The GenreBlast Film Festival

The GenreBlast Film Festival is entering it’s 10th year, where they screen independent, cult, niche and underground films that aren’t easily accessible. The opening night film is “The Black Hills Night Hike,” a horror anthology about myths and legends in the Maryland area. Three of the filmmakers are interviewed: Nickolas Jackson, creator of the anthology and director of title segment and “Snallyghaster,” Clark Kline,  co-creator/producer of the anthology, and Brian Pennington, who directed “Upper Melinda Witch Fest.” Our discussion includes:

– Where the idea originated

– How the stories came together

– Creating a vintage videotape look for “Snallycaster”

– Visual effects for sawing a woman in half in “Upper Melinda Witch”

– How the order of shorts was determined

– Celebrating the festival’s 10th year

LINKS

GenreBlast Film Festival

Trailer for “Black Hills Night Hike”

Nathan’s film “Worst Laid Plans”