Starring - Ellie Church (Amazon Hot Box, Hunters), Alyss Winkler (The Barn Part II, Slaughterhouse Slumber Party), and Jason Crowe (Mr. Buzzkill, Don't Fuck in the Woods 2)
Release Date - 2025
Genre - Thriller
Tagline - "Inspiration comes at a price"
Format - Streaming (Online Screener)
Rating (out of 5):
I've been reviewing for Horror Society for over a decade now and during that time I've seen some wild flicks. I have a soft spot for films that are unique and weird. Movies that follow trends or intended to be quick cash grabs are not for me. Instead, I want a movie with a story that I had never seen before with memorable moments. That is exactly what I can count on when I see a film with Scott Schirmer and Brian K. Williams attached. Some of the wildest and strangest films have these two attached to them. Last week I was contacted by Williams to check out their newest film Gush. I had seen some images from the film and was really looking forward to it so I quickly agreed to check it out. I'm glad I did because I absolutely fucking loved this movie. Like always, I want to thank Brian for sending this one my way!
The film follows a horror author who is struggling after the loss of her pregnancy. She has become distant from her husband because of the loss which is impacting her writing. Her agent sends her to a home deep in the woods in order work on her new book. Still mourning the loss of her child and suspicion that her husband is not faithful, she reluctantly goes to start on her new book. Things start out innocently enough but a nightly visit from a beautiful woman has her forgetting her troubles and highly motivated to finish her new novel. She soon learns that the woman that has served as a distraction from her life and serves as inspiration may be a muse who has motives of her own.
I went into Gush knowing very little about it. All I knew was that it featured Jason Crowe, Ellie Church, and Alyss Winkler but I knew nothing about the story or what the general plot of the film was. I'm glad I went into this one completely blind because the mystery is part of what makes this film so damn good. The acting in this one is top notch. Ellie Church is easily one of the best actresses in the genre and has always stole every scene she was in. I didn't realize that Schirmer and Williams were attached to the film when I first became interested in the project. It was Church's involvement that sold me on the project. Also in the film is Jason Crowe who is one of my favorite actors in the indie horror world. I've been a huge fan of his for years and he never disappoints. Gush is no exception. He once again delivers a great performance. It would also be a crime if I didn't mention how amazing Alyss Winkler is this one. I've mentioned in previous reviews how Winkler is easily the most attractive actress I've seen in film and it seems I am not the only one that thinks that. Her character here says so much without saying a word. Her body and mannerisms, mixed with her raw sex appeal, makes her performance here unforgettable. The story for this one is one I was not expecting. The movie has a lot going on without making it complicated to follow. We have a struggling author dealing with the loss of her unborn child and the suspicion that her husband is sleeping around on her. She is then forced to complete a novel she is not mentally ready to write by an agent seeking a payday. It's here that she meets a muse that helps her get her life on track before something sinister is revealed. It's a very well written story that is told perfectly on screen with great pacing and dialogue. Finally, this is not a bloody or violent flick. Sure, there is some blood and minimal practical effects but it's not something a lot of gorehounds will appreciate. The film relies heavily on the story and the character development instead of pointless gore. Overall, Gush is my favorite genre title of the year so far. It has a phenomenal cast and one hell of a story. I highly recommend checking this one out. You will not be disappointed.
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