Two women with dark hair and intense expressions pose against a black background. The woman on the left has straight hair tied in high ponytail with some red highlights, wearing a black top. The woman on the right has wavy hair with bangs, wearing a white t-shirt and a black jacket.
Hidden Above 2: The Mystery Unfolds
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Horror • 2023 • 22m

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Hidden Above 2: The Mystery Unfolds is a 22-minute horror-mystery short in which Vanessa (portrayed by Gaby Orellana) finds herself accused of murdering her boyfriend. As she fights to prove her innocence, strange, supernatural forces begin to interfere, hinting that there’s more to the case than meets the eye. Vanessa must navigate police scrutiny and growing evidence, while a mysterious entity stalks her, complicating every step of her attempt to clear her name.

DIRECTED BY

parker viale

WRITTEN BY

PARKER VIALE

Megan Cook

Gaby Orellana

Moorea Welch

Ryan Calhoon

PRODUCED BY

PARKER VIALE

Gaby Orellana

STARRING

Gaby Orellana

Lainy Larsen

David Vorderstrasse

Scott Cook

Videos

Hidden Above 2 - Bloopers

Hidden Above 2 - Streaming on Halloween

Hidden Above 2: The Mystery Unfolds | Official Trailer

Awards

  • WINNER - Best Supporting Actress (Lainy Larsen)

    WINNER - Rising Star (David Vorderstrasse)

    WINNER - Rising Star Director (Parker Viale)

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  • WINNER - Best Screenwriting (Parker Viale, Moorea Welch, Ryan Calhoon, Gaby Orellana, Megan Cook)

    WINNER - Best Cinematography (Parker Viale)

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  • WINNER - Best Short Film (“Hidden Above 2”)

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  • 3RD PLACE - Best Cinematography (Parker Viale)

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  • BRONZE AWARD - Best Student Film (“Hidden Above 2”)

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Nighttime scene of a police car with flashing red and blue lights parked on the street, with surrounding houses and streetlights in the background.
A man with long hair in a shirt and striped tie is standing beside an illuminated police vehicle with flashing red and blue lights at night.
A police officer arresting a woman with her hands behind her back during nighttime, with a dark background and some plants visible.
A man and a woman sitting across from each other at a table in a dimly lit room, appearing tense or serious.
Close-up of a woman with curly brown hair, wearing a white sleeveless top and jewelry, looking slightly off-camera with a thoughtful expression.
Close-up of a man with long dark hair pulled back, wearing a white shirt and a patterned tie, looking pensive in a dimly lit setting.
A woman standing in a dimly lit room, with some light coming from a doorway.
A woman with long wavy hair lying on her side in bed, appearing to be sleeping or resting, in a dimly lit room.
A young woman with long, wavy brown hair leaning against a door frame, looking down with a somber expression, while a person in black is partially visible in the foreground.
A woman with dark, wavy hair and bangs standing in a living room, engaged in a conversation, with a background including a wood bookshelf, a lamp, and a framed painting.
A woman with dark hair and makeup wearing a black glove holding a bright light source, in a dark room with window blinds in background.
A woman with dark hair, wearing a black long-sleeve shirt, is looking up while holding a flashlight above her head, illuminating the opening of an attic hatch in a dark room with textured ceiling.
A woman with black hair and dramatic makeup looks upward while holding a small flashlight, in a dimly lit setting with red lighting and architectural elements.
Close-up of a woman's face illuminated by red lighting, with her looking to the side, showing her eyebrows, eye makeup, and lips.
A close-up of a woman with dark hair styled in a high ponytail, wearing makeup and earrings, looking towards the camera in a dimly lit room.
Person kneeling in front of lit candles in a dimly lit hallway.
A person with dark hair, makeup, and earrings looks distressed as a skeletal hand grasps their shoulder. Behind them, a figure with a skull face and dark clothing appears to be threatening or attacking.
A woman with closed eyes, dramatic eye makeup, long eyelashes, and dark eyebrows in a close-up shot

posters

Promotional poster for the movie 'Hidden Above 2: The Mystery Unfolds' featuring four main characters: a woman holding a flashlight, a young woman with dark hair, a man with a serious expression, and a woman with dark hair and bangs. A police car wit
Promotional poster for the horror movie 'Hidden Above 2: The Mystery Unfolds,' featuring a close-up of a child's face partially illuminated with a red light, with a sinister face in the background; top of the poster lists cast members' names, and the
A horror-themed movie poster for "Hidden Above 2: The Mystery Unfolds" featuring a hanging severed zombie-like hand dripping blood over a closed, aged book on a dark table. The poster includes cast names at the top, credits in the middle, and the tit
Close-up of a young woman with light-colored eyes, braided hair with red accents, and a serious expression, associated with the promotional poster for 'Hidden Above 2: The Mystery Unfolds' directed by Parker Viale.
Close-up of a young woman with blue eyes and dark hair, staring intensely, with the title "Hidden Above 2: The Mystery Unfolds" and the actress's name Lainey Larsen at the top, and the director's name Parker Viale at the bottom.
Close-up of a man with intense expression, short hair, and wearing a light-colored shirt, with red lighting on his hair, against a black background, promoting the movie 'Hidden Above 2: The Mystery Unfolds' directed by Parker Viale.

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