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Obelisk

Time travelling scientists get more than they bargain for when an ancient predator interrupts their studies.

  • Matthew Dettmer
    Director
  • Matthew Dettmer
    Writer
  • Katie Lichtas
    Producer
  • Tom Dettmer
    Key Cast
    "Dr. Blair"
  • Hailey Hance
    Key Cast
    "Dr. Patton"
  • Emma Reinagel
    Key Cast
    "Dr. Croft"
  • Courtney Hittle
    Key Cast
    "Dr. Hansen"
  • Jacob Snow
    Director of Photography
  • Project Type:
    Short, Student
  • Genres:
    Sci-Fi, Horror, Thriller
  • Runtime:
    11 minutes 26 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    September 1, 2022
  • Production Budget:
    500 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:
    No
  • Student Project:
    Yes - Missouri State University
  • Digital Cinema Package:
    Unavailable
Director Biography - Matthew Dettmer

Matthew Dettmer is a filmmaker highly inspired by the genres they loved as a kid. They seek to draw from the golden age of horror and sci-fi to create narratives both new and familiar.

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Director Statement

Obelisk is a love letter to 80s sci-fi movies. The film was shot to be presented in a faux 4:3 VHS format, and aims to emulate the feeling of iconic 80s science thrillers through its style and visual effects. The script was written to reflect its inspirations, as well as to adapt an unpublished short story from the same writer.