The Austin-based composer blends organic and experimental sound design in a chilling exploration of nature, madness, and the human psyche.
About Creature Fear
Creature Fear is a gory, slow-burn psychological thriller written and directed by Manny Gumina. The story follows Charlie, a Chicago musician seeking a quiet escape at his family’s lake house, where plans to collaborate with an aspiring local singer unravel after a desperate stranger’s arrival. As paranoia and violence spread through the isolated community, the film explores the blurred line between human and animal instinct—set against the backdrop of an infectious sickness transmitted through deer meat consumption.
The film features performances by Natalie Gerene, Jarrod Langwinski, and Billy Chengary, with cinematography by Derek Schmitt and editing by award-winning editor Chris Davies.
The original score by Antonio Romero builds a haunting sonic world using organic and experimental textures inspired by the film’s deer-hunting setting. Romero incorporates manipulated deer calls, antler percussion, and processed field recordings with raw acoustic instruments to evoke the unsettling tension of nature turning against itself. The result is a visceral, immersive soundscape that mirrors the film’s psychological unease and descent into madness.
Creature Fear will premiere on November 7th at the Buried Alive Film Festival in Atlanta, screening at the historic Plaza Theatre—a landmark cinema that has become the beating heart of Georgia’s horror community.
About the Festival
Now approaching its 20th anniversary, the Buried Alive Film Festival (BAFF) celebrates underground filmmaking and independent horror. Rooted in a DIY spirit, BAFF has grown into Georgia’s largest horror film festival while remaining true to its mission: uniting filmmakers, fans, and genre lovers who thrive on the strange, the terrifying, and the unexpected. The festival continues to champion bold creative voices and provide an inclusive platform for diverse storytellers in horror and sci-fi.
About Antonio Romero
Antonio Romero is a film composer and sound designer based in Austin, Texas, known for his emotionally charged and textural approach to scoring. His work blends organic instruments with experimental sound design to create distinctive atmospheres for film, television, and immersive media. Specializing in horror and psychological thrillers, Romero’s music explores tension, fragility, and the beauty within darkness—bringing emotional depth and cinematic resonance to every project he undertakes.
The original score for Creature Fear by Antonio Romero is now available on all major streaming platforms.
Links:
https://buriedalivefilmfest.com/
