Christopher Kahler

Actor
Editor
Composer

For four college students, a weekend camping trip turns into a living nightmare as they stumble upon something in the woods that should not be.

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The Shrieking (2008)

Christopher Kahler is a Chicago based filmmaker and character actor. He co-founded The Short Bus to Insanity Short Film Festival with Claire "Fluff" Llewellyn as a platform for all independent artists to get their work recognized without exclusion. He also co-hosts the popular podcast The 42nd Street Drive-In with long time collaborator Shawn Hunt, has won several awards for his work, and is often cast as "bikers, bums, junkies, or Jesus".

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Known for

Steal Your Face

Birdy

Dhoom 3

5.4

Lawyer
Pawn Shop customer
Police Officer

2013

Perdita en Nenien

Zero

Steven A. Grainger, Christopher Kahler, Frank Kam, Mark Charles Adams, Tonjia Atomic, Claire 'Fluff' Llewellyn, Stuart Hamer, Lloyd Emmons, Kyle Leonard, and Vincent Marshall in Hobo with a Trash Can (2015)

Hobo with a Trash Can

4.8

Bo (segment "Welcome to Retroville")

2015

Credits

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Actor

I Fell in Love with a Z-Grade Director in Brooklyn
- Lucky 13 Bar Manager
- Completed
- 2025
Evil Usher
- The Man Who Likes To Text
- Post-production
- 2025
Sharkago
- Pre-production
Second Chances: All Things Fall Apart
- Pre-production
- Short
Perdita en Nenien
- Zero
- Post-production
Curse of the Baby-Eater
- Ol' Crazy Willie
- Post-production
Return of the Corn Zombies
- Tripp
- Completed
The Last Vigil
- Creepy inmate
- Post-production
Jacker 3: Road to Hell
- Chris
- Post-production
Aversion
- Simon
- Post-production

Lovechild
Short
- Pops
- 2025
Animas Forks
Short
- The Hick
- 2025
Grinners
Short
- Carl Jr.
- 2025
$POSITIONS
8.7
- Party Fight Guy
- 2025
Interrogation
Short
- Cain
- 2025
Phil Herman's Unearthed
6.4
- Doom
- 2024
The Boy with the Bluest Blue Eyes
Short
- Theo
- Ted
- 2024
God of War: Official Fan Film
Short
- Raider
- 2024
He Sees You When You're Sleeping
4.2
- Huck
- 2024
The Red Huntress
7.0
TV Mini Series
- Luke Wellow
- 2024
Let's Start a Cult
5.9
- Georgeanne's cameraman (uncredited)
- 2024
Moonscape
Short
- Dave Beamon
- 2024
The Getaway Heiress Returns
8.5
- Coney Island Scam Artist
- 2024
The Evil Three
6.6
- Bubba
- 2024
Recognition
Short
- Michael
- 2024

Editor

The Boy with the Bluest Blue Eyes
Short
- Editor
- 2024
Recognition
Short
- Editor
- 2024
Lurker
Short
- Editor
- 2022
Stay
Short
- Editor
- 2020
Visitation
Short
- Editor
- 2018
Leaf Blower Massacre 2
5.7
- Editor
- 2017
Frying Saucer
Short
- Editor
- 2015
Hobo with a Trash Can
4.8
- Editor (segments "Frying Saucer", "Welcome to Retroville")
- 2015
Frank Hates You
Short
- Editor
- 2014
Marcus Finds a Voice
9.2
Short
- Editor
- 2014
Director's Cut
8.0
Short
- Editor
- 2013
The Night-Like Daydreams of Wolfgang Deedle
- Editor
- 2013
Serious Tag
Short
- Editor
- 2013
Night Terrors
Short
- Editor
- 2013
Lawn Zombies
Short
- Editor
- 2012

Composer

Recognition
Short
- Composer
- 2024
Stay
Short
- Composer
- 2020
Leaf Blower Massacre 2
5.7
- composer
- 2017
Director's Cut
8.0
Short
- Composer
- 2013
Night Terrors
Short
- Composer
- 2013
Lawn Zombies
Short
- Composer
- 2012
Conscience
7.7
Short
- Composer
- 2011
The Meat Wagon
Short
- Composer
- 2011
Sickened
5.5
Video
- Composer
- 2010
Broken Silence
Short
- Composer
- 2010
A Different Kinda Luv
Short
- Composer
- 2009
The Shrieking
6.7
- Composer
- 2008
Can't Stop the Rock
4.8
Video
- Composer
- 2007
A Prelude to Purgatory
Short
- Composer
- 2006
Disincarnate: The Spirit of the Demon
Video
- Composer
- 2005

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Christopher Kahler 2023 reel

Demo Reel 3:11

Christopher Kahler 2013

Demo Reel 3:11

Christopher Kahler 2013

Trailer 1:49

Spring Break Massacre

Trailer 2:11

The Shrieking

Trailer 2:08

ROT: Reunion of Terror

Featurette 1:07

"Taking a Stand"

Personal details

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Official sites
- Elijah Wood shoots Spanish thriller
- Official Site
Height
- 6′ (1.83 m)
Publicity listings
- 1 Interview
- 1 Magazine Cover Photo

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Gender / Gender identity
- Male

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Trivia
Played bass for infamous shock rock punker GG Allin in 1990 and was writing music for an album when Allin was sent to prison in Ann Arbor, MI. Allin died soon after his release and only 3 of the rough tracks were recorded.