Evan W. Gerdes Movies

  • 2020
    The Painting

    The Painting

    The Painting

    102020HD

    A young man is psychologically tortured by a cursed painting.

    The Painting
  • 1970
    The Raid of Area 51

    The Raid of Area 51

    The Raid of Area 51

    01970HD

    Four meme-savvy gamers make a pact to raid Area 51 for real in this satire of internet culture based on a true Facebook post. A mishmash of mediums...

    The Raid of Area 51
  • 2023
    Kind of the Living Dead

    Kind of the Living Dead

    Kind of the Living Dead

    102023HD

    This short film takes full advantage of Night of the Living Dead's public domain status by splicing new characters into old footage.

    Kind of the Living Dead
  • 2020
    Killer Klaus

    Killer Klaus

    Killer Klaus

    102020HD

    A serial killer escaped from an insane asylum dons a vintage Santa Claus mask, breaks into a suburban home, and begins to slaughter its occupants.

    Killer Klaus
  • 2022
    Eyez

    Eyez

    Eyez

    102022HD

    A young man begins hallucinating that googly eyes are watching him...or is it something more than a hallucination?

    Eyez
  • 2020
    Finger Guns

    Finger Guns

    Finger Guns

    102020HD

    An exercise in surrealism: several gunfighters engage in a series of duels...with imaginary weapons.

    Finger Guns
  • 2020
    Greed: The Lil Crafters Story

    Greed: The Lil Crafters Story

    Greed: The Lil Crafters Story

    102020HD

    An in-depth look at the legendary Minecraft rap outfit Lil Crafters as they reunite for the recording of their second and final album.

    Greed: The Lil Crafters Story
  • 2023
    The Impressionables

    The Impressionables

    The Impressionables

    02023HD

    Inspired by the movie, a put-upon teenager decides to form his own after-school fight club, but things quickly get out of hand.

    The Impressionables
  • 1970
    Noise Complaint

    Noise Complaint

    Noise Complaint

    01970HD

    Black-and-white silent film romcom about a woman who just wants to sleep and the handsome musician keeping her awake by practicing his instruments...

    Noise Complaint
  • 2013
    Jaxxworms

    Jaxxworms

    Jaxxworms

    02013HD

    A group of teenage boys find their allnighter interrupted by a localized zombie outbreak and rush to gain the high ground.

    Jaxxworms
  • 2028
    Never Call Paul: 2023 + 10

    Never Call Paul: 2023 + 10

    Never Call Paul: 2023 + 10

    02028HD

    The first live-action direct sequel to the crime-comedy podcast Never Call Paul. Ten years after the events of the final season, Cody Davidson...

    Never Call Paul: 2023 + 10
  • 2020
    Don't Call a Man Happy Until He's Dead

    Don't Call a Man Happy Until He's Dead

    Don't Call a Man Happy Until He's Dead

    102020HD

    A disturbing short in which an intruder kills one of two men, then leaves, and the survivor isn't even slightly concerned about his friend's demise.

    Don't Call a Man Happy Until He's Dead
  • 1970
    Sensational

    Sensational

    Sensational

    01970HD

    An exercise in paranoia as a cam girl is stalked by her neighbor. Part of the upcoming EvCo Productions revival.

    Sensational
  • 2018
    Everything Ends

    Everything Ends

    Everything Ends

    02018HD

    Music video to the Lil Crafters' track "Everything Ends," featuring footage of filmmaker Evan W. Gerdes's daily drive from his former home to his old...

    Everything Ends
  • 2021
    Drinks Are On the House

    Drinks Are On the House

    Drinks Are On the House

    02021HD

    Some poor chap has lost his drink. You'll never guess where it is.

    Drinks Are On the House
  • 1970
    The Janis Joplin of the Holiday Inn Circuit

    The Janis Joplin of the Holiday Inn Circuit

    The Janis Joplin of the Holiday Inn Circuit

    01970HD

    A fan-made documentary on the life and filmography of "queen of the indies" Parker Posey.

    The Janis Joplin of the Holiday Inn Circuit
  • 2022
    Aisle of the Dolls

    Aisle of the Dolls

    Aisle of the Dolls

    102022HD

    An antique store full of yesteryear's dolls becomes a hellscape.

    Aisle of the Dolls
  • 2026
    The Life and Times of Some Cricket

    The Life and Times of Some Cricket

    The Life and Times of Some Cricket

    02026HD

    Filmmaker Evan W. Gerdes challenged himself to shoot and edit a short film in less than ten minutes, and chose to document the movements of a small...

    The Life and Times of Some Cricket
  • 2027
    The Cactus and the Rose: A Fable

    The Cactus and the Rose: A Fable

    The Cactus and the Rose: A Fable

    02027HD

    A second experimental short by Evan W. Gerdes told solely via emojis and poetry.

    The Cactus and the Rose: A Fable
  • 1970
    Project Bloody Mary

    Project Bloody Mary

    Project Bloody Mary

    01970HD

    Unemployed actor Brian Goose is pulled through his daughter's bathroom mirror into a magical fantasy world by the spirit of Bloody Mary after the old...

    Project Bloody Mary