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The Super

"The story of a brutal killer and the person he fears most."

The Super, a deadly tool, forged by years of abuse. He carries out his daily tasks while avoiding the ire of the woman he fears most.

  • Daniel Merino Villavicencio
    Director
    Sweet Pea & Glass, The Consumer
  • Daniel Merino Villavicencio
    Writer
    Sweet Pea & Glass, The Consumer
  • Daniel Merino Villavicencio
    Producer
    The Consumer, Ambrosia
  • Mark Ezovski
    Producer
  • Manny Rosario
    Key Cast
    "The Super"
  • Roberta Pikser
    Key Cast
    "Lola Fernández/ Señora Fernández"
  • Russel Norris
    Key Cast
    "Alex (Victim)"
  • Madeleine Bohn
    Key Cast
    "Anna"
    The Consumer, Cornelious
  • Meg Johns
    Key Cast
    "Emily"
    Sweeping Glass, Cornelious
  • Mark Ezovski
    Assistant Director
  • Robert Michael Bodrogi
    Director of Photography
  • Thomas Ford Flynn
    Gaffer
  • Thomas Ford Flynn
    Gaffer
  • David Hong
    Production Assistant
  • Daniel Merino Villavicencio
    Production Design
    Ambrosia
  • Nicole Rinaldi
    Production Design
    The Tower, The Consumer
  • Daniel Merino Villavicencio
    Editor
    Sweet Pea & Glass, The Consumer
  • Jim Petty
    Sound Design
    Sweet Pea & Glass, The Consumer
  • Fizz Fizzonte
    Original Score
  • Phillip Russel
    Production Sound Mixer/Boom Operator
    Ambrosia
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Genres:
    Horror, Thriller, Drama
  • Runtime:
    4 minutes 9 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    August 31, 2024
  • Production Budget:
    3,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States, United States
  • Language:
    English, Spanish
  • Shooting Format:
    Sony FX9
  • Aspect Ratio:
    2.39:1
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - Daniel Merino Villavicencio

I don't wait for permission. I practice my craft by writing and producing new short films every month — on my own.

Check out my YouTube channel - Dantheman Films

As a multi-hyphenate filmmaker — Writer, Director, Producer, DP, and Editor, I'm prepared for opportunities and challenges at each stage of the production process.

Obsessed with all things geek; Fantasy, Anime, Video Games, etc. I grew up an outsider and thus I enjoy telling stories that highlight second chances, underdogs, and overlooked characters with stories begging to be told.

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Director Statement

With this film, I wanted to portray a unique, abusive relationship, observed through the lens of the horror genre.

While the relationship in the film is an extreme example, I find it not too dissimilar to dynamics that exist within many Hispanic households.

Many people still normalize corporal punishment and physical abuse within the family despite it being proven to be one of the least effective forms of discipline. Not to mention the negative long terms it can have on children and relationships.

In this extreme scenario, I want to show audiences some of the horrors that perpetrated violence can lead to.

This is the dialogue I hope to encourage with this film, especially at festivals that offer a spotlight to LatinX filmmakers, like myself.

Or at the very least I hope to offer audiences a scary good time :)