Help Basher & His Bloody Baseball Bat Become Our Next Horror Movie Icons via Kickstarter

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As a die-hard horror fan, let me tell you, there’s no such thing as too many chilling horror icons in my book. From Freddy Krueger and Jason Voorhees to Art the Clown, they’re all familiar faces that I hold dear. What sets these characters apart is their uniqueness – from killer dolls to phone apps, each one brings a fresh twist to the genre.

However, there’s one thing we haven’t seen yet – a horror movie centered around baseball, a sport brimming with grisly possibilities. Imagine the crack of the bat against a face or a ball smashing into a mouth. It’s a scene that plays out vividly in my mind.

Now, director Ben Trandem and writer-producer John Ungaro are aiming to turn this idea into reality with their short baseball horror movie, Basher. But what makes Basher truly special is not just the movie itself, but the opportunity it presents for a new horror villain to take the stage – if you support him on Kickstarter. One glance at this character and you’ll know he has what it takes to become your next great horror icon.

As a film enthusiast, let me tell you this: “Basher” is all about a heart-pounding, adrenaline-fueled horror tale where a town’s residents find themselves battling a murderous baseball mascot in their local hangout. If the thought of a lethal sports mascot doesn’t grab your attention, then maybe you need to check your pulse! This short film promises an unrelenting rollercoaster ride of carnage and excitement that never stops. Unlike other horror icons you might envision, Basher is not stealthy or elusive; he charges straight in, but he’s also surprisingly human beneath that mask. That contrast makes for a potent mix, and trust me, just one look at his mask will leave you breathless!

It’s quite astonishing how a baseball-themed horror movie has never been made before. A quick glance at the opening moments of Basher, which the team has prepared for their Kickstarter campaign, featuring a human ball mount and a gory bat, will immediately explain why this concept is so brilliant. The blend of blood, bat, ball, and human flesh sends chills down our spines while making us laugh manically. And Basher’s whistling as he works adds the perfect touch of creepiness to seal the deal for us. It’s important to note that finding unexplored territory in horror is exceedingly rare, which only heightens our excitement about this intriguing discovery.

I find the idea of “a decaying Americana” by Basher particularly captivating. The synopsis for the short film suggests a familiar, nostalgic cultural atmosphere, but with an unsettling twist. It’s as if the warmth and comfort typically associated with nostalgia has turned cold, twisted, and sinister instead. Baseball, being such a symbol of classic American values, seems almost harmless when compared to other sports. Yet, it’s intriguing how Basher manages to transform this seemingly innocent image into something decaying and violent – as if baseball fields are giving way to battlefields. It’s impressive how Basher taps into the essence of what makes America iconic, and then subverts those expectations in a way that’s both eerie and thought-provoking.

For Basher to become an icon in horror genre, teamwork is crucial. The creators of this short horror project have launched a Kickstarter campaign to help bring Basher to life. Your support will not only make it happen but also contribute to the emergence of a new horror icon. We believe this is a winning project, and we encourage you to back it today, helping us hit a home run in the world of horror!

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2025-09-06 01:33