The Welder is a 2023 American horror film directed by David Liz, who co-wrote the film with Manuel Delgadillo. The plot follows an interracial couple who, while on vacation at a ranch near the Everglades, encounter a former surgeon intent on conducting grisly racial experiments.
The Welder premiered on digital platforms on February 24, 2023.
The Welder takes the very prevalent issue of racism and explores the true horror that is racial division and even offers a solution, albeit a heinous one. The film also explores the issue of PTSD and mental illness; and shows what can happen when someone is taken to the brink of their sanity.
Cast
Camila Rodríguez as Eliza, a Latina former army medic
Roe Dunkley as Roe, Eliza's boyfriend
Vincent De Paul as William Godwin
Anthony Vazquez as Duke
Cristian Howard as Don
Jorge Pico as Uber Driver
Production
The Welder was shot on location in Homestead, Florida. Filmed over the course of 9 days in the scorching summer of the Florida Everglades on less than a shoestring budget, Director/Co-Writer David Liz and Co-writer Manny Delgadillo brought life to The Welder overcoming incredible obstacles; Including having their gear stolen 2 days before the shoot, their main actor being arrested one day before the shoot, the production vehicle breaking down on the first day of production, and so many other monkey wrenches thrown into the machine. When you are filming 16 hour days, in 100% humidity, with a serious lack of funds you really have to want to make a movie, The Welder is testament to the true indie filmmaking spirit.