independent films

Is Director Matt Frame the New Lloyd Kaufman?

I like to remind people that the way I review a low-budget independent film is far different than the way I review a large-budget theater release. Independent films are made with great love and hard work. All involved are hoping that their… Continue Reading →

2019/02/04

Exorsisters: Troma Picks Up a Great Habit

Nuns, puns and a touch of Troma. That’s what you’ll find in the new web series produced by the shock cinema powerhouse. Exorsisters is a surprising addition to Troma and its ever-expanding library of independent film. The story of three… Continue Reading →

2018/07/18

Look Out! There’s a Free Screening of Unfriended: Dark Web in Nashville

Ever get the feeling that someone is watching you? Discover the all-new terror at a free movie screening of Unfriended: Dark Web this week, in Nashville, TN.

2018/07/09

Nashville’s Indie Horrors: Guilt/Girl and Inside the House

Behind the neon lights and cowboy hats, far away from the glittering cheapness of Broadway and its myriad honky tonks, something dark is crawling its way out of Music City. While Nashville is known far and wide for its devotion… Continue Reading →

2018/06/29

Leftover Horrors: Thanksgiving Aftermath

There are few things as wonderful and relaxing as enjoying your Thanksgiving leftovers for days on end. Sure, a great meal around the table with kith and kin is all fine and good, but getting to enjoy turkey and stuffing… Continue Reading →

2017/11/24

Watch Your Step, This Post Has Been Slimed!

Every time I say to myself, “That was the weirdest fucking movie, ever,” I get a new screener from the good folks over at Troma and I’m introduced to something even more bizarre than before. Slimed will easily make it… Continue Reading →

2017/09/24

I’ve Been Troma-tized by Memento Mortis

Like so many ’80s and ’90s kids, my first introduction to the wonderful world of Troma pictures was the Toxic Crusaders cartoon. It was an absolutely absurd half hour of mutated eco-warriors battling the forces of evil. That initial perception… Continue Reading →

2017/07/19

Troma Weaves a Web for Spidarlings: Arachny in the UK

Welcome back to a new fun-filled movie review here at #HauntLife. This week, I will be reviewing a newly released film from Troma Entertainment called Spidarlings: Arachny in the UK. This film is from director Salem Kapsaski and stars Sophia… Continue Reading →

2017/07/13

Calling All Indie Film Directors: Austin Revolution is Looking For Horror Entries

Last weekend I sat down with James Christopher to ask him a few questions about his film festival, the Austin Revolution Film Festival. I was put in contact with him through my pals over at Gothic Films, an independent film… Continue Reading →

2017/06/05

Vette City Con: 2017

Last week, I was lucky enough to be asked to cover Bowling Green’s first ever comic con. While I have attended more conventions than I can count, this was the first time I was invited as press.

2017/02/05

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