Palm Springs International Film Society
shortfest 2023 Archive

  • Dead Enders

    Directed by Fidel Ruiz-Healy, Tyler Walker
    USA | 13 minutes | California Premiere | Thrills & Chills II: Back From the Dead

ShortFest 2023

A disaffected, young gas-station clerk on the midnight shift must learn to give a damn about something after malevolent mind-controlling bugs are set loose by irresponsible oil drillers.

film details

Director: Fidel Ruiz-Healy, Tyler Walker
Producers: Raven Jensen, Conor Murphy, Gregory Barnes, Amanda Crown, Nico Alvo, Eduardo Ruiz-Healy
Screenwriter: Tyler Walker, Fidel Ruiz-Healy, Jordan Michael Blake, Conor Murphy
Cinematographers: Conor Murphy
Editor: Katherine Yates
Music: Chris Ruenes, Drake Tyler
Cast: Skarlett Redd, Jef Murdoch, Lilliana Winkworth, Joseph Rene
Country: USA
Language: in English
Year: 2023
Running Time: 13 minutes
Premiere Status: California Premiere
Primary Company: The American Standard Film Co.
Contact Email: info@theasfc.com
Website: https://deadendersfilm.com/

Screening in:

Thrills & Chills II: Back From the Dead

Like any good horror villain, this program JUST. WON'T. DIE. Volume II of our genre program with more horrific tales of partners turned against each other, mind controlling bugs, and zombies to keep you up at night.

Other Films Included:

  • Ticks
  • Red Rabbit
  • I'm Here
  • Prom Car '91
  • Dead Enders
  • Smoking Kills
  • Pruning

ShortFest 2023