Created by Modern Myth Television and featuring veteran paranormal investigators Christopher Honka Hill and Russell Sun Eagle, Legend Hunterz combines boots-on-the-ground investigation, cultural respect, and cinematic storytelling to explore unexplained phenomena rooted in Indigenous and regional folklore. The series blends suspense and science with a deep reverence for Native history and spiritual tradition — spotlighting legends often left untold in mainstream media.

The pilot episode can be watched for free on the Legend Hunterz YouTube Channel:

Kickstarter Launching Soon

Following the success of the premiere, the Legend Hunterz team is preparing to launch a Kickstarter campaign to fund additional episodes. “We’re honored that our first episode struck such a chord,” said Christopher Hill, “These legends aren’t just stories —they’re part of living cultures and landscapes. We’re here to listen, learn, and explore.”

“Every share, view, and pledge helps keep this mission alive,” added producer MJ Loheed. “Our goal is to create something authentic — filmed on location, grounded in community, and fueled by curiosity.”

The next episode will feature Dog Man of Ponca City where reports of a wolf-like creature is said to stalk the edge of Native land under the cover of darkness. – with a base goal of $38,000. Follow updates on Kickstarter to join the hunt.

About Legend Hunterz

Legend Hunterz is an independent docu-series that blends investigation, Indigenous storytelling, and folklore exploration. Each episode takes audiences into the field with the team as they uncover the truths, mysteries, and cultural meanings behind America’s most chilling legends.

About Modern Myth TV

Modern Myth TV creates bold, immersive, and original unscripted content. Focused on paranormal, cryptid, and adventure-based storytelling, Modern Myth TV brings new perspectives to legends and lore with high-quality production and authentic voices.

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Starring Diana Hellson, Rose Stiffarm, and Zoelya Hellson, A’soka’piiwa weaves an intimate tale of loss, with stunning cinematography by Rose Stiffarm and dedicated production assistance from Zoelya Hellson. Together, the team crafts a haunting exploration of grief and its eerie interplay with the festive season.

This short film reminds us that grief doesn’t take holidays—instead, it often feels like the boogeyman we just can’t escape. With its raw storytelling and cerebral atmosphere, A’soka’piiwa is a needed exploration of the resilience required to face loss and our fear of the end.

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Filmed on location in picturesque Kaneohe, Hawaii, The Inherited stars Kelsey Sugai, a familiar face to many thanks to her popular Zippy’s commercial. After debuting as an official selection at the Los Angeles Lift-Off Film Festival 2024, the film is now reaching wider audiences with this special screening at LA Skins Fest.

Mark your calendars for Friday, November 22, and join us for Program 3: Short Films at the iconic TCL Chinese Theater in the heart of Hollywood. The program runs from 7:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., showcasing The Inherited alongside a lineup of extraordinary films celebrating Native talent and storytelling.

Ticket Information:
Tickets are available for $15 at laskinsfest.com. The TCL Chinese Theater is located at 6925 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA.

Don’t miss this chance to support The Inherited and the incredible work of Indigenous and Hawaii-based filmmakers. 

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The 1950s was an exciting era for horror, marked by a blend of sci-fi-infused terror, psychological intrigue, and the emergence of iconic classic monsters like the Creature from the Black Lagoon.

After World War II, which gave rise to the Atomic Age, societal fears, distrust, and paranoia manifested on the silver screen, immersing audiences in a world where prehistoric beasts, atomic mutations, and extraterrestrials lurked around every corner. From the ocean’s dark depths to the far reaches of outer space, these films brought larger-than-life creatures to the forefront, offering a fun and thrilling mix of horror, science fiction, and suspense, which ultimately fueled my passion for creature features. Here are my top 10 favorite creature features from the ’50s.

1. Creature From the Black Lagoon

Directed by Jack Arnold, this classic Universal monster film follows a scientific expedition that encounters a terrifying amphibious creature lurking in the Amazon River.

2. Tarantula

Directed by Jack Arnold, this film focuses on the growth of a giant spider as a result of a scientific experiment gone wrong, terrorizing a small town.

3. The Monster That Challenged the World

Directed by Arnold Laven, this film presents giant mollusks unleashed by an earthquake in the Salton Sea, threatening the nearby community.

4. The Deadly Mantis

Directed by Nathan Juran, this film follows the rampage of a giant praying mantis that is revived from the Arctic ice and poses a threat to civilization.

5. THEM!

Directed by Gordon Douglas, this film depicts the horrifying consequences of atomic radiation as giant irradiated ants wreak havoc on the population.

6. The Creature Walks Among Us

Directed by John Sherwood, this sequel to “The Creature from the Black Lagoon” follows the capture and subsequent scientific experimentation on the creature.

7. The Giant Gila Monster

Directed by Ray Kellogg, this low-budget film features a giant gila monster wreaking havoc on a small Texas town.

8. The Black Scorpion

Directed by Edward Ludwig, this creature feature showcases giant scorpions emerging from a volcano, terrorizing Mexico City.

9. It Came From Outer Space

Directed by Jack Arnold, this science fiction horror film tells the story of an alien spacecraft that crashes in the desert, leading to a series of mysterious occurrences.

10. The Beast from 20,000 Fathoms

Directed by Eugène Lourié, this film showcases a prehistoric dinosaur awakened by an atomic bomb and wreaking havoc in New York City.

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Beginning with a cabin in the woods and a violently familiar series of events that pay homage to the original franchise, the Evil Dead Rise transports us out of the woods and into a derelict apartment building in Los Angeles. Where the real story begins with the reuniting of two estranged sisters, Ellie (Alyssa Sutherland) and Beth (Lily Sullivan), who are both struggling with life changes that threaten the lives they have built. For Ellie, she is desperately trying to hold her family together after being abandoned by her husband and dealing with the prospect of losing their home. Meanwhile, Beth is reeling from the discovery that she is pregnant and trying to figure out what to do with her life. Their reunion and any hope of a heartwarming sisterly bond coming through to save the day is cut short when Ellie is possessed by a deadite after her kids discover the infamous Book of the Dead and set off a entertainingly gory and hopeless chain of events.

Evil Dead Rise delivers the ultra-violent and blood-soaked fun expected of an Evil Dead movie, but the incredible use practical effects and gore is truly spectacular. The makeup and creature design, are so terrifyingly done well that the film’s dark, visceral and terrifying atmosphere feel way too real. It strengthens the chemistry and performances of the cast and the viewing experience as you’re not distracted by the overuse of obvious and bad CGI that plagues modern horror films. From start to finish, you are wholly and hopelessly invested in the survival of all of the building’s occupants, but as they each meet a gruesome end, you find yourself cheering their demise!

The action and horror comes fast and furious, never lingering too long on any one character or scene, making it impossible to turn away from intense violent and gore. Lee Cronin has done an incredible job of staying true to the legacy of the original Evil Dead franchise. He maintains the franchise’s signature blend of horror and dark humor, while masterfully orchestrating a visceral and stomach-churning experience that will delight even the most hardcore of horror purists.

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