by Marc Patterson

I just got done watching the below five minute teaser trailer for upcoming horror western film Silver Moon and am not quite sure what I think. It’s got some serious potential that’s for sure, but I’m not a big fan of digitally enhanced gore and effect work. That reaction is probably more of a wishy washy feeling than director Travis Stevens would like to hear as his video page states that “If Sergio Leone made a horror movie, this would be it.” Sorry Travis, but I’m going to have to withhold judgment until I get a look at the finished product. The scene in choice takes place primarily around a campfire at night with something stalking in the dark. Rather cliche for a horror western, but could make a nice setup. I think that in order to sell an audience on the Leone angle there should have been more expansive daylight shots. The scene also reminded me of The Burrowers, a film which I really liked. (Read review). So, while we don’t know much more in terms of where this film is at production wise, or what we could expect further, we certainly have our attention peaked.

Silver Moon has been shot on a RED ONE camera, all night shots were green screen composites, shot indoors. Silver Moon is written/directed by Travis Stevens. Shot by Carlos Gonzales. VFX by Jason Milligan. Sound by Ben Chan.

Silver Moon from Travis Stevens on Vimeo.