Panic, Attack: Blood Pub
2023 | Horror-Comedy | 12 min
Logline
One year after surviving a supernatural massacre, two friends reunite for drinks - only to discover the nightmare isn't over. The monster's back, and this time, he brought friends.
Synopsis
Maggie and Lucy are just trying to enjoy a low-key night out, one year after the Halloween Party Massacre that changed their lives. Joined by Lucy’s new friend Nia and a pair of witty bartenders, the group starts to settle into the comfort of good drinks and shared trauma. But something isn’t right. The monstrous force that terrorized them last year has returned - wearing a new face and bringing backup. As the pub transforms into a battleground, Maggie and Lucy must once again use the mental health tools that saved them before to confront evil and protect their friends. Packed with bold visuals, witty banter, and heart, Blood Pub is a horror-comedy with a message: healing is messy, survival takes guts, and monsters hate boundaries.
Awards & Recognition
- Premiered Sept 2023 at AMC Theater in Altamonte Springs (OIF Challenge)
- 2 Wins: Best Production Design, Best Supporting Actress
- 11 Nominations incl. Best Picture, Best Director, Best Sound, Best Hair and Makeup
- Official Selection: Horrific Hope Film Festival (2024) where they named their cocktail meet-and-greet event "Blood Pub" in honor of the film
- Official Selection + Best Short Winner: Indie Horror Junkie Film Fest (2023)
- Official Selection: Spooky Empire (2023) – Nominated for Florida Fear, Kick-Ass Fight, Monstrous Melodies Awards
- Licensed by Ruthless Films for the horror anthology Watch If You Dare To, now streaming on Tubi
Cast & Crew
- Starring: Megan Borkes, Temidayo Thompson, Holland Watkins, Shawn Reimer, Doc Anthony Bravo, Kimberly DiPersia, Erik Helsen, Aimee Rolfsen, Mandi Beatrice
- Written & Directed by: Nick Marinucci & Angela Hamilton
- Cinematographer: Graham Zielinski
- Composer: Aalisha Jaisinghani
- Featured Music: "Humalien" by Universal Funk Orchestra
Support the Vision
Bloody, funny, and fearlessly heartfelt - Panic, Attack: Blood Pub is a bold, new style of indie horror. A genre-bending sequel that uses laughs, gore, and grounded characters to explore trauma and recovery. Featuring the track "Humalien" by Orlando’s own Universal Funk Orchestra.