killer shorts Archives

“Model Citizen” – Obsession Spirals Out Of Control – Horror Short Review

A winning smile and an ordinary request are the unwitting catalysts for a dark obsession. The short film, “Model Citizen” by writer and director, Rachael…

P.M. RaymondFebruary 20, 2025

Announcements

2025 Killer Shorts Competition Quarterfinalists

Announcing the best horror short screenplays and prose short stories of the year, the 2025 Killer Shorts Quarterfinalists! #killershorts.

killershortscontestFebruary 10, 2025

Reviews

“Hide Your Crazy” – Can Love Conquer All? – Horror Short Review

Can love conquer all? “Hide Your Crazy”, from writer/director Austin Kase aims to dissect the complexities and realities of modern day courtship with humor and…

P.M. RaymondJanuary 28, 2025

Reviews

“Easy Peasy” – A Hitman With A Jealous Streak And A Devious Plan – Short Story Review

Halbert discovers his wife is cheating on him with one of his colleagues. His chosen profession is…a hitman. When Halbert puts a ruthless plan in…

P.M. RaymondJanuary 23, 2025

Reviews

“Bounce House” – Two Girls and the Apocalypse – Horror Short Reviews

Even in the worst of times, we all need to have something to be thankful for. Like that bounce house that was taken from your…

Jay SlaterDecember 17, 2024

Short Stories

“The Unconventional Tea Party” – Horror Short Story

It all began with a birthday party, and it all ended with eleven little girls dead – except for one survivor – me.

killershortscontestDecember 13, 2024

Screenwriting

13 Short Story Writing Contests to Enter This Winter (2024)

Killer Shorts is once again offering the Short Story (Prose) category. Along with Killer Shorts there are many other short story contests to look out…

Anna BohannanDecember 5, 2024

Reviews

“Mosquito Lady” – Getting Around Abortion Regulations – Horror Short Reviews

Abortion bans and regulations are on the rise. And (I don't want to be political here, but with this short I unfortunately may have to)…

Jay SlaterNovember 26, 2024

Reviews

“369 Gates of Hell” – The Weight Of Trauma As A Burden And A Liberator – Short Story Review

Redi Thomas carries the past in her present in the form of ghosts that only she can see and hear. Her ghosts have an all…

P.M. RaymondNovember 21, 2024

Reviews

“Detox” – Time Away From Your Phone Could Have Dire Consequences – Horror Short Review

A woman pulls up to a remote house in the woods. Her goal is to detox from electronic media for 48 hours. Things go off…

P.M. RaymondNovember 19, 2024