Mistakes Were Made

Rattlesnake is an excellent example of a compelling horror premise that both shines and flounders at various points. The question is what can we learn from it? This week, Brett and Kristin discuss pacing, building tension, and character development.

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Brett and Kristin spend their day filming their latest short film. Special effects challenges arise, Brett remembers how much he hates acting, and Kristin can't keep track of time.

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This week's Two Star attempts to put a terrifying twist on an innocent childhood game, but ultimately lacks enough depth to truly scare us.

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It's Brett's birthday! There are no show notes, plenty of booze, and risky deals being made.

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Brett and Kristin change up the format of the Two Star this week! For this remake of Eli Roth's original Cabin Fever, the pair deep dive into the importance of characters, plot, and location...and where this movie went wrong with all of them.

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When their plans of filming crash and burn, Brett and Kristin decide to spend the day exploring the world of practical effects. If you're interested in wound makeup, this is the episode for you!

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In this week's Two Star, we're almost cheering for the demon possessed balloon...or creepy ghost child...or sentient computer program...or whoever the bad guy is. We're honestly just confused.

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The computer decided to eat this week's Two Star episode, so Kristin and Brett rehash the highlights of that episode so you can skip the film. In this episode, they explore the importance of sound design, back story, and character motivation.

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Kristin's slowly learning how to actually edit films, Brett's idea for a story takes off, and the website now has samples of the short film scripts available.

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Do you want to watch a possession movie strictly from the perspective of flashbacks and grainy camera footage? Do you want to be hyper confused? Do you want to drink until you forget the movie? Then this may be the one for you!

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