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Ante Mortem

Drowning in debt, a gambling addict finds himself playing poker with a mysterious entity to save his soul and maybe even right his wrongs.

  • Evan Showalter
    Director
  • Evan Showalter
    Writer
  • Drew Tabb
    Producer
  • Wendlin Jonas
    Key Cast
  • Casey Brockway
    Key Cast
  • Noah Keckler
    Cinematographer
  • Evan Showalter
    VFX
  • Evan Showalter
    Sound Design
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Genres:
    Horror, Thriller
  • Runtime:
    34 minutes 21 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    February 13, 2023
  • Production Budget:
    7,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    Yes - DePaul University
Director Biography - Evan Showalter

Evan Showalter is a Chicago based director with a focus on all things horror. He is a current DePaul student, slated to graduate in 2024. During his time in college, he has made a handful of horror shorts, with prospects to begin a horror feature soon.

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Director Statement

With Ante Mortem, I wanted to portray a new spin on tales like The Seventh Seal, where someone has to play a game for their soul. I wanted to combine this iconic dynamic with my love for 70s and 80s horror, and create a movie with the energy and atmosphere of one that you might stumble upon flipping through the channels Halloween night as a kid.