Show Notes
We talk to Matthew John Lawrence - Writer, Director, Filmmaker. Combining the fun and excitement of Horror and Punk Rock has allowed Matthew to begin creating an amazing world of characters and films which capture all the things he loved growing up on the East Coast. Taking DIY inspiration from the likes of Kevin Smith and applying it to his passions of music and horror has led to the release of Bloody Axe Wound. A film set in an almost mystical world where small town murders end up as VHS re...
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