But this adds to my fascination with this very weird and eerie story. The 15 year troubled production is evident in the final product: it feels messy and over edited. What a movie this is…and could have been. Fans are beginning to consider this film from Vincente DiSanti to be not only canon with the series, but far superior to many of the later sequels. There is a huge surprise at the end of the film, and it can be seen free on YouTube. However, these are Jason’s woods, and he is its lethal protector. The hero of the film is actually pretty smart and able to survive in the wilderness. While there is no sex or nudity (which is a staple of the series), every other trope is represented. Yes, it’s a short film - but damn it packs quite a punch! In what may be one of the greatest indie fan films ever captured on film, Never Hike Alone captures the complete essence of Friday the 13th. You are guaranteed to love this dark, wonderful comedy. Mayhem could have turned into some sort of silly overdone zombie movie, but director Joe Lynch took this parody about Corporate America gone wrong to great heights. So much down and dirty fun! When we peel away the thin veneer of civilization that covers us all, there is some really crazy stuff underneath. There is something going on every second, and I had to watch it a second time just to catch some of the amazing vignettes of the background characters. I almost felt guilty that I enjoyed the violence so much. It is relentless, dark and amazingly funny. What I love so much about Mayhem is that it never lets up. Trapped in the quarantined building, Derek is forced to fight for his job, and his life. The infection raises stress hormones and is capable of making people act out their wildest impulses. Joe Lynch)Ī virus infects a corporate law office on the day attorney Derek Cho is framed by a co-worker and wrongfully fired. Whatever your personal tastes, there’s bound to be something here you’ll love, as submitted by our writers from their personal Best of 2017 lists. From modern slashers to horror comedies to tense thrillers and surreal psychological nightmares - we’ve got it all covered. Now Watch This: The Best Underrated Indie Horror You May Have Missed in 2017Īs another year comes to a close, we celebrate the wonderful indie horror films that may have flown under your radar this year.

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