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Horror Derves: What Doesn’t Kill You, Makes You Stranger

The first in an anthology series of comedic takes on different horror sub-genres and iconic directorial styles, this episode of HORROR DERVES answers the question, "I wonder what E.T. would be like as a zombie movie?" Well, this is what E.T. would be like as a zombie movie filmed on an iPhone by 2 comedians on a $2,000 budget over six days in New Jersey. xoxo eat ur brains out

  • Haleyna Kociuk & Destiny Dunkle
    Director
  • Haleyna Kociuk & Destiny Dunkle
    Writer
  • Haleyna Kociuk & Destiny Dunkle
    Producer
  • Haleyna Kociuk
    Key Cast
    "Zombro"
  • Destiny Dunkle
    Key Cast
    "Elliot"
  • Pat Barry
    Key Cast
    "Mikey"
  • John Banzer
    Key Cast
    "Mailman"
  • Clayton Smith
    Key Cast
    "Dad"
  • Sam Hall
    Key Cast
    "Mom/Spirit"
  • Andrew Harms
    Key Cast
    "Sheriff Cowboy"
  • John Stamos
    Key Cast
    "John Stamos"
  • Project Type:
    Experimental, Feature, Short, Television, Web / New Media, Other
  • Genres:
    Comedy, Horror, Sci-Fi, Zombie, Parody, Horror Comedy
  • Runtime:
    30 minutes 45 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    March 1, 2021
  • Production Budget:
    2,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    iPhone 12 (Filmic Pro)
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - Haleyna Kociuk & Destiny Dunkle

Destiny Dunkle & Haleyna Kociuk-Garza met one rainy night in Central Park. They bumped into each other, fortuitously, both dropping their apples and bushel of inhibitions. The rest is history. If you don't get it, neither do we. All aboard!

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Director Statement

“Charmingly low-budget and surprisingly cinematic, Horror Derves is the highest quality of homemade filmmaking. Created, written, directed, filmed, edited, and original score composed entirely by two female comedians, who are also both total babes.” -Roger & Ebert