Hellraiser composer Christopher Young, practical effects artist Greg Punchatz, J.P. Manoux, Kenneth Miller and All Time Low’s Zack Merrick have joined Who Put That There?, a SAG horror-comedy mockumentary from writer-director Daniel Ruczko.
The feature is set to begin production July 14 in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Written and directed by Ruczko, Who Put That There? follows Leon, a meticulous contractor who works behind the scenes for serial killers, sourcing props and weapons, dressing locations, and making sure every eerie object and ominous detail is in place before the bodies drop. Part horror film and part mockumentary, the film looks at the unglamorous logistics behind genre-style murder.
Young, whose credits include Hellraiser, Drag Me to Hell, Sinister, The Exorcism of Emily Rose and Spider-Man 3, will compose the score. Punchatz, known for his practical effects work on RoboCop, A Nightmare on Elm Street 2: Freddy’s Revenge and From Beyond, and the iconic video game DOOM, is attached as practical effects artist.
Manoux, who leads the film as Leon, has credits including How I Met Your Mother, ER, Community and Netflix’s Running Point. Miller is known for Ransom Canyon, The Rookie and Bosch: Start of Watch, while Merrick is the bassist and backing vocalist for All Time Low.
“Who Put That There? feels like the perfect debut feature for me because it blends cinematic horror with documentary and mockumentary language in a way that feels incredibly natural to how I think and create,” said Ruczko.
Ruczko added, “Having Christopher Young involved honestly means the world to me. I grew up idolizing horror films from the ’80s and ’90s, including classics he scored, as well as one of my favorite horror films, Sinister. His soundtrack for that film was so unique, and it was actually close to what I do in my own electronic music. That was very impressive to me, and he really shaped the movie into what it is.”
The project will launch its Kickstarter campaign June 1.
Who Put That There? marks Ruczko’s feature directorial debut. The film is produced through Black Corridor Pictures, the production company founded by Ruczko and Miller.
Additional cast and creative team announcements are expected in the coming weeks.
About Daniel Ruczko
Daniel Ruczko is an award-winning director, writer and composer born in Bremen, Germany. He began his creative career in music as an internationally touring DJ and producer before moving into filmmaking. His short films have earned more than 65 international awards, including Best Director, Best Original Music and Best Short Film honors, with three different shorts selected for the Short Film Corner of the Festival de Cannes three years in a row. He relocated to Los Angeles in 2018. Who Put That There? marks his feature directorial debut.
About Black Corridor Pictures
Black Corridor Pictures is a production company founded by Daniel Ruczko and Kenneth Miller. The company develops and produces character-driven genre films with a focus on horror, thriller and dark comedy, emphasizing strong visual identity, atmosphere and emotional impact.
