Horror · Australia · 2019 · 15m

The Sardonic Smile

Director

Cast

Nikki Souvertjis as Betty John Cooper as Daniel Abe Kortekaas as James Theon Ajax as Jacob Mark Healy as Tim Chad McMartin as Smiling Man

Crew

Catalina Moller — Director of Photography Markus Strack — Director of Photography Justin Wiggins — Editor Henry Pomeroy — Writer Henry Pomeroy — Producer Emma Hough Hobbs — Production Design

Synopsis

Following the mysterious death of a fellow hiker, four friends hauled up in a remote cabin begin to recall their strange encounters with a smiling man whilst out on the trails. Inspired by the short story "Mountain of Gods" by Junji Ito.

Mood & Themes

smiling man short film

Key Collaborators

Justin Wiggins Director Catalina Moller Director of Photography Markus Strack Director of Photography Justin Wiggins Editor Henry Pomeroy Writer Henry Pomeroy Producer Emma Hough Hobbs Production Design Mike Page-Sharp Production Design Paul Howe Production Design

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