United States / Feb 20, 2025 / Golden State Film Festival
NOT EVERYONE IS CUT OUT FOR THEIR DREAMS.
39min
Overall average
5.0/10
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Plot
When a socially awkward teen, Daniel, discovers the identity of the infamous “Jack-O’-Lantern Killer,” he sees a dark path to fulfilling his deepest desires. Mentored by the killer himself, Daniel aims to carry on the gruesome legacy, but his own ineptitude threatens to derail all of his hopes and dreams.
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Mel Serpas | Star |
| Evan Jackson | Edwin |
| Jerry Medina | Eddie |
| Alex Larinua | Steve |
| Zavier Russell | Xavier |
| Presley Basso | Hailey |
| Hopper Stone | Newscaster (voice) |
| Gavin J. Konop | Guy in Bunny Costume |
| Carter Alexander | High Schooler |
| Nathan Casillas | High Schooler |
| Yahya Corleone | High Schooler |
| Jacob Valdez | High Schooler |
Genres
HorrorComedy
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | Attempted Murder |
| Original language | English (EN) |
| Spoken languages | English |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | West Egg Pictures, Stray Minds Media |
| Release date | 20 febbraio 2025 |
| Production | Gavin J. Konop, Jacob Watson, Austin Santibanez, Justin De Anda |
| Writer | Gavin J. Konop, Jacob Watson, Justin De Anda, Landon Konop |
| Editing | Gavin J. Konop |
| Cinematography | Justin De Anda, Ryan Walker, Preston Meath, Jaxson Coulter, Gabriel Combalecer, Evan Benavidez, Jay Florian, Austin Santibanez, Jack Santy |
| Assistant directors | Evan Jackson, Jay Florian, Gavin J. Konop |
| Camera operators | Justin De Anda, Preston Meath, Ryan Walker, Jaxson Coulter, Gabriel Combalecer, Evan Benavidez, Jay Florian, Austin Santibanez, Jack Santy |
| Additional photography | Justin De Anda, Preston Meath, Ryan Walker, Jaxson Coulter, Gabriel Combalecer, Evan Benavidez, Jay Florian, Austin Santibanez, Jack Santy |
| Music | Caleb Liu, Gavin J. Konop, Preston Meath |
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| Sound | Gavin J. Konop, Preston Meath, Caleb Liu |
| Budget | 1200 € |
Release dates
Premiere
Digital
United States / Oct 27, 2025
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