By KEVIN HOOVER
For those who like their horror lean and mean, Hollywood Suite has your next binge queued up. Season 2 of anthology series CREEPY BITS brings ten all-new episodes to the Canadian streamer, and while each entry clocks in at less than a half hour (with the majority just mere minutes in length), the abbreviated run time wrings as much nail-biting terror as possible out of every second.
From the press release:
CREEPY BITS Season 2 is a ten-episode chilling horror collection that delves deeper into the unknown, drawing inspiration from contemporary issues and venturing into uncharted territories of fear. Each episode is helmed by a diverse range of innovative filmmakers, including Ashlea Wessel (Tick, Ink), Adrian Bobb(Ext, The Fore-men), Kelly Paoli (Coffee with Pterodactyls), Sid Zanforlin (Attack of the Brainsucker) and David J. Fernandes (Creepy Bits).
This season, the series explores themes of human vs. nature, the invasion and destruction of the natural world and isolation within a vast, eerie landscape that fights back. From the depths of the forest to the darkness of the lake, to quaint small towns, each episode promises to unsettle and disturb.
Episodes include:
Episode 1: “The Massacurra Man” – Directed by Adrian Bobb
Hitman Jamie targets Leslie, the unassuming owner of a cheap roadside attraction full of exotic monster sculptures from around the world. But much to Jamie’s surprise, Leslie turns out to be a far tougher foe than he bargained for.
Episode 2: “Bonded” – Directed by Ashlea Wessel
Jeremy and his son, Charlie, arrive at a remote cabin in hopes of finding common ground, but increasingly strange occurrences reveal that they may be more connected than they know.
Episode 3: “Hors d’Oeuvre” – Directed by David J. Fernandes
Vicky is enjoying some downtime on her houseboat when she’s interrupted by strange noises from below. Is it a fish, an otter or something much more sinister? Vicky must gather her wits and face her deepest fears to discover the truth.
Episode 4: “Black Empanadas” – Directed by Sid Zanforlin
Lucia and Fernando move to a small Ontario town with the dream of opening a thriving empanada bakery, only to find the locals less than welcoming. With the help of a ghostly ancestor, they craft a new, supernatural recipe that could win over the town—or curse them forever.
Episode 5: “Route 17” – Directed by Kelly Paoli
Ride-share driver Miles takes Nina to her destination in a remote part of the woods, but as they approach their destination, it appears they may both have ulterior motives.
Episode 6: “Wretch” – Directed by Sid Zanforlin
Unhappy small-town boys Mani and Anton dare each other to spend three nights in an abandoned warehouse, but when an ancient demon is awakened, Anton must decide whether to fight back and save Mani or save himself.
Episode 7: “Leave No Trace” – Directed by David J. Fernandes
Bro-dude litterbug Matt proposes to his influencer girlfriend Sarah in the middle of the wilderness, only to be interrupted by the discovery that nature itself is coming to life and doesn’t seem too keen on visitors.
Episode 8: “Below” – Directed by Adrian Bobb
Yara and her son Zach attempt to fulfill her father’s final wishes by spreading his ashes into a lake the family once owned. But their bonding is interrupted when the dark history of the area refuses to stay submerged.
Episode 9: “Horticulture for Beginners” – Directed by Kelly Paoli
A tour guide leads an eager troupe of horticulture enthusiasts into the dark depths of a forest to witness a rare species of flora, but when strange noises interrupt the outing, the group wonders if they might also get a glimpse of the mythological creature that brought the flowers there.
Episode 10: “Last Sonata” – Directed by Ashlea Wessel
Emilie, a celebrated cellist with a terminal illness, moves into a secluded house to finish her opus in peace, but the more she tries to shut herself away from the world, the more she finds herself haunted by powerful, enigmatic forces.
Aside from watching episodes on Hollywood Suite, attendees of Toronto’s annual Blood in the Snow Film Festival can catch an in-person screening of the first nine episodes back-to-back on November 22nd at the Isabel Bader Theatre.
Visit Hollywood Suite for more information on CREEPY BITS Season 2.
