United States / Apr 08, 2026 / 5/23/2026 - Premiering at Mesa College Film Festival
The Salinas Decoder (2026)
Directed by Elvis To
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Based on a true story of the couple who solved one of the Zodiac Killer's ciphers...
4min
Overall average
5.0/10
Plot
It is August 8th, 1969 and a teacher from North Salinas High School, along with his wife solve one of the ciphers sent to San Francisco Chronicles by the Zodiac Killer, not realizing they turned him into a legend.
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Mello Edrees | Zodiac Killer (voice) |
Genres
CrimeThrillerHistory
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | The Salinas Decoder |
| Original language | EN |
| Production countries | United States of America |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | San Diego City College Film Club |
| Release date | 8 aprile 2026 |
| Production | Emmanuel Baez, Tanner Aydelotte, Elvis To |
| Writer | Elvis To |
| Editing | Chasen DInh |
| Cinematography | Michael Smith III, Ayleth Cruz, Enrique Rodriguez, Davis To, Sean Chris, Mello Edrees |
| Assistant directors | Tanner Aydelotte, Ricardo Valera, Elvis To |
| Lighting | Joshua Minter |
| Camera operators | Enrique Rodriguez, Ayleth Cruz, Michael Smith III, Davis To, Sean Chris, Mello Edrees |
| Additional photography | Ayleth Cruz, Enrique Rodriguez, Michael Smith III, Davis To, Sean Chris, Mello Edrees |
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| Music | Marco Valera, Kai J Carr, Andre Brown |
| Sound | Marco Valera, Kai J Carr, Andre Brown |
| Costume design | Andrès Cruz |
| Makeup | Andrès Cruz |
| Hairstyling | Andrès Cruz |
| Budget | 250 € |
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