Readers of the Independents Day column in STARBURST Magazine will remember a few months ago (in Issue 444 to be precise) we interviewed Ivan Villamel and reviewed his short Mr Dentonn. We’re now proud to unveil that very short for you to view now.

 “On a cold winter night, Laura reads his brother David the story of a strange creature that attacks children. Suddenly, a shiver runs Laura’s body, feeling a strange presence in the house. It’s him”

Mr.Dentonn is directed by Ivan Villamel, produced by Harmonica Films & Mordisco Films, and stars Irene Aguilar, Kaiet Rodriguez, and Ander Pardo. It has broken records in its genre, becoming the most award-winning and selected horror short film of all time worldwide, with 500 official selections and more than 120 international awards, in addition to more than 1200 award nominations and 1500 screenings around the world.

It’s a tribute to the fantastic cinema of the ‘80s and is influenced by the first films of John Carpenter, who the creators all admire, and the films of Amblin. It utilises the classic figure of the boogeyman to show to tell a very original version of a myth, with the titular character being a thief of souls.

Its creators are already working to find funding for the feature film project in which they will fully develop the mythology of the character. In the meantime, enjoy Mr Dentonn in all its glory.

“Mr.Dentonn” – Horror/Fantasy Short from Iván Villamel on Vimeo.