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The Blue Demon

At DePaul University, a student creates a superhero based on the school's iconic Blue Demon mascot to protect his classmates from a growing drug epidemic in Lincoln Park, Chicago.

  • Aidan Culver
    Director
    The Blue Demon (Ep. 1-7)
  • Russell Kim
    Director
    The Blue Demon (Ep. 8)
  • Aidan Culver
    Writer
    The Blue Demon (Ep. 1-8)
  • Harold Stricklin
    Writer
    The Blue Demon (Ep. 4)
  • Andrew Doerge
    Writer
    The Blue Demon (Ep. 4)
  • Aidan Culver
    Producer
  • Abby Thomas
    Producer
  • Simone Sierra
    Producer
  • Marco Palomo
    Producer
  • Breydon Wendricks
    Producer
  • August Kamerer
    Producer
  • Russell Kim
    Producer
  • Wyatt Knoell
    Producer
  • Aidan Culver
    Key Cast
    "The Blue Demon/Pizza Guy"
    Pizza Delivery, DOC_05, The Juveniles
  • Vince Anderson
    Key Cast
    "Ricky"
    Pizza Delivery, Bad Blood
  • Alexander Johnson
    Key Cast
    "Zino"
    DOC_05
  • Andrew Doerge
    Key Cast
    "Jared"
  • Harold Stricklin
    Key Cast
    "Chase"
  • Wyatt Knoell
    Key Cast
    "Ted"
  • JP Erickson
    Key Cast
    "Simon"
  • Dane DalBianco
    Key Cast
    "Danny"
  • Russell Kim
    Key Cast
    "Steven"
  • Breydon Wendricks
    Key Cast
    "College Student"
  • August Kamerer
    Key Cast
    "College Student"
  • Aidan Culver
    Fight Choreographer
  • Alexander Johnson
    Fight Choreographer
  • Harold Stricklin
    Fight Choreographer
  • Aidan Culver
    Editor
  • Aidan Culver
    VFX Artist
  • Project Type:
    Student, Web / New Media
  • Genres:
    Action, Comedy, Thriller
  • Runtime:
    1 hour 49 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    February 1, 2026
  • Production Budget:
    1,000 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:
    No
  • Student Project:
    Yes - DePaul University
  • Digital Cinema Package:
    Unavailable
Director Biography - Aidan Culver, Russell Kim

Aidan Culver is a filmmaker from Chicago and a current student at DePaul University. He wrote and directed several films, receiving honors such as "Best Young Screenwriter" at the 8 & HalFilm Awards, the Gold Award for "Best Student Film" at the Florence Film Awards, and "Best Student Commercial" from The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (Chicago/Midwest Chapter). He has also received nominations from the All American High School Film Festival, the Stanley Film Awards, and the Student World Impact Film Festival.

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Director Statement

“Sometimes the best ideas come when you stop thinking so much. That’s what this project is about, so sit back, relax, and enjoy the frivolous world of ‘The Blue Demon’."