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What if Tarkovsky and Carpenter made a movie?

Mike Peccis 12KM is an atmospheric spookfest that harkens back to the days of showing less and telling more, and man is it spooky. I don;t know what it is that;s 12km's down that hole but it scared the hell out of me. The story and acting are amazing and the cinematography is beautiful, reminiscent of The Thing and Stalker. This short film is a must see and I'm hoping hollywood takes notice. 9\10

12KM is a must-see!

I'm new to Mike Pecci's work, but I'm a huge fan now! I really enjoyed this short film. I love every style of horror and 12KM really delivered! It had me from the opening scenes. The story was creepy and thought provoking; it left just enough room for me to speculate about the deeper meaning (about to listen to some previous podcasts where they discuss it in-depth). The visual effects were mostly simple, organic, and gory enough (meaning not crazy CGI, not that they were easily done) giving more gravitas to those moments. I enjoyed the score and sound effects, too; they worked well to build the suspense and amplify the anxiety. It's a 10/10 for me. Can't wait to see the next project!

Lovecraftian Horror With a Russian Twist

The term "Lovecraftian" gets bandied about quite liberally in horror circles, whether in print or on screen. It is a lofty goal and all too often is attached to a project unworthy of the adjective. 12 Kilometers is not only Lovecraftian, it lives up to HPL's writing and concept without being a direct pastiche. The film is visually stunning, with camera pans that enhance the flow and pace of the script. The sound work is perfect, as it has to be since it is an integral part of the plot. The score builds tension quite well, and is used sparsely enough that when you hear the shift in music, your anticipation elevates with it. I found myself forgetting that this was an independent short, and wanted more when it was finished. I highly recommend this film to any fans of horror, the supernatural, or just great filmmaking.

A Pure Horror Film at its Finest

12KM is a good example of what a horror film should be like. Seldom do I ever get to watch a good horror film that keeps me engaged! To me, horror is all about keeping some ones attention while inducing that sense of fear and angst through out the ENTIRE project. A lot of horror today just looks to scare you right away. This film was not that. 12KM found a way to keep me engaged as a story teller and made me watch it all from start to finish. The shots were well put together and the music was flawless.

Through and through, 12KM is a phenomenal short film that left me inspired and thirsty for so much more. I would love to see this on the big screen.