Nightmares Film Festival 2023 | Movie & Short Film Reviews

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"DEPARTING SENIORS is a beautiful blend of what horror fans should love - horror, comedy and a great sense of suspense."

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"Zac Locke’s SANTA ISN'T REAL is an impactful holiday horror that exchanges out the traditional cheer of the holiday spirit for the terror hidden within."

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"THE PEOPLE'S JOKER is a no holds barred surrealistic acid trip within a familiar world of Batman, but through an ever-evolving creative lens."

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"Mitchell Tolliday’s Murder Ballads: How to Make It in Rock ‘n’ Roll is a British invention that is as over-the-top violent as it is blood-induced fun."

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"Hundreds of Beavers is a farce to be reckoned with and an instant slapstick comedy classic."

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"Livescreamers accomplished just that, with a story and characters at the center that are worthy of - and held - my attention."

SHORT FILMS

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"At a brisk 16 minute run, SUSIE Q, WHERE ARE YOU! is quick-witted, perfectly "spooky" fun, and a sharp piece of filmmaking..."

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"FCK’N NUTS is just as its title describes; unbelievably bizarre, mesmerizing and above all else - shocking."

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"ROBBIE certainly AIN'T RIGHT NO MORE, and that’s wonderfully displayed with the fantastic performances by its leads and the sharp dread Perritt is able to pierce into our eyes..."

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"THE NIGHT EDITORS is a short that examines the fascinating nature of found footage titles, while self-imposing an almost meta storytelling that is both frantic and exciting..."

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"THE MöBIUS TRIP is an anxiety induced family trip to a wedding down an endless road."

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"ANNIHILATOR is a shocking short that is directed with a wonderful style - divulging into a fantastical error in judgment from our lead."

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"FLOATER is unapologetically disgusting while showcasing a psychotic break surrounding grief."

"The practical effects and makeup in this short are top notch which contribute to an eerie & grotesque creature fueled by a little girl’s vivid imagination."

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"The tone quickly shifts from mystery/suspense to nonsensical comedy, reminding me of something from the golden age of Adult Swim."

"LEAVING YELLOWSTONE takes the audience on a heart thumping thrill ride and vie for survival."

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"This short takes a peek inside the human mind, exploring insecurities and self-doubt we can all relate to."

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"This short was beautifully shot on film by writer/director Kaylin Allshouse, with every frame carefully planned out and shot concisely."

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"A tense, creepy, and extremely well-crafted short film … The lived in, analog look, feel and sound could not be more authentic."

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