Directing
Daniil Smolnikow
Born 2006-07-15 · Kaliningrad, Kaliningradskaya oblast, RSFSR, USSR, [now Russia]
Daniil Smolnikow is a Russian filmmaker and actor born on July 15, 2006, in Kaliningrad, Kaliningrad Oblast, Russia. Emerging at a young age as both a director and on-screen performer, Smolnikow has worked across multiple roles on independent genre projects. He is best known for Nettle Extermination, the horror film Secret of Slenderman: New Nightmare (Tayna Slendermena: Novyy koshmar), and Vozvrashcheniye Sukharikov-Ubiyts (2025). His work has primarily focused on low-budget horror and thriller filmmaking, often combining acting and directing responsibilities.
Acting credits
Behind the camera
NRSergei decides to go to Kaliningrad for the sake of travel. One day he wanted to go to the sea, which is very famous in the city. To get to the sea, you need to go through the forest, which becomes fatal for the main character.
Secret of Slenderman: New Nightmare
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NRSergei decides to go to Kaliningrad for the sake of travel. One day he wanted to go to the sea, which is very famous in the city. To get to the sea, you need to go through the forest, which becomes fatal for the main character.
Secret of Slenderman: New Nightmare
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