I Sent a Director My Top 3 Horror Picks – He Responded With a Secret Link to His Movie (It's a Gem)

Sometimes, to have an unforgettable cinematic experience, you have to give something to the director, too. In this case, it's your three favorite horror films.
I recently had an amazing experience – a small cinematic miracle. I wrote to Mike Pecci on Instagram, a director whose horror movie, 12 Kilometers, is only accessible if he approves three of your favorite horror picks.
He approved my favorites (Longlegs, Funny Games, and When Evil Lurks, by the way), responded with a warm message and sent me a password-protected link to his film. I watched it, and here's why I recommend this experience to everyone.
What Is '12 Kilometers' About?
12 Kilometers tells the story of a Soviet drilling team that encounters an inexplicable phenomenon in the depths of the Kola Superdeep Borehole.
Eduard, the son of the project's creator, arrives at the site and insists that the work must stop. The project manager confronts him because he is determined to do anything to hear what the earth sounds like.
'12 Kilometers' Is More Than Just a Horror Movie
12 Kilometers is based on the legends and myths surrounding the deepest real-life borehole in the world, as well as the director's personal story.
After sustaining a head injury, Pecci experienced nightmares that would form the basis of the movie. He didn't just create a horror film – he transformed his fear into art.
'12 Kilometers' Is a High-Quality and Extremely Immersive Work
12 Kilometers is a cinematic experiment in which the frame, light, and even microscopic shots of black, sticky liquid become part of the narrative. All of the effects are practical, which gives the movie an incredible tactile quality.
But what I was especially impressed by was the work of cinematographer David Kruta, who used Soviet Lomo lenses – the same ones Andrei Tarkovsky used for Solaris.
These lenses create a unique depth and grain, making it seem as if the movie were really shot in the 1980s. The scenes with black liquid penetrating the tissue of the brain and heart and enveloping the characters are so bone-chilling that 12 Kilometers enters the territory of body horror.
We Must Support Directors Like Mike Pecci
I'm fascinated by how such high-quality work could be made with such a tiny budget. Everything, from the sound design to the special effects, is done at the highest level.
12 Kilometers radiates Mike Pecci's love for cinema and the genre. He is one of those directors we must support – those who are passionate about their craft and work without huge studio budgets.
How to Watch '12 Kilometers'?
If you ever have the opportunity to see 12 Kilometers, don't miss it. You can only do so if you receive a link from the director.
If you want to send your favorite horror movies to Mike Pecci, try messaging him on Instagram. Maybe you'll get lucky, too?