You've written the script. You've raised the money. You've survived pre-production. And then Day One arrives — and everything feels different than you imagined. Here's what no one tells you.

Our original ending felt right—until we screened it for an audience. Here’s how test screenings exposed a critical flaw and forced us to rethink the emotional payoff of the film.

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.