Embracing the Visceral

COUNCIL BLOG - BRI BARGER

As fun as big budget popcorn flicks at the movies can be, horror film enthusiasts know that the indie film scene is where artistry and innovation thrives. Throughout the history of the genre, low budget horror films have reinvigorated the genre, confronting taboos, pushing the bounds, and providing social commentary into the darkest aspects of life. The horror genre will always be uplifted and built by those who live in the shadows, those who pop up when you least expect it. Which, honestly, could not be more fitting for the genre. Independent filmmaker, author, and horror enthusiast, Kourtnea Hogan has a vision - one that may soon influence our nightmares.