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The Murder in Boulder Woods

As his miserable summer is coming to an end, Matthew makes one last effort to make it memorable. He calls his best friend Jake to hang out. However, the things they can do are limited because Matthew's parents are asleep in the bedroom next door, so the two decide to visit Boulder Woods. To their surprise, they are reminded why you shouldn't go into the woods at night.

  • Logan Neuschaefer
    Director
    Businessmen, Color of Me
  • Logan Neuschaefer
    Writer
  • Rachel Mitchell
    Producer
  • Mike Mitchell
    Producer
  • Greg Neuschaefer
    Producer
  • Susan Moore
    Producer
  • Matthew Savas
    Key Cast
    "Matthew"
  • Jake Nyborg
    Key Cast
    "Jake"
  • Gwyn James
    Key Cast
    "Gwyn"
  • Aldren Briones
    Key Cast
    "Murderer"
  • Bella Knapp
    Key Cast
    "Girl"
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Genres:
    Horror, Coming of Age, Thriller, Suspense
  • Runtime:
    12 minutes 22 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    August 20, 2019
  • Production Budget:
    200 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    21:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    Yes
Director Biography - Logan Neuschaefer

Logan Neuschaefer is a young aspiring filmmaker. He spends his free time making YouTube videos and helping out with sound design in his school's theatre. Logan has always loved being around cameras since he was 7 years old and always will.

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Director Statement

When I first conceptualized The Murder in Boulder Woods, my first thoughts were that this would be really cool as long as I followed through with it. Since I had bailed out on projects early in the writing stage before, I did not have high expectations for this one. Something was different about it, however. I like to think of this film as a realistic horror. Realistic in the sense that the protagonists' reactions to the situations they're thrown into aren't from a cheesy slasher film. I also think of The Murder in Boulder Woods as a coming of age. I feel like we've all been in the situation where we will do anything just to feel a rush of excitement and not constant boredom. It honestly feels weird finally finishing a project I've been working on for a year. I hope you enjoy it!

-Logan Neuschaefer, director