There are two types of people in this world. The ones who know exactly what they want to do with their lives, and the ones who don’t. Those with clear life goals, work tirelessly towards their singular goal while stopping at nothing until they achieve their dream job. The others get to explore several different channels of trades and lifestyles, leaving in their wake a trail of new experiences and...[Read More]
My journey in mapping the successes and influences of Latino (and/or Hispanic) filmmakers in the United States proved to be a bit difficult, even more so, when confined to the paradigm of a single genre, in this case, horror. Latinos love horror films, we devour them with a voracious and insatiable appetite. According to NPR, Latino’s make-up about half of box office receipts when it comes to the ...[Read More]
You find yourself alone in the woods, up ahead is a clearing, the sweet smell of warm sugar fills the air and a distant sound of a music box playing drifts through your ears. As you head closer, the smells and sounds overtake you, until you find yourself standing in the clearing. You are surrounded by large tents and signs featuring acrobats and oddities. Looking around you notice there is somethi...[Read More]
Edgar Allen Poe is an icon, not only in the realm of literature, but for horror filmmakers and fans alike. His writing remains an inspiration for modern horror with his stories still inciting terror for even the most seasoned of Horror veteran. The company Wild Eye Releasing has announced their upcoming film, an anthology titled Tales of Poe Here’s the official summary: Based on the timeless works...[Read More]