Dead Jeni

Dead Jeni is the vengeful avatar of the abandoned, broken, and bullied—and tonight, she hunts.

Dead Jeni is a chilling short horror film that explores themes of friendship, betrayal, ritualistic bullying, and the dark pursuit of accountability.

The story follows Becca as she faces a nightmarish gauntlet of horror in her desperate attempt to rescue her brother from their abusive father. But as she battles through this terrifying ordeal, Becca becomes the target of a vengeful supernatural force—Dead Jeni.

Born from deep trauma and ancient, otherworldly forces, Dead Jeni is the avatar of vengeance for those who have been abandoned, broken, or tormented. A relentless spirit of retribution, she hunts tonight.

Director - A. B. Disarufino

Alex is a lifelong lover of horror, heavily influenced by genre legends like George Romero, Wes Craven and Dario Argento. A proud "Fango kid," straight out of the 80’s. Alex cherished his copy of Tom Savini's Grande Illusions since childhood, reading it over and over. With a BFA in Theater and Film, he started his journey in art direction, working on indie films and student projects, both credited and uncredited. After years immersed in NYC's alternative comedy and East Village theater scenes, he brings a wealth of creative experience to every project. Known for running diverse, jerk-free, and fun sets, Alex values collaborative trust and believes in fostering an environment where every artist can thrive.

DP - Aaron Ryder (aaronjryder.com)

Sound: PJ Shulsky (pjshulsky.com)

Make-Up FX: Keala Franz (@kaelavf)