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A Triumph of Uncompromising Vision: Guerrilla Metropolitana's THE BENEFACTRESS (an exposure of cinematic freedom) redefines indie extremity

Once again, Guerrilla Metropolitana storms the cinematic gates with a ferocity unmatched in today's indie scene. THE BENEFACTRESS (an exposure of cinematic freedom) is not just a film, it is a full frontal assault on the limits of narrative control, artistic safety, and viewer expectation. With a title that's part manifesto, part challenge, the film dares us to witness not just what cinema can be, but what it must be when stripped of compromise.

Following the underground cult impact of DARIUSS, Metropolitana returns with an even more confrontational work, this time backed by a mysterious patron with a dying wish and a televangelist pedigree. What unfolds is a fever dream of obsession, surveillance, and identity deconstruction where performance becomes possession, and the auteur's hand is anything but hidden.

Metropolitana's directorial presence becomes part of the fiction, injecting the narrative with a meta layer of control and chaos that blurs every boundary between creator, viewer, and subject. As the characters spiral deeper into their roles, the audience becomes a participant in the unravelling. THE BENEFACTRESS (an exposure of cinematic freedom), in this light, is less a story and more a cinematic ritual one where agency is an illusion, and the screen becomes a mirror to our own thresholds.

The cast, particularly the enigmatic JUICY X and Mystery Woman, deliver performances that feel excavated rather than performed. There's a rawness here that transcends method acting and taps into something primal, unnerving, and wholly magnetic.

Distributed by the notorious BLOOD PACT FILMS , this feature continues the label's tradition of platforming the most fearless voices in experimental cinema. While THE BENEFACTRESS (an exposure of cinematic freedom) will no doubt provoke outrage and discomfort, it is in that very reaction that the film finds its purpose. It's not here to entertain. It's here to confront, disarm, and devastate.

Bravo to Guerrilla Metropolitana for once again refusing to play by the rules and instead rewriting them entirely. This is what independent film was born to do: challenge, disturb, awakening.

MUST-SEE MOVIE ALERT: BLACK CREEK STARRING THE QUEEN OF ACTION, CYNTHIA ROTHROCK!

I remember talking to Cynthia Rothrock about this at the earliest stages of development. I knew it would be amazing but never knew how epic it would be. Cynthia Rothrock returns in full force in Director Shannon Lanier's thrilling new action-western "BLACK Creek" and it's everything fans of classic martial arts cinema could hope for... and more!

This film is a glorious throwback to the golden era of action, with Rothrock leading an all-star lineup of legendary martial arts icons:

Don "The Dragon" Wilson

Richard Norton

Keith Cooke

Patrick Kilpatrick

Keith Vitali

Benny "The Jet" Urquidez

It's a powerhouse reunion that hits all the nostalgic highs while delivering fresh, pulse-pounding energy for a new generation of action fans.

Set in a gritty, atmospheric western town, Black Creek tells the story of Rose Jennings (Rothrock), who returns home to devastating loss and rises up in a quest for justice. What follows is a whirlwind of intense fight scenes, emotional stakes, and a showdown you won't forget.

The action? Top-tier. The fight choreography, led by Mike Moeller and the Swiss Power Stunts crew, is flawless dynamic, raw, and executed with precision. Seeing Rothrock and Norton face off again is a total treat, with both still hitting their marks with power and grace.

The setting? Incredible. The old western town is beautifully recreated, dripping with authenticity and style the perfect backdrop for a gritty tale of revenge and redemption.

What makes Black Creek so special is how it honors the past while welcoming the future. It's a love letter to the video store era of action cinema, yet feels modern, fresh, and totally relevant.

If you grew up watching these legends this is a must-watch.

If you're new to their work this is the perfect place to start.

BLACK CREEK is more than just a movie it's a celebration of action cinema done right. I can't wait to see where this saga goes next. Bravo to Cynthia and the entire cast and crew you've delivered a film fans will be talking about for years.

Don't miss it! Seek it out. Watch it. And relive the glory of action heroes in their finest form.

Marc Ash's "Coke Squatch" is a grindhouse gem dipped in blood, coke, and satire a short film that plays like a lost 1970s drug trip flick, and it's absolutely glorious for it.

The film kicks off with three young women scoring some coke, setting the tone for what seems like a typical underground drug tale. But this isn't just a story of shady deals it's also about Squatch. Yes, that Squatch. And this one is high on something other than life. When the paths of the party girls and the mythical beast collide, it erupts into a gory, chaotic confrontation with only one survivor left to tell the bizarre tale.

But Ash doesn't stop there. The second act shifts gears into a laid back, stoner style conversation between two guys who are debating the existence of the legendary creature. This shifts to a squatch hunting adventure that spirals into another face-off with the beast in true midnight-movie fashion.

Coke Squatch doesn't take itself seriously, and that's where it thrives. It's part satire, part horror, and all retro-infused fun. Ash's direction channels that vintage exploitation cinema energy with grainy visuals, eccentric characters, and a sense of looming danger wrapped in absurdity. The performances from Rodney Davis, Bailey R Duncan, and Robbie Flanagan lean into the film's off-kilter tone, bringing just enough camp without tipping into parody.

At its core, Coke Squatch feels like a cautionary tale about drug culture, wrapped in a big, furry punchline. It's short, strange, and satisfyingly bloody with enough charisma and creativity to warrant expansion into a full length feature. Here's hoping the Squatch comes back for seconds.

It's A hilarious and bloody little trip that squatches the line between horror and absurdity. Fun, fast, and freakishly entertaining.