Spirit Riser: Experimental Horror Film Review, Blu-ray Release, and NYC Screenings

Get ready for a wild ride! Filmmaker Dylan Mars Greenberg has released his latest project, Spirit Riser, and it's unlike anything you've ever seen!

Spirit Riser: A Mind-bending Horror

This is Greenberg's seventh film, and it's a seriously experimental horror flick. The story follows two sisters separated by a cosmic entity, who must reunite. Along the way, they find supernatural abilities and meet a bunch of bizarre characters. It premiered at the Moving Image NYC festival in June 2024 and is now available on Blu-ray from Vinegar Syndrome.

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A Unique Aesthetic

The film boasts a totally unique look, feel, and design. Greenberg uses some awesome filming locations, one of which is a seriously viral NYC apartment designed by Apryl Miller, that recently went on sale. It even had some attention in the New York Times! If that doesn't get your interest up, the whole cast comes from across the movie and music worlds! You've got frequent Greenberg collaborator Amanda Flowers, Kansas and Parker Love Bowling (Once Upon A Time... In Hollywood), Patti Harrison (I Think You Should Leave), Kate Bornstein and even some musicians like Cherrie Curie, Dorian Electra, and Weston Allen! And to add the icing on the cake, the legendary Michael Madsen, a frequent collaborator with Quentin Tarantino, is the narrator. The film screens on October 18th at the Film Noir Cinema in Brooklyn as part of the Shock-A-Go-Go Festival.

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Critical Acclaim

Critics have been freaking out over Spirit Riser! Some called it an "electrifying acid bath," and the movie has received big praise for its wild low-budget special effects and killer cast! This wild combination made Spirit Riser have some incredible potential as a cult classic.

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A Must-See for Horror Fans

If you love weird, artistic, mind-bending horror, Spirit Riser is definitely one to add to your watch list. This unique movie will leave you asking yourself about its special visual style, and you won't forget Greenberg's take on filmmaking! With so much to discuss and its totally unusual approach. Spirit Riser is more than just a film and is already making a splash as it continues to reach a wider audience. This unconventional horror experience shows just what might be in store for experimental horror films! The filmmaker is taking viewers to the highest level! Those in NYC will get a rare chance to catch it at Shock-A-Go-Go, showing the talent this film is going for!

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Where to Watch

Spirit Riser is available now on Blu-ray and playing in select theaters!