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Indie Horror Thrives: Low Budgets, Big Returns

10/17/2025

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  • Cleveland's indie horror scene is thriving as local filmmakers produce projects on limited budgets, including Andrew Golucki, indie filmmaker behind Swiped, and Eric Papa, indie filmmaker behind Broken Chains.
  • Sam Zimmerman of Shudder notes inclusivity in horror and cites a J-Horror renaissance and collaborations with TikTok creator Kris Collins on House on Eden.
  • House on Eden, made for $10,000, grossed over $450,000, illustrating indie horror's market potential.