Hillbilly Horror Show

★ 7.2 · 2014 · Comedy

Hillbilly Horror Show is a horror/ comedy franchise, that showcases short horror films from up and coming filmmakers, hosted by our favorite Hillbillies Bo, Cephus and their kissing cousin, Lulu.

Episodes

▶1. Volume 1Hillbilly Horror Show: Volume 1 kicks off strong with Franky and the Ant ("Best of Fest" - 2013 LA Indie Film Fest), followed by the outstanding animated horror short, Doppelganger. Next, we bring on a fun little homage to the zombie genre with Amused. Finally, we close out with a BUZZ and introduce you to The Nest ("Best Foreign Short" - 2011 Atlanta Shortsfest). In between the films hilarity ensues as our hillbilly family comments on the films, drink beer, and whip up a tasty batch of skunk stew! Not to mention, there are LOTS of great views of Lulu to take in!▶2. Volume 2Hillbilly Horror Show: Volume 2 keeps the series rolling full speed ahead! It jumps off with the darkly hilarious short, "Help Wanted", which is guaranteed to make you rethink searching for a new job. Next up, we explore the war between vampires and angels in the slick action-horror flick, "Bloodtraffick" (Winner - Best Actress, Grace Huang - HollyShorts Film Festival). For the third short, we find a ghostly, modern day western called, "The Deed". Look close, because that cowboy looks awful familiar. Finally, Volume 2 caps off with the chilling horror-fantasy "Rose White". Trust us when we tell you that this fairytale doesn't have a happy ending! Once again, our favorite hillbillies are along for the ride, providing plenty of laughs in between.▶3. Volume 3Hillbilly Horror Show Volume 3 brings us the strongest episode of the series to date! Leading the show off is "Get Off My Porch", from the multi award-winning writer/director, Patrick Rea. If that wasn't impressive enough, the hillbillies up the ante with "Divination", starring horror icon, Lynn Lowery! Then, we take a trip into the Lamplight Woods with "Follow". Do NOT go into the light! Lastly, we round out this amazing installment with the story of a young ghoul, coming of age in "Moderngrumble". Bo & Cephus are both on their game throughout, drinking down cold ones and offering laugh out loud zingers, while Lulu is sassier than ever in her next to nothing outfits! This episode is absolutely a MUST SEE!▶4. Volume 4Your favorite hillbillies are back at it again, with another fantastic volume full of outstanding horror shorts! Bo & Cephus bring you even more laughs, in the first feature length volume of Hillbilly Horror Show...and that also means a LOT more Lulu too! Volume 4 begins in a strange way with STRANGE THING...keep those doors closed! Next, Bo & Cephus take a hilarious, horror-filled romp into the not-so-blissful side of marriage with 'TIL DEATH. After that, we've got a deliciously horrific feast with FOODIE, and round things out hanging the curves in THE HOURGLASS FIGURE. Be sure to stick around to the end for a surprise bonus short, COLLISION!

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