by CÉSAR ARREDONDO, LA PRENSA SONOMA, April 8, 2021 As a 6-year-old, Catherine Toribio directed her own first school play in Queens, New York, and later switched to acting. On the nation’s opposite coast, a young Jeanette Sámano performed in backyard family parties in Los Angeles, and she too chose to pursue a career in movies. The two up-and-coming actresses …
Horror film ‘Murder in the Woods’ features Latinx cast, aims to break stereotypes, promote diversity
Danny Trejo lends muscle to first time director Luis Iga Garza’s Latinx-based passion project, the horror film “Murder in the Woods.” By George Pennacchio – Tuesday, September 15, 2020 – Passion projects often take extra time. Director Luis Iga Garza has spent almost six years making his movie dream come true. He was a man on a mission. Garza always …
‘Murder in the Woods’: You’ll never guess what happens to the teens in the cabin
The mostly Latino cast and creative team seem to know their splatter-movie cliches and make the most of them. By Richard Roeper. With some movies — e.g., “Burnt Orange Heresy” or “The Big Ugly” or “Yes, God, Yes” — we have to spend a little time explaining the meaning of the title and how it relates to the story at …
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View PostCast of Murder in The Woods Talk Diversity in Horror Film [Exclusive Interview]
It’s easy to predict the order of victims in a slasher film. In those films, the rule is either the most promiscuous or a racial minority will be the target of a killing. However, in Murder in the Woods, all the potential victims are minorities in this very diverse cast. The multicultural cast in non-stereotypical roles included Jose Julian (A Better …
Film Review: Time for a Fun Weekend in ‘Murder in the Woods’
A fun birthday weekend with your friends at an old house that happens to be in the middle of nowhere in the woods… what could go wrong? You guessed it, pretty much all of it. Murder in the Woods reminded me why I love slasher films. The perfectly timed music that sets the theme, a group of people out in …
Everything We Know About Murder In The Woods
View PostMurder in the Woods Preview Has Danny Trejo Digging Up a Dark Secret [Exclusive]
Danny Trejo takes on unnatural forces at a secluded cabin where he tries to help teens survive a Murder in the Woods. BRIAN B. — September 17, 2020 We’ve got an exclusive look at the Danny Trejo horror movie, Murder in the Woods. Centered on a group of college friends who plan a getaway to celebrate a birthday party at …
Soledad St. Hilaire On The Project She Will Always Love, Murder In The Woods [Exclusive Interview]
View PostMurder In The Woods Takes Cues From Classics But Adds Uniqueness
Murder In The Woods feels like a classic horror film, but also brings some uniqueness to the horror genre. A whole lot of fun! If you know me, you know I love horror movies. They don’t even have to be good movies. In fact, some of my favorite films are B rated. Murder In The Woods pleasantly surprised me, though. …