Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
A weapon capable of ending civilization has resurfaced.
When the legendary Exterminatus falls into the wrong hands, Interpol agent Samuel Tharpe is sent on a covert mission to recover it before a ruthless Yakuza warlord can unleash catastrophe.
Trained by Shaolin monks and armed with a unique set of skills, Tharpe must navigate a dangerous criminal underworld where every step brings humanity closer to the brink.
Black Salt is an action-packed proof-of-concept short introducing a larger cinematic universe inspired by the original comic book series and an upcoming feature film currently in development.
Written by Philip Daay/Directed by Ben Ramsey
Creator/Producer Owen Ratliff
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“Black Salt combines characters and mythology from the original comic series with material from the feature screenplay, serving as an introduction to a much larger world and story.”
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A weapon capable of ending civilization has resurfaced.
When the legendary Exterminatus falls into the wrong hands, Interpol agent Samuel Tharpe is sent on a covert mission to recover it before a ruthless Yakuza warlord can unleash catastrophe.
Trained by Shaolin monks and armed with a unique set of skills, Tharpe must navigate a dangerous criminal underworld where every step brings humanity closer to the brink.
Black Salt is an action-packed proof-of-concept short introducing a larger cinematic universe inspired by the original comic book series and an upcoming feature film currently in development.
Written by Philip Daay/Directed by Ben Ramsey
Creator/Producer Owen Ratliff
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From the filmmaker:
“Black Salt combines characters and mythology from the original comic series with material from the feature screenplay, serving as an introduction to a much larger world and story.”
A FILM SHORTAGE SELECTION
#FilmShortage #ActionFilm #ShortFilm
FILM SHORTAGE ON SOCIAL MEDIA
Instagram: instagram.com/filmshortage
Twitter: twitter.com/filmshortage
Facebook: facebook.com/filmshortage
Website: filmshortage.com
Film Shortage is home to the next generation of filmmakers, premiering some of the best and diverse short films online
