The Candy Meister 2014
Directed by Cowboy Smithx, *The Candy Meister (2014)* is a 11-minute horror short that blends supernatural terror with Indigenous storytelling.
Director: Cowboy Smithx
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Candy Meister (2014) about?
*The Candy Meister* follows four friends competing in a radio contest to survive the night in a haunted First Nations Residential School. Their plan to earn points takes a deadly turn when a vengeful demonic nun awakens, a trickster from space arrives, and murder strikes the group. What begins as a thrilling dare becomes a brutal reckoning with history and the supernatural.
Who directed The Candy Meister?
The film was directed by Cowboy Smithx, an artist known for blending Indigenous themes with genre storytelling.
Who stars in The Candy Meister?
The film features Karla Lamouche, Shayla Stonechild, Grace Dove, Madeline Terbasket, and Joshua August in key roles.
Is The Candy Meister (2014) worth watching?
At just 11 minutes long, *The Candy Meister* punches well above its weight, offering a unique blend of horror and Indigenous narrative. While it's unrated and unconventional, its bold visuals and cultural depth make it a standout for genre fans seeking something fresh and unsettling.
How long is The Candy Meister?
The runtime for *The Candy Meister* is 11 minutes.
About The Candy Meister (2014) — A 11-Minute Horror Short Rooted in Indigenous Myth and Terror
Directed by Cowboy Smithx, *The Candy Meister (2014)* is a 11-minute horror short that blends supernatural terror with Indigenous storytelling. Four friends enter a high-stakes radio contest to spend the night in a haunted First Nations Residential School—a place steeped in tragic history. What begins as a daring daredevil challenge quickly spirals into nightmare fuel when a murderous demonic nun awakens, a mischievous trickster from another galaxy crashes the scene, and the body count starts to rise. Packed with eerie atmosphere, cultural weight, and a dash of cosmic horror, this micro-horror film delivers a haunting punch far beyond its runtime.
The film stars Karla Lamouche, Shayla Stonechild, Grace Dove, and Madeline Terbasket as the tight-knit group, with Joshua August and Henning Wehke adding tension to the unfolding chaos. As the candy truck they arrived in becomes a symbol of fleeting sweetness, the friends realize too late that some contests are better left unpursued. With its bold visuals and Indigenous-led perspective, *The Candy Meister* offers a chilling meditation on trauma, survival, and the unseen forces that lurk in the dark.