“Yet the black wings and black cloak of the Beldham hide a secret, the kind that, once revealed, makes the viewer reconsider every scene, every interaction, that’s gone before – and that’s exactly the response that writer/director Angela Gulner wants to elicit.”

“The latest entry in the subgenre is “The Beldham,” a new horror film that stars Patricia Heaton as an aging mother who takes her daughter and newborn granddaughter into her home. While the two women navigate uniquely vulnerable time periods in their lives, they find themselves haunted by an ominous presence that might predate both of them.”

“A strong ending adds surprising emotional depth and elevates the film’s themes of love, loss, sacrifice, and the unbreakable ties that bind. It’s an exquisite payoff that handsomely rewards your patience and makes every meticulously crafted piece of the puzzle fall perfectly into place.”

“Angela Gulner, the mastermind behind this psychological horror film, talks about the genesis of the film, the advantage of one location and minimal characters, using misdirection for character development, her collaboration with key creatives like her cinematographer Ksusha Genenfeld, and so much more.”

“Its haunting final scene pulls hope, sadness, and dread as audiences wonder, “Is it over?” That ending image alone is enough to earn it a recommendation... Katie Parker, as Harper, delivers a heartbreaking spiral of confusion and anger. The care in crafting the story and building the relationships gives the end reveal its impact.”

“In this special episode, we sit down with director Angela Gulner to discuss her haunting new film The Beldham, premiering at the Austin Film Festival. Angela dives into the eerie inspiration behind the story, the challenges of bringing this supernatural thriller to life, and what audiences can expect from the chilling tale. Join us for an insightful conversation about the craft of horror and the nuances of indie filmmaking.”

“... the movie genuinely surprised me, with a narrative turn that I didn’t see coming. In today’s movie landscape, it’s a real feat for a movie to surprise its audience, and on that front, The Beldham succeeded for me where so many other recent horror movies have failed by being overly predictable. ”