Behind the Blades - The Making of Dylan's New Nightmare

Behind the Blades: The Making of Dylan's New Nightmare isn’t just a documentary. It’s a raw, unfiltered look at the blood, sweat, and real injuries that went into bringing Dylan’s New Nightmare to life.

Directed, filmed, and edited by Josh Schultz of Mort House Films, this behind-the-scenes film is crafted with the same intensity and passion as the feature it showcases, serving as a true companion piece. Every moment, good and bad, was captured, from lead actor Dave McRae busting his tooth during the second take of the very first scene to Miko Hughes becoming so immersed in his role that he actually bruised his face hitting himself.

At the helm of the Dylan's New Nightmare project was writer and director Cecil Laird, whose vision revived a fan-favorite franchise with respect and originality. He was supported by Vincente DiSanti as first assistant director, bringing sharp focus and precision to the set, and Ben Meredith, whose work as director of photography gave the film its striking and cinematic look.

This was no big-budget Hollywood production. It was an independent horror project powered by a skeleton crew of dedicated filmmakers who pushed their limits to create something that could stand toe-to-toe with the studios.

Behind the Blades offers a front-row seat to the triumphs, the struggles, and the unrelenting passion that made Dylan’s New Nightmare a reality. Schultz ensures this isn’t just a behind-the-scenes look. It’s an experience that immerses fans in the high-stakes world of indie filmmaking where every cut, every take, and every ounce of effort mattered.

Starring: Miko Hughes, Dave McRae, Ron Sloan, Cynthia Kania