Category: HORROR
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Invisible Fear: How FX Makes Horror Feel Real – Edward Douglas (VFX Supervisor – Keeper, Longlegs)
What makes a horror moment linger long after the credits roll? Often, it’s not what you see—it’s what you feel. In this episode, we sit down with Edward Douglas, VFX Supervisor on Longlegs and Keeper, to explore how practical effects, subtle design choices, and restraint create unforgettable fear. Edward breaks down how modern horror uses Read more
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How Horror Makeup Is Designed for Feature Films | Sinners Makeup Designer Siân Richards
What does it really take to design horror makeup for a feature film? In this episode of Filmmaker Mixer, we sit down with makeup designer Sian Richards to break down her work on the horror feature Sinners. Sian dives into creative decision-making, practical effects, collaboration with directors and DPs, and the real challenges of executing Read more
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The Power of Horror: A Conversation with Adrian De La Peña
Join us for an insightful episode as we dive into the world of filmmaking with Adrian G de la Peña, a talented Director, Editor, and Producer based in Canada. With over 13 years of experience, Adrian specializes in horror and genre-related content through his production company, Machakiller Productions. He recently participated in the prestigious 2024 Read more
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FACES: Fantastic Fest Review
Faces was an Official Selection of Fantastic Fest 2024 that agreed to a review by Filmmaker Mixer Podcast. Faces is a horror short film about a group of college students and a strange entity. The story is intriguing and saying anything more about it could spoil it. The premise behind it is brilliant, and it is Read more
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Review of MadS – Fantastic Fest
So, kids… don’t do drugs. That’s the take away from David Moreau’s MadS, a daring cinematic experience that plunges viewers into a harrowing night of drug-fueled chaos and confusion, all captured in a single breathtaking, uninterrupted take. This stylistic choice thrusts the audience into a relentless tide of tension and uncertainty, blurring the lines between Read more
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Spirits and Laughs: Dead Talents Society Shines at Fantastic Fest
There’s an old Hollywood adage… “make it the same but different.” Dead Talents Society does just that and it does it brilliantly. The film merges horror movie tropes, reality TV, award show drama, and YouTube culture into a giant ball of imaginative narrative set in the afterlife. This film not only pays homage to its Read more