AFTERLIFE embraces the mundane and quietly considers the sometimes incredibly difficult choice to carry on for another day, especially in the face of pain and grief. But don’t worry, it’s a comedy.

We are so excited to introduce you to our new artist, Texas-bred and LA-based Lauren Kitching! Outreach Director Tessa Morrison tracked her down and asked her a few questions about her art, SciFi, body positivity, and life in general.

The reason I programmed SPIRAL one minute after watching it is that I have felt for most of my life, just as helpless as Malik does. This film capture that. And that was all by minute 45…

1BR explores what it is to truly break someone, and challenges the audience to put themselves in the place of Sarah, our protagonist.

The Gymnasium, wow. Either they really didn’t put any effort into this or they just wanted us to feel super nostalgic. I turn to the sign-in table and pick up my name tag attaching it to my shirt.

This is easily one of my favorite films we’ve had at Other Worlds, and not just because of the simple nostalgic trappings. It’s clear a lot of love for the horror genre went into this; no trope is left unused, every cliché and contradiction is questioned and embraced.

Let's talk about my slight backless stairs phobia. I HATE THEM. They creep me out. I always assume something is going to be hiding behind them ready to grab my ankles.