Palm Springs International Film Society
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    Directed by Sam Max
    USA | 9 minutes | World Premiere | Thrills & Chills II: Back From the Dead

ShortFest 2023

A drifter, Jenny, encounters a presence in the woods that causes them to turn against their partner and become thirsty for blood.

film details

Director: Sam Max
Producers: Kieran Altmann, David Worthen Brooks, Arbi Pedrossian, Jenna Cavelle
Screenwriter: Sam Max
Cinematographers: Arlene Muller
Editor: Dulcinée Deguere
Music: Panther Hollow
Cast: Brigette Lundy-Paine, Erin Markey, Massima Bell
Country: USA
Language: in English
Year: 2022
Running Time: 9 minutes
Premiere Status: World Premiere
Primary Company: Kieran Altmann
Contact Email: kieran@dimbopictures.com

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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:

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

ShortFest 2023