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The Sanguine

A crestfallen master and outcast servant rob the grave of a long dead warlord to find he’s returned to defend it.

  • Patrick McNerney
    Director
  • Daniel Jones
    Director
  • Daniel Jones
    Writer
  • Patrick McNerney
    Producer
  • Daniel Jones
    Producer
  • Daniel Jones
    Key Cast
    "The Elder"
  • Christian Jones
    Key Cast
    "Paul"
  • Josiah Brett
    Key Cast
    "The Sanguine"
  • Adam Caillavet
    Key Cast
    "The Dissenter"
  • Sharon McNerney
    Key Cast
    "The Dissentress"
  • Dylan Silhavy
    Key Cast
    "The High Chancellor"
  • Brandi Jones
    Key Cast
    "The Sanguine's Wife"
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Genres:
    Fantasy, Horror, Action, Suspense, Thriller, Drama, Period
  • Runtime:
    24 minutes 49 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    December 14, 2025
  • Production Budget:
    5,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital 4k
  • Aspect Ratio:
    1.9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Digital Cinema Package:
    Unavailable
Director Biography - Patrick McNerney, Daniel Jones

Patrick McNerney and Daniel Jones have been collaborating partners in music, film, and other creative projects for many years, culminating in this debut film release under their own banner.

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Director Statement

After collaborating on numerous music, television, and film projects, Daniel and I set out to create a short film entirely of our own—one driven by atmosphere, momentum, and story, with no wasted moments.

The Sanguine is a dark medieval fantasy-horror that uses allegory to explore fear, division, and the consequences of a society turning on itself. While rooted in genre and period, the themes are intentionally timeless.

The film was produced independently with virtually no financial resources, relying on in-house visual effects, practical production design, and an original classical score created specifically for the project. Building the film entirely in-house allowed us full creative control from concept through final cut.

We hope audiences experience the film as a journey—one that lingers beyond its final frame.

Additional information and credits are available on IMDb.