Contact (2010) Directed By: Jeremiah Kipp Cast: Zoe Daelman Chianda, Robb Leigh Davis, Katherine O’Sullivan, Danny Lopes & Alan Rowe Kelly Review By: Annie Riordan A story – whether it’s the printed word or the cinematic adaptation – should make you feel something. Even if it’s not what the fiilmmakers originally intended, a well told [...]

by Marc Patterson We just learned of a new short horror film that has peaked our interest. The film is called Off Season and is not to be confused with the Jack Ketchum book of the same name. In this film a nameless alcoholic transient, portrayed by Bill Sage (Third Watch, American Psycho) burglarizes lakeside [...]

by Marc Patterson Adding to our growing collection of short films is Connected, a new sci-fi western film coming at us from Denmark, and is set in a post-apocalyptic wasteland. As with most westerns the element of survival in harsh environments comes into play, but not just survival against the elements. You also have to [...]

by Marc Patterson I was just chatting with the hip horror chick Paula Haifley of Hey Flea Productions, who will be showing her short film Monster Movie Insurance this weekend at the Ghouls on Film Women in Horror Recognition fest at Birmingham’s Custard Factory (get details on the fest here)  As mentioned in Ben’s post, [...]

by Marc Patterson Well – our first Horror In Short round-up was so popular that I already had a slew of films lined up to bring you for a second round. Matter of fact I had an entirely different film planned to bring to you today, but Drew Daywalt, who we just recently spoke to [...]

Mark Macready and the Archangel Murders (2009) Release Date: TBD Directed By: Sean Candon Cast: Ryan McDermott, Paul Feeney, Charlotte Fellows, Alex James & Paul Newberry Runtime: 32 minutes Review By: Annie Riordan Mark Macready is a paranormal cop. A cool cat that won’t cop out when danger is about. That’s right, he’s one bad [...]

by Marc Patterson, Managing Editor We know there are a ton of horror filmmakers out there and BrutalAsHell.com wants to hear from you. This past week I had a great time posting a handful of short horror films in our newly minted ‘Horror In Short’ film fest. Whether it was being able to post a [...]

Loma Lynda: The Red Door Dir: Jason Bognacki Cast: David Fine, Iglesias Estefania, Runtime: 16 Minutes/35 Minutes (Two Versions) Reviewed by: Marc Patterson I’m going to come out and say this up front. Loma Lynda: The Red Door is hands-down my favorite pick for this round up. Director Jason Bognacki encapsulates the glamorous high fashion [...]

by Marc Patterson Well sonovabeotch! It’s day three of our our Horror In Short film fest. Yesterday we highlighted Terrence Kelsey’s paranormal gore-filled horror (Spek.ter), and Monday we kicked the whole shebang off with a little bit of zombie nu-grindhouse called They Shall Pay With Rivers of Blood. Well, it’s Wednesday and we have another [...]

(spek.ter) (2008) Runtime: 14 minutes Directed by Terrence Kelsey Reviewed by Marc Patterson It’s day two of our “Horror In Short” Film Fest and today we’re featuring a taut psychological horror entitled (spek.ter) from an upcoming director, Terrence Kelsey. (spek.ter), a fancy play on words (or is that word – singular?), unfortunately can’t be shown [...]

by Marc Patterson Today we’re kicking off a short film fest leading up to the end of the year. Each day this week I’ll be posting either a short film for your viewing pleasure, or highlighting one that deserves some attention. Today’s entry is a short zombie film that has been floating around the net [...]