie. It was featured in an impressive number of film festivals, including Abertoir: Whale’s National Horror Film Festival, Puerto Rico Horror Film Festival, Japan’s Yubari Fanta Film Festival and Texas Frightmare Blood Games.
‘Survivalismo’ (2011, Portugal, 9′) – Full Short Film from Anexo 82 on Vimeo.
Next up we have a horror parody called Red Valley, directed by BD reader Matt Barnes. I could tell you what it’s about, but I’d rather leave that to the awesome — and official — synopsis: “When a virus decimates humanity and turns survivors into cannibal mutant freaks, only five hot women in tight clothing can save us!” Enjoy!
Reader Rob Kennedy took a break from creating tons of awesome horror shorts in Ireland to share the first horror film he directed, titled Trick or Treat. Before you ask, no, it doesn’t have anything to do with Dougherty’s amazing flick. This one reminds me of the older, cheesy horror films I grew up watching (I mean that in a good way). Now, he’s working on another horror film called Midnight Man, which you can learn more about on his website.
Yesterday was Halfway-to-Halloween, so consider this a belated celebration of the greatest holiday of all time — yes, it’s even more important than No Socks Day, which I celebrate every single day.
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Are you watching? Ishana Night Shyamalan has clearly been paying attention to her father, M. Night Shyamalan. Not only is she following in his footsteps as a filmmaker, but she’s also embracing a similar mystique surrounding her work.
The new trailer for her feature directorial debut, The Watchers, gives viewers a taste of what’s in store. AreYouWatching.com has launched with even more clues.
Visit the site to join the mysterious creatures that lurk in the Irish forest as you observe a shelter. From the time the sun sets at 7:30 PM until it rises at 5:55 AM, four strangers — played by Dakota Fanning, Georgina Campbell, Oliver Finnegan, and Olwen Fouere — can be seen trapped inside.
You’ll find several interactive items. Click on the gramophone to set the mood with some spooky music. Tap on the birdcage to hear an ominous message from the parrot inside: “I’m going out, try not to die.” Press on the TV to watch clips from a fake reality show called Lair of Love. And if you tap on the window during the daytime … they’ll tap back.
There are also Easter eggs hidden at specific times. We’ve discovered three: a disorienting shot of Fanning’s character’s car at 5:52 PM, a closer view of the captives at 11:11 PM, and a glimpse of monitors at 12:46 AM. Let us know if you find any more in the comments…
The Watchers opens in theaters on June 14 via New Line Cinema. Ishana Night Shyamalan writes and directs, based on the 2022 novel of the same name by A.M. Shine. M. Night Shyamalan produces.
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