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When a private investigator travels to a small town to help find a missing teen, he uncovers a dark truth that's beyond his realm of understanding.

  • Ryan Muina
    Director
  • Ryan Muina
    Writer
  • Thomas Hindy
    Producer
  • Kade Smith
    Key Cast
    "Nathan"
  • Steve Aaron
    Key Cast
    "Priest"
  • Erika Stone
    Key Cast
    "Mrs. Harman"
  • Larry Kastner
    Key Cast
    "Sheriff"
  • Roland Krantz
    Key Cast
    "Dustin"
  • Zachary Izquierdo
    Key Cast
    "Creature Dustin"
  • Joshua Bowen
    Director of Photography
  • Pierce Thomas
    Production Designer
  • Andrew Helow
    Original Score
  • Project Type:
    Short, Student
  • Genres:
    horror, thriller, gothic
  • Runtime:
    6 minutes 8 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    May 19, 2023
  • Production Budget:
    1,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    RED
  • Aspect Ratio:
    2:1
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    Yes - Florida State University College of Motion Picture Arts
Director Biography - Ryan Muina

A first-generation Cuban-American born in Los Angeles, California and raised in central Florida, Ryan Muina is a passionate story-teller with his eyes set on the big screen. His passion for filmmaking stretches far back to before grade school and has only grown ever since. He aims to entertain and make audiences think by exposing them to new and unique stories. He’s currently getting his BFA in film production at the Florida State University College of Motion Picture Arts with the goal of being a feature director. When he's not making films, he's watching them, hanging out with friends, in the outdoors, or simply at home with his dog.

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Director Statement

This film was inspired by other thriller films and shows I’ve enjoyed in the last few years. I wanted to challenge myself into doing a genre that heavily relies on getting viewers hooked quickly to keep them in it. Being a fan of mystery myself, I had a great time crafting a story where we unravel a supernatural mystery as it unfolds on screen. I enjoyed exploring this individual vs. group conflict, and it’s something I would like to continue exploring in my career.