Feature Film News & Reviews...
PAGE SIX - May 29, 2021
New York Post writer Michael Kaplan interviewed our own Betsy Lynn George in his story on MTV Video Vixens of the 80s and 90s where she mentioned the feature film! Check it out!
George... recently produced and co-starred in the indie movie “Occurrence at Mills Creek”
New York Post writer Michael Kaplan interviewed our own Betsy Lynn George in his story on MTV Video Vixens of the 80s and 90s where she mentioned the feature film! Check it out!
George... recently produced and co-starred in the indie movie “Occurrence at Mills Creek”
TAKE 2 INDIE REVIEW - May 28, 2021
Reviewer A.J. Anagli gives her their on the feature! Check it out!
A film that shows a twisted side of grief and suffering...
A FILM THAT SHOWS A TWISTED SIDE OF GRIEF AND SUFFERING...
A FILM THAT SHOWS A TWISTED SIDE OF GRIEF AND SUFFERING...
A FILM THAT SHOWS A TWISTED SIDE OF GRIEF AND SUFFERING...
Reviewer A.J. Anagli gives her their on the feature! Check it out!
A film that shows a twisted side of grief and suffering...
A FILM THAT SHOWS A TWISTED SIDE OF GRIEF AND SUFFERING...
A FILM THAT SHOWS A TWISTED SIDE OF GRIEF AND SUFFERING...
A FILM THAT SHOWS A TWISTED SIDE OF GRIEF AND SUFFERING...
INDY REVIEWS - March 27, 2021
Reviewer Olivia Ballington gives her thoughts on the feature! Check it out!
Occurrence at Mills Creek certainly maintains a dramatic, moody tone throughout.
Reviewer Olivia Ballington gives her thoughts on the feature! Check it out!
Occurrence at Mills Creek certainly maintains a dramatic, moody tone throughout.
INDY RED - November 2020
Reviewer site Will Conrad gives the feature 4.5/5 Stars! Check it out!
...I loved almost every minute of it.
Reviewer site Will Conrad gives the feature 4.5/5 Stars! Check it out!
...I loved almost every minute of it.
LONG'S SHORT TAKES - November 2020
Reviewer site Harry Long reviews the feature. Check it out!
Swanson just might be the George Romero of Altoona.
Reviewer site Harry Long reviews the feature. Check it out!
Swanson just might be the George Romero of Altoona.
INDIE HORROR FILMS - October 25, 2020
Reviewer site Richard Gary reviews the feature. Check it out!
This release shows an enormous amount of talent and thoughtfulness.
Reviewer site Richard Gary reviews the feature. Check it out!
This release shows an enormous amount of talent and thoughtfulness.
B&S ABOUT MOVIES - October 14, 2020
Review site B&S About Movies reviews the feature. Check it out!
This has a great look — closer to the 70’s atmospheric horror that we love more than current direct-to-streaming titles... Swanson puts together a fine piece of work.
Review site B&S About Movies reviews the feature. Check it out!
This has a great look — closer to the 70’s atmospheric horror that we love more than current direct-to-streaming titles... Swanson puts together a fine piece of work.
GET ON MY DAMN LEVEL - September 29, 2020
Reviewer Stuart D. Monroe gives his thoughts on the feature film. Check it out!
Occurrence at Mills Creek finds that footing capably and quickly, becoming a damn solid supernatural mindfuck.
Reviewer Stuart D. Monroe gives his thoughts on the feature film. Check it out!
Occurrence at Mills Creek finds that footing capably and quickly, becoming a damn solid supernatural mindfuck.
HORROR NEWS NET - September 22, 2020
Horror site Horror News Net ran a story on the Feature Trailer. Check it out!
Occurrence at Mills Creek – Full Trailer for New Psychological Horror Feature Film Released
Horror site Horror News Net ran a story on the Feature Trailer. Check it out!
Occurrence at Mills Creek – Full Trailer for New Psychological Horror Feature Film Released
THREAD OF TRUTH - September 22, 2020
Reviewer Cara Buckley gives her thoughts on the feature film. Check it out!
A terrible secret hides in an idyllic setting.
Reviewer Cara Buckley gives her thoughts on the feature film. Check it out!
A terrible secret hides in an idyllic setting.
FILM THREAT - September 16, 2020
Reviewer Lorry Kikta gives her thoughts on the feature film. Check it out!
Occurrence at Mills Creek is an exceptionally well-made film about generational curses, both figurative and literal.
Reviewer Lorry Kikta gives her thoughts on the feature film. Check it out!
Occurrence at Mills Creek is an exceptionally well-made film about generational curses, both figurative and literal.
DON'S WORLD OF HORROR AND EXPLOITATION - September 15, 2020
Reviewer Don Anelli gives his thoughts on the feature film. Check it out!
An effectively eerie and somewhat chilling ghost story...
Reviewer Don Anelli gives his thoughts on the feature film. Check it out!
An effectively eerie and somewhat chilling ghost story...
ONE FILM FAN - September 14, 2020
Reviewer Kirk S. Fernwood gives his thoughts on the feature film. Check it out here!
“Occurrence At Mills Creek” remains strong and haunting, with enough impact and resonance to draw you into its slowly unfolding yarn spanning drama, thriller, and horror...
Reviewer Kirk S. Fernwood gives his thoughts on the feature film. Check it out here!
“Occurrence At Mills Creek” remains strong and haunting, with enough impact and resonance to draw you into its slowly unfolding yarn spanning drama, thriller, and horror...
CINEMA SMACK - September 14, 2020
Reviewer Jeremie Sabourin gives their thoughts on the feature. Check it out here!
Occurrence at Mills Creek just doesn’t feel like modern horror. There’s a timeless quality to it...Swanson’s eye for interesting and visually pleasing shots will have you not wanting to look away and it feels like there’s always something going on in the background.
Reviewer Jeremie Sabourin gives their thoughts on the feature. Check it out here!
Occurrence at Mills Creek just doesn’t feel like modern horror. There’s a timeless quality to it...Swanson’s eye for interesting and visually pleasing shots will have you not wanting to look away and it feels like there’s always something going on in the background.
GROSS MOVIE REVIEWS- September 13, 2020
Horror film review site Gross Movie Reviews gives their thoughts on the feature in their #513 review roundup! Check it out here!
They have accomplished not making your usual cookie cutout independent project but something that will stand out from most...
Horror film review site Gross Movie Reviews gives their thoughts on the feature in their #513 review roundup! Check it out here!
They have accomplished not making your usual cookie cutout independent project but something that will stand out from most...
22 INDIE STREET- September 10, 2020
Indie Film Review website, 22 Indie Street, reviews the feature film - check it out here!
Occurrence At Mills Creek is a character drama with some supernatural occurrences that.. has its moments of greatness.
Indie Film Review website, 22 Indie Street, reviews the feature film - check it out here!
Occurrence At Mills Creek is a character drama with some supernatural occurrences that.. has its moments of greatness.
THE ROTTING ZOMBIE- September 9, 2020
Film reviewer Daniel Simmonds shares his thoughts on the feature film, check it out here!
Film reviewer Daniel Simmonds shares his thoughts on the feature film, check it out here!
SEARCH MY TRASH - September 9, 2020
Film reviewer Mike Haberfelneriver shares his thoughts on the feature film, check it out here!
...this is why Occurrence at Mills Creek is such a strong movie, because it doesn't look for easy answers, because it doesn't try to explain things away, because it does leave it to the audience to make up their own story, fill the (intentional) gaps with their own imagination.
Film reviewer Mike Haberfelneriver shares his thoughts on the feature film, check it out here!
...this is why Occurrence at Mills Creek is such a strong movie, because it doesn't look for easy answers, because it doesn't try to explain things away, because it does leave it to the audience to make up their own story, fill the (intentional) gaps with their own imagination.
VOICES FROM THE BALCONY - September 9, 2020
Film reviewer Jim Morazzini gives his thoughts on the feature film, check it out here!
This feels more like a film from a much earlier era with its restrained tone and emphasis on the main character’s mental state.
Film reviewer Jim Morazzini gives his thoughts on the feature film, check it out here!
This feels more like a film from a much earlier era with its restrained tone and emphasis on the main character’s mental state.
SCREEN CRITIX - September 8, 2020
Film reviewer Jolly Moel gives their thoughts on the feature film, check it out here!
...the cinematography (which is also done by Swanson) is beautifully haunting, particularly the exterior shots of Clara alone in open spaces such as graveyards, the college campus, and in one moment reminiscent of Fargo, snow-covered landscapes.
Film reviewer Jolly Moel gives their thoughts on the feature film, check it out here!
...the cinematography (which is also done by Swanson) is beautifully haunting, particularly the exterior shots of Clara alone in open spaces such as graveyards, the college campus, and in one moment reminiscent of Fargo, snow-covered landscapes.
MOVIE MAC - September 5, 2020
YouTuber Review Movie Mac shares his thoughts on the feature film.
Check it out here!
Your mind saw that and it is put on edge. Are you fucking with my psychology?
YouTuber Review Movie Mac shares his thoughts on the feature film.
Check it out here!
Your mind saw that and it is put on edge. Are you fucking with my psychology?
MOVIE REVIEWS 101 - September 2, 2020
Mike Haberfelner gives his thoughts on the feature film.
Check it out here!
Ava Psoras in the leading role is the strongest part of the film, with her showing us everything her character is going through, with the rest of the cast being strong throughout the film.
Mike Haberfelner gives his thoughts on the feature film.
Check it out here!
Ava Psoras in the leading role is the strongest part of the film, with her showing us everything her character is going through, with the rest of the cast being strong throughout the film.
Short Film News & Reviews...
SEARCH MY TRASH - April 29, 2020
Mike Haberfelner gives his thoughts on the short film.
Check it out here!
Mike Haberfelner gives his thoughts on the short film.
Check it out here!
REEL HORROR SHOW - October 28, 2019
British film reviewer, Lee Richmond, gives his thoughts on the short film.
Check it out here!
British film reviewer, Lee Richmond, gives his thoughts on the short film.
Check it out here!
BELA LUGOSI'S SHED - October 21, 2019
British film podcast, Bela Lugosi's Shed, gives their thoughts on the short film.
Check it out here!
British film podcast, Bela Lugosi's Shed, gives their thoughts on the short film.
Check it out here!
GEEK LEGION OF DOOM - September 20, 2019
British film review site, Geek Legion of Doom, gives their thoughts on the short film.
Check it out here!
British film review site, Geek Legion of Doom, gives their thoughts on the short film.
Check it out here!
MOVIE REVIEWS 101 - September 14, 2019
Darren from Movie Reviews 101 gives his thoughts on the short film, check it out here!
Darren from Movie Reviews 101 gives his thoughts on the short film, check it out here!
IMN - August 31, 2019
Film reviewer Richard Caldwell gives their thoughts on the short film, check it out here!
Film reviewer Richard Caldwell gives their thoughts on the short film, check it out here!
SCOTCHY STEVE - August 30, 2019
Film reviewer Scotchy Steve gives their thoughts on the short film, check it out here!
Film reviewer Scotchy Steve gives their thoughts on the short film, check it out here!
SCREEN CRITIX - August 29, 2019
Film reviewer Jolly Moel gives their thoughts on the short film, check it out here!
Film reviewer Jolly Moel gives their thoughts on the short film, check it out here!
THE FILM JOURNAL @ MEDIUM.COM - August 28, 2019
Film reviewer Emily E Laird gives her thoughts on the short film, check it out here!
Film reviewer Emily E Laird gives her thoughts on the short film, check it out here!
OC MOVIE REVIEWS - August 7, 2019
Film reviewer John Leeson gives his thoughts on the short film, check it out here!
Film reviewer John Leeson gives his thoughts on the short film, check it out here!
VOICES FROM THE BALCONY - August 6, 2019
Film reviewer Jim Morazzini gives his thoughts on the short film, check it out here!
Film reviewer Jim Morazzini gives his thoughts on the short film, check it out here!
CHRIST IN CULTURE - August 3, 2019
Film reviewer Cara Buckley gives her thoughts on the short film, check it out here!
Film reviewer Cara Buckley gives her thoughts on the short film, check it out here!
ONE FILM FAN - July 31, 2019
Film reviewer Kirk Fernwood gives his thoughts on the short film, check it out here!
Film reviewer Kirk Fernwood gives his thoughts on the short film, check it out here!
FILM THREAT - July 24, 2019
Film reviewer Alan NG of the Indie giant FILM THREAT gives his thoughts on the short in a mostly positive review, check it out here!
Film reviewer Alan NG of the Indie giant FILM THREAT gives his thoughts on the short in a mostly positive review, check it out here!
10th CIRCLE HORROR MOVIE REVIEWS - July 23, 2019
Film reviewer Dante Yurei gives his thoughts and an 8/10 to the short film, check it out here!
Film reviewer Dante Yurei gives his thoughts and an 8/10 to the short film, check it out here!
ARTH JOSHI REVIEWS - July 23, 2019
Film reviewer Arth Joshi gives his thoughts on the short film on his blog. Check it out here.
Film reviewer Arth Joshi gives his thoughts on the short film on his blog. Check it out here.
MOVIEMAC SHORT FILM REVIEW - July 18, 2019
Indie film reviewer Moviemac featured an animated review of the short on his YouTube Channel. Check it out here.
Indie film reviewer Moviemac featured an animated review of the short on his YouTube Channel. Check it out here.
HORROR SCREAMS VIDEO VAULT - April 3, 2019
Horror site Horror Screams Video Vault featured an article on our Indiegogo Campaign! Check out the article here.
Horror site Horror Screams Video Vault featured an article on our Indiegogo Campaign! Check out the article here.
SCARE TISSUE - April 2, 2019
Horror site Scare Tissue featured an article on our Indiegogo Campaign! Check out the article here.
Horror site Scare Tissue featured an article on our Indiegogo Campaign! Check out the article here.
MEDIUM - March 30, 2019
Medium ran a story on our campaign and Don's video for Film Courage, check it our here!
Medium ran a story on our campaign and Don's video for Film Courage, check it our here!
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FILM COURAGE - March 30, 2019
Our own Writer/Director, Don Swanson, talks about developing Occurrence at Mills Creek as a short designed to be a part of a larger feature and crowdfunding as an independent filmmaker! |
HORROR NEWS NET - March 29, 2019
Horror News Net picked up the story for our Indiegogo and is also running an ad on their site for the duration of the Campaign! HNN is not only IMDb affiliated, but i also one of the biggest horror sites in the world! Read the article here.
Horror News Net picked up the story for our Indiegogo and is also running an ad on their site for the duration of the Campaign! HNN is not only IMDb affiliated, but i also one of the biggest horror sites in the world! Read the article here.
THE TRIB - March 24, 2019
We were scouting for locations in Leechburg, PA and got some coverage from the local paper for our interest in the amazing Old Parsonage Bed & Breakfast! Read the article here.
We were scouting for locations in Leechburg, PA and got some coverage from the local paper for our interest in the amazing Old Parsonage Bed & Breakfast! Read the article here.
FILM COURAGE - March 19, 2019
Film Courage picked up the story of our upcoming Indiegogo campaign! They are also promoting the campaign on their site and Twitter, check out the article here.
Film Courage picked up the story of our upcoming Indiegogo campaign! They are also promoting the campaign on their site and Twitter, check out the article here.
THE TRIB - February 10, 2019
Landing Leechburg, PA native and fan favorite from the 2015 season of NBC's The Voice, Mia Zanotti, grabbed the attention of the local media! Check out this article from the Trib here!
Landing Leechburg, PA native and fan favorite from the 2015 season of NBC's The Voice, Mia Zanotti, grabbed the attention of the local media! Check out this article from the Trib here!
NOVEL PRO by MIKE MAUTHOR - January 18, 2019
Writer/Director Don Swanson is interviewed by Mike Mauthor on Occurrence at Mills Creek. Check out the article here.
Writer/Director Don Swanson is interviewed by Mike Mauthor on Occurrence at Mills Creek. Check out the article here.
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HORROR ASYLUM - October 30, 2019
Coverage of the launch of the first trailer for Occurrence at Mills Creek, check out the article here. |
90s Video Vixen Returns in with New Horror Film - September, 2018
The first press for Occurrence at Mills Creek has been picked up by the following horror outlets...
Horror News Net
Hell Notes | Horror World | Horror Fix | Horror Asylum
The first press for Occurrence at Mills Creek has been picked up by the following horror outlets...
Horror News Net
Hell Notes | Horror World | Horror Fix | Horror Asylum