PRESS
HIGH ON FILM’S REVIEW OF THE NIGHT TIME WORLD
02.13.2025
“If you’re looking for a horror movie that blends supernatural horror, psychological terror, and anthology storytelling, The Night Time World is an absolute must-watch.”
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CREEPY CATALOG’S REVIEW OF THE NIGHT TIME WORLD
02.10.2025
“Derrick Scott as the imprisoned man and Robert Hugh Starr as the antagonistic officer are good, and the tension between them drives the story. “Indictment” is a nice way to end the story segments of the movie.”
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FILM YAP’S REVIEW OF THE NIGHT TIME WORLD
01.29.2025
“Indictment as directed by Gene Blalock has interesting things to say about police brutality and racial relations and is arguably the most visually appealing of the segments.”
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TRAILER TEASES FOUR TALES OF TERROR IN LIONSGATE ANTHOLOGY
12.18.2024
The new Lionsgate horror movie The Night Time World evokes the horror anthologies of the ’80s and ’90s, described as for fans of Tales From Darkside and The Twilight Zone. The new The Night Time World trailer highlights the latest tales of terror with a retro aesthetic.
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LIONSGATE RELEASES THE FIRST TRAILER FOR THE NIGHT TIME WORLD
12.18.2024
Directed by Gene Blalock, Brandon Lescure, Sean Brien, Adam Michaels, Chaz Dray Schoenbeck, and Timothy Paul Taylor. The film sees four terrifying tales revealed on a late-night podcast by its host and a caller who claims to be a vampire.
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FILM TREAT REVIEW OF ALONE TIME
06.03.2024
"The cast’s superb performances, despite minor screenplay flaws, make the film a must-watch, as they bring depth and intrigue to their respective roles. In summary, this is a moody, mysterious, and thoroughly engrossing film."
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INTERVIEW WITH THE JAKE’S TAKES PODCAST
06.06.2024
"Gene’s passion for storytelling and the art of filmmaking has been a driving force throughout his career. He has successfully cultivated a reputation for creating compelling narratives that captivate audiences and push the boundaries of imagination."
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3 GEEKS PODCAST
05.17.2024
"Delve into the captivating world of filmmaking with Los Angeles-based director Gene Blalock. Known for his ability to seamlessly transition between heartwarming narratives and eccentric horror vignettes, Gene has established himself as a versatile storyteller who leaves a lasting impact on audiences."
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SHOUT OUT LA
02.20.2024
“I don’t like that term… “brand…” It just seems like something corporations and “influencers” use to try to add meaningless value to what they are selling. ”
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VOYAGE LA
01.22.2024
“I had to prioritize art and experiences over amassing wealth at the expense of happiness.”
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CANVAS REBEL
11.21.2023
"That, to me, is the essence of meaning – leaving behind art that resonates with kindness, compassion, and a deeper understanding of the human condition.”
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AUTHORITY MAGAZINE
06.20.2023“Get comfortable with uncertainty.” Interview with director, Gene Blalock
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OC MOVIE REVIEWS
06.07.2023Director Gene Blalock left a strong impression, with creative techniques to show the passage of time and other elements of the narrative.
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SHOUTOUT LA
02.20.2023“My whole life and career are a result of taking risks. If I wanted security, I would be doing something other than what I am.”
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INDIE ACTIVITY
05.20.2022Gene Blalock Upping The Ante with His Latest Feature “Seize the Night.”
“I’ve always loved stories. As a child, I would spend hours alone in my room reading.”
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BEEN TO THE MOVIES
05.15.2022“It is also rare that I find myself wanting to rewatch a film as soon as it finished, but this is one of those times. I really enjoyed Seize the Night, and the ending really "got" me, which is rare for this old cynic.”
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FILM THREAT
05.26.2022“…Blalock’s visual kaleidoscope puts this among the great exemplars of hallucinema.”
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WORLD FILM GEEK
05.24.2022“Seize the Night brings a good-spirited budding romance in the wild world of Los Angeles nightlife. Nina Bergman and Pasha Gerard drive the film with their excellent chemistry. Another winner for that rockstar director Gene Blalock!”
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DAN’S MOVIE REPORT
03.31.2022“Overall, 'Seize the Night' is rather incredible given the budget, I would really like to see this film make some sort of indie festival run with the stars on hand talking about it. What else is there to say, buy it! Seize the Night rates a rousing, sharp, yet tender masterpiece a 9 out of 10!!”
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MOVIES REVIEW 101
03.12.2022Amazing Journey Through the Night. Movies Review 101’s thoughts on the film.
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DEADLINE
02.18.2022Deadline has an exclusive trailer for Seize the Night, a thriller directed by Gene Blalock that Glass House Distribution recently acquired from Seraph Films for release on demand.
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3 GEEKS PODCAST
05.02,20213 Geeks Podcast talks with director Gene Blalock and writer/actor Pasha Gerard about the release of CARPE NOCTEM.
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MY INDIE PRODUCTIONS
12.07.2019Interview with director Gene Blalock. "Always trust your instincts. Self-doubt can be overwhelming at times, but if you always trust your gut feeling, it’s usually the correct way of going about a project."
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TVOM
Five Things You Didn’t Know About Gene Blalock"Ordinarily, a very private person, Gene agreed to share some surprising facts about himself. Here are five things you didn’t know about Gene Blalock."
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THE HOLLYWOOD TIMES
11.28.2019I love as a Journalist when people delve into the depth of their craft. Here is Director Gene Blalock on his new film, The Nightmare Gallery.
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POP HORROR
07.08.2019In horror, ancient mystical artifacts and obsession typically spells disaster. This is no different in Gene Blalock’s latest haunting feature film.
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WORLD FILM GEEK
07.03.2019The founder of Seraph Films, Gene Blalock can be described as a master storyteller. He is best known for his work in making horror films with human perspectives in his characters. He has won numerous accolades for his work. His latest film, The Nightmare Gallery, is now available on VOD platforms from Gravitas Ventures.
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SLASH FILM
07.04.2019Amber Benson has already dealt with dark forces in Buffy the Vampire Slayer, but in the new horror film The Nightmare Gallery, she’s dealing with something even more sinister.
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DEADLINE
05.28.2019EXCLUSIVE: Gravitas Ventures announced today that they have acquired the U.S. rights to the feature horror The Nightmare Gallery starring Amber Benson, who is best known as Tara on the cult classic Buffy the Vampire Slayer. The film will be released on demand on June 18.
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POST PERSPECTIVE
11.02.2018Posting The Nightmare Gallery was a Dream. Director Gene Blalock called on DaVinci Resolve 15 Studio for horror film's VFX, editing, grading, and sound design.
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AME MAGAZINE / RADIO
05.21.2018Award-winning Los Angeles-based Director, Gene Blalock, is known for his touching, heart-warming films as much as his eccentric short horror vignettes. Bringing a decidedly human perspective to each of his works, Gene‘s works reflect our common humanity, as if from a mirror of compassion, for us to examine and consider. Regardless of genre, Gene‘s work rings true in a thought-provoking way.
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28DLA
04.18.2018The Nightmare Gallery is an indie horror film, by director Gene Blalock ("Horror Haiku"). The film stars "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" alumni Amber Benson, along with Kevin Chamberlin and Mat Devine. A supernatural horror title, The Nightmare Gallery involves an anthropology professor and her search for a missing pupil. This is an AWOL Studios and Seraph Films production. Already completed, a preview of the film's first movie poster is here.
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HORRORPEDIA
04.18.2018The Nightmare Gallery is a 2018 American supernatural horror film directed by Gene Blalock (Horror Haiku TV series) from a screenplay by Jhan Harp and Rob Stith. The Seraph Films production stars Amber Benson, Kevin Chamberlin, and Mat Devine.
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SINFUL CELLULOID
04.11.2018While fans anxiously await the release of this horror mystery film, we can look at the art to build suspense. Director Gene Blalock of Seraph Films presents another thoughtful film for our consumption.
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BLOODY DISGUSTING
04.06.2018Blooding Disgusting reveals the exclusive first look at the poster for THE NIGHTMARE GALLERY.
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OCCHIMAG
03.18.2017Occhimag interviews Gene about the upcoming release of GAMES OF CHANCE, a quirky thriller about two questionably skilled hitmen, who discover that their profession comes with unexpected challenges.
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DINHEIRO VIVO
03.16.2017Gene was interviewed by Dinheiro Vivo, a Portuguese digital journal.
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AT THE POINT OF A KNIFE
03.13.2017In the March 13, 2017 episode, Gene is interviewed about his prolific works created with Seraph Films including hundreds of videos, short films, and web series.
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TEATIME OF TERROR
01.24.2017The We Are Indie Horror podcast, Teatime of Terror, featured Gene Blalock and Steven Shea.
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BLASTING NEWS
12.10.2016LA's Seraph Films, Nvisionate and We Are Indie Horror celebrated Christmas with a twist.
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BLASTING NEWS
10.26.2016Seraph Films held its annual Halloween Short Horror Film Night at the El Cid Theatre in Hollywood. The event served as the red carpet premiere of Seraph's newest short directed by Gene, INDICTMENT.
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HOLLYWOOD SCREAMER
10.26.2016Seraph Films held its annual Halloween Short Horror Film Night at the El Cid Theatre in Hollywood. The event served as the red carpet premiere of Seraph's newest short directed by Gene, INDICTMENT.
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MOVIE VINE
10.14.2016Seraph Films revealed that what appeared to be a sequence of fan videos is actually the start of their new web series “The Disappearance of Madison Bishop.” The prologue season concluded with the video uploaded on the 14th.
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DAILY DEAD
08.19.2016Watch the Short Film AMONG THE SHADOWS & Read Exclusive Comments from Director Gene Blalock Gene reflects on the challenges, collaborations, and triumphs he experienced while bringing the project to life on the Daily Dead.
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TEATIME OF TERROR
This special episode of Tea Time of Terror goes to ScareLA, the annual Halloween and horror convention that takes place every August in Pasadena California. WAIH co-founder Brian Sapir moderates, with Darren Lynn Bousman, Gene Blalock, Mary Russell, Jessica Cameron, and Andrew Kasch as panelists. They discuss making horror films in today's climate, and the importance of solid production teams, and they share some special stories from the set.
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VERNOR’S TICKET
At this year's Scare LA, Gene took part in a panel presented by We Are Indie Horror titled: Indie Horror: Want to Make a Scary Movie
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THE CINEMA PSYCHOS SHOW
Brian Cottington sits down with Gene to talk about all things film.
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#CREATIVELIFE
Watch Gene talk with host Alexia Anastasio on her show.
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BLASTING NEWS
Interview with Gene Blalock.
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FLICKERING MYTH
AMONG THE SHADOWS Trailer Announced.
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DREAD CENTRAL
David Gelmini at Dread Central has an exclusive interview with Gene Blalock and the first online stream for the long-awaited AMONG THE SHADOWS.
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DAILY DEAD
The We Are Indie Horror TV production team will premiere its first-ever YouTube series, It Came From Candi’s Lab, and Gene is slated to appear.
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WE ARE INDIE HORROR
Community Check-In with Gene Blalock.
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IT CAME FROM CANDI’S LAB
Watch Candi Fear interview Gene Blalock of Seraph Films on her show.
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TEATIME OF TERROR
Gene Blalock joins Neil and Brian to discuss their Scary Christmas party, Seraph Films, and the countless charities Gene works with.
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WE ARE INDIE HORROR
We Are Indie Horror asked Gene Blalock of Seraph Films a few questions about crowdfunding for INDICTMENT.
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WE ARE INDIE HORROR
We Are Indie Horror talks about the release of THE SHADOW GUIDE.