Hellbender: An Indie Folk Horror Gem

February 24, 2022 / Aaron Haughton

Everything is a family affair in the witchy coming-of-age indie horror flick Hellbender. The film is the second feature written and directed by an indie filmmaking family (specifically, husband & wife John Adams and Toby Poser, and their daughter, Zelda), who pretty much singlehandedly tackle all aspects of the production (including the score). Although it’s not a total home run, Hellbender manages to conjure up some seriously bewitching charisma, innovative genre thrills, and bitchin’ tuneage.

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tags / Viddy Well Film Blog, Viddy Well, Nothing but movies, I love cinema, Horror Film, Coming of age, Fantastic Fest 2021, Fantastic Fest, Adams Family, John Adams, Toby Poser, Zelda Adams, Lulu Adams, COVID film, Folk Horror, Indie Cinema, Low-budget indies, Shudder Original, Shudder

Sister Tempest: A Frequently Strange And Often Wonderful Cyclone Of Creativity

August 28, 2021 / Aaron Haughton

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Indie writer/director and strange cinema guru Joe Badon returns with his sophomore feature, Sister Tempest. True to it’s name, Sister Tempest unleashes a relentless, ever-flowing cyclone of creativity. It may be too bizarro for many conventional moviegoers to get behind, but the messy kaleidoscopic phantasmagoria Joe Badon whips up is more than enough for adventurous cinephiles seeking something weird and psychological to sink their teeth into.

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tags / Viddy Well, Nothing but movies, Viddy Well Film Blog, I love cinema, Sister Tempest, Sister Tempest Film, Joe Badon, Arthouse, Surrealism, Avant-garde, Strange, Strange Cinema, DIY Cinema, Indie Cinema, Low-budget indies, Kali Russell, Holly Bonney, Linnea Gregg

Samantha Rose: A Quietly Intoxicating And Warmly Spirited Character-Driven Drama

August 17, 2021 / Aaron Haughton

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Long Gone By writer/director, Andrew Morgan, is back with a new feature, which he conceived, shot, and completed during the 2020 pandemic. Contrasting the darker heaviness of Long Gone By with something much more airy and earnest, Morgan and his team create a quietly intoxicating and warmly spirited character-driven drama about self-discovery.

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tags / Viddy Well, Viddy Well Film Blog, Nothing but movies, I love cinema, Sam Rose, Andrew Morgan, Duncan Blickenstaff, Lance Kuhns, Coming-of-Age, Character Drama, Drama, Indie Cinema, Low-budget indies, first-time actors, Freestyle Digital Media

Strider: A Lighthearted Indie With An Abnormal Gait

April 02, 2021 / Aaron Haughton

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Indie writer/director Mark Lewis follows up the unapologetically adult Enthusiastic Sinners with something more wholesome, innocent, and sweet. Strider is a lighthearted and modest sports drama about forming connections and realizing your potential. Even though it’s not as sure-footed as its title suggests, returning actress Maggie Alexander (from Enthusiastic Sinners) and newcomer Yelena Friedman (in her feature film debut) create some honest and touching moments that make the film’s journey worthwhile.

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tags / Viddy Well Film Blog, viddy well, Nothing but movies, I love cinema, Mark Lewis, Yelena Friedman, Maggie Alexander, Ryan Balas, Indie Cinema, Low-budget indies, Sport Films, Amaz

Panda Bear It: A Tender Exploration Of Grief's Quieter Side

March 08, 2021 / Aaron Haughton

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Indie writer/director Evan Kidd’s sophomore feature, Panda Bear It, is much more than just an unusual title; it’s a quietly tender exploration of grief and loss that’s surprisingly touching. Although it’s not without its rough patches, this low-budget mumblecore dramedy is delightfully quirky and deeply heartfelt enough to transcend any of its shortcomings.

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Hellbender: An Indie Folk Horror Gem

Sister Tempest: A Frequently Strange And Often Wonderful Cyclone Of Creativity

Samantha Rose: A Quietly Intoxicating And Warmly Spirited Character-Driven Drama

Strider: A Lighthearted Indie With An Abnormal Gait

Panda Bear It: A Tender Exploration Of Grief's Quieter Side