STATIC - 3rd Horror Short Film from Director Krista Michaels Now On YouTube!

The 3rd and latest horror short film from director Krista Michaels is now live on YouTube for your viewing pleasure!

Winner: "Scariest Film" - HORROR Underground Film & Screenplay Festival, Canada 2025

LOGLINE: A woman finds a TV with unexpected consequences.

SYNOPSIS: After a woman finds a free TV in a dark, creepy alley, she takes it home for a night of retro gaming, only to discover that it has channeled a demented apparition.

Starring: Victoria Shepard-Yockey, Levi Yockey

Directed & Produced by: Krista Michaels

Written by: Brandy Bryant

Cinematography: Krista Michaels

Score: Jessica D'Amelio & Krista Michaels

Location Sound: Jessica D'Amelio

Special Makeup FX/Visual FX: Brandy Bryant, Colleen Weaver

Production Assistant & Cat Wrangler: Jenna Keehn

AL the cat: as himself

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MANTID - 2nd Horror Short Film from Krista Michaels Now On YouTube!

The newly-recut 3m 38s version of the 2nd short film from director Krista Michaels is now on YouTube!

SYNOPSIS: When a deadly mantid alien creature arrives in the middle of the night for a late night snack, Sarah is greeted with a horrific realization that either she or her baby will be devoured by a very hungry, expecting mother. Will her husband, David, get home in time?

ONE MONDAY - Debut Horror Short Film From Krista Michaels Now On YouTube!

ONE MONDAY - The debut horror short film from director Krista Michaels is now live on her official YouTube channel!

For years, it has only been available on the Troma NOW! streaming service, but now is your chance to watch it on YouTube.

Krista Michaels, on behalf of Retro Raptor Films, is set to launch her other horror short films on the YouTube channel at a later date. Stay tuned!

Saw The Brian Jonestown Massacre Again at The Gothic Theatre in Englewood, CO!!

Hey, hey, hey! I’m trying to blog more regularly, even if it isn’t about my film stuff. But, hey… this was post-worthy enough, in my opinion! I hadn’t seen the Brian Jonestown Massacre in over a decade until the other night! I managed to catch them at The Gothic Theatre in Englewood, Colorado! It was so amazing. Please excuse the blurry photos. I just used my iPhone, and this show was one of the more dimly-lit shows I’ve ever been to.

The Brian Jonestown Massacre (BJM) @ The Gothic Theatre - Englewood, CO 2025

The Brian Jonestown Massacre @ The Gothic Theatre - Englewood, Colorado 2025!

The first time I saw them… Matt Hollywood was in the band, and it was a phenomenal show. I must say, though it was sad to not see Matt this time, the current lineup was so fucking tight and amazing! They sounded sooooo good!

I managed to hit the merch table early, and snagged three incredible vinyl records!! “Thank God For Mental Illness”, “Their Satanic Majesties’ Second Request”, and “Revelation”! I was also able to grab a setlist at the end of the show!!

The Brian Jonestown Massacre (BJM) - merch - Thank God For Mental Illness, Revelation, Their Satanic Majesties' Second Request - vinyl records albums

Let me just end this by saying that I’ve been a BJM super fan for YEARS now!! And I would absolutely love to collaborate, and have them write some material or even use older songs of theirs in one of my films someday! That would be an absolute dream!! <3