Okay, so we’ve now finished reviewing all the entries for the Halloween Horror Nights short film contest, and now we’re left with one critical question: who’s going to take it?
Now that I’ve seen them all, I feel at least somewhat qualified to answer, and though there were a great many good pieces in there–in fact, there were really only a couple that we’re that hot–I think you know where my nod has to go: Fewdio’s Mockingbird.
Granted, The Nightmare actually was a wild moulange of creepy images, but the lack of a story killed it. And Samaritan was actually pretty scary if a bit predictable. And Lamaze of the Dead was a beautiful study in zombie movie fun but not a one of these could top the shock that Mockingbird presented.
That’s my pick for the top film of Halloween Horror Nights’ 2009 short film contest–it remains to be seen who’ll take the top prize home, but I know where my vote went.
Where’s your vote going? Hit the comments section below and fill us in!
Walt Jabsco said
September 25 2009 @ 8:44 am
Lamaze of the Dead. Bloody American flag with the music’s “Don’t tread on me,” sealed the deal.
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Steve Anderson said
September 25 2009 @ 3:13 pm
Walt–well, I do admit that one was good. Definitely stuck to the Romero standards and all, but they were just trying to do WAY too much with that short film for me.
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