Horror

Overview "Breeding Ground is a political horror story that reflects on the experiences and anxieties that come with growing up within traditional, heteronormative, male-dominated groups. It's a mediation on how American boys with privilege are raised in America and indoctrinated with certain values that can often be taken to a violent extreme. My work throughout this program has used the horror and science fiction genres to explore social and political issues such as class struggle, racism, the...

Overview "DEATH STALKS is a feature length film which focuses on a young farmer unraveling her intricate family history while in the midst of being haunted by a Biblical demon. Set in modern times, this modern horror film follows the farmer's investigation into the murders plaguing the town, the intense homophobia surrounding her, and her descent into madness. There are many horror films focused on supernatural beings, but few that focus on the intricacies of human relationships outside of the...

Overview "Devilment is a horror-thriller with dark fantasy elements about a videogame designer who finds her and her younger brother's life forever changed after they encounter an infamous video game with gruesomely metamorphic properties. Examining themes of abandonment, transformation, and the inability to love, the film concentrates on a young woman involuntarily thrust into a role of motherhood as she begins to suspect her brother is experiencing a grotesque metamorphosis after he plays a rare...

Overview "FALL OF A GOD is a feature-length film that explores the concept of what society deems a "good person" and a "bad person" through a cast of questionable characters in a horror-inducing dream world. It aims to challenge society's assumptions of the relationships and power dynamics between various types of people. This horror film follows an anti-hero protagonist who attempts to regain control of herself from a volatile god in a modern-day retelling of the story of Hades and Persephone with a...

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"Nalb Noum is an animated short horror film that follows a young Black teen who is in love with African American folklore. After his father's passing, he sets out to prove that the folklore is real. While the film gives the normal elements of a creature horror film, at its core, the film touches on the underlying themes of systematic racism and cultural appropriation that plague our societies including our imaginations." -- Abstract

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"TaiL is an 18 mins body horror-comedy about a wacky woman's journey to self-discovery with a penis stuck inside her vagina." -- Abstract

Overview "THE ANGEL is a feature length horror film intended for theatrical release with a period setting and character-driven story. Set in 1970s Los Angeles, the film observes the "angelic" possession of a faded movie star and its twisted effect on her 12-year old daughter. This supernatural story examines the abusive relationship between a daughter and her mother through a grounded, psychological lens. Unlike many other films of it's kind, THE ANGEL attempts to shift the narrative from demons to...

Overview "This thesis is a novel excerpt of a historical fiction-thriller hybrid that utilizes multiple subgenres, including detective fiction, horror, and elements of the Western. The purpose of this work is to successfully showcase a speculative narrative within the confines of historical fiction. As a genre, historical fiction can be considered an unforgiving genre to work within due to the limitations produced by setting and era. Additionally, this genre is often accompanied by the expectation...