Kazdyn Pierce

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Kazdyn is an avid lover of film, especially the horror genre. From Goosebumps to Stephen King, he grew up living in the world of the macabre and cramming his head with as many horror novels and films as possible. A screener for the Austin film Festival, Kazdyn is always looking for the next fun and creative project to enjoy. After writing for many outlets through the years, Kazdyn is excited to settle into his seat in the Horror Lounge. Ask him about his movie spreadsheet, his favorite slasher films, or his experience on the festival circuit. By day, Kazdyn is a medical recruiter in the Midwest where he enjoys MMA, running, a good book and a long hike.

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Jul 1, 2026 ∙ 3 min

Tender exposes the crimes of growing up

Tender is the crime-thriller feature film debut of Adam Hoelzel and features Jesse Garcia (The Odyssey) and Jess Weixler (Teeth) as Billie and Mick Royce, a young and vibrant couple that is experiencing the honeymoon phase and entering the joys of home ownership for the first time as Mick’s uncle left the home to them upon his passing. However, upon realizing the amount of property taxes still due on the home, Mick understands they are deeply in the hole. The answer seemingly comes from the...

Jun 27, 2026 ∙ 3 min

Hold the Fort is a gore-filled wacky ride

Hold the Fort is a new horror film that follows young couple Jenny (Haley Leary) and Lucas (Chris Mayers) as they move into an idyllic and peaceful new neighborhood and are invited to the homeowner's association party by HOA president Jerry (Julian Smith). Jenny immediately has her hackles raised about the strangeness of the vibe, but aloof Lucas is just along for the ride. As the night descends into a horrific fight for survival from all things that go bump in the night, the young couple...

May 28, 2026 ∙ 3 min

Hacked: A Double Entendre of Rage Fueled Karma piles on the revenge and comedy

Hacked: A Double Entendre of Rage Fueled Karma is a horror-comedy and revenge thriller mashup, based on the director's experience losing money in a phishing scheme. The first 10 minutes of the film are based on the actual experience, but the remaining runtime is dedicated to a fantasy timeline where they take justice into their own hands and punish the hacker. Directed by Shane Brady, who also stars alongside Chandler Riggs (The Walking Dead), the film twists and turns through the family's...

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