Bleeders, a new short film by local filmmaker Carssan T. Morrissey, will premiere at FilmScene in Iowa City Wednesday, following a showing of Evil Dead (2013). The two films are paired together as part of FilmScene’s long-running love letter to niche horror flicks, Late Shift at the Grindhouse.
Morrissey’s short film explores consumption, lust and addiction — and was produced entirely “by a team of incredibly talented Trans and Queer artists,” according to the director.
Born and raised in Cedar Falls, Morrissey has been creating movies for as long as she can remember. Her specific, intensely cerebral approach to the horror genre has made her stand out — and earned her the title “Queen of Iowa Horror” from Jake Daniels, a fellow horror filmmaker and founder of the Marengo-based Mediaverse Studios. Morrissey has proudly worn the moniker ever since…