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{{Infobox person
| name             = Adam Richard Steigert
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| image            = Adam R Steigert.jpg
| caption          = Steigert at an event for his film STAR [Space Traveling Alien Reject] (April 2017)
| birth_date       = {{birth date and age|1986|12|31}}
| birth_place      = [[Hamburg, New York]], U.S.
| spouse           = 
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| occupation       = Filmmaker
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| years_active     = 2008–present
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'''Adam Richard Steigert''' (born December 31, 1986)<ref name="fb">{{cite web |url=https://www.facebook.com/AdamRSteigert/about |title=Adam R. Steigert - About |website=[[Facebook]] |access-date=7 June 2017}}</ref> is an American filmmaker, known for his films ''[[Not Human|OMBIS Alien Invasion]]'', ''[[A Grim Becoming]]'', ''Fang'' and ''The Horrific Evil Monsters''. He co-founded the [[Buffalo, New York|Buffalo]]-based production company 388 Studios in 2018.

{{Infobox person
| name = Adam R. Steigert
| image = 
| caption = 
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1986|12|31}}
| birth_place = [[Hamburg, New York]], U.S.
| occupation = Filmmaker (since 2008), writer, producer, federal employee
| years_active = 2007–present
| known_for = Independent horror and science fiction cinema; pro se federal litigation
}}

==Life and career==
Steigert was born in [[Hamburg, New York]] on December 31, 1986.<ref name=fb /> His parents were Warren Richard Steigert and Jean M. Sanders, and he was raised by his grandparents, William and Kathleen Sanders.<ref name="deftone">{{cite web |title=Adam Steigert |url=http://www.deftonepicturesstudios.com/Adam_Steigert.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170618082704/http://www.deftonepicturesstudios.com/Adam_Steigert.html |archive-date=18 June 2017 |access-date=7 June 2017 |website=DefTone Pictures Studios}}</ref> He formed the production company DefTone Pictures Studios with Stephanie Wlosinski, writing and directing the 2008 film ''Bitez'' and the 2009 film ''Gore''.<ref name=deftone /> His most popular film involves zombies in ''Prisoners of the Dead''. He later wrote, directed, and produced the [[Short film|short]] [[exploitation film]] ''Homicidal Vengeance.'' In 2013, Steigert wrote and directed the [[science fiction film]] ''Ombis: Alien Invasion'', which was later re-titled in Best Buy, Walmart and Netflix as ''[[Not Human]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cosmicbooknews.com/content/movie-review-ombis-alien-invasion-2013|title=Movie Review: Ombis: Alien Invasion (2013)|date=1 June 2013|website=Cosmic Book News|access-date=7 June 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.dreadcentral.com/news/54147/ombis-now-called-not-human-official-release-details-artwork-and-new-trailers/|title=Ombis Now Called Not Human; Official Release Details, Artwork, and New Trailers|author=Debi Moore|date=12 June 2014|website=[[Dread Central]]|access-date=7 June 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.horror-movies.ca/2014/08/official-trailer-poster-human/|title=Official Trailer and Poster for Not Human|author=Chris Savage|date=23 August 2014|website=Horror-Movies.ca|access-date=7 June 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170912191527/http://www.horror-movies.ca/2014/08/official-trailer-poster-human/|archive-date=12 September 2017|url-status=dead}}</ref>

In 2014, Steigert directed, co-wrote, and co-edited the [[comedy horror]] film ''[[A Grim Becoming]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.dreadcentral.com/news/79367/new-stills-artwork-arrive-grim-becoming/|title=New Stills and Artwork Arrive for A Grim Becoming|author=Debi Moore|date=19 November 2014|website=[[Dread Central]]|access-date=7 June 2017}}</ref> Steigert then directed, co-wrote, and produced the 2017 film ''STAR [Space Traveling Alien Reject]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://moviepilot.com/posts/3601750|title=Teaser Trailer For "S.T.A.R. (Space Traveling Alien Reject)"|author=Rickey Russell|date=20 October 2015|website=[[Moviepilot]]|access-date=7 June 2017}}{{Dead link|date=June 2020 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.dreadcentral.com/news/174813/find-inspiration-s-t-r-space-traveling-alien-reject-trailer/|title=Find Inspiration in the S.T.A.R. [Space Traveling Alien Reject] Trailer|author=Debi Moore|date=2 July 2016|website=[[Dread Central]]|access-date=7 June 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.horrorsociety.com/2017/03/18/review-adam-r-steigerts-star-space-traveling-alien-reject/|title=Review – Adam R. Steigert's STAR: Space Traveling Alien Reject|date=18 March 2017|website=Horror Society|access-date=7 June 2017}}</ref> His next project, a [[werewolf]]-based [[horror film]] titled ''[[Fang (2018 film)|Fang]]'', released in 2018.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.dreadcentral.com/news/229161/heres-teaser-upcoming-werewolf-film-fang/|title=Here's a Teaser For the Upcoming Werewolf Film Fang|author=Jonathan Barkan|date=16 May 2017|website=[[Dread Central]]|access-date=7 June 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.horror-movies.ca/2017/03/adam-r-steigert-wrestles-werewolf-fang-goes-production/|title=Adam R. Steigert Wrestles with a Werewolf as 'Fang' Goes into Production|author=Chris Savage|date=15 March 2017|website=Horror-Movies.ca|access-date=7 June 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170605105122/http://www.horror-movies.ca/2017/03/adam-r-steigert-wrestles-werewolf-fang-goes-production/|archive-date=5 June 2017|url-status=dead}}</ref> He then created a horror team up known as ''The Horrific Evil Monsters''.

After the release of ''The Horrific Evil Monsters'', Steigert, under the direction of 388 Studios, produced and directed a spin-off series focusing on the Grim Reapers 9 to 5, entitled ''A Grim Mini Series: Final Fracture''.

In 2021 Steigert began writing a sequel to his film ''Ombis 2: Alien Awakening'', slated for a 2026 release, which follows the story of Haley trying to expose the government’s Metzburgh cover-up only to find the invasion isn’t over and something is awakening.<ref>{{cite web |title=Ombis 2: Alien Awakening |url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt15150462/ |website=IMDb |access-date=October 2, 2025}}</ref>

==Legal proceedings==
In addition to his work as an independent filmmaker, Adam R. Steigert has pursued multiple legal actions connected to his federal employment. Acting pro se, Steigert has simultaneously managed cases before the [[Equal Employment Opportunity Commission]] (EEOC), the Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB), the United States District Court for the Western District of New York, and the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit.

== Merit Systems Protection Board proceedings ==

On June 25, 2025, Administrative Judge Jennifer Pao issued an Initial Decision in a separate MSPB appeal filed by Steigert, docketed as PH-3443-25-1394-I-1. The appeal challenged a series of personnel actions including a job-offer rescission, non-selection, denial of reasonable accommodation, reassignment, the rescission of a temporary promotion, a five-day suspension, performance evaluation disputes, and allegations of retaliation related to prior EEO activity. Judge Pao found that these actions did not constitute appealable adverse actions under 5 U.S.C. § 7512 and therefore did not fall within the Board’s Chapter 75 jurisdiction.<ref name="Reese2025" />

The decision then examined Steigert’s Individual Right of Action (IRA) whistleblower claims. The judge found that Steigert had filed a complaint with the U.S. Office of Special Counsel (OSC), which terminated its inquiry on May 22, 2025, thereby satisfying the OSC exhaustion requirement for an IRA appeal. The Initial Decision noted that Steigert alleged retaliation for cooperating with internal investigations, multiple EEO complaints, and disclosing concerns related to harassment and reprisal. The Board explained that while reprisal for one’s own EEO activity is generally excluded from 5 U.S.C. § 2302(b)(8) and (b)(9)(A)–(B) whistleblower protections, recent precedents had expanded the interpretation of protected activity.

Specifically, the Initial Decision relied on ''Reese v. Department of the Navy'', 2025 MSPB 1,<ref name="Reese2025" /> and ''Holman v. Department of the Army'', 2025 MSPB 2, in which the Board held that disclosures or cooperation with an agency’s Equal Employment Opportunity office may, in certain circumstances, constitute protected whistleblower activity under 5 U.S.C. § 2302(b)(9)(C), because an EEO office qualifies as a “component responsible for internal investigation or review.” The decision also noted that the U.S. Office of Personnel Management and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit were simultaneously reviewing aspects of the ''Reese'' precedent, and that those outcomes could directly affect the Board’s jurisdiction in Steigert’s appeal.

Given the unsettled state of controlling precedent and the potential impact of the forthcoming decisions in ''Reese'', the administrative judge dismissed Steigert’s appeal '''without prejudice''' to conserve the resources of both the Board and the parties. The Initial Decision ordered that the appeal be automatically refiled on January 2, 2026, after which a new status conference would be scheduled and all previously submitted documents would carry over into the refiled case.

<ref name="Reese2025">{{cite court
 |title=Reese v. Department of the Navy
 |court=Merit Systems Protection Board
 |docket=DC-1221-21-0203-R-1
 |date=2025
}}</ref>

== Merit Systems Protection Board proceedings ==
In September 2025, Steigert filed an appeal with the Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB) challenging alleged retaliatory personnel actions by the Department of the Treasury and Internal Revenue Service. The appeal was docketed as ''Steigert v. Department of the Treasury'', MSPB Case No. PH-0752-25-2249-I-1, and assigned to Administrative Judge Jennifer Pao of the Northeastern Regional Office.

Key docket activity includes:

* September 30, 2025 – Initial Appeal filed (Tab 1).
* September 30, 2025 – Appellant's Exhibits filed (Tab 3).
* October 1, 2025 – Supplemental Notice submitting additional evidence, including a May 30, 2025 email exchange with agency counsel (Tab 4).
* October 27, 2025 – Motion for Sanctions, alleging continued noncompliance by agency representatives (Tab 6).
* October 27, 2025 – Filing of supplemental exhibits documenting shutdown-related correspondence and compliance issues (Tabs 5–6).
* November 13, 2025 – Submission of a summary of testimony from the September 25, 2025 WDNY TRO hearing, filed in support of the MSPB appeal (Tab 7).
* November 17, 2025 – Notice of Judicial Authority and Federal Injunction Conflict, referencing overlapping issues between MSPB proceedings and federal injunction orders (Tab 8).
* November 17, 2025 – Supplemental Statement of Facts and Request for Protective Actions filed (Tab 9).
* November 20, 2025 – **Order Rescheduling Deadlines** issued by Administrative Judge Jennifer Pao, extending the agency's response deadline to December 12, 2025 and setting December 22, 2025 as the deadline for discovery-related filings.
* November 20, 2025 – Appellant’s Notice of New Retaliatory Personnel Action filed, addressing the FY 2025 annual performance evaluation (Tab 11).

As of late November 2025, the appeal remains pending before the MSPB, with ongoing disputes concerning alleged retaliatory actions, federal injunction conflicts, and compliance issues raised across multiple forums.

== United States District Court proceedings (Western District of New York) ==

'''Western District of New York proceedings'''

In September 2025, Steigert filed Steigert v. Bessent et al., Case No. 1:25-cv-00820, in the United States District Court for the Western District of New York, alleging breach of contract and retaliation by officials within the Department of the Treasury and Internal Revenue Service. The matter was assigned to District Judge John L. Sinatra Jr. and referred to Magistrate Judge Michael J. Roemer for pre-trial management.

Key docket activity includes:

* September 12, 2025 – Emergency motion for temporary restraining order and preliminary injunction filed.
* September 22, 2025 – Motion for sanctions filed.
* September 25, 2025 – Oral argument held before Judge Sinatra.
* September 29, 2025 – Emergency motion for protective order filed.
* October 16, 2025 – Notice of related judicial development filed, referencing a nationwide injunction in American Federation of Government Employees et al. v. Office of Management and Budget et al. (N.D. Cal. 25-cv-08302-SI).
* October 17, 2025 – Notice of supplemental authority filed.
* October 31, 2025 – Notice of continuing violation and non-compliance with court filings filed.
* November 3, 2025 – Motion for contempt and enforcement of court authority (ECF No. 24) filed, alleging continued agency non-compliance with prior court orders.
* November 4, 2025 – Official transcript of the September 25 hearing filed (ECF No. 25); restricted for 90 days, with public release scheduled for February 2, 2026.
* November 10, 2025 – The U.S. Attorney’s Office filed a Response in Opposition to the Motion for Contempt and Sanctions (ECF No. 26) and a supporting Declaration of Assistant U.S. Attorney Michael S. Cerrone (ECF No. 27).  That same day, Steigert filed a Supplemental Motion for Civil Contempt and Enforcement of Federal Court Orders (ECF No. 28), adding an IRS executive as a respondent and alleging continued reliance on the Deferred Resignation Program (DRP) following nationwide injunctions issued on October 16 and October 28, 2025, by Judge Susan Illston in American Federation of Government Employees et al. v. Office of Management and Budget et al. (N.D. Cal. 25-cv-08302-SI), which temporarily barred all federal agencies from implementing shutdown-related Reduction in Force (RIF) or DRP actions.
* November 13, 2025 – Second Supplemental Motion for Civil Contempt and Post-Reopening Enforcement of Federal Injunctions filed (ECF No. 29).
* November 18, 2025 – Third Supplemental Motion for Civil Contempt and for Immediate Post-Reopening Enforcement Actions filed (ECF No. 30).
* November 19, 2025 – Fourth Supplemental Motion for Civil Contempt and Notice of Continuing Post-Injunction Violations filed (ECF No. 32).  Later that day, Magistrate Judge Roemer issued a text order setting deadlines for briefing on the government’s Motion to Dismiss and its opposition to the plaintiff’s TRO motion, with Steigert’s response due December 12, 2025, and replies due January 2, 2026 (ECF No. 31).
* November 21, 2025 – Fifth Supplemental Motion for Civil Contempt filed (ECF No. 33), alleging retaliatory timekeeping interference, AWOL threats, and continuing violations of federal injunctions.

As of late November 2025, the contempt motions, supplemental contempt filings, and pending sanctions issues remain before Judge Sinatra. 

==See also==

* [[Whistleblower Protection Act of 1989]]
* [[Civil Service Reform Act of 1978]]
* [[Rehabilitation Act of 1973]]
* [[Merit Systems Protection Board]]
* [[United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit]]
* [[United States District Court for the Western District of New York]]
* [[United States District Court for the Northern District of California]]

==References==
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===Federal Circuit appeal===
{{Infobox court case
| name = Steigert v. Treasury
| court = United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit
| docket = 25-1906
| judges = Pending assignment
| opinions = Pending
}}

'''Steigert v. Treasury''' (No. 25-1906) is a pending appellate case before the [[United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit]], filed on July 3, 2025, by Adam R. Steigert, a federal employee and independent filmmaker. Acting pro se, Steigert appealed against the [[United States Department of the Treasury]] and the [[Merit Systems Protection Board]] (MSPB), alleging retaliation, procedural violations, and noncompliance with settlement terms.

====Background====
The case originated from proceedings before the Merit Systems Protection Board, docket PH-3443-25-1394-I-1, in which Steigert alleged retaliatory actions and contract violations by agency officials. The MSPB dismissed the matter without prejudice, and Steigert sought appellate review under 5 U.S.C. § 7703, which provides judicial review of MSPB decisions.

His appeal raises claims under the Whistleblower Protection Act, the Civil Service Reform Act, and the Rehabilitation Act, asserting that agency counsel engaged in procedural misconduct and delayed compliance with prior settlements.

== Federal Circuit dismissal (October 2025) ==
On October 20, 2025, the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit issued a non-precedential order in ''Steigert v. Merit Systems Protection Board'', No. 25-1906.<ref name="CAFCOrder">{{Cite court|court=U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit|date=October 20, 2025|url=https://cafc.uscourts.gov/opinions-orders/25-1906.ORDER.10-20-2025_2589863.pdf|title=Order in ''Steigert v. Merit Systems Protection Board'', No. 25-1906}}</ref>  The appeal raised claims under the [[Whistleblower Protection Act]], the [[Civil Service Reform Act]], and the [[Rehabilitation Act of 1973]], alleging procedural misconduct by agency counsel and delays in compliance with prior settlements.<ref name="CaseSummary">{{Cite web |title=Case summary: ''Steigert v. Merit Systems Protection Board'' |url=https://caselaw.findlaw.com/court/us-federal-circuit/25-1906.html |access-date=20 October 2025 |website=FindLaw}}</ref>  The court granted the petitioner’s motion for leave to file a reply but dismissed the petition for review ''without prejudice'' for lack of a final Board decision, noting that the MSPB had dismissed the underlying case “subject to automatic refiling in January 2026.”<ref name="CAFCOrder" />  All pending motions were terminated as moot.

==See also==

* [[Whistleblower Protection Act of 1989]]
* [[Civil Service Reform Act of 1978]]
* [[Rehabilitation Act of 1973]]
* [[Merit Systems Protection Board]]
* [[United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit]]

==References==
<references />

=== Procedural history ===
Since filing the appeal, Steigert has submitted several documents through the Electronic Case Filing (ECF) system, including:
* Motion to Continue Stay of Proceedings (September 8, 2025)
* Motion to Correct or Supplement Motion to Continue Stay (September 8, 2025)
* Citations of Supplemental Authority (September 9–10, 2025) under FRAP 28(j)
* Reply Filed by Petitioner (September 15, 2025)
* Motion for Leave to File Response/Reply to Respondents’ Brief (September 16, 2025)
* Joint Notice of Supplemental Authority and Post-Filing Update (October 6, 2025)

These filings are accessible via the PACER system, which reflects ongoing correspondence between Steigert and counsel for the Treasury Department and the MSPB.

=== Motions for sanctions ===
Steigert has also filed motions for sanctions under [[Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure]] Rule 46(c), alleging misrepresentation, procedural noncompliance, and improper record handling by agency counsel. These motions contend that such conduct “undermined the integrity of the appellate review process.”

While still pending, the filings are significant for their invocation of FRAP 46(c)—a relatively rare provision cited by pro se litigants seeking disciplinary review of opposing counsel within the Federal Circuit.

=== Significance ===
The case illustrates the procedural and practical challenges faced by self-represented federal employees engaged in multi-forum litigation. Its eventual outcome may clarify:
* The Federal Circuit’s authority to review MSPB dismissals without prejudice;
* Procedural rights of pro se appellants in federal employment disputes; and
* Standards for attorney conduct and accountability under FRAP 46(c).

===See also===
* [[Ward v. Merit Systems Protection Board]]
* [[Kerr v. Department of Veterans Affairs]]
* [[Whistleblower Protection Enhancement Act of 2012]]
* [[Civil Service Reform Act of 1978]]
* [[Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure]]

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==Selected filmography==
Steigert is known for creating interconnected independent horror, science fiction, and dark comedy films often referred to collectively as part of his “Goreverse.” Below is a selection of his written, directed, and produced works:

* ''Bitez'' (2008) – horror short; debut feature under DefTone Pictures Studios  
* ''Gore'' (2009) – splatter horror; director and producer  
* ''Pigman vs. Gore'' (short, 2010) – crossover short continuing the “Gore” storyline  
* ''Prisoners of the Dead'' (2011) – zombie action film; director and producer  
* ''[[Not Human|Ombis: Alien Invasion]]'' (2013) – science fiction horror distributed by Best Buy and Walmart  
* ''To Release a Soul'' (short, 2013) – supernatural drama short  
* ''Caged'' (short, 2013) – psychological horror; co-written and directed  
* ''[[A Grim Becoming]]'' (2014) – dark comedy horror exploring the life of the Grim Reaper  
* ''The Making of A Grim Becoming'' (short, 2014) – behind-the-scenes documentary  
* ''STAR (Space Traveling Alien Reject)'' (2017) – science fiction comedy about an alien outcast  
* ''[[Fang (2018 film)|Fang]]'' (2018) – werewolf horror feature starring Melodie Roehrig and Gregory Blair  
* ''Homicidal Vengeance'' (2020) – grindhouse revenge thriller  
* ''The Horrific Evil Monsters'' (2021) – ensemble crossover featuring characters from Steigert’s earlier works  
* ''A Grim Mini Series: Final Fracture'' (2022) – spin-off web series continuing the “Grim” storyline  
* ''Ombis 2: Alien Awakening'' (upcoming, 2026) – sequel to ''Ombis: Alien Invasion'' currently in postproduction<ref>{{cite web |title=Ombis 2: Alien Awakening |url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt15150462/ |website=IMDb |access-date=October 2, 2025}}</ref>

===Recurring collaborators and themes===
Throughout his filmmaking career, Steigert has worked with a recurring ensemble of actors and production partners who have become central to his independent film universe, informally referred to by fans as the “Goreverse.” 

Key collaborators include:
* '''Kristin Steigert''' – producer and creative partner on most projects since 2008, contributing to development, production design, and story continuity across multiple films.  
* '''Jason John Beebe''' – frequent leading actor appearing in ''Prisoners of the Dead'', ''A Grim Becoming'', and ''STAR (Space Traveling Alien Reject)''.  
* '''Melodie Roehrig''' – featured in ''Fang'' (2018) and ''The Horrific Evil Monsters'' (2021), noted for her recurring roles in Steigert’s supernatural-themed works.  
* '''Bishop Stevens''' – professional wrestler and actor who starred in ''The Horrific Evil Monsters'' and ''Fang'', expanding Steigert’s reach into action-horror.  
* '''Jennie Russo''' – appeared in ''A Grim Becoming'' and other DefTone Pictures releases, often portraying comedic or villainous supporting roles.  
* '''Gregory Blair''' – Los Angeles–based actor featured in ''Fang'', known for his collaboration on Steigert’s transition toward more character-driven horror.  
* '''Kaylee Williams''' – indie horror performer featured in ''The Horrific Evil Monsters''.  
* '''Amber Anne''' and '''Jordan Lema''' – contributors in acting and production capacities on short-form projects, including the Buffalo-area film community collaborations.  

Steigert’s films are known for their blend of horror, science fiction, and dark humor, often using interconnected storylines, self-aware dialogue, and recurring characters. Thematically, his work explores transformation, morality, and human survival through a mix of practical effects and stylized visual storytelling.

===Critical reception and legacy===
Steigert’s films have attracted attention within the independent horror and science fiction communities for their practical effects, ensemble casting, and use of recurring characters across multiple storylines. Reviewers have often noted his ability to merge genre elements such as comedy, creature design, and emotional drama within low-budget frameworks.

The horror and genre website ''[[Dread Central]]'' covered several of Steigert’s releases, highlighting his progression from early splatter films to more character-driven narratives.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.dreadcentral.com/news/79367/new-stills-artwork-arrive-grim-becoming/|title=New Stills and Artwork Arrive for A Grim Becoming|author=Debi Moore|date=19 November 2014|website=[[Dread Central]]|access-date=7 June 2017}}</ref>  ''Horror Society'' described ''STAR (Space Traveling Alien Reject)'' as “a spirited hybrid of humor and heart that celebrates outsiders in the horror community,”<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.horrorsociety.com/2017/03/18/review-adam-r-steigerts-star-space-traveling-alien-reject/|title=Review – Adam R. Steigert's STAR: Space Traveling Alien Reject|date=18 March 2017|website=Horror Society|access-date=7 June 2017}}</ref> while ''Cosmic Book News'' praised ''Ombis: Alien Invasion'' for “mixing practical effects with a nostalgic B-movie tone.”<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cosmicbooknews.com/content/movie-review-ombis-alien-invasion-2013|title=Movie Review: Ombis: Alien Invasion (2013)|date=1 June 2013|website=Cosmic Book News|access-date=7 June 2017}}</ref>

In 2018, Steigert’s werewolf feature ''[[Fang (2018 film)|Fang]]'' drew festival attention for its use of practical monster effects and ensemble cast, including Melodie Roehrig and Gregory Blair. His follow-up, ''The Horrific Evil Monsters'' (2021), was promoted as a crossover event linking several of his prior film universes, drawing comparisons to comic-book-style shared worlds within independent cinema.

Steigert’s body of work has since been cited in local press and festival coverage for helping to strengthen the Western New York independent film scene. His frequent collaborations and community-based productions have been recognized as part of Buffalo’s growing horror and genre-film network, inspiring new filmmakers in the region to produce and self-distribute original content.

==Notes==
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==References==
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==External links==
* {{IMDb name|4050406}}
* {{Rotten Tomatoes person | id= adam_r_steigert }}


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