Danishka Esterhazy

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Danishka Esterhazy

Born January 1, 1979 · Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada (age 47)

Danishka Esterhazy is Canadian filmmaker. She is best known for directing the films Level 16 (2018), The Banana Splits Movie (2019), Slumber Party Massacre (2021) and Match (2025).

Known For

Sniper: The Last StandSniper: The Last Stand · 2025
Sniper: The Last Stand
6.82025
MovieActionThriller
To stop an arms dealer from unleashing a deadly superweapon, Ace sniper Brandon Beckett and Agent Zero are deployed to Costa Verde to lead a group of elite soldiers against an unrelenting militia. Taking an untested sniper under his wing, Beckett faces his newest challenge: giving orders instead of receiving them. With both time and ammo running low in a race to save humanity, the team must overcome all odds just to survive.
Level 16Level 16 · 2018
Level 16
6.72018
MovieScience FictionThriller
The teenage girls of Vestalis Academy are meticulously trained in the art of being “clean girls,” practicing the virtues of perfect femininity. But what exactly are they being trained for? Vivien intends to find out.
The Banana Splits MovieThe Banana Splits Movie · 2019
The Banana Splits Movie
6.52019
MovieHorrorThriller
A boy named Harley and his family attend a taping of The Banana Splits TV show, which is supposed to be a fun-filled birthday for young Harley and business as usual for Rebecca, the producer of the series. But things take an unexpected turn - and the body count quickly rises. Can Harley, his mom and their new pals safely escape?
MatchMatch · 2025
Match
5.72025
MovieHorrorThriller
After Paola is matched with a handsome online suitor, she arrives for a first date to discover a house full of dark and terrifying secrets.
Slumber Party MassacreSlumber Party Massacre · 2021
Slumber Party Massacre
5.12021
MovieHorrorComedy
Dana, daughter of the only survivor of a massacre in 1993, is going on a weekend trip with her friends. After their car breaks down in the very same town where her mother once fought the Driller Killer, Dana and her friends must come face-to-face with the man who has haunted her mother’s life for the past 30 years.
I Was Lorena BobbittI Was Lorena Bobbitt · 2020
I Was Lorena Bobbitt
4.82020
MovieDramaTV Movie
Meet the once-battered woman who overcame years of abuse and a sensational televised trial to become an advocate for victims of domestic violence everywhere.
The Disappearance of Cari FarverThe Disappearance of Cari Farver · 2022
The Disappearance of Cari Farver
5.32022
MovieDramaThriller
Dave Kroupa is shocked when his new girlfriend, Cari Farver, starts sending him demanding texts. When Dave ends the relationship, he finds himself on the receiving end of an onslaught of twisted messages from Cari, who has abruptly disappeared. Dave’s ex-girlfriend, Liz, also begins receiving harassing texts from Cari, resulting in a dangerous situation for them both. Meanwhile, Cari’s mother Nancy continually searches for her, keeping the pressure on the police who eventually uncover a shocking discovery.
Dracula: Pages from a Virgin's DiaryDracula: Pages from a Virgin's Diary · 2002
Dracula: Pages from a Virgin's Diary
6.72002
MovieHorrorMusic
A cinematic version of the Royal Winnipeg Ballet's adaptation of Bram Stoker's gothic novel Dracula. Filmed in a style reminiscent of silent Expressionist cinema of the early 20th century (complete with intertitles and monochrome photography), it uses dance to tell the story of a sinister but intriguing immigrant who preys upon young English women.

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Tales from the Winnipeg Film GroupTales from the Winnipeg Film Group · 2017
Tales from the Winnipeg Film Group
2017
MovieDocumentary
The explosive story of how a stubborn band of independent filmmakers started a film co-operative that became the most highly respected and mythologized film centre in Canada. Tales outlines the tremendous importance and impact of Winnipeg on the national filmmaking scene. Packed with rare archival footage, dynamic film excerpts, and hilarious interviews, this documentary traces the history of the legendary Winnipeg Film Group. We hear candid behind the scenes stories that illuminate the storied rise of acclaimed filmmakers like John Paizs (Crime Wave), Guy Maddin (Tales From The Gimli Hospital, My Winnipeg) Shawna Dempsey and Lorri Millan (We’re Talking Vulva, Good Citizen, Betty Baker) and Caroline Monnet (Ikwe). Often mired in controversy, the Film Group has been acclaimed at film festivals around the world – attested to by several Toronto film luminaries in the film – for subversive, original filmmaking. This documentary continues that tradition of bold, exuberant work.