Looking for something to do this week? After Dark Horrorfest

After Dark Horrorfest is a film festival that showcases 8 small budget horror films at various theaters across the US.


There are two films that id like to point out. The first is "The Broken" which stars Lena Heady (300) and Richard Jenkins (Owner of Hard Bodies in Burn After Reading). I was pointed to this film via Cinematical, which i follow closely. The initial positive review and a shout out to the film fest and "The Broken" specifically made me jump. I already have two peeps going with me to see it Wednesday night. I was told not to watch the trailer as it gives too much away, and was told this is a mainly atmospheric film and not a jump thriller. Big fan of this kinda film.

The other film is called "From Within". It features the direction of Phedon Papamichael who is a widely known cinematographer (most recently did W and 3:10 To Yuma). Id suggest looking at the movies he has worked on in the past if you have any doubts about him as a cinematographer. While i realize this doesnt mean he is an excellent director, working with good directors can only benefit his 3rd feature film.

He got a great television cast to star in his film and the main actress (Elizabeth Rice) is garnering very good reviews.


Both of these films clock in at roughly 1.5 hours, so its not like they are long commitments. The After Dark link has some trailers and links to find out if its playing in your area. I found two AMC theaters playing the features in Houston and I saw 2 in Dallas as well.


If any of yall go see any of these 8 films, let me know.