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Cackle

A woman and her daughter are disturbed in the middle of the night by a stranger laughing outside of their home. As the mother investigates, she quickly finds out that this man has extremely sinister intentions.

  • David Elijah
    Director
  • Michael J. Kospiah
    Writer
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  • Justin Trombley
    Producer
  • Jennifer Felton
    Key Cast
    "Susan"
  • Kyndal Courvisier
    Key Cast
    "Carol Anne"
  • Paul Pirkle
    Key Cast
    "The Laughing Man"
  • Gregory Arroyo
    Key Cast
    "Police Officer 1"
  • Steven Mitchell
    Key Cast
    "Police Officer 2"
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Runtime:
    8 minutes 10 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    November 26, 2021
  • Production Budget:
    10,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital, 18-35mm, Blackmagic
  • Aspect Ratio:
    21:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Digital Cinema Package:
    Unavailable
Distribution Information
  • Lambent Entertainment
    Distributor
    Country: United States
    Rights: All Rights, Internet, Video on Demand
Director Biography - David Elijah

Born in Pueblo, CO, David Elijah grew up watching movies and dreaming of creating stories since grade school. When David finally got his hands on a camera he took every opportunity to film something.
At age 18, David Elijah started his production company, Lambent Entertainment, to officially begin his journey in the professional world of telling stories. His first debut short film, "Cackle," written by Michael J. Kospiah, was produced through Lambent Entertainment to show his capabilities and vision.

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Director Statement

Making "Cackle" was the best and most life changing experience as I step into the world of filmmaking. I found the script online and knew I had to be the one to direct it after reading it. Michael J. Kospiah's writing gave me the nostalgia of classic movies I fell in love with while growing up, such as Wes Craven's "Scream," and James Wan's "The Conjuring." The part that made me fall in love with the script was the ending. I knew, I wanted the film to end with the 8-year-old girl's life up in the air. The audience decides whether she lives or not.
You'll notice that when The Laughing Man is on screen, his face is hidden until the very end of the film. I wanted to keep his facial features hidden from the audience. You know that, through Susan's disturbed reaction, that his facial features are horrifying. Therefore, not showing his face lets the audience imagine just how horrifying it could be.

I couldn't have made this film without my amazing Producer, and right hand man, Justin Trombley. Together, our passion for making movies has become a reality.