Rene R. Rivas

Grunge

In 1992, the rising rock band “Le Slouch” is on the verge of stardom. With a scorching new single lighting up the airwaves, and their debut music video premiering on MTV’s “Headslammers Bash,” everything seems to be falling into place—until disaster strikes. Following a sudden and tragic turn of events, the band is thrust into a violent psychedelic spiral, leading them down a blood-soaked path of death and destruction.

Sledgehammer Christmas

Retro grindhouse-style short film/trailer to the fictitious holiday horror film "Santa Slayer: Part VI - Sledgehammer Christmas"

Rejected

In "Rejected," a short horror parody, three twisted tales of macabre horror unfold, all linked by an antiquated digital camera from 1997. The tales intertwine, creating a narrative that is both terrifying and hilariously absurd.

The Tent

An afternoon jog for a trail runner seemed like the perfect way to spend her day off, until a strange encounter with a red tent ensued.

Judy

On the eve of her wedding, JUDY feels lost. Although happy to be engaged to her supportive and charming fiancé, PETER, she can't help but feel hidden in the shadow of his success. As she longs for a deeper meaning to her life, Judy's prayers are answered when a dark force calls out to her that night in her dreams. With a renewed sense of purpose, Judy proceeds down a new frightening path and embraces a change that will cost her everything she has ever known.

Godzilla ‘56

Set two years after the events in the original film, this stop-motion parody follows Godzilla as he faces his most challenging opponent yet!

10/31/85

On a chilly Halloween night in 1985, 3 teenagers happen upon the unfortunate antics of a crazed serial killer named Mr. Trick.

The Spirit of Haddonfield

Fan film and homage piece that pays tribute to John Carpenter's 1978 classic "Halloween"

Bloody Border

What do you get when you mix two hit-men brothers, their cocky protege, a couple of injured illegal immigrants, border patrol agents and a few colorful townsfolk in the small border town of Bisbee, AZ whose water supply has been contaminated with MDPV otherwise known as 'bath salts'? A wild night of chases, gun fights, zombies, heated arguments touching on the controversial issue, AZ's SB1070, oh and a lot more zombies as this colorful group of individuals tries to escape the night on the Bloody Border.

Northern

After a painful divorce from his beloved wife Claire, Ryan, a musician and traveling photographer, turns to self-medication to cope with his emotional turmoil. Unbeknownst to him, a force greater than he could ever imagine looms in his near future.

Skinamarinki-doo Part II

When the Skinamarinki-doo makes its presence known at a new home, a plush child's toy falls victim to its nefarious plan.

Bite Size

Trick-or-treating turns deadly as children receive blood-infused treats from a lurking entity.