2025 Festival
2 Nominations

Evil Dinner

A quiet Friday night of heavy metal and excess takes a bizarre turn when a mysterious pizza delivery arrives at a young man’s door.

Runtime: 06:30 Genre:

Synopsis

Evil Dinner follows a young metalhead settling in for an evening of music, indulgence, and solitude, expecting nothing more than an uneventful night at home. His plans are abruptly disrupted when an unexpected delivery arrives in the form of an ordinary pizza box. What initially appears harmless soon introduces a series of increasingly strange and unpredictable events, transforming a familiar night in front of the television into something far more sinister and absurd.

Blending horror, comedy, and splatter-infused fun, Evil Dinner embraces the spirit of cult genre cinema with a playful sense of chaos and irreverence. Drawing humour from its outrageous premise while delivering moments of genuine horror, the film celebrates the creativity and unpredictability of independent filmmaking. Fast-paced and knowingly over-the-top, Evil Dinner serves up a bloody slice of entertainment that balances laughs, shocks, and a healthy appreciation for the wonderfully ridiculous.

Cast & Crew

Directed by
Jose Murzia

Film Details

Project Type
Short
Runtime
06:30
Genre(s)
Terror

Production Details

Country of Origin
Spain
Country of Filming
Spain
Production Budget
2.000 €
Shooting Format
digital, DCI 4K 4096x2160
Aspect Ratio
17:9
Film Color
Color

Creator / Status

First-time Filmmaker
Yes
Student Project
No

Festival & Release

Festival Edition
2025

Awards / Nominations

Nomination
Best Short Film
Evil Dinner
2025
Nomination
Best Score
Evil Dinner
2025

Screening took place

UK (GMT) Time
MAY
17
Session No.
1
Session Started
10:00
Played at
10:34
Session Finished
11:20