Private Project

Killer Killer

On a stormy night in a secluded cabin, Monty celebrates his best friend Fletcher's engagement, until the evening is interrupted by a mysterious guest. Over candlelight, a haunting web of secrets emerge, and as the storm rages outside, the night descends into a gripping tale of survival where the tragic revelation of sinister truths forever changes their lives.

Shot in Travis County in Austin, Texas.
Made by TEXAS FILMMAKERS!

  • Chris Cheek
    Writer
  • Joshua Maguire
    Writer
  • Chris Cheek
    Director
  • Fisher Griffin
    Producer
  • Dakota Jackson
    Key Cast
  • Chayce Wellings
    Key Cast
  • Logan Chase
    Key Cast
  • Project Type:
    Short, Student
  • Genres:
    Thriller, Mystery
  • Runtime:
    14 minutes 42 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    April 26, 2023
  • Production Budget:
    8,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    Yes - University of Texas at Austin
  • Mindfield Film Festival
    Albuquerque
    United States
    Finalist Bi-Monthly Competition (Sep-Oct), Diamond Award for Best Short & Best Ensemble Cast, Platinum Award for Best Cinematography
  • Hollywood Shorts Fest
    West Hollywood
    United States
    December 15, 2023
    North American Premiere (Virtual)
    Official Selection
  • Austin Lift-Off Festival
    Austin
    United States
    April 2, 2024
    Official Selection & Network Finalist
Director Biography - Chris Cheek

Born and raised in Midland, I graduated from the University of Texas at Austin with a B.S. in Radio-Television-Film. I am a young filmmaker with a background in sound mixing and music composition and I hope to bring my love for sound into the stories I write. A folk musician and avid folk music nerd, I like to think about what I do as a means of participating in a great storytelling tradition that has spanned thousands of years, capturing the imagination of those that love to dream.

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Director Statement

Killer Killer is a story about possession and selfishness. It is a warning and a reminder that people do terrible things for those that they cling to, and innocent people often get hurt in the way. Framed as a gothic mystery, it is a tragic tale that attempts to show how relationships between people break down when an unhealthy love takes over.