Josh Heaps discusses the do-it-yourself horror element present in City Wide Fever.

      No matter what the most recent standout horror film is, I doubt it holds a candle to the uniqueness or allure of City Wide Fever. Filmed on video, seemingly whenever the cast had a moment away from their other commitments, this movie shuns the visually dull digital style that plagues many genre films aiming for high status but landing on TUBI instead. It's also comedic, featuring a mischievous humor that feels youthful without veering into the edgelord territory it could have easily fallen into.

      City Wide Fever is now available on Blu-ray. However, for those in New York, there's a special opportunity to view it on Wednesday, April 15 at the Lower Manhattan Alamo Drafthouse, where filmmaker Josh Heaps will be participating in a Q&A. It's worth mentioning that Josh began his career as a film publicist and, during his time in that role, cultivated enough connections to support the making of City Wide Fever, which he filmed during his spare time on a limited budget. I hope this discussion highlights both the differences and similarities between the filmmaker and a friend.

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