Elliot, a shy young man, is shunned by his family, friends and fiancˇe when he falls for another man, Corin. Unfortunately, Corin already has a significant other, and as Elliot finds himself rejected at every turn, he slips into paranoia and rage, determined to get what he desires most...

In what is possibly the first gay horror film (well, "thriller" more than horror), "October Moon" is not your usual creepy fare. What is essentially a love triangle gets a bit of a twist in that the triangle involves three gay men (not your typical mainstream release) and the horror is much more psychological and creepy, as opposed to full on blood and gore. You may be more familiar with Tempe in the latter category, but this release demonstrates that the little company J.R. Bookwalter built is full of surprises and is not to be typecasted.

"October Moon" itself is a well-crafted independent film, with an engaging story, top-notch acting and some unexpected twists. I was particularly impressed by the editing and how the filmmaker(s) crafted a top-notch production with their limited funds. Again - not your usual horror fare, but well worth checking out for a change of pace.

Video: How's it look?
The fullframe (1.33:1 transfer) is nice and clean, with the well-shot cinematography well-presented on the disc. Even the lower-light scenes still present detail nicely, despite the film's low-budget nature. Nice job.

Audio: How's it sound?
Dolby stereo mix is solid - good, clean, audible. Thumbs up.

Extras: What all's on the DVD?

• Audio commentary with director Jason Paul Collum & star Jerod Howard
• Making-of featurette (10 mins.)
• 4 still galleries
• Web links to the cast & crew
• Tempe DVD trailers

Closing Thoughts
Unique creepy flick + some good extras = interesting indie DVD from the fine folks at Tempe