Alex Kimmell

Alex Kimmell may not be a household name, but if you’re the type who digs into indie horror or war flicks, you might’ve stumbled across his work. He’s got credits in “The Houses October Built” (2011) and “The Great War” (2019)—pretty different genres, but hey, versatility’s the name of the game, right? In “The Houses October Built,” Kimmell drops into the world of haunted house attractions, but not the cheesy ones you find in your local parking lot every October. Nope, we’re talking about those underground haunts where the boundaries between fake scares and real danger get all kinds of blurry. There’s a real sense of paranoia and claustrophobia running through the whole thing. You feel it in your bones—like, should these people really be doing this? Kimmell’s performance fits right into that uneasy, documentary-meets-nightmare vibe. Jump to “The Great War,” and suddenly you’re in the trenches, mud up to your knees, bullets flying overhead. It’s one of those gritty, somber war movies that doesn’t sugarcoat anything. Kimmell’s role here is a far cry from haunted houses; instead, he’s tangled up in themes of loyalty, survival, and the kind of brotherhood that’s only forged in the worst situations imaginable. There’s a rawness to it—not just the blood and grime but the quiet moments too, when you catch your breath and remember these are just regular people caught in chaos. Kimmell brings a grounded, almost understated energy, which honestly makes the intensity hit even harder.