An interview with Mike Pecci about his recent horror short film ‘Come Home’ and how he was able to channel Sam Raimi for that classic horror look.
Director Mike Pecci Premieres Gripping Psychological Horror Short Film “COME HOME”
Thursday, October 19, 2023 | News, Short Films
Renowned horror film director Mike Pecci (12 Kilometers) is set to captivate audiences with the premiere of his latest psychological horror short film, “COME HOME.” The film will debut at both the Nightmares Film Festival and FilmQuest this month.
“COME HOME” stars the talented Lance A. Williams and offers a high-anxiety exploration of a man desperately battling his inner demons while racing to finish a Christmas gift for his daughter. In a moment of weakness, he strikes a chilling deal with the devil to steady his trembling hand, plunging himself into a violent battle for his very soul.
Motivated by his own firsthand encounters within the demanding landscape of the Hollywood film industry, Pecci crafted “COME HOME” in direct response to the challenges confronted by emerging filmmakers today. “The film was made in response to a frustrating experience I had developing films out here in Hollywood,” Pecci expressed. “Navigating the countless script notes, budget restrictions, and industry politics to bring forth an original and genuinely terrifying concept is reason enough to seek a therapist. This short film was an excuse to do all the things I was told not to do on that project and prove that they work.”
“Send me you Top 3 horror films and if I agree with you, I’ll send you a link to see my film 12 Kilometers”. [Trailer]
In his film,
Set against a backdrop of 1980s Russia, a team of scientists and their drill crew have dug the deepest hole known to man. Dredged from the abyss is an entity that brings them face to face with their most terrifying fears.
This harmless call to action started as a fun contest on my podcast In Love with the Process, but has since gone on to become something viral, reaching well over 5 million people and bloating my inbox on Instagram with more messages than one man could read in a life time. Asking an audience to engage and to be a part of this conversation has led to polarizing results. I have been called everything from a gatekeeper to pretentious or the completely opposite approachable and genius. The truth is that I love engaging with an audience. There is nothing more satisfying than sitting in the crowd of strangers and hearing how each crafted moment, each filmmaking technique lands with the viewer. Then being about to talk about the experience after, to see how people perceive it and create their own backstories and bring their life experiences to the film. That’s what cinema is to me, and, lately, watching movies has moved so far away from that.
