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About Luke Rodriguez

Lifelong horror fan with a general background in audio engineering and technology. Owner and Co-Founder of Modernhorrors.com.
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Panic Fest 2021: Luke’s top 5 picks from the breakout horror festival
2 years ago

Panic Fest 2021: Luke’s top 5 picks from the breakout horror festival

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Another year, another Panics Fest.

The ever-expanding and always entertaining genre festival returns with more horror than your eyes can contain. Short films, feature films, panels, Q&As, and more will …
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Jakob’s Wife is a silly and heartfelt tale full of blood, guts, and unholy matrimony [SXSW Online 2021 Review]
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2 years ago

Jakob’s Wife is a silly and heartfelt tale full of blood, guts, and unholy matrimony [SXSW Online 2021 Review]

I’ve never been one for organized religion. Growing up in rural Tennessee provided me with multiple opportunities to discover that the Christian way of life simply isn’t for me. Before …
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‘The Sound of Violence’ produces sharp kills with absurd violence [SXSW Online 2021]
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2 years ago

‘The Sound of Violence’ produces sharp kills with absurd violence [SXSW Online 2021]

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On paper, The Sound of Violence is almost everything I’ve ever wanted in a horror film. As a musician and sound recordist, the concept of obsessing over the never-ending quest …
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‘Gaia’ is a masterfully shot creature feature full of fungus and frights [SXSW Online 2021]
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2 years ago

‘Gaia’ is a masterfully shot creature feature full of fungus and frights [SXSW Online 2021]

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I’m not a religious person, but I believe finding faith in Mother Nature is a solid concept. After all, as the debut trailer for Jaco Bouwer’s Gaia states in a tense and timely monologue: “she was here long before apes began dreaming of gods.” But what if you knew God was real? What if you knew where she lived? Would you live your life differently? For Barend and his son, Stefan, the answer is a resounding “yes.” 
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KKK revenge horror ‘Death Ranch’ gets a gory new trailer
2 years ago

KKK revenge horror ‘Death Ranch’ gets a gory new trailer

We’re big fans of writer/director Charlie Steeds around here. Recent offerings like The Barge People, Winterskin, and Vampire Virus have all proven that the Englishman is a serious talent and …
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‘Gaia’ trailer previews a wild new fantasy horror about Mother Nature
2 years ago

‘Gaia’ trailer previews a wild new fantasy horror about Mother Nature

Set to premiere at SXSW later this month, Jaco Bouwer’s Gaia is about a park ranger who discovers a man and his son living wild in an ancient forest, and (according …
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Naughty! ‘Silent Night, Deadly Night’ slated for a 2022 remake
2 years ago

Naughty! ‘Silent Night, Deadly Night’ slated for a 2022 remake

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Looks like a Silent Night Deadly Night remake is heading down the chimney in time for a 2022 release. Orwo Studios and Black Hanger Studios (Jeepers Creepers: Reborn) acquired the …
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Joe Lo Truglio makes his horror debut with ‘Outpost’ later this year
2 years ago

Joe Lo Truglio makes his horror debut with ‘Outpost’ later this year

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Comedy standout Joe Lo Truglio (Brooklyn Nine-Nine, Reno 911!) is crossing over to the dark side as he makes his feature-length directorial debut later this year. Truglio recently shared a …
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‘Random Acts of Violence’ is an aggressive and exhilarating slasher adaptation
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2 years ago

‘Random Acts of Violence’ is an aggressive and exhilarating slasher adaptation

Writer/director Jay Baruchel may not have gained many new fans with his recent comments regarding the horror genre, but one thing is for certain: he practices what he preaches. Regardless …
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‘Phobias’ is basically Monsters Inc. for horror fans, and it looks fantastic
2 years ago

‘Phobias’ is basically Monsters Inc. for horror fans, and it looks fantastic

Remember how monsters would bottle fear as a source of renewable energy in the 2001 Disney/Pixar film, Monsters Inc.? Well, I’m not exactly sure how it all plays out, but …
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