Raising $700,000 for a film isn't just about a good story. It's a strategic business pitch. This step-by-step guide breaks down the exact process used to fund THE FETUS, from building the first website to designing the pitch deck and finding investors. Learn how to turn your horror vision into a fundable reality.

Horror-comedy is one of the most misunderstood genres in filmmaking. When the balance is off, the scares don’t land and the jokes fall flat. Here’s why most indie horror-comedies fail—and what it actually takes to make the genre work.

Horror conventions aren’t about hard selling. This is how we marketed The Fetus on the convention floor—and what actually worked for indie horror filmmakers.

An inside look at how lighting, color, and production design shaped the horror-comedy tone of The Fetus, balancing fear and humor through visual storytelling.

A behind-the-scenes moment from The Fetus, capturing the quiet collaboration between director and cast as an intimate cabin scene took shape. These grounded conversations helped shape performances long before the cameras rolled.

Go behind the scenes of The Fetus and explore how two very different locations, Maddox’s spacious cabin and Chris’s compact bachelor pad, were crafted to reflect the emotional states of the characters. From lighting setups in tight spaces to production design details, this article breaks down how visual storytelling can heighten horror.

A chilling look at how sound design and silence were used to craft both scares and laughs in the horror-comedy film The Fetus. Featuring insights from sound designer Brent and behind-the-scenes moments from the film’s most haunting sequences.

Discover how horror artist Toni Vingle created the hand-painted poster for The Fetus, transforming rough sketches into a chaotic, creature-driven final artwork. From artistic influences to symbolism and collaboration with Writer-Director Joe Lam.

Casting Bill Moseley wasn’t just a creative choice, it was a turning point. Here’s how we brought a horror icon into The Fetus and why it changed everything.

The Fetus dives deep into four disturbing core themes; bodily autonomy, generational trauma, parental fear, and religious fanaticism. This breakdown explores how the film uses creature horror, emotional conflict, and symbolic storytelling to reflect real-world anxieties through a blood-soaked, character-driven narrative.

A behind-the-scenes look at how The Fetus blends outrageous practical effects, psychological tension, and dark humor to redefine modern horror-comedy. Learn how fear and laughter collide, why practical FX matter, and why indie filmmakers are embracing this bold, rule-breaking genre.

Practical effects remain one of horror’s most powerful storytelling tools. In this behind-the-scenes guide, we break down the hands-on techniques used in The Fetus—from gore prosthetics to creature puppeteering—and share actionable tips for indie filmmakers looking to create realistic, terrifying effects on a low budget.